History VideoGame / DayOfInfamy

* GutturalGrowler: The Sikh soldiers of the Commonwealth's 12th Frontier Regiment speak solely with this.

Compare with ''VideoGame/HellLetLoose'' and ''VideoGame/PostScriptum'', two similar shooters also set in [=WWII=]'s European Theater.

** The unit system added with the full release does not restrict what weapons are available to you in-game, e.g. while the FG-42 is restricted to maps based on battles Fallschirm units took part in, you don't actually have to own or play as a Fallschirm unit to use it. Also, perhaps more noticeably, everyone is allowed to pick what unit they play as rather than one player or the server getting to decide for them.

'''Imperial Forces:''' If you ''MORONS'' keep shooting me like that, [[BerserkButton I'm going to blow a fucking nerve!]]\\

* NoSwastikas: The German Iron Cross replaces the Axis team's insignia. Justified to a certain extent, since the Wehrmacht are the main German forces in the game and no SS units have officially been depicted in any Axis skins yet.

* AnAxeToGrind: An unlockable melee weapon for the Commonwealth forces, attained by getting a set amount of kills with the Entrenching Tool.

* RareGuns: Quite a few.
** The "C96 M1932"[[note]]which is actually a hybrid of Mauser C96 pistols[[/note]] found in an extremely rare carbine configuration, let alone select-fire capability.
** The Einstossflammenwerfer 46, which was a [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin one-shot flamethrower]] used mostly (as pointed out by [[http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Day_of_Infamy#Einstossflammenwerfer_46 IMFDB]]) by the ''Volkssturm'' and the ''Fallschirmjäger'' paratroopers near the end of the war.
** The [=FG42=] along with bipod and ZFG-42 scope options can be used by the Wehrmacht Support class.
** The Vickers Mk VI machine gun is also available in a rare infantry-carried variant with deployable bipod.
** The Welrod silenced pistol available for the Commonwealth. It is incredibly silent and excellent for surprise attacks or CherryTapping, but is a bolt-action pistol, hence its staggeringly slow rate of fire.
** The Owen sub-machine gun for the Australian troops, [[SelectiveHistoricalArmoury which primarily saw service in the Pacific rather than Western Europe]].

Compare with ''VideoGame/HellLetLoose'', a similar shooter also set in [=WWII=]'s European Theater.

* SmokeOut: Various smoke grenades are available for use by infantry. The Officer class can take this UpToEleven by calling in a smoke barrage, which blankets an entire area with concealing smoke.

** The [=StG-44=] will not appear in maps taking place before 1944, which is historically correct, however the FG-42 and the MG-42 will still appear in maps regardless of their setting, even in Crete which takes place during Operation Mercury of 1941. Bots also have the tendency to ignore weapon restrictions as well.
** The US Army's M1 Carbines are equipped with post-war adjustable iron sights by default, with only the Officer class able to fit a period-accurate peep sight since it's clearer and easier to use. Likewise, the Thompson and Grease Gun are available in battles set before their adoption at various points in 1942 - interestingly, the devs chose to model the original Grease Gun instead of the improved [=M3A1=] from 1943 specifically to try and avoid this issue. This is less of an issue for the Commonwealth, as their Thompson model is the M1928, and the Sten gun was available for every battle currently in the game.

** Rifle grenades require special blank rounds designed to propel the explosives. Before an update, it used to be simulated accurately with the soldier ejecting a live round and inserting a blank and vice versa. Afterwards this feature was removed with the blank rounds magically appearing straight into the rifle without touching the ammo count of the live rounds. All done for the sake of speedier reloads and simplification. The M1 Garand is an exception to this so far with the ejection of the live round en-bloc clip and inserting a blank round clip, essentially conserving ammo left in the original clip.

* MissingBackblast: Much like VideoGame/Insurgency, PlayedStraight despite all the other realistic elements in the game. Friendlies might get suppressed when standing behind you when you fire a rocket launcher, but that's about it.

* MultinationalTeam: The Commonwealth forces can easily become this due to the wide variety of skins depicting UsefulNotes/CanucksWithChinooks, the occasional UsefulNotes/BraveScot and even some of UsefulNotes/KiplingsFinest. The UsefulNotes/AussiesWithArtillery make their debut in the appropriately named "Aussie Update".

** The unit system added with the full release does not restrict what weapons are available to you in-game, e.g. while the FG-42 is restricted to maps based on battles Fallschirm units took part in, you don't actually have to own or play as a Fallschirm unit to use it.

