For The Fatherland
6 June 1944, the greatest military invasion in human history begins with Allied soldiers landing in Normandy trying to bring an end to the war. You have been given the task of stopping the Allied invasion and defending the German territories in France. Will you be worthy and defend the Fatherland?
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March 5, 2023
3 years and 151 days ago
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Mostly Positive35 reviews74.3%
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Will You Be Worthy and Defend the Fatherland?
6 June 1944, the greatest military invasion in human history begins with over 150.000 Allied soldiers landing in Normandy to face the German Wehrmacht and bring an end to the Second World War. The German Reich has been taken by surprise and for the first time since 1939 it is at risk of a defeat. You have been given the glorious task of stopping the Allied invasion and defending the German territories on the Western Front.
Tower Defense In Big!
For The Fatherland is a tower defense strategy game taking place during the Second World War and you are in charge of the German forces trying to stop the attacking Allied troops. Place your units in strategic positions, make use of special abilities, and manage resources to counter the incoming enemy waves on large maps with up to eight lanes. The future of the Reich is in your hands. Are you up for the challenge?
For The Fatherland Includes:
- Six large maps with predetermined creep lanes inspired by e.g., the D-Day landing on Omaha Beach, the Battle of Villers-Bocage, the Battle of Carentan, and the Tank Battle on Kursk
- Predetermined tower spots in realistic positions
- 15 tower units including a German Rifleman, a Sniper, a Machine Gunner, a Flamethrower, Flak 88, Tanks, and Planes
- 17 creep units e.g., an American Rifleman, a Submachine Gunner, Haft-truck, Sherman, Spitfire, Soviet Submachine Gunner, and Soviet T-34/76 Tank
- 8 special abilities: Smoke Grenade, Mortar Strike, Sniper Shot, Poison Gas, and more
- Unit upgrades for increased damage and more unlockables
- All units vary in damage, cost, speed, range, et cetera
- Two difficulty levels: Rekrut (easy) and Kommandant (hard)
- Hidden Easter eggs on each map
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