Secret Weapons Over Normandy

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
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  1. Game Over Online
    71
    The lack of difficulty levels, imbalanced gameplay mechanics and lack of multiplayer support reduce this game from being much more than a rent for anyone other than the most hardcore flight fanatic.
  2. GameSpot
    69
    While it accomplishes its goal of providing a fun WWII-themed shooting gallery, it doesn't really shine in any one particular area, resulting in a game that's competent but not very compelling.
  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    63
    For the first half of the game, varied missions keep the action interesting. After a dozen sorties, however, it get old, and all but the most patient pilots will want to pop the canopy. [Jan 2004, p.109]
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  5. Village Voice
    60
    Secret Weapons' assortment of bombing runs, dogfights, and detail missions fly by thanks to an emphasis on arcade-style ease-of-play, but one simply leads into the next.

Awards & Rankings

51
#51 Best PS2 Game of 2003
99
#99 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
82
#82 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 2 out of 22
  1. The_D4RknesS
    May 27, 2023
    8
    it's cool but the sensitivity is horrible! you miss several shots because you don't have a button to focus on the enemy plane.
    the missions    it's cool but the sensitivity is horrible! you miss several shots because you don't have a button to focus on the enemy plane.
    the missions are also so long and without saves that they become boring    … Full Review »
  2. oldgamer81
    Dec 22, 2020
    9
    Definitly the best WW2 flight game and surely one of the very best flight games on PS2 in general. Each mission is like a movie: You startDefinitly the best WW2 flight game and surely one of the very best flight games on PS2 in general. Each mission is like a movie: You start simple and then things happen, new mission objectives, enemys and reinforcements arrive and the story is told while flying. The many planes to fly, detailed objects to fly around or fight, the very nice told story using original pictures and clips, the ability to pimp your planes, just great.… Full Review »
  3. NeoconTom
    May 23, 2019
    10
    Truly the best World War II I've ever played, and certainly one of best Lucas Arts Games of all time, one of best PS2 games of all time, oneTruly the best World War II I've ever played, and certainly one of best Lucas Arts Games of all time, one of best PS2 games of all time, one of the best video games of 2003, and one of the best games of all time.… Full Review »
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