Vietcong (2003)

 PC
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. Computer Games Magazine
    100
    One of its most remarkable accomplishments is the way gunfights play out like gunfights rather than shooting galleries. [July 2003, p.88]
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  2. AtomicGamer
    89
    Even though there are a few infuriating missions and some out-of-place voice acting, it feels fairly genuine and is a high quality, unique addition to your shooter collection.
  3. PC Format
    87
    Vietcong is everything Platoon should’ve been: realistic, immersive, tense, reasonably flexible, and thoroughly addictive. How ironic that two Czech developers should be the first to create a truly brilliant Vietnam game.
  5. Armchair Empire
    85
    The uniqueness of the setting and the Platoon/Full Metal Jacket inspired cut-scenes and soundtrack add a lot to the experience.
  6. Game Chronicles
    83
    The game is intense with plenty of surprise attacks and one-shot kills, but it manages to remain fun and entertaining and perhaps even a bit educational. If you have the gear to run it I highly recommend taking this tour of duty.
  7. Total Video Games
    80
    Vietcong strays down the path between arcade shooter and tactical war simulator perfectly, resulting in a game that you’ll find hard to put down.
  8. GameZone
    80
    Great graphics driven by a good game engine results in smooth play even when the action gets hot and heavy.
  9. Maxim Online
    80
    During this age of sanitary smart-bomb warfare, this stunning first-person shooter gives you a taste of the good ol’ days of killing—you know, bamboo traps, bloody ambushes, villages under siege.
  10. GameSpot
    79
    Its technical issues are going to get in the way of some players' enjoyment of an otherwise solid and relatively original first-person shooter, and they'll likely convince other players to avoid the game altogether. Vietcong is still a very good game, however.
  11. Game Over Online
    75
    It’s completely bland and repetitious.

Awards & Rankings

89
#89 Best PC Game of 2003
48
#48 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
51
#51 Most Shared PC Game of 2003

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 126 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 108 out of 126
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 126
  3. Negative: 6 out of 126
  1. CregA.
    Apr 5, 2003
    10
    Grrrrreeeat!
  2. NavidN.
    Aug 5, 2003
    7
    This game is really good, with action packed jungle warfare the fun never ends, however, there are certain problems that has casted a shadow This game is really good, with action packed jungle warfare the fun never ends, however, there are certain problems that has casted a shadow over this game, bad things.... 1) the guys at GOD Games have shipped a whole lot of bugs while releasing vietcong 2) Graphics are overall not got, it is quite outdated 3) some AI concept of players is not that good. good things..... 1) Multiplayer is very fun and awsome to play with 2) alot of sigleplayer missions to keep you challenged 3) good level environment. 4) sound is good, also weapons are great overall this game's not that bad :)) but b4 you buy this game, try Men of valor first another FPS based on the Vietnam war by 2015.… Full Review »
  3. HansH.
    May 5, 2003
    9
    Best FPS shooter I have played, ever. I like that's it's a bit more realistic than comparable games. Also, I much prefer the Best FPS shooter I have played, ever. I like that's it's a bit more realistic than comparable games. Also, I much prefer the fighting in the jungle and open landscape to the dungeons, houses and subways of other games. MUCH better than Black Hawk down, also. Funny the game mags gave it mad marks while all who play it love it. Maybe the distributor doesn'T buy anough ads to please the game mags.… Full Review »
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