D-Day (Games Workshop Video Game)
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''D-Day'' is a video game by
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Description

''D-Day'' is a wargame that simulates the
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of World War II.


Reception

Roger Kean previewed ''D-Day'' in ''
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'' #9 (October 1984), calling it "ideal for play-by-mail" and "a classic strategy war game which requires a deal of skill and judgement against another human opponent"."From Tin Soldiers to Computer Games"
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'' issue 9, October 1984; retrieved from CRASH The Online Edition
Andrew Miller reviewed ''D-Day'' for ''
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'' #60, giving it an overall rating of 9 out of 10, and stated that "The mechanics of the game are so simple anyone can play it, but in terms of strategy, ''D-Day'' is second to none." ''Home Computing Weekly'' commented: "Certainly not for the arcade freak. A specialist may appreciate it".


Reviews

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References

1984 video games Games Workshop games Video games developed in the United Kingdom {{simulation-videogame-stub