** The [=StG-44=] will not appear in maps taking place before 1944 which is historically correct, however the FG-42 and the MG-42 will still appear in maps regardless of their setting, even in Crete which takes place during Operation Mercury of 1941. Bots also have the tendency to ignore weapon restrictions as well.
** The US Army's M1 Carbines are equipped with post-war adjustable iron sights by default, with only the Officer class able to fit a period-accurate peep sight since it's clearer and easier to use. Likewise, the Thompson and Grease Gun are available in battles set before their adoption at various points in 1942 - interestingly, the devs chose to model the original Grease Gun instead of the improved [=M3A1=] from 1943 specifically to try and avoid this issue.

* GunAccessories: Fewer accessory options exist in ''Day of Infamy'' compared to ''Insurgency'' [[JustifiedTrope due to its WWII setting]], but depending on the class, there still exists the opportunity to attach slings and bayonet options to your rifles and submachine guns for easier handling, or scopes for sniper rifles. Notably the officer class has unique sights and magazine options not usually seen on other classes standard weapons (e.g US Army's [=M1A1=] Thompson equipping the earlier M1 Thompson's simpler ironsights).

* MultinationalTeam: The Commonwealth forces can easily become this due to the wide variety of skins depicting UsefulNotes/CanucksWithChinooks, the occasional UsefulNotes/BraveScot and even some of UsefulNotes/KiplingsFinest. The UsefulNotes/AussiesWithArtillery make their debut in the appropriately named, "Aussie Update".

** The [=FG42=] along with bipod and ZF-4 scope options can be used by the Wehrmacht Support class.

* StandardHollywoodStrafingProcedure: AvertedTrope for the P51 Barrage. The distribution of the shots while can be traced back being fired in a general line, are otherwise utterly random and realistic.

* VideogameFlamethrowersSuck: The flamethrowers employed by all side have slightly better range than common depictions and no overheat mechanic but realistically limited (to about 500 "fuel") ammo and if not used properly can result in the player damaging themselves or teammates. Also, prone to [[FlamethrowerBackfire exploding]] when shot at directly. The Eintoss 46 is probably the epitome of this trope: short burst of flame with pathetic range, but the embers sticks to surfaces for a while unlike normal flamethrowers.

** The unit system added with the full release does not restrict what weapons are available to you in-game, e.g. not having or playing as a Fallschirm unit won't restrict your ability to pick the FG-42.

** The [=StG-44=] will not appear in maps taking place before 1944 which is historically correct, however the FG-42 and the MG-42 will still appear in all maps regardless, even in Crete which takes place during Operation Mercury of 1941. Bots also have the tendency to ignore weapon restrictions as well.
** The US Army's M1 Carbines are equipped with post-war adjustable iron sights by default, with only the Officer class able to fit a period-accurate peep sight since it's clearer and easier to use.

* MultinationalTeam: The Commonwealth forces can easily become this due to the wide variety of skins depicting UsefulNotes/CanucksWithChinooks, the occasionnal UsefulNotes/BraveScot and even some of UsefulNotes/KiplingsFinest.

* OhCrap: Generally the player character's reaction to an impending RPG or explosive. Air support, regardless of whichever side called it will also provoke this reaction to ''anyone'' near its impact radius.
* OneBulletClips: Averted, the amount of ammo in a mag is remembered when you reload and reloading mid-mag and from empty mag differ (which is realistic). Only the M1 Garand, C96 pistol and revolvers toss away any remaining rounds from the original clip permanently.

** The "C96 M1932" (which is actually a hybrid of Mauser C96 pistols) found in an extremely rare carbine configuration, let alone select-fire capability.

* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: AI bots in co-op modes can actually lose morale and flee whenever they see burning bodies, dismembered limbs or [[MookHorrorShow a large amount of their allies dying at the same time]].
* ShootTheFuelTank: In some multiplayer or co-op gamemodes, an objective may come in the form of destroying targets, one of them being a Fuel Dump. Explosives generally do the trick, but a high volume of fire can also puncture the tanks and eventually ignite it.

* StandardHollywoodStrafingProcedure: AvertedTrope for the P51 Barrage and Typhoon Strikes. The distribution of the shots while can be traced back being fired in a general line, are otherwise utterly random and realistic.

