Command an elite team of allied special operators in Nazi-occupied France wreaking havoc in the run up to D-Day in this ambitious turn-based tactics game. Take on the might of Germany’s war machine and launch daring raids in occupied territory. Can you do enough to ensure Allied victory?
RPG Gamers summaryNew details have emerged about the upcoming turn-based strategy game, Classified: France ‘44 from developers EditionsClassified. Set in the tumultuous months leading up to the Allied invasion of France in June 1944, the game sets players in charge of special-ops teams, composed of Allied commandos and French resistance fighters tasked to carry out sabotage missions in the heart of Nazi-occupied France.
The Overlord Edition of Classified: France ‘44 includes a season pass to be released in 2024. As part of the season pass, four DLCs will be launched, starting with the Guerrilla Pack which is already out, followed by the Agent, Talon, and Devils Packs. Each of these DLCs promises to contain two new Special Ops missions, a pair of new weapons or weapon variants, and a unique clothing set.
Classified: France ‘44 not only provides players with an in-depth portrayal of WWII but develops upon tactical concept in turn-based gaming. Each shot landed in the game affects morale, either suppressing enemies or inspiring allies, giving players a fresh tactical aspect to consider throughout their playthrough.
Players must balance their squad’s activities between executing covert sabotages and nurturing their spirit at the campfire. In addition, the game incorporates an element of realism by introducing the ever-impending threat of the ruthless Gestapo secret police that starts to close in as more disorder is caused by the player and their team.
Coupled with more than 45 potentially different missions supplied by the French forces, the game also allows for the creation and sharing of custom missions using its Mission Creator Tool. This provides a virtually limitless replayability factor, guarantees to keep players engaged beyond their initial playthroughs, and dives into what life and fighting were like for those braving the war-ravaged fields of occupied France.
The Deluxe Edition of Classified: France ‘44 contains the base game, alongside the Guerrilla Pack, which expands players’ arsenals and missions. Its inclusion in both editions allows early access to a new map, ‘Church’, Special Ops missions, weapons, and a new clothing set.
Classified: France ‘44 seems to be a highly ambitious project that blends authentic history, in-depth turn-based strategy mechanics, and character-driven storylines, all set in the dramatic backdrop of WWII. It offers players a rich, varied experience that is sure to resonate with both fans of the history and the genre. Yet, it remains to be seen how well the game will live up to these expectations when it fully releases with regular updates and expansions, promising to grow the world of Classified: France ‘44.+
