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Close Combat: Gateway to Caen is a great release in the critically-acclaimed Close Combat series. Gateway to Caen focuses on the largest, concentrated British offensive since the Normandy landings in an attempt to penetrate the German lines west of Caen and cross the Odon River to get the stalled advance moving again.
Close Combat - Gateway to Caen is a strategy, world war ii and simulation game
developed and published by Matrix Games.
Released on June 06th 2014 is available only on Windows.
It has received 418 reviews of which 284 were positive and 134 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. 😐
The game is currently priced at 40.86€ on Steam, but you can find it for 2.46€ on Eneba.
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- OS *: Windows Vista /7/8/10
- Processor: 800 MHz CPU
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 256MB Video RAM
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Additional Notes: DirectX 9 compatible and capable of 1024 x 768 resolution or higher
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This is one of my favorite series of all time, since I was a kid who had no idea what they were doing playing Close Combat 2. This is one of the best titles they've ever put out, and is very faithful to the original games with some updated sprites. The updated sprites are beautiful, the smoke and the explosions really look top notch compared to the older games and it does a lot of heavy lifting for how good this game feels to play. The campaigns are long and interesting, there are PLENTY of good maps (I still havent seen them all because of my tendency to stonewall the AI in some places), and the combat feels lethal but not too punishing unless you get caught out in the open. There is a large variety of units and different companies, I still havent used them all. Of of the few gripes I really have with this game is the AI. It does nonsensical things sometimes, and is a good opponent others. I don't know what the variable that causes this is. On some maps it knows exactly how to use tanks and where to put them, on others it will turn the rear of the tank to my frontline in an attempt to do some silly maneuver. It uses mortars to annihilate a single squad it has spotted, which is fine, I do it too, but when the AI has 6 mortars and all of them are expending every last drop of ammo they have on a single squad it feels a bit silly. Doing this also gimps the AI in the long run because they dont have ammo for more valuable targets. Another part of my gripes is the ambush mode. I love keeping my troops in ambush unless Im really trying to get the party started, but they seem to have no self preservation. A tank on ambush will not fire to save itself even if an enemy tank has spotted it and is aiming its turret at the tank in ambush mode. Same with guns. Troops too to a lesser extent, I just feel like ambush mode should be abandoned when they are obviously spotted and engaged. It does make troops keep their heads down so it can be useful to keep them on ambush to hopefully survive when theyre getting pinned. The last gripe I have is the gripe that ever CC player knows, and I dont have a good solution for it. Tank duels seem incredibly random, as do guns. Sometimes you knock everything out no problem, sometimes your tank misses its first shot from cover with nothing shooting at it. Thats realistic I suppose. All in all, this is a FANTASTIC game and I highly, highly, recommend it. If youre an old fan of Close Combat, if you like grand strategy, RTS, tactical games like Men of War, or Total war, give this a shot. My gripes are very small compared to the fun this game provides. The price tag is worth it in my opinion, and you wont regret it.
Close Combat - Gateway to Caen is a detailed World War II tactical wargame built around careful planning, battlefield awareness, and the unpredictable behavior of soldiers under fire. Set during the Normandy campaign of 1944, it concentrates on the fighting west of Caen and the struggle surrounding the Odon River. Instead of turning these engagements into fast-paced RTS battles, the game emphasizes positioning, morale, terrain, and combined-arms tactics. Matrix Games is credited as the developer and publisher, and the result is clearly aimed at players who appreciate historically focused military simulations. Battles take place in real time, but success rarely comes from issuing orders as quickly as possible. Infantry squads, tanks, anti-tank weapons, mortars, and other units need to be positioned according to their individual strengths. Sending troops across exposed ground without reconnaissance or supporting fire can result in heavy casualties, while a well-positioned machine gun or anti-tank gun can control an important section of the battlefield. Suppression, flanking attacks, defensive positions, and carefully coordinated advances therefore play a major role in every engagement. Terrain is one of the game's strongest tactical elements. Its collection of 30 battlefields represents locations around the Odon Valley, with roads, buildings, fields, vegetation, and other environmental features influencing visibility and movement. Tall corn can obscure lines of sight, while rain and muddy conditions can make maneuvering more difficult. These details encourage players to study maps before committing their forces. An apparently direct route toward an objective may become a deadly approach if enemy weapons have already established overlapping fields of fire. The British and German forces provide