* VideogameFlamethrowersSuck: The flamethrowers employed by all side have slightly better range than common depictions and no overheat mechanic but realistically limited (to about 500 "fuel") ammo and if not used properly can result in the player damaging themselves or teammates. Also, prone to [[FlamethrowerBackfire exploding]] when shot at directly. The Eintoss 46 is probably the epitome of this trope: short burst of flame with pathetic range, but sticks to surfaces for a while unlike normal flamethrowers.

** The [=StG-44=] will not appear in maps taking place before 1944 which is historically correct, however the FG-42 and the MG-42 will still appear in all maps regardless, even in Crete which takes place during Operation Mercury, 1941. Bots also have the tendency to ignore weapon restrictions as well.
** The US Army's M1 Carbines are equipped with post-war adjustable iron sights, but the Officer class has the ability to remove them in favor of the original peep sight with one supply point.
* AndYourRewardIsClothes: The game's level progression system only offers this to the player, unlocking different skins as you level up. The skins have unique adjustments to the uniform in terms of patches and insignia and some rarer skins actually include new voices or looks. For example, the US Army's [[TokenMinority 92nd Infantry Division]] or the Commonwealth's [[UsefulNotes/KiplingsFinest 12th Frontier Regiment]].

* BoringYetPractical: Bolt-action rifles; they're cheap on supply points even with all their attachments, a one-shot kill even on the torso, decent ironsights/scopes and most importantly, accurate as hell.

** The Commonwealth's rifle grenade is an [[http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Day_of_Infamy#Lee_Enfield_No_4_Mk_I_with_Projector_Mk_5 Energa anti-tank rifle grenade]], which is actually a post-war weapon system made for the same weapon. An Enfield grenade launcher cup would be more appropriate for the time period.
** Certain weapons like the [=StG-44=] or the Eintoss will not appear in maps taking place before 1944 which is correct, however the FG-42 and the MG-42 will still appear in all maps, even in Crete which takes place during Operation Mercury, 1941.

* AllOrNothingReloads: Partly averted - as soon as you put in the fresh magazine of a gun, the ammo count is updated and you can interrupt the animation by sprinting. Only bolt-actions require the cocking animation to play separately.

* BoringYetPractical: Bolt-action rifles; they're cheap on supply points even with their attachments, a one-shot kill even on bodyshots, decent ironsights or scopes and accurate as hell.

* CommunicationsOfficer: The Officer class has the clearance and ability to call in air strikes or supply drops, but only with the help of anyone carrying a wireless radio set near him. Also, voice chat and commands can only be heard when standing nearby anyone carrying a radio set. The Radioman class carries one by default.
* TheComputerIsACheatingBastard: Very, ''very'' obvious with enemy AI officers, who will demonstrate the magical ability of summoning DeathFromAbove ''without the use of a radioman'' and sometime consecutively call in strikes while ignoring cooldowns. Doesn't help that in co-op there can be more than one enemy officer running about; and worse, ''friendly'' AI officers do require a radio!

* DifficultButAwesome: Explosives from launchers deal tons of damage but each type has different drop distances requiring the player to learn each one's nuances.

* EveryBulletIsATracer: AvertedTrope. Tracer rounds are only seen fired from machine guns, and every couple of rounds or when the belt is running out.

* RevolversAreJustBetter: Zigzagged. The US Model 1917 uses the same rounds as the M1911, but fires in single action only (where the hammer is manually cocked after every shot) and usually costs the same for every class. The Webley however fires in double-action and gives a higher caliber option compared to the Browning HP.

* SmokeOut: Smoke grenades are available for use by infantry. The Officer class can take this UpToEleven by calling in a smoke barrage, which blankets an entire area with concealing smoke.

* VideogameFlamethrowersSuck: The flamethrowers employed by all side have slightly better range than common depictions and no overheat mechanic but realistically limited (to about 500 "fuel") ammo and if not used properly can result in the player damaging themselves or teammates. Also, prone to [[FlamethrowerBackfire exploding]] when shot at directly. The Eintoss 46 is probably the epitome of this trope: short burst of flame with pathetic range, but sticks to surfaces for a short while unlike normal flamethrowers.

* CosmeticallyDifferentSides: Averted, each side has historically accurate weapons used by their respective countries. All factions also have an air support option unique to their side; [[KillItWithFire White Phosphorous Artillery]] for the Commonwealth, [[StukaScream Stuka Dive Bombers]] for the Germans and [[MoreDakka P51 Mustang Barrages]] for the Americans.

