EPSOM was the first major British offensive after the D-Day invasion and was designed to encircle the ancient city of Caen from the south in the Odon and Orne River valleys and provide a jumping off point for a final offensive to capture the city. Gateway portrays OPERATION EPSOM, sometimes called the First Battle of the Odon. The new series of Close Combat games started with 2007’s Close Combat: Cross of Iron the last release in the series prior to Gateway was 2012’s Close Combat: Panthers in the Fog.
Gateway is the seventh game in the revised and updated Close Combat series developed by Slitherine, Ltd. That being said, the game is a fun and interesting Real-Time Tactical (RTT) wargame that engages and challenges players. Gateway has all the virtues, and sadly, all the faults of its predecessors. Passed Inspection: Great graphics involving game play high replay value short learning curve.įailed Basic: AI is weak on the offense cannot accelerate time cannot save mid-battle.Ĭlose Combat: Gateway to Caen ( Gateway) is the latest in the venerable Close Combat series of games. Digital download: $34.99 Download and boxed edition: $49.99 Immerse yourself in this stylized world filled with steampunk designs and a soundtrack made up of jazzy big band compositions.Close Combat: Gateway to Caen – PC Game Review By Patrick BakerĬlose Combat: Gateway to Caen. They don’t call it Steampunk Tower for nothing. Lord Bingham is pulling out all the stops to protect his precious Etherium! With the help of his research head, Jane, research new technologies to upgrade your turrets and improve your chances of surviving the Imperial Army’s relentless attack. With each major promotion, unlock a new tier to your tower and take that extra firepower into battle. Work your way up the ranks through a heroic campaign spanning over 20 battlefields and seven challenge-based skirmishes.
You may restrict in-app purchasing using your device settings.Īs the Imperial Army’s foot soldiers and mechanical monstrosities march into battle, fortify your epic spire with machine guns, cannons, lightning coil, saw launchers and more. Take charge of the immense Steampunk Tower and help the eccentric Lord Bingham protect his precious Etherium Mine. "Simply fantastic" - Capsule Computers, 9.5/10 "A shot in the arm for the tower defense genre" - Modojo, 4.5/5
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