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Those who thrive for realism and adrenaline-pumping gaming have discovered the newest and most realistic World War II game on the net. Darkest Hour: Normandy 1944 simulates as many aspects of the war as technically possible and provides a growing foundation for the many players, realism units and clans that have moved forward and joined the battle.
What is Darkest Hour?
Darkest Hour: Normandy 1944 is a first-person shooter with a World War II theme, involving realistic battles between the US/UK and German armies. It was created as a modification for Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45, which is a similar game between the Soviet and German armies. Both games were built on the Unreal 2004 Engine, allowing for possibilities never before reached by World War II games.
Features
Realistic Infantry Combat
us/uk+roles, ironsights, aim where you point, realistic ballistics, suppression
Realistic Tank Warfare
tank names, vehicle positions, teamwork http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fil7zGR0PS0
Massive Levels
long-distance engagements
Para-dropping/Airborne
Various Transport Vehicles
Squad-based Combat
local chan
Live the D-Day Invasion
sea-landings/higgins boats
50 Player Server Ability
Artillery
Amazing Graphics
What’s So Different?
Crosshairs Are For Arcade Games
Darkest Hour strives to provide as realistic an experience as possible. Unlike most first-person shooters, there is no bright-red crosshair on Darkest Hour - players must aim like they would a real weapon, by using the sights on the top, or by pointing it in the correct direction and hoping for a hit.
Maps That Keep Going
Unlike most first-person shooters, Darkest Hour is not bound by range in its levels. While you may be used to closely-aligned urban fighting, this engine allows for massive 200 square kilometre terrains with multiple villages, fields, farms or forests.
Tired of Walking?
Walking 200 km can get tiring, so Darkest Hour has vehicles to make up for it. From pick-up trucks to Armoured Personnel Carriers to Tiger Tanks and Shermans, DH has it all. Vehicles can serve to transport soldiers to the battle or as weapons, themselves, supporting multiple-person crews and realistic tank warfare.
64 Player Servers
The engine can support up to 64 players on a server, and there are several popular 50 slot servers that perform seamlessly. Picture storming Omaha beach with 31 other players next to you being fired upon by 32 on the other team.
Real Ballistics
Whether your firing the MG from your halftrack at the enemy squad across the field or firing your rifle into the nearby window, ballistics affect your accuracy. The further the round travels, the more drop it will have from gravity, and you will have to accommodate for the time it takes the round to get there if the enemy is moving. Watch out for ricochets!