* EmergencyWeapon: Sidearms, while pricey, can provide backup for you main weapons. The German-only Einstoss 46 is also one, being able to fire one short burst of flame before running out.
* EveryBulletIsATracer: AvertedTrope - tracer rounds are only seen fired from machine guns, and every couple of rounds or when the belt is running out.

* FlamethrowerBackfire: The fuel tank of the Flamethrower class can be shot and detonated, killing the wielder and engulfing the nearby surrounding with long-lasting flames.

-->'''US Soldier:''' Bad idea! ''BAD IDEA!''

* StukaScream: Played straight. German Officers can call in their dive bomber, which emits this sound as it makes its drop, giving a clear warning to anyone nearby.

Set in UsefulNotes/WorldWarTwo, it follows the same formula of realistic gunplay, minimalist HUD and unforgiving player-life expectancy as its predecesor ''Insurgency'', while adding more playable factions, historical weapon choices, classes with unique traits and radio system which squad leaders are able to call in air support to help their team.

The game is currently in Early Access beta, but will be slated for full release on March 23rd, 2017. You can check out their webpage [[https://newworldinteractive.com/category/day-of-infamy/ here]] or buy the game on [[http://store.steampowered.com/app/447820/ Steam]].

** Objective markers and certain HUD elements still persists but now smoke cover has the ability to obscure friendly tags while in it.

* ArmorIsUseless: Inverted. Unlike ''Insurgency'', there ''aren't'' any armor options in the game at all. A Radio Pack does provide ''some'' protection when shot from the back, but only one for shot, and also gives you a broken radio afterwards.

* RevolversAreJustBetter: Zigzagged. The US Model 1917 uses the same rounds as the M1911, but fires in single action only (where the hammer is manually cocked after every shot) and usually costs the same for every class. The Webley however fires semi-auto but gives a higher caliber option compared to the Browning HP.

The game is currently in Early Access beta, but will be slated for full release somewhere in the first quarter of 2017. You can check out their webpage [[https://newworldinteractive.com/category/day-of-infamy/ here]] or buy the game on [[http://store.steampowered.com/app/447820/ Steam]].

-->'''Scottish Highlander (reloading under fire):''' Who the fuck made these ''fucking things''?\\
'''German Soldier (taking fire):''' Scheiße! ''Scheiße!'' '''Scheiße!'''

* CommunicationsOfficer: The Officer class has the clearence and ability to call in air strikes or supply drops, but only with the help of anyone carrying a wireless radio set near him. Also, voice chat and commands can only be heard when standing nearby anyone carrying a radio set. The Radioman class carries one by default.
* TheComputerIsACheatingBastard: Very, ''very'' obvious with enemy AI officers, who will demonstrate the magical ability of summoning DeathFromAbove ''without the use of a radioman'' and sometime consecutively call in strikes while ignoring cooldowns. Doesn't help that in co-op there can be more than one enemy officer running about and worse; friendly AI officers still require a radio!

* DeathFromAbove: With radio options given to the Officer via a Radioman, several types of air support can be called in to assist his team.... or give the enemy team a ''really'' bad time.

* EmergencyWeapon: Sidearms while pricey, can provide backup for you main weapons. The German-only Einstoss 46 is also one, being able to fire one short burst of flame before running out.

* GrenadeHotPotato: Any thrown grenade can be picked up and thrown back, but watch out for Millis Bombs, which have a slightly shorter fuse than normal, or the No. 69 Grenade which explodes on impact. The soldier will even spout a line or two while doing it.

* GunAccessories: Fewer accessory options exist in ''Day of Infamy'' compared to ''Insurgency'' due to its [[JustifiedTrope WWII setting]], but depending on the class, there still exists the opportunity to attach slings and bayonet options to your rifles and submachine guns for easier handling, or scopes for sniper rifles. Notably the officer class has unique sights and magazine options not usually seen on other classes standard weapons (e.g US Army's [=M1A1=] Thompson equipping the earlier M1 Thompson's simpler ironsights).

* ShotgunsAreJustBetter: The Ithaca 37 which is (strangely) unique to the Commonwealth, has good damage ''and'' range, averting ShortRangeShotgun. Given the setting's lack of body armor protection, expect the weapon to be used effectively even at middle ranges.

