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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising Review
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Posted by Donster on: 2009-10-08 18:38:15 375
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A real taste of war comes home.
By Erik Brudvig, IGN
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising has proven one thing: I would not last long in a modern war. Not only would I die quickly, I'd die in embarrassing ways. Nobody remembers the heroics of the soldier that stuck his head up in the midst of a hail of gunfire or the idiot that ran out into the open field without checking for enemies on the perimeter. Keep your head down. Keep your adrenaline in check. These are the lessons you'll have to take to heart if you want to survive on the battlefield; in real life or in Operation Flashpoint.
Though the original "Operation Flashpoint" developer, Bohemia Interactive, went on to make "ArmA II", leaving Codemasters to work on this project internally, the spirit of the franchise remains the same. With true tactical shooters like this, you can't rush out to buy this with the expectation of a Call of Duty-style experience. One bullet is enough to end your life. One wrong step into an enemy's sights is all it takes for you to get taken down as you curse your stupidity. This is a game that rewards patience, planning and a steady hand over twitch reflexes. It isn't the high insanity of most first-person shooters, but it does offer its own brand of tension that anybody looking for the real deal will get a kick out of. A few slight issues keep it from achieving greatness, but those looking to pick Operation Flashpoint up should know the PC version is the best of the bunch.
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