1st Operation Flashpoint Review

Diablo25 · Post by **Diablo25** » Sat Oct 29, 2005 6:23 pm

I figured some of you guys would like to see this. First review I've seen. Its from an Australian site...They liked it.
http://www.gamerankings.com/itemranking ... wid=631526

Military sim guys will love this...

It is important to make the distinction between Operation Flashpoint: Elite being a ‘Military Simulator’ and not a traditional First Person / Third Person Shooter (FPS/TPS). Attempting to play Operation Flashpoint: Elite as you would Halo 2 for instance will result in certain failure as ‘run-and-gun’ tactics just don't work. As an accurate simulation of military combat, you have to play Operation Flashpoint: Elite as if your own arse was on the line. When the rounds start flying you must get down low and get behind cover or you will soon find yourself dead. You can not survive many bullet or shrapnel wounds and on the harder difficulty levels, dying after only one shot is common…as in real life.

Zeppo · Post by **Zeppo** » Sat Oct 29, 2005 10:51 pm

OK I've decided I'm definitely getting this one. Can't wait, really. What kind of modes are there for online?

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 12:10 am

Boing! I've been stoked for this game for about a month, and this early review is doing nothing to change that!

Zep, here's a rundown of the online modes from the developer's Web site:

<<<<<

Gameplay Modes

My Missions
Play with and against other people on missions that you have edited yourself.

Death Match
The goal is to kill all your opponents, nobody is your friend.

Team Death Match
The goal is to kill all your opponents, your team mates are your friends and you should avoid killing them.

Capture the Flag
The goal is to capture the opponents' flag and return it to your own flagpole (as well as killing your opponents if they get in your way).

Flag Fight
The goal is to capture the flag and/or kill those around you, everybody is a threat.

Cooperative
The goal is to complete pre-defined objectives, other players can make up your team-mates and your enemy is an AI force.

Team Mission
Each team has a separate goal they must achieve which is contrary to that of the opposing force.

Sector Control
The goal is for each team to fight to control certain sectors of the island.

Hold Location
There is a designated area of the map that a team must try to hold for a certain time, the enemy will fight to win the location and then hold it themselves.

>>>>>

Finally, the maps are f*cking HUGE in this game. The developer's Web site claims it takes 45 minutes of REAL TIME to walk from one end of the map to the other.

I'm in love ...

P.S.: Here's the developer's Web site, which has quite a bit of good information on the game: http://www.flashpointelite.com/index.php

Take care,
PK

nyisles16 · Post by **nyisles16** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 2:42 pm

funny thing is that I never really heard anything about this game, but the more people talk about it & the reviews so far, it looks like a must-buy for me.. what is the offical release date?

Diablo25 · Post by **Diablo25** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 3:15 pm

11/8 I believe. Game looks good but Im on the fence on whether I want to get it. With the 360 coming in 3 weeks it doesn't seem like a smart thing to do. Definately a rent.

ProvoAnC · Post by **ProvoAnC** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 5:54 pm

you just don't want to buy it beacuse of the graphics

Diablo25 · Post by **Diablo25** » Sun Oct 30, 2005 6:08 pm

ProvoAnC wrote:you just don't want to buy it beacuse of the graphics

I am kinda on the 360's jock right now but if its a super game I'll grab it.

Zlax45 · Post by **Zlax45** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 12:44 pm

Another review has dropped from Europe...It seems this game is out in Europe.

http://www.totalvideogames.com/articles ... 0_10_0.htm

Gurantsu · Post by **Gurantsu** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 2:26 pm

One more week! I'm looking forward to it.

Zlax45 · Post by **Zlax45** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 11:50 pm

An Xbox version of the game was begun a long time ago and most gamers may have been forgiven for thinking that Codemasters had completely given up on the game. There had been little word on the console version of Flashpoint for some time. And here we are just weeks from the release of Xbox 360 and yet right in front of me, here in a little plastic jewel case, sits one of the finest games to grace the Xbox.

Review is here

http://xbox.boomtown.net/en_uk/articles ... hp?id=9706

Gurantsu · Post by **Gurantsu** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:50 am

Wow, great review. It really covers all the reasons I liked the PC game so much. And being able to create missions while in a lobby on Xbox Live? That rocks!

I'm heading out at lunch today to put my $5 down on it, to make sure I get a copy when it releases. I've held off getting Farcry and the new Brothers in Arms while I'm gearing up for the 360 release (lots of stuff heading to ebay to help pay for it!), but OF I'll get right away no questions asked. I think the guys who have never played it before are going to be in for a real treat.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 10:20 am

I can't wait!

Take care,
PK

Gurantsu · Post by **Gurantsu** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 11:24 am

I put my $5 down on OF last Friday, and while I was at EB they had a pre-owned copy of Farcry for $23, so I snagged it since I liked the demo. I must say I'm impressed, what a fun game. The single player is very cool and looks and runs great, and the map editor is a total blast.

I've created 3 maps so far; "Deliverence" a capture the flag in a swamp at night, "Waterworld" a capture the flag between small islands, and "The Hunt" a predator game in a steamy jungle. I tried a couple of other player maps online, but they weren't very good. Rows upon rows of grenades and rocket launchers, and poorly thought out environments that really seem to favor one side over another. I try to create balanced maps with an emphasis on the tactics needed, with only the amount of weapontry necessary to do the job.

Anyway, I don't know if anyone else has played it, but it's a lot of fun. Definitely helps pass the time until Flashpoint gets here in a couple of days!

Zlax45 · Post by **Zlax45** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 11:27 am

Player Created maps on FarCry are either real good or pathetic. I personally love FarCry and I believe the game is underrated by this community especially. Look me up sometime "The Zlax45"

nyisles16 · Post by **nyisles16** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 8:45 pm

i am assuming this ships tomorrow...

Zlax45 · Post by **Zlax45** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 12:52 pm

Bumping this up to the top since it shipped or arrived in stores today..Impressions when you get some people!!!

Zlax45 · Post by **Zlax45** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 11:45 pm

Another review dropped

http://www.gamerankings.com/itemranking ... wid=638625

nyisles16 · Post by **nyisles16** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 12:00 am

any way to speed up time? cause i really want to pick up this game.. thanks to pk for bringing this to my attention.. looking forward to seeing you guys on live...

Gurantsu · Post by **Gurantsu** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 9:09 am

Well, today should be the day! Hopefully it comes in early since I need to go to our other plant today, and can slide over and pick it up on the way. And if I eat lunch at home I can get 15 minutes of gameplay in before I need to hit the road again. If I do I'll post some quick impressions.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 10:12 am

Another solid review. And Flashpoint should have a dedicated, mature community on XBL because I can't imagine many Halo-boys taking to this game because of its complexity, realism and lousy graphics.

I hope my freebie copy arrives by the end of the week. I'm hounding my contact at Codemasters to the point where she'll probably never send me a free game again!

Eager for your impressions, boys.

Take care,
PK

Zlax45 · Post by **Zlax45** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 1:34 pm

Anyone pick this up yet?

ExtremeGamer · Post by **ExtremeGamer** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 2:40 pm

It's sitting at my desk. I'll be trying it out later.

Zlax45 · Post by **Zlax45** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 2:59 pm

Here is another review

http://www.gamerankings.com/itemranking ... wid=638870

nyisles16 · Post by **nyisles16** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 3:42 pm

just got it from Gamestop... will be playing in a little bit

webdanzer · Post by **webdanzer** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 3:46 pm

hulkster29 wrote:just got it from Gamestop... will be playing in a little bit

Did you pay $49.99 for it? Gamestop lists that price, while it is lower elsewhere.

I should be grabbing this one tonight too.