Gallipoli Delivers the Best-Looking Entry in BlackMill's WW1 Series
BlackMill Games' Gallipoli is the fourth installment in its World War I series, set on the Middle Eastern front. The game features improved graphics and gameplay, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and historical detail. The reviewer praises its maps and classes, calling it the strongest entry yet.
The Gallipoli campaign holds particular weight for Australian and New Zealand audiences, where ANZAC Day remembrance has become more significant than traditional Remembrance Day observances. BlackMill's fourth WW1 title finally addresses this front, pairing the Ottoman and British empires in conflict. The game's loading screens offer historical snippets, though the reviewer suggests they only whet the appetite for deeper learning.
Gallipoli's gameplay emphasizes the technological disparity of the era—machine guns and modern weaponry against outdated tactics and uniforms. The Anzac Cove map recreates the exposed wooden-boat landings, contrasting with the more familiar Normandy imagery. Two machine gunner classes, including a new heavy variant, reflect the period's evolving combat roles.
The game could broaden public awareness of a frequently overlooked WW1 theater, particularly for American audiences who receive limited education on the Middle Eastern front. By making history engaging through interactive play, Gallipoli may inspire players to pursue additional historical research. The game's success could also encourage other developers to explore underrepresented