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A Dose of Uncut Brutality of War – Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising |
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A Dose of Uncut Brutality of War – Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising
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Written by Pramod S Nair
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Wednesday, 11 March 2009 |
 Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising – the much awaited sequel to the highly successfull 7 year old Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis – promises all and much more what the previous title has given to the Military Sim Genre. This tactical FPS brims with realism and the new version has a complete new makeover in the looks department – mind you, the first installment was never down in the graphics department, but who is going to complain if more realism and visual satisfaction are put into the title.
 Highly Realistic Environment makes this a Genre Defining Title
The title will be for now what appears to be another genre definer as this title is all set to take gamers as close to the realm of war without lacking all the realistic factors of a battle. The brutality and horrors of war are recreated with such a finer detail that this title will be such a dynamic gaming experience for lovers of military simulation and tactical FPS genre.
The Plot
The game revolves around the plot of international power games based on the quest for dwindling natural resources. Russia pressed with the oil shortage finds oil on the Island of Skira right off the coast of Japan and claims the Island as theirs. China interferes and they with the intention of tapping into the vast oil resources annexes the Island and this sparks of a chain of events, which threatens to lead in to an all out war. United States and NATO comes in for the support of Russians and players get a chance to take part in the action as an American Marine against the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army forces.
 The Scenario is very realistic as the next major military crisis will surely be based on a quest for more natural resources
The action is based on a real life circumstances and this makes the scenario and the over all situation more believable and relevant in present day situations. Island of Skira is modeled on the real Island of ‘Kiska’ in the Rat Island group of Aleutian Islands and the bloody history of this island with claims made by multiple countries for this tiny Island make this a potent target for a present day military crisis.
The Game Play and In Game Experience
 The highly realistic Weapon System and Vehicles are a delight to experience
The EGOEngine insert stunning visuals to a game that is already breathtaking with its fluid and dynamic nature and this adds up in to a highly satisfying tactical simulator. The entire environment and happenings is dynamic in nature and this makes players decisions much important as in a real world Battlefield. Realism is the factor, which is given a through justice, and this can be seen in every element of the game. The world looks realistic with natural and dynamic lighting and the game demands highly tactical response from gamers to complete its missions. So the flash bang approach of reckless shooting and running around will get you nowhere in this title. It is all about being tactical and that too in a realistic way as it is preferred in a war zone. The 60 plus weapons and vehicles too are modeled in a realistic manner and the AI too adds to the overall experience as a combat simulator.
 Player reactions and strategies are very demanding as on a real battlefield
Player reactions and strategies are very demanding in this title and you are expected to react on the fly as if on a real battlefield and the quick-command menu – which can be provided in game will be very much a lifesaver in such situations. The entire game is fluid and as on a real war things can change dynamically and split second decision making capabilities will be in much in demand. The Multiplayer aspect too is given a boost with clear focus on online multiplayer co-op game play. Every campaign operation of the game is designed to be playable in co-op manner and this will be a definite advantage for multiplayer fans.
Conclusion
This will be a title worth the wait for 8 years as its predecessor title has done this is expected to rewrite the military and tactical sim genre parameters.
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