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Operation Flashpoint: Game of the Year Edition (PC CD)
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5/5 |
Operation Flashpoint
(July 07, 2008) |
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Thinking of buying this game? There is nothing that can prepare you for it, and if you give it the patience it deserves you will see that it is indeed a very good game. Dieing is very easy and die you will. Many times. It takes a long time to master and no mission unfolds the same way twice.
The Graphics arent really something to scream and shout about. But that doesn't matter cause as soon as the enemy spots you and the bullets start flying its so easy to get 100% immersed that graphics fly out your head and it does make you feel like you are fighting for your life. Mainly because of its realism. One bullet can, and generally will ruin your day. You'll spend alot of time on your belly crawling about, and let face it who doesnt in a war.
Its so real. If you see a group of enemy soldiers in a town and think "Right im gonna run in the with automatic on, nail them all, rescue the girl and carry her off smoking a cuban" you can forget it, the running into the town will momenterily make aiming vertually impossible, and as soon as they see you you get a highly acurate salvo of lead. Its another thing that makes this game so good. One on one with an enemy soldier is purely a 50 50 chance of survival. You WILL need tactics and often more men.
Which leads me to say that this game is the PERFECT game for military fanatics who enjoy realistic team based gaming online. Nothing comes close. There are an endless about of clans that use the thousands of mods available, including the entire British army and dozens of others. This game is definatly a 10 out of 10. And as for the mission editor, well i wont go into it but put it this way. Want to make your own war game with hardly any limitations? feel free. |
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The most outstanding game made to date.
(March 21, 2008) |
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This is a game I bought in 2001 as part of a twin pack with Insane (driving game) and I was silly enough to think I wouldnt actually play flashpoint to begin with. Its now 2008 and its still my favourite game because no other game gives you as many options much this game.
Totally brilliant, brilliant feel, great music, quality. Rated 90% by pc gamer, it should have been more like 95% I feel.
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Stunning
(January 09, 2008) |
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Flashpoint is a game that everyone should own. It really is as stunning as the reviews say it is. Even 6+ years after release this is a game I return to again and again.
Why?
The feeling it has is quite timeless. Sure other games have better graphics, more polygons, more realistic 'looking' environments, but none have yet come close to the immersive feeling that Flashpoint gives.
The whole world has a definite 'flavour' which all works together as if it is real. The trick is actually on your mind - it all simply 'feels' so right that your brain simply accepts it's real and lets you go.
The end result for me has been that while walking in the real world countryside I'm frequently reminded of Flashpoint, and long for the freedom it offers to go over and stand right atop that hill I can see in the distance. (If you are geographically inclined you'll love the map and compass navigation opportunities Flashpoint offers)
Part of the magic is Flashpoint's total freedom. Sure you could blast your way into that town, but you could wonder over to that mountain and explore another town. Or pop off to a previously invaded base to hop in a chopper and attack from the air. Or perhaps send your men to encircle the base and orchestrate an attack from a vantage point. Or perhaps you might just sit down and wait till night-time (after enjoying a beautiful sunset) and, using the real stars and moon to navigate, infiltrate silently under the cover of darkness.
Nothing comes close to the realism of Flashpoint. After being thrown into the thick of it during the campaign (a seriously scary experience) you'll pretty soon realise that you have men under your command and damn you'll be gutted every time you loose one. |
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The BEST game ever made (how to make it even better) !!!
(September 02, 2007) |
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OK, put quite simply: this really is the best game ever made!
I have been playing games since i was knee high, now 26 i still get a childish 'buzz' about this game, it is SUPERB!
But you can make this already perfect game, even better!!!
Search the web and find:
'Mr Burns Island Replacements' this replaces the game's 'world' or maps with high resolution versions = fantastic graphics.
'ECP Mod' Improves playability. AI are very clever and offers visual effects too like better explosions = fantastic playability.
'FFUR 2007' Modern warefare. New troops, weapons, vehicles, loads of new special effects = fantastic modern flavor of this stunning game.
Enjoy !!!!!! |
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The Best there is
(May 03, 2006) |
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I have been playing this game in its many forms for at least 5 years.Thats right 5 years! So lets look at the pros and cons.Firstly the difficulty levels can seem insane this led me to abandon the game at first.One day I returned to it and have been hooked ever since.It requires patience and will reward you with hours of fun.The game is a simulation of tank infantry and air combat, set in the 1980's it concentrates on open terrain warfare it has huge maps and buildings not all of them can be entered unfortunately. Many can but suffer from one of the other game defects which is clipping problems in doorways and steps also the AI troops can struggle to enter buildings.Now for the GREAT things about this game. The mission builder is the best period and so easy to use its unbelievably good its worth a full price new game just for the editor! The Goty edition from mastertronic with the pc gamer logo on the front is the best as it contains all the official campaigns (Three), Addons and patches.There are also some magnificent mods still available .The best include ww2 vietnam etc.. the finmod and libmod stand out paticularly but others cover modern combat in the desert and in tropical jungles in fact there are too many to mention the quality of most of them is way above any of the mainstream game mods.So if you want to fly attack choppers drive tanks have realistic gunbattles with decent ai (they flank and take cover!) and command a platoon with a decent command system.Then this is the game for you .Graphically if you have a powerful computer this game still looks breathtaking, sunrise in the mountains seen from the back of a special ops chooper is A BEAUTY TO BEHOLD .IT isnt GTA or Doom and more often than not people giving bad reviews do so from Ignorance.They do have a right to there opinion but my opinion and that of over a million (sales) others is BUY IT YOU WONT REGRET IT. |
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