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Screenshots Tank from a far | Zoomed out | Long-range combat | Defend | Sneaky German | Closing in | German tank | Pre-game map grid | Germans taking aim | Assault rush! | Let 'er rip | |||
Official Statement On June 6th, 1944, the 1st Infantry Division of The United States Army took part in the greatest amphibious invasion in the history of the world. The invasion took place on a long stretch of shale beach in Normandy France that would be immortalized as Omaha Beach. Adolph Hitler's dreaded Atlantic Wall would crumble before the weight of the military might of America, England, Canada, and France and his Nazi empire would crumble a year later, smashed between the Western Allies and Stalin's Red Army. GI COMBAT puts you in the role of a company commander on the front lines to lead the crusade to free Europe from Hitler's evil clutches.
That isn't to say that there no similarities to Close Combat; indeed, the beginner-friendly interface, white-knuckle action, and historical accuracy are all accounted for, and have even been enhanced to ensure that G.I. Combat is in a class of its own. While many titles are released in 3D, very few take advantage of what this medium is truly capable of with the possibilities given. However, Freedom Games is doing what Bungie did years back with their Myth franchise and is taking the initiative to ensure that this new realm isn't merely a gimmick, but a crucial element of gaming. Gamers can view battle from a birds-eye view that will give a better sense of the overall battle, from within a vehicle, or from an up-close view that will show off all of the units in their meticulous detail. Using this new dimension opens up mounds of possibilities, and being able to use it as a means of viewing actual terrain from the French countryside that you can battle through is just one aspect of the care and attention that has been given to ensure that G.I. Combat will appeal to both casual and serious wargamers. Similar to Close Combat, soldiers in G.I. Combat will have various stages of adjustable morale that dictates whether they break and run in hectic situations, or stand and fight to the death, depending on which setting the player prefers. Initial orders can also be given before combat, allowing you to tell your soldiers to either Assault (move fast), March (move normally), Caution (low crawl), Defend (you can set the range to defend at), Smoke (to make cover), and Fire (fire at target). There will also be options to call in artillery, bombing runs, and naval bombardment. Weather will also play a role in how quickly your troops and vehicles move, as well as how well the battlefield can be seen. Other details abound, like the correct number of crewmembers per vehicle and their armor slope, thickness, and hardness, along with the fact that weapons have over forty different variables apiece, such as armor penetration, rate of fire, etc. In other words, there will more than enough to satisfy those who fondly remember the days of excessive data spreadsheets and units represented with stars and crosses on grid maps. G.I.
Combat looks to be taking the real-time strategy genre a bit further with
realistic weapons, authentic settings, and the touch that made Close Combat
so special. It's important to note that G.I. is its own game, and by seeing
how things are shaping up, it would seem that it is pulling its weight very well.
Freedom Games looks to have gamers crawling through hedges around July 2002. Hands-On [ top ] |
