To give you a better perspective, 164 km^2 is over 4x the size of Skyrim which is about 38 km^2.Īs you can see, there are many different 3D graphics options. Two of them are huge, easily on the same scale as the 164 km^2 “Takistan” Map found in ArmA 2: Operation Arrowhead. Four maps are included which is quite a lot for a game of this size. Both German and Soviet campaigns are playable, and the game takes you across Poland and Ukraine. This is much better than the usual $50-$60 FPS, which doesn’t have nearly as much content as Iron Front.Īs the name indicates, it is set during WWII on the Eastern front. The retail price is $29.99, although Steam has an offer of $26.99 until June 1. First ImpressionsĪs far as I know, Iron Front: Liberation 1944 is only available on Steam and on Bohemia’s online store. Lets see if Iron Front, one of the only non-Bohemia games of the same genre, can also impress. Some of us here at GND were more than impressed by ArmA 2 and its expansions. Games like Iron Front should definitely be played, just to see how the FPS genre should advance (at least in the military/war theme). But don’t let this scare you off, it isn’t too hard to adapt to and it’s hardly clunky by any means. From the ballistic physics to the command system, the way fatigue is factored in, and even the movement feels different than your normal FPS. Some have a hard time understanding how Iron Front can be so much different than the traditional FPS. If you have never played any of their games, you’re in for a totally new experience compared to other military themed FPS.
At this point, the only similar games are those from Bohemia Interactive Studio. This is a flawed game and there are better shooters out there, but Iron Front: Liberation 1944 can still be a riot to play.V It is an authentic WWII FPS that falls into the category of “simulator”. Multiplayer is a gratifying experience despite lackluster graphics and sound, and a scenario editor allows the player to make custom maps and scripted events for even more fun. This is a game with plenty to do, even after the single-player campaign is finished. The addition of several different multiplayer-only modes, like Capture the Flag and Attack and Defense, help break up the boredom of running the same missions. Coordinated tactical offensives are always rewarded, as the side with better teamwork will invariably win out over that with simple uncoordinated run-and-gun tactics. Single-player missions can also be accomplished working as a team of real players, requiring on-point and extensive teamwork just like in single-player mode. This game is designed to be played over a data connection with lots of other players. The interface, from maps and menu screens to the game's main menu, could have been been much better-executed, though it's not bad enough to take away from non-stop action. The missions are diverse and fun, requiring fulfillment of one of several roles to cross obstacles, team against enemy soldiers and drive trucks, tanks and planes. Players take on the role of either a Russian or German soldier, with the Americans left out of the party this time around. Explosions and gunfire sound particularly dead, while the soundtrack moves along with nothing too memorable. You'll find some great voice acting that helps move the story along, but not too much in the way of interesting music and sounds. While vehicle and weapons models are created with realistic detail, objects look flat and the whole experience has a generally hazy feel that cannot compare to graphically intensive titles like Battlefield 3. Though it has many virtues, Iron Front is not too impressive from a graphical standpoint. While Iron Front features a long and interesting single-player campaign, it is in its fun multiplayer mode that the title really shines. The game features a number of authentic war machines and weapons, allowing players to truly feel like a historically accurate fighting force. Iron Front: Liberation 1944 is an immersive tactical shooter pitting Russian against German soldiers for control of Southern Poland against the backdrop of the Soviet Offensive of 1944.
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