Nightcrawler
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There's something about this game.
I mean, I have a bunch of games that have 10x the graphics, smoother controls, better sound, etc.
And yet, there's no other game where you have so much freedom. In one mission, you're a specops type, assigned to infiltrate a Soviet encampment and destroy at least two tanks. You're well behind enemy lines, and they're not expecting you. In fact, with the exception of a couple of perimeter guards, all of the troops and tank crews are standing around a big fire having a bull session.
So what did I do? Crawl in and plant satchel charges? No way. I snuck up to a T72, and hopped into the gunner's seat. I mowed down the Reds with the coaxial machine gun, destroyed the other tanks with the main cannon, drove the tank away, got out, blew it up with a satchel charge, and walked to my extraction point.
You just don't get that in other games.
I've been fiddlin' with the mission editor. Pretty steep learning curve in it; you've got to do scripting, and to write a briefing you've got to do some HTML stuff. BUT...there are so many addons for this game, I've really upped the ante. For exmaple, my preferred weapons loadout? A well-done FN-FAL rifle, binoculars, and a S&W M66 .357 as a sidearm.
I've also downloaded an addon that adds UN troops, blue helmets and everything. So I've been making missions where you're the resistance fighting the UN. It's a big SHTF scenario.
The game has flaws. The graphics are very dated looking, the controls can be jerky, and the game does not model indoor combat or CQB very well at all. Hopefully these will be improved in the sequel, which I believe is supposed to be released in 2005.
But, if you're interested in what's probably the most realistic depiction of infantry warfare available, I say pick it up. You can probably find the Game of the Year Edition for $20.00 now.
I mean, I have a bunch of games that have 10x the graphics, smoother controls, better sound, etc.
And yet, there's no other game where you have so much freedom. In one mission, you're a specops type, assigned to infiltrate a Soviet encampment and destroy at least two tanks. You're well behind enemy lines, and they're not expecting you. In fact, with the exception of a couple of perimeter guards, all of the troops and tank crews are standing around a big fire having a bull session.
So what did I do? Crawl in and plant satchel charges? No way. I snuck up to a T72, and hopped into the gunner's seat. I mowed down the Reds with the coaxial machine gun, destroyed the other tanks with the main cannon, drove the tank away, got out, blew it up with a satchel charge, and walked to my extraction point.
You just don't get that in other games.
I've been fiddlin' with the mission editor. Pretty steep learning curve in it; you've got to do scripting, and to write a briefing you've got to do some HTML stuff. BUT...there are so many addons for this game, I've really upped the ante. For exmaple, my preferred weapons loadout? A well-done FN-FAL rifle, binoculars, and a S&W M66 .357 as a sidearm.
I've also downloaded an addon that adds UN troops, blue helmets and everything. So I've been making missions where you're the resistance fighting the UN. It's a big SHTF scenario.
The game has flaws. The graphics are very dated looking, the controls can be jerky, and the game does not model indoor combat or CQB very well at all. Hopefully these will be improved in the sequel, which I believe is supposed to be released in 2005.
But, if you're interested in what's probably the most realistic depiction of infantry warfare available, I say pick it up. You can probably find the Game of the Year Edition for $20.00 now.
