Operation Flashpoint 2 Review

here are the reviews so far

87% Pc Gamer Sweden
40% Eurogamer.cz
78% Gamestar
77% PCG (alemana, creo)
90% Pc Zone
70% Official Playstation Mag in the UK
80% Xbox Official (uk)
90% Power Unlimited

read the PC Zone (UK) review and am looking forward to the game. Basically its more of a game than Arma2 according to the review. Now i love Arma2 but OFP2 should be good fun. That said the hardcore mode is proper hardcore.

A 40 percent from euro gamer... woah.

Can't wait for some of the more bigger sites to review this

The ratings are all over the place. I'll play this game and judge it for myself.

the reviews from the pc mags seems great. the console ones, not so much. i guess this game is one that will appeal mostly to pc gamers. who knows, probably this game is made with pc in mind, with the console versions to supplement the income.

the reviews from the pc mags seems great. the console ones, not so much. i guess this game is one that will appeal mostly to pc gamers. who knows, probably this game is made with pc in mind, with the console versions to supplement the income.

Syaz1

Thinking the same here...

damn those czech reviewers!

but like you said looks good for PC gamers which is great as the game was made for pc

lets hope the game doesn't take a hell of a lot of expensive hardware to play lol

A 40 percent from euro gamer... woah.

Can't wait for some of the more bigger sites to review this

ThatsSimtastic

Ah yes, that review was basically whining that it was just too difficult. Oddly enough, the review was withdrawn as well, lol.There is a whole thread about it over on the official OFDR forums.

http://community.codemasters.com/forum/showthread.php?t=381825

Dam the reviews are all over the place, i really wanna know what version that EG review is about, i've seen the 1st 10minutes of the PS3 version and it looks great IMO.Stoner-Pimp

Anyway, expecting 8 to 8.5 here at GameSpot and it's a must-buy for me no matter what.

This will be a Far Cry 2-style disappointment, sadly.

This will be a Far Cry 2-style disappointment, sadly.

BioShockOwnz

I did not realize that Far Cry 2 was a squad based tactical/milsim style shooter that depends upon issuing the right commands and utilizing proper strategy in order to insure success.

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

This will be a Far Cry 2-style disappointment, sadly.

ironcreed

I did not realize that Far Cry 2 was a squad based tactical/milsim style shooter that depends upon issuing the right commands and utilizing proper strategy in order to insure success.

I wasn't comparing the genre of shooter, but the level of disappointment.

[QUOTE="ironcreed"]

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

This will be a Far Cry 2-style disappointment, sadly.

BioShockOwnz

I did not realize that Far Cry 2 was a squad based tactical/milsim style shooter that depends upon issuing the right commands and utilizing proper strategy in order to insure success.

I wasn't comparing the genre of shooter, but the level of disappointment.

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

[QUOTE="ironcreed"]

I did not realize that Far Cry 2 was a squad based tactical/milsim style shooter that depends upon issuing the right commands and utilizing proper strategy in order to insure success.

Verge_6

I wasn't comparing the genre of shooter, but the level of disappointment.

I can see it from a mile away with OFP2.

The GI preview was incredibly, and I mean incredibly negative, and those guys are high on everything before they review it.

This looks like it has potential, much like FC2, then you start to play it and realize what a disappointment it is from its previous entry. I see no higher than an A. What did FC2 get here? AA?

[QUOTE="Verge_6"][QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

I wasn't comparing the genre of shooter, but the level of disappointment.

BioShockOwnz

I can see it from a mile away with OFP2.

The GI preview was incredibly, and I mean incredibly negative, and those guys are high on everything before they review it.

This looks like it has potential, much like FC2, then you start to play it and realize what a disappointment it is from its previous entry. I see no higher than an A. What did FC2 get here? AA?

[QUOTE="ironcreed"]

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

This will be a Far Cry 2-style disappointment, sadly.

BioShockOwnz

I did not realize that Far Cry 2 was a squad based tactical/milsim style shooter that depends upon issuing the right commands and utilizing proper strategy in order to insure success.

I wasn't comparing the genre of shooter, but the level of disappointment.

