The Train Escape to Normandy

The Train Escape to Normandy is a wartime strategy game built around one of history's most dangerous occupations: trying to survive military operations while trains, soldiers and enemy forces all conspire to ruin your day. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the game emphasizes planning and tactical movement rather than arcade-style action. The Normandy setting gives the missions a strong historical flavor, while the limited technology leaves plenty of room for imagination. Players must think about routes, timing and objectives, because simply charging ahead is usually a splendid way to discover why military planners exist. The presentation is basic by modern standards, but the underlying concept remains intriguing. The Train Escape to Normandy has the appeal of an old war-game designed for people who enjoy maps, objectives and the occasional feeling that everything would have gone much better if someone had followed the plan.