A poor interface and awkward camera controls make this gaming experience a frustrating waste of time.

User Rating: 3.5 | G.I. Combat PC
What a disappointment. I was a loyal 'Close Combat' fan for years, and was really looking forward to this game as being an evolution of that design, given the fact that a key developer was involved in this game's creation. Unfortunately, GI Combat plays like a beta of a beta.

The clunky interface and awkward camera controls make gameplay awfully confusing and virtually unmanageable at times. Giving orders to your untis is easy enough, but problems soon become evident as contact with the enemy is initiated. Many of your units will be destroyed before you know they were even under fire, thanks to the fugged camera controls. I became bored and returned this game only after a few battles.

The graphics appear dated, especially the maps. Hedgerows look like boxes, and trees look plastic. The sound is probably the only positive aspect of this game. It tends to provide some ambience that reflects a bold attempt at immersion, but doesn't get much help from the other features of the game.

Like I said, I was really bummed after buying this dud. 'Freedom games' won't be around much longer if they keep releasing half-baked tripe like this.