Turning Point: Fall of Liberty
A resistance fighter survives a Nazi invasion of 1953 America.
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In this 2008 first-person shooter, Winston Churchill's 1931 death lets Nazi Germany conquer Europe and invade America's East Coast in 1953. Spark Unlimited developed it, with Codemasters publishing for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Windows.
Campaign
The alternate history was created by Stephen R. Pastore, with the divergence being Winston Churchill's death in 1931 after being struck by a taxi in New York City. Without his leadership, Nazi Germany defeats the United Kingdom in 1940 by crushing the Royal Air Force during the Blitz and launching Operation Sea Lion, forcing Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain to surrender.
The United States, under President Thomas E. Dewey, remains isolationist, allowing Germany to sweep through Europe, launch Operation Barbarossa, and defeat the Soviet Union, capturing Stalingrad, Leningrad, and Moscow and forcing Joseph Stalin to surrender. Germany and Italy invade North Africa, creating Mussolini's "New Roman Empire," while Japan conquers East Asia using captured oil, making the attack on Pearl Harbor unnecessary and keeping the U.S. out of the war. In 1951, the British Resistance uncovers "Operation Humpback Whale," a plan to invade the U.S., but President Dewey believes German and Japanese denials and does not prepare.
Marketing
A basic demo was released on the Xbox Live Marketplace on January 25, 2008, but no demo appeared on the PlayStation Store. The demo, which featured the initial level and demonstrated grappling and human shield mechanics, received negative feedback from gaming websites citing issues with viewing sensitivity, AI problems, and graphics. Spark stated that the game should not be judged by the demo and that several issues had been corrected.
A collector's edition for Xbox 360 included a soundtrack and concept art book. Pre-orders received a "Join the Resistance" gift pack containing a behind-the-scenes DVD, postcards, and a timeline poster. GameStop offered an exclusive lithograph print depicting the assault on New York City and a game code to unlock infinite ammo.
Reception
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty was met with mostly negative reviews across all platforms, according to Metacritic. Critics from IGN found the core plot idea interesting but described the actual gameplay as outdated. Other reviewers pointed to a predictable, shallow story with weak character development, a dull multiplayer mode, and annoying mechanics like unresponsive ladder climbing.
The soundtrack, however, was praised as a competent and polished element. 1UP.com gave the Xbox 360 version a modestly better score but noted the game’s biggest flaw was letting its promising narrative fade into the background, alongside repetitive tasks and inconsistent controls. In response, the developers stated the game was aimed at casual players, not hardcore gamers, and argued that reviewers are too harsh on such titles.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Turning Point: Fall of Liberty released?
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty was released on February 26, 2008 in North America, on March 14, 2008 in Europe and on March 21, 2008 in Australia.
What platforms is Turning Point: Fall of Liberty available on?
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Who composed the music for Turning Point: Fall of Liberty?
The music for Turning Point: Fall of Liberty was composed by Michael Giacchino.
What engine does Turning Point: Fall of Liberty use?
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty runs on Unreal Engine 3.
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Sources
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- Wikipedia: Turning Point: Fall of Liberty (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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