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tactical shooter
Deadly Dozen
By N-Fusion Interactive, released 1 Jan 2001
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
Deadly Dozen is a tactical shooter from N-Fusion Interactive, published by Ziggurat. Set during World War II, it sends a squad of twelve soldiers into occupied territory on missions involving sabotage, theft and capture. Its goal-based design gives players freedom to shape mission strategies, and the listed settings include France, North Africa and Norway across the 1942–45 period. Before missions, players can assemble a squad and review briefings, photos and maps. Drivable military vehicles are also listed, alongside visual effects and 3D sound. The game is described as featuring WWII uniforms. Its Steam features are single-player and Family Sharing, and Windows is the listed platform. The listed Steam genres also include action, adventure, casual, simulation, sports and strategy. Deadly Dozen has a 2001 release year, while its Steam release date is January 26, 2017. Its listed Metacritic score is 56.
What players like, and what they don't
- Mission strategies are player-directed
- Squad assembly before missions
- Drivable military vehicles
- Multiple WWII locations
- Single-player
- Listed platform is Windows only
- No multiplayer feature listed
Who it suits
It suits solo players interested in squad-based WWII missions and choosing their own approach to objectives. The briefing and squad-assembly elements may appeal to players who like preparing before a mission.
Deadly Dozen emphasizes solo, goal-based squad missions with pre-mission planning and drivable vehicles. Its listed features do not include multiplayer, and Windows is the only listed platform.
