The controversial sequel to a surprise hit PC game, Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising expands on the premise of the original and brings hardcore, long-range combat to consoles. We traverse hundreds of kilometers and brave elite Chinese sharpshooters to bring you our review on the most realistic first-person shooter available on consoles to date.
Verdict
The Co-Op Experience: Up to four players team up in this highly realistic, tactical shooter. You can start off on any of the unlocked missions from the beginning of the mission.BackgroundSequel to Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis. Experience the intensity, diversity and claustrophobia of realistic modern warfare from the unique perspective of Infantry Marine, Helicopter Pilot, Special Forces and Tank Commander engaged against the full force of the Chinese military on a scale never previously experienced in video games. Operation Flashpoint 2: Dragon Rising takes players into the most realistic war game experience they'll have ever encountered. It provides an unparalleled scope of different military disciplines, vehicles and equipment for players to utilize, and simulates an immense conflict between two advanced military forces. The player's journey is tied into a believable and dramatic storyline set in a vast and incredibly detailed environment.
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