Underplayed Gems

Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis (2001)

Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis cover
Developer
Bohemia Interactive Studio
Publisher
Codemasters
Platforms
Xbox, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Genres
Shooter, Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
Rating
4.4 of 5, 66 player ratings
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A no-frills military sim that demands patience and rewards careful, deliberate tactics over run-and-gun reflexes.

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About

Bohemia Interactive's debut game published by Codemasters as Operation Flashpoint in 2001, became genre-defining combat military simulation and the No. 1 bestselling PC game around the world and has won many international awards, including “Game of The Year” and “Best Action Game”. Over 2 million copies have been sold since its release.

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