Operation Flashpoint: Red River

 Xbox 360
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5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 34
  3. Negative: 11 out of 34
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  1. Sh0dan
    Jun 11, 2011
    7
    I loved this game. We don't see many deep semi-realistic and tactical shooters these days, especially on console, its all run & gun CoD, Gears of War and other immature dumbed down for the casual audience / weekend warrior shooters. In this game one bullet can kill, and there is realistic bullet physics like bullet drop and weapon handling / recoil, the combat itself is really a lot of funI loved this game. We don't see many deep semi-realistic and tactical shooters these days, especially on console, its all run & gun CoD, Gears of War and other immature dumbed down for the casual audience / weekend warrior shooters. In this game one bullet can kill, and there is realistic bullet physics like bullet drop and weapon handling / recoil, the combat itself is really a lot of fun of you prefer the more realistic approach. And since we don't get ARMA on console this pretty much the most simulation like game you can find. One of the best things about this game is the size of the levels, it present an amazing broad play space, which allows for tones of re-playability in single players, especially with the load-out and persistent class system in which you can unlock new skills, weapons and equipment . Huge maps and environments, and it looks fantastic. If you like tactical squad game-play then you'll love this game. The A.I is very solid, much improved over OP: Dragon Rising, as are the controls which have been stream-lined but still give plenty of depth like switching fire modes and such. The game has lost a little bit of depth, like no searching dead bodies any more or alternate ammo types, and there isn't any scope wobble, instead the iron-sight remain dead still, but hopefully next time they can bring these features back since I really enjoyed them in Dragon Rising. One of the best features is the 4 player coop and especially the bite-sized MP scenarios which really are a tone of fun and some of the best multi-player coop gaming I have experiences to date. Easily surpassing Gears, L4D and even Borderlands.

    I want to give it a 8.5 / 10, but MC doesn't allow that so i'll give it a 9. Oh and btw Metacritic, this game has been out for months in non US countries, and yet the user reviews have only just been allowed? kinda sucks guys.    … Expand
  2. Bigredd77
    Nov 13, 2011
    5
    Honestly this game is trying hard but comes up short, the feel is much more "real" military feel to it (I was in the military myself so.....) Lot of agnst and trash talking about what's going on (spot on) Two bullets kill you, yea pretty much :) No need to cry about it. However.......the controls are lacking and aiming down the sight is not as smooth as it should be, Attackers are far toHonestly this game is trying hard but comes up short, the feel is much more "real" military feel to it (I was in the military myself so.....) Lot of agnst and trash talking about what's going on (spot on) Two bullets kill you, yea pretty much :) No need to cry about it. However.......the controls are lacking and aiming down the sight is not as smooth as it should be, Attackers are far to brazen with no fear, your squads are blockheads and it is honestly every man for himself.....very unrealistic. still not bad but not great either. Worth picking up cheap.… Expand
  3. ToppleFlopper
    Nov 9, 2012
    7
    Ok, let's get this out of the way. The graphics are terrible. It looks like it was built for the PS2. The AI is terrible. They run around the battlefield like idiots but somehow still manage to have 90% accuracy. The game is glitchy almost to the point of being game breaking sometimes. However, something happened while I was playing that I didn't expect. I started enjoying it. Yes, inOk, let's get this out of the way. The graphics are terrible. It looks like it was built for the PS2. The AI is terrible. They run around the battlefield like idiots but somehow still manage to have 90% accuracy. The game is glitchy almost to the point of being game breaking sometimes. However, something happened while I was playing that I didn't expect. I started enjoying it. Yes, in nearly every respect it's a terrible game deserving of a 2 or 3 for a score. But once you get a few levels in the gameplay grows on you and it starts being pretty fun. Commanding a squad actually works pretty well for a broken game and adds a fun touch of strategy to the gameplay. The levels are very long and sometimes repetitive but at no point did I ever not feel like finishing them.The multiplayer is not bad because there are so many co-op modes. This is probably the games biggest selling point. I can't imagine people paid $60 for this when it was new, I only recommend it if you can get in extremely cheap (my new copy was $10) but also be prepared for the initial things I mentioned that will discourage you from playing it. Like I said though, give it a few horus and it should grow on you...… Expand
  4. VirulentFury
    Mar 11, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Operation Flashpoint: Red River, is an all in all, interesting game. It depicts the kind of war fare similar to that of the early 2000's after we invaded Afghanistan. Desert Warfare, Village to Village, ambushes, IED's, etc. The plot line it follows is a fictional depiction based on international political conflict with Tajikistan(pardon spelling) and eventually China.

    The character movement and weapon handling is changeable based on an upgradeable set of skills. But in general character movement is lazy and doesn't feel lively, until you vault an object, or go prone. While running the heartbeat of your character vibrates your controller, just a neat feature. Weapons unlike most games however, are more realistic. They have a REAL bullet spread, much like they do in real life, and they follow the one in the chamber rule. In general I give the weapons and shooting aspect a 9/10. that was well done. Character movement, a 7/10, there needed to be more sway or vibrations. Just more feel in it.

    The in-game noises and voice were half assed and sloppy. the worst of the games shortcomings. In game dialogue was cheesy, repetitive, and nonsensical. Knox will just rant and repeat words like **** or "ricky tick" or continuously restate his rules. The In-game voice performed by your character and other squads was duplicated base commands. Whereas all the squad leaders will say "Team, haul ass, 200 meters, northwest" in a slightly different tone. Your own squad commands were all the same, and tone never changes. If you target an enemy for your squad to engage, you say "Team(pause) Light up that(long pause) rifleman." And if your target is a sniper it will simply change "rifleman" to "sniper".
    The speech portion of this game was terribly performed and executed. Honestly if they revamped this, it would be a very "engaging" game. Also, all the vehicles make the same engine drone.

    The final portion of my unprofessional review is the graphics(quality) review. The graphics were lacking for that of a 2011 time period game. They weren't terrible, but some areas could of used some detail. The edges should have been sharper. Also, it had old Call of Duty troubles where AI guns and limbs would fade into walls or themselves when prone/crouched etc.
    If this game was to be re-done and re-vamped, Id say it could turn around. It is a GREAT game, but it has crucial flaws that really affect how a game is seen in consumers eyes.    … Expand

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69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 64 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 64
  3. Negative: 0 out of 64
  1. Armchair Empire
    Nov 21, 2011
    50
    However well done the game is from a technical standpoint, its actual content makes a mockery of the men and the operations it tries so very hard to flatter.
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  2. GameCritics
    Aug 25, 2011
    65
    I've played this game for tens of hours, thought about it another few, and now written a review, and I still don't know exactly what the developers intended.
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  3. GamingExcellence
    Jul 7, 2011
    50
    If you are into shooters, then there are definitely better titles than this one. Operation Flashpoint: Red River suffers from slow pacing and too much time not even taking part in firefights. It deals more with having you playing Nurse Nightingale healing yourself and your team than a death-dealing marine. If that sounds like your idea of a good time, then go nuts.
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