- Publisher: Codemasters
- Release Date: Oct 6, 2009
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 3
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There is, however, just enough range between its difficulties to appease both ends of the spectrum: those who want an unflinching recreation of island-based warfare, and those who want a manageable, mostly enjoyable military videogame. But its mild shortcomings ensure that, until Codemasters can fill its framework with a little more imagination and purpose, neither group will come away fanatical about the effort.
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For all its stumbling blocks, much of the core Operation Flashpoint experience has survived the transition from PC to console. For this achievement alone, Codemasters deserves our respect.
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An intriguing antidote to Modern Warfare that's realistic to a fault, but never dull or predictable.
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Basically, only play this game if your friends are willing to run at your side. When the game is functioning as intended, it can be brilliant. But don’t let your guard down. Problems will arise, and your most difficult challenge may be combating a bout of boredom.
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Overall, Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising is a competent title, however, it fails to reach the great potential that it had.
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A solid squad based war simulator, with an amazing open world and stunning draw distance.
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Fans of Call of Duty games will probably be shocked by the level of realism thrown into Dragon Rising. At times this level of detail can be overwhelming. It is gritty, painful, depressing and raw. Just how war should be. But at the same time, the game can offer an enjoyable experience to the more serious gamer.
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Dragon Rising is a good tactical game, which won't appeal to fans of direct action. But if you like a realistic behaviour it's a great option to experiment (without danger) the horrors of war.
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Patient gamers who enjoy more tactical shooters will likely appreciate its strong points and look beyond the bugs and glitches. Those that prefer to run and gun should probably steer clear.
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X-ONE Magazine UKA compelling recreation of war, and its bugs fail to take anything away. [Issue#52, p.90]
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While it took me a while, I eventually warmed up to this game. The game play is spot on and everything seems to fit appropriately into this military sim. While the FPS crowd may not get what they are expecting, if they stay around they will find what I found, a gratifying experience.
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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising’s unique spin on tactical warfare might be dug by the truly hardcore, but some frustrating design decisions will keep this one from rising as high as it should.
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I want to like Flashpoint 2, but instead, I just feel like the game is telling me: "war is hell, sorry."
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 77 out of 122
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Mixed: 30 out of 122
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Negative: 15 out of 122
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Sep 24, 2011
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willsOct 19, 2009
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Apr 21, 2013