Underplayed Gems

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising (2009)

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising cover
Developer
Codemasters Southam
Publisher
Codemasters
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Genres
Shooter, Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
Rating
3.5 of 5, 37 player ratings
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gritty, methodical military sim that demands careful tactical patience across a sprawling open warzone.

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About

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising is a game about a fictitious conflict on one of the Sakhalin islands, a conflict that is in danger of erupting onto a global scale. The player takes the role of a US soldier, part of the allied force fighting against outnumbering Chinese forces vying for control of the island. The game centers on a campaign narrative that gives the player a variety of roles in the allied forces ranging from a Marine Infantry, tank commander, Special Forces and helicopter captain. The game has an incredible realistic depiction of war with careful attention to the detail of the weapons, equipment and tactics of the armed forces. The action is varied from intense fire fights through to slower pace tactical decision making on how to best tackle the mission objectives.

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