noticeably different tactical experiences. British commanders can deploy recognizable equipment such as Churchill and Cromwell tanks, Sherman Fireflies, M-10 Achilles tank destroyers, and powerful 17-pounder anti-tank guns. German forces bring their own mixture of infantry, armor, defensive weapons, and supporting equipment. With dozens of vehicles, infantry types, and weapons represented, understanding the capabilities of individual units becomes important. Armor can dominate favorable ground but remains vulnerable to concealed anti-tank positions, while unsupported infantry can quickly struggle against entrenched defenders. The human element gives combat additional depth. Individual soldiers are affected by battlefield pressure instead of behaving like perfectly obedient pieces on a board. Casualties, incoming fire, suppression, leadership, and morale can influence how effectively a unit performs. Troops caught under sustained fire may become less responsive or incapable of carrying out aggressive orders. This system makes preserving experienced soldiers important and creates battles that can change dramatically even when the player appears to have the numerical advantage. Strategic management provides a broader layer around these tactical engagements. Battlegroups can be organized and maneuvered before conflicts are resolved on individual maps, connecting each firefight to a larger operation. Artillery, mortar support, air attacks, rolling barrages, transportation vehicles, and prepared defensive positions expand the available tactical choices. Tanks and anti-tank weapons can also benefit from camouflage and dug-in positions, rewarding players who think about preparation rather than relying exclusively on offensive momentum. Visually, the game is functional rather than spectacular. Its top-down battlefield presentation communicates tactical information effectively, but the graphics and interface inevitably reveal the game's age. Animations and effects are modest compared with newer strategy titles, although the detailed maps, vehicle variety, battlefield sounds, and soldier voices help establish an appropriately serious military atmosphere. Players interested primarily in cinematic presentation may find it dated, while traditional wargaming enthusiasts are more likely to appreciate its emphasis on clarity and simulation. There is also meaningful replay value through different scenarios, opposing factions, multiplayer support, and an enhanced scenario editor. The editor is particularly valuable for players who enjoy experimenting with alternative battlefield situations and hypothetical engagements. Historic unit organization and regimental details complement this flexibility, allowing the game to retain its historical identity even when players move beyond the standard scenarios. Steam Deck compatibility is officially listed as Unsupported. Players primarily interested in experiencing it on Valve's handheld should keep this limitation in mind rather than assuming that the simple controls automatically guarantee full compatibility. Its design may appear ideal for portable play, but the official Deck classification does not currently provide that assurance. Close Combat - Gateway to Caen remains an engaging choice for players who prefer thoughtful tactical warfare over rapid unit production and spectacle. Its demanding approach to terrain, morale, weapon deployment, armored warfare, and infantry positioning gives battles a satisfying sense of consequence. The aging interface and presentation create a noticeable barrier for newcomers, but beneath them is a substantial tactical simulation where patience and intelligent preparation consistently matter. For dedicated World War II strategy enthusiasts, its focused Normandy setting and detailed combat systems still provide plenty of rewarding battlefield decisions. Rating: 7/10
Still a cracking game, as a Brit the army is perfect. Ai has problems but that is Ai for you, they opposing Ai team rarely chooses a strong or appropriate squad for the mission. The campaign is nicely balanced with a limited offensive for both sides that has plenty of maps.
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Close Combat - Gateway to Caen is currently priced at 40.86€ on Steam.
No, Close Combat - Gateway to Caen is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 40.86€ on Steam.
Yes, Close Combat - Gateway to Caen received 284 positive votes out of a total of 418 achieving a rating of 6.50.
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Close Combat - Gateway to Caen was developed and published by Matrix Games.
Yes, Close Combat - Gateway to Caen is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Close Combat - Gateway to Caen is not playable on MacOS.
No, Close Combat - Gateway to Caen is not playable on Linux.
No, Close Combat - Gateway to Caen is not playable on Steam Deck.
No, Close Combat - Gateway to Caen is not playable on Steam Machine.
No, Close Combat - Gateway to Caen does not support VR.
Close Combat - Gateway to Caen offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Close Combat - Gateway to Caen offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
No, Close Combat - Gateway to Caen does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Close Combat - Gateway to Caen does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Close Combat - Gateway to Caen does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Close Combat - Gateway to Caen is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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