* ClusterFBomb: Each faction has a wide variety of these and {{Foreign Cuss Word}}s to scream about.\\
-->'''Scottish Highlander (reloading under fire):''' Who the fuck made these ''fucking things''?

Set in UsefulNotes/WorldWarTwo, it follows the same formula of realistic gunplay, minimalist HUD and unforgiving player-life expectancy as it's predecesor ''Insurgency'', while adding more playable factions, historical weapon choices, classes with unique traits and radio system which squad leaders are able to call in air support to help their team.

* ArmorIsUseless: Inverted. Unlike ''Insurgency'', there '''IS NO''' armor options in the game at all. A Radio Pack does provide ''some'' protection when shot from the back, but only one shot, but a broken radio afterwards.

* ClusterFBomb: Each faction has a wide variety of these and [[ForeignCussWord Foreign Cuss Words]] to scream about.
--> '''Scottish Highlander (reloading under fire):''' Who the fuck made these ''fucking things''?
--> '''German Soldier (taking fire):''' Scheiße! ''Scheiße!'' '''Scheiße!'''

* FacklerScaleOfFPSRealism: Similar to it's predecessor ''Insurgency'', it is pretty far on the realistic end.
* FireBreathingWeapon: The primary weapons of each factions's Flamethrower class as well as the Wehrmacht's Eintoss 46.

* OhCrap: Generally the player character's reaction to an impending RPG or explosive. Air support, regardless of whichever side called it will also provoke this reaction to ''anyone'' near it's impact radius.

** The Einstossflammenwerfer 46, which was a [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin one-shot flamethrower]] used mostly (as pointed out by [[http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Day_of_Infamy#Einstossflammenwerfer_46 IMFDB]])by the ''Volkssturm'' and the ''Fallschirmjäger'' paratroopers near the end of the war.

''Day of Infamy'' is a 2016 FPS videogame made by New World Interactive and a SpiritualSuccessor to the popular Valve mod, ''Day of Defeat''. Initially a mod from their previous game, ''VideoGame/{{Insurgency}}'' (which ''also'' came from a mod based in Valve's Source engine), it became immensely popular among the playerbase and was released as a separate game on Steam's Early Access on 29 July 2016.

* TheComputerIsACheatingBastard: Very, ''very'' obvious with enemy AI officers, who will demonstrate the magical abilty of summoning DeathFromAbove ''without the use of a radioman'' and sometime consecutively call in strikes while ignoring cooldowns. Doesn't help that in co-op there can be more than one enemy officer and worse, friendly AI officers still require a radio!
* ConcealmentEqualsCover: AvertedTrope. Bullets can pass through thin materials and the [[DeathFromAbove Stuka's]] bombs can ''annihilate'' anyone even if they try to hold out in a building.

* DifficultButAwesome: Explosives from launchers deal tons of damage but each type has different drop angles and travel times.
* DynamicEntry: Certain cracked walls can be destroyed with the right amount of explosives, giving opportunities for alternate routes to travel the map.
* EmergencyWeapon: Sidearms while pricey can provide backup for you main weapons. The German-only Einstoss 46 is also one, being able to fire one short burst of flame before running out.

* GrenadeHotPotato: Any thrown grenade can be picked up and thrown back, but watch out for Millis Bombs, which have a slightly shorter fuse than normal, or the No. 69 Grenade which explodes on impact.

** The "C96 M1932" (which is actually a hybrid of Mauser C96 pistols) found in the extremely rare carbine configuration, let alone select-fire capability.
** The Einstossflammenwerfer 46, which was a [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin one-shot flamethrower]] used mostly by the ''Volkssturm'' and the ''Fallschirmjäger'' paratroopers near the end of the war.
** The Vickers Mk VI machine gun is also available in a rare infantry carried variant.
* RevolversAreJustBetter: Zigzagged. The US Model 1917 uses the same round as the M1911, but fires in single action only (where the hammer is manually cocked after every shot) and usually costs the same for every class. the Commonwealth's Webley however fires semi-auto but gives a higher caliber option compared to the Browning HP.

* ShotgunsAreJustBetter: The Ithaca 37 which is (strangely) unique to the Commonwealth, has good damage ''and'' range, averting ShortRangeShotgun. Given the setting's lack of body armor protection, expect the weapon to be used effectively at mid ranges.

* StukaScream: Played straight. German Officers can call in a dive bomber, which emits this sound as it makes its drop, giving a clear warning to anyone nearby.