I guess if you go in expecting it to be like Halo or Call of Duty, you will be very disappointed. It all depends what appeals to you, of course. Yet this will no doubt be the kind of game that will have scores all over the place because it is not your run of the mill shooter. However, going by the reviews thus far that have judged it from the proper perspective of having strong milsim leanings, it would appear it is indeed going to be what many are hoping it will be. Official Xbox Magazine even stated that it is a must buy and that there is nothing else like it on consoles.

40% Eurogamer.czcrozon

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

[QUOTE="ironcreed"]

I did not realize that Far Cry 2 was a squad based tactical/milsim style shooter that depends upon issuing the right commands and utilizing proper strategy in order to insure success.

ironcreed

I wasn't comparing the genre of shooter, but the level of disappointment.

I guess if you go in expecting it to be like Halo or Call of Duty, you will be very disappointed. It all depends what appeals to you, of course. Yet this will no doubt be the kind of game that will have scores all over the place because it is not your run of the mill shooter. However, going by the reviews thus far that have judged it from the proper perspective of having strong milsim leanings, it would appear it is indeed going to be what many are hoping it will be. Official Xbox Magazine even stated that it is a must buy and that there is nothing else like it on consoles.

Neither genre specifically "appeals" to me. I like Halo. I dislike CoD. I like ArmA II. I think OFP2 will be a disappointment. I like the genre, but a disappointment is what I don't like.

To be perfectly honest, it would not surprise me to see this particular game get something along the lines of a 7.0-7.5 here. Beings it goes against the grain of what is currently accepted as a good shooter, I almost expect it. Regardless of scores, I just know that it appeals to me because it is not a run n' gun arcade shooter. Don't get me wrong, I still love arcade shooters, I am just burnt the hell out on them at the moment and find something that is more raw, strategic and realistic to be far more intriguing.

I think, much like FC2, OFP2 will deserve a lower score. Of course, though, I may change my tune after checking it out, but I get a pretty disappointing feeling about this one.

Without mods or map editing OFP 2 on the consoles will be major meh. Hense I need to know what platforms that these reviews were from.

[QUOTE="crozon"]40% Eurogamer.czSalt_The_Fries

I think, much like FC2, OFP2 will deserve a lower score. Of course, though, I may change my tune after checking it out, but I get a pretty disappointing feeling about this one.

BioShockOwnz

Well, that is the beauty of personal preference, right? Even if it does get a higher score than you happen to think it may deserve, there will be many more that feel it completely deserves it or maybe even feel that it is underrated. I am quite certain that there are many games you happen to love that many others would consider a "disappointment." Same can be said of us all, I think.

Anyway, sorry it is not your bag, but that does not mean it will be a failure for everyone. To each their own, aye?;)

here are the reviews so far

87% Pc Gamer Sweden
40% Eurogamer.cz
78% Gamestar
77% PCG (alemana, creo)
90% Pc Zone
70% Official Playstation Mag in the UK
80% Xbox Official (uk)
90% Power Unlimited

read the PC Zone (UK) review and am looking forward to the game. Basically its more of a game than Arma2 according to the review. Now i love Arma2 but OFP2 should be good fun. That said the hardcore mode is proper hardcore.

crozon

ueh the pc mags are giving higher than the consoles and most of the reviews mention the difficulty

damn those czech reviewers!

but like you said looks good for PC gamers which is great as the game was made for pc

lets hope the game doesn't take a hell of a lot of expensive hardware to play lol

PcGamingRig

Bohemia is from Czechoslovakia (sorry for obvius miss spell but i have no idea how to write it :D)... No way Operation Flashpoint 2 is gonna get more then 50% from them ;)

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

I think, much like FC2, OFP2 will deserve a lower score. Of course, though, I may change my tune after checking it out, but I get a pretty disappointing feeling about this one.

ironcreed

Well, that is the beauty of personal preference, right? Even if it does get a higher score than you happen to think it may deserve, there will be many more that feel it completely deserves it or maybe even feel that it is underrated. I am quite certain that there are many games you happen to love that many others would consider a "disappointment." Same can be said of us all, I think.

