


Even though many World War II shooters have their own D-Day map, none of them could come close to the one featured in Day of Infamy (not even Battlefield 1942). Based on the Battle of Omaha Beach during D-Day, American troops are tasked with capturing the bunkers while the Nazi’s need to defend them. While not as fun when playing with other gamers but playing with the bots will prepare new players.Įven though each level offers its own challenges and is unique in its own right, the Omaha Beach map stood out as the best. Even on an easy difficulty, the bots a formidable opponent that did offer a real challenge. Part of the map will be a snipers delight while the other part will be perfect for those who want to get up close and personal.ĭay of Infamy also allows players practice their skills or learn about a map by battling bots in a single player match.

Each map has been uniquely designed so that it may appeal to both those who prefer close-quarters combat and snipping at the same time. Gamers also have the option to customize their weapon with an extended magazine or a scope. Players pick from seven classes along with a choice between several weapons (some being unique to that one class). The best way to sum it up, think of it as Day of Defeat being played on Battlefield 1942 maps but with more details to the environment. Yet in all fairness, the gameplay was heavily influenced by Insurgency while each map is surprisingly large while presenting its own challenges. Since the game is built using the Source engine, right away many will feel like they are playing Day of Defeat. Players join the armies of either America, Britain or Nazi Germany to either liberate the map or hold it against the opposing forces until time runs out. One such title is a unique multiplayer experience from the masterminds behind Insurgency.ĭay of Infamy is an online World War II shooter that is set during the European Theater of the war. Despite the limited amount of titles that allow players to fight the Third Reich, the few do not disappoint.

Once a dominating aspect of the shooter genre, today it’s rare for a title to take players to the battlefields of Europe.
