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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising
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Info
Title: Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising
Genre: Action
Developer: Codemasters Studios
Publisher: Codemasters
Release Date: 9 Oct 2009
Synopsis
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising is a game about a fictitious conflict on one of the Sakhalin islands, a conflict that is in danger of erupting onto a global scale. The player takes the role of a US soldier, part of the allied force fighting against outnumbering Chinese forces vying for control of the island. The game centers on a campaign narrative that gives the player a variety of roles in the allied forces ranging from a Marine Infantry, tank commander, Special Forces and helicopter captain. The game has an incredible realistic depiction of war with careful attention to the detail of the weapons, equipment and tactics of the armed forces. The action is varied from intense fire fights through to slower pace tactical decision making on how to best tackle the mission objectives.
Gameplay
Now I played this way back in 2009 upon it's release, and I thought it was the best game ever released. And in my eyes, it is still up there with the best. The story line is very long and catching with each mission having many sets of side missions, so completing them all is a task in itself. I respect them for doing that as this game cannot be completed in a day, no chance. That's the trouble with the modern games, they're more online focused, but nothing beats a game with a decent single player campaign. Dragon Rising has always had a reputation of having near impossible missions, Mission 3 took me about 3 weeks to conquer, but I love a game like that, as most are just to easy and way to scripted.
Graphics
The graphics are one of the most appealing things of the game, the terrain quality is brilliant with brilliant light - dark transitions. When in direct sunlight vision is somewhat impaired due to the suns natural glow and has very deep colors. Whilst at night time the shadows are very accurate and the colors are very deep. The quality of the guns on this game are brilliant, you can make out what true to life gun they're based on, but with a few changes here and there. The character detail is also top notch, really appealing to see, a very well done to the creators here.
Controls
The controls are a little rusty from time to time, nothing ever seems to be where you left it. But for the most part, they have stuck to the usual FPS controls. I only had to map a few to my liking but I always do that as I find it a lot easier when playing. The controls i feel are based towards the more mature audience due to the amount of hidden buttons you need whilst in battle. not a bad thing, just harder for the kids to play.
System Requirements
OS: Windows XP (SP2 or later)
Processor: 2.4GHz Dual Core Processor
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia 7600GT 256mb or ATI X1800XL 256mb
DirectX: DirectX 9.0c
Hard Drive: 8 GB
Sound: DirectX compatible sound output
Ratings
Gameplay - 8/10
Graphics - 9/10
Controls - 8/10
Overall - 8/10
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Info
Title: Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising
Genre: Action
Developer: Codemasters Studios
Publisher: Codemasters
Release Date: 9 Oct 2009
Synopsis
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising is a game about a fictitious conflict on one of the Sakhalin islands, a conflict that is in danger of erupting onto a global scale. The player takes the role of a US soldier, part of the allied force fighting against outnumbering Chinese forces vying for control of the island. The game centers on a campaign narrative that gives the player a variety of roles in the allied forces ranging from a Marine Infantry, tank commander, Special Forces and helicopter captain. The game has an incredible realistic depiction of war with careful attention to the detail of the weapons, equipment and tactics of the armed forces. The action is varied from intense fire fights through to slower pace tactical decision making on how to best tackle the mission objectives.
Gameplay
Now I played this way back in 2009 upon it's release, and I thought it was the best game ever released. And in my eyes, it is still up there with the best. The story line is very long and catching with each mission having many sets of side missions, so completing them all is a task in itself. I respect them for doing that as this game cannot be completed in a day, no chance. That's the trouble with the modern games, they're more online focused, but nothing beats a game with a decent single player campaign. Dragon Rising has always had a reputation of having near impossible missions, Mission 3 took me about 3 weeks to conquer, but I love a game like that, as most are just to easy and way to scripted.
Graphics
The graphics are one of the most appealing things of the game, the terrain quality is brilliant with brilliant light - dark transitions. When in direct sunlight vision is somewhat impaired due to the suns natural glow and has very deep colors. Whilst at night time the shadows are very accurate and the colors are very deep. The quality of the guns on this game are brilliant, you can make out what true to life gun they're based on, but with a few changes here and there. The character detail is also top notch, really appealing to see, a very well done to the creators here.
Controls
The controls are a little rusty from time to time, nothing ever seems to be where you left it. But for the most part, they have stuck to the usual FPS controls. I only had to map a few to my liking but I always do that as I find it a lot easier when playing. The controls i feel are based towards the more mature audience due to the amount of hidden buttons you need whilst in battle. not a bad thing, just harder for the kids to play.
System Requirements
OS: Windows XP (SP2 or later)
Processor: 2.4GHz Dual Core Processor
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia 7600GT 256mb or ATI X1800XL 256mb
DirectX: DirectX 9.0c
Hard Drive: 8 GB
Sound: DirectX compatible sound output
Ratings
Gameplay - 8/10
Graphics - 9/10
Controls - 8/10
Overall - 8/10
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