Anyway, sorry it is not your bag, but that does not mean it will be a failure for everyone. To each their own, aye?;)

Some games are pretty overall disappointments, even with slightly high reviews, like FC2. Most gamers don't like it, yet it got generally favorable scores. Most reviewers just seem out of touch with the common man these days.

[QUOTE="Stoner-Pimp"]Dam the reviews are all over the place, i really wanna know what version that EG review is about, i've seen the 1st 10minutes of the PS3 version and it looks great IMO.metalgear-solid

Anyway, expecting 8 to 8.5 here at GameSpot and it's a must-buy for me no matter what.

Some games are pretty overall disappointments, even with slightly high reviews, like FC2. Most gamers don't like it, yet it got generally favorable scores. Most reviewers just seem out of touch with the common man these days.

BioShockOwnz

LOL, common man? Well, I am definitely a common man and I find there are plenty of reviews I agree with.

Anyway, this game is catering to a particular audience in the first place and the way it is looking, it is certainly not going to be a disappointment to the bulk of that crowd. The only gamers this will be a disappointment to is the mainstream type that only play the likes of Halo and Call of Duty. As they would likely pick up this game and think they can win by being Rambo all the way through. It really is no wonder why a magazine like Game Informer had a negative impression of it....which was mostly graphical gripes by the way.

Look, it's obvious that OFDR is not your particular flavor and that's cool. Just please don't try and tell me it is going to be failure in general because you say so. As with any game, it will have it's fanbase, regardless if it scores high or low. I know one thing, it has a hell of a lot more positive impressions than negative thus far, that includes previews and reviews. For gamers wanting a realistic, hard as nails, gritty and strategic war shooter, it's obvious already that the game will deliver that.

[QUOTE="crozon"]40% Eurogamer.czSalt_The_Fries

Agreed. Its not consistent with the other reviews at all...

Now way this can be compared to Arma II, Arma II is the legit experience.

FP 2 sacraficed too much of its experience for a more consolized feel imo.

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

Some games are pretty overall disappointments, even with slightly high reviews, like FC2. Most gamers don't like it, yet it got generally favorable scores. Most reviewers just seem out of touch with the common man these days.

ironcreed

LOL, common man? Well, I am definitely a common man and I find there are plenty of reviews I agree with.

Anyway, this game is catering to a particular audience in the first place and the way it is looking, it is certainly not going to be a disappointment to the bulk of that crowd. The only gamers this will be a disappointment to is the mainstream type that only play the likes of Halo and Call of Duty. As they would likely pick up this game and think they can win by being Rambo all the way through. It really is no wonder why a magazine like Game Informer had a negative impression of it....which was mostly graphical gripes by the way.

Look, it's obvious that OFDR is not your particular flavor and that's cool. Just please don't try and tell me it is going to be failure in general because you say so. As with any game, it will have it's fanbase, regardless if it scores high or low. I know one thing, it has a hell of a lot more positive impressions than negative thus far, that includes previews and reviews. For gamers wanting a realistic, hard as nails, gritty and strategic war shooter, it's obvious already that the game will deliver that.

Way to stereotype. I love ArmA II, so obviously this is "my flavor". I like shooters, but does that mean I think Turning Point: Fall of Liberty is awesome? No. It was a disappointing turd.

[QUOTE="ironcreed"]

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]

Some games are pretty overall disappointments, even with slightly high reviews, like FC2. Most gamers don't like it, yet it got generally favorable scores. Most reviewers just seem out of touch with the common man these days.

BioShockOwnz

LOL, common man? Well, I am definitely a common man and I find there are plenty of reviews I agree with.

Anyway, this game is catering to a particular audience in the first place and the way it is looking, it is certainly not going to be a disappointment to the bulk of that crowd. The only gamers this will be a disappointment to is the mainstream type that only play the likes of Halo and Call of Duty. As they would likely pick up this game and think they can win by being Rambo all the way through. It really is no wonder why a magazine like Game Informer had a negative impression of it....which was mostly graphical gripes by the way.

Look, it's obvious that OFDR is not your particular flavor and that's cool. Just please don't try and tell me it is going to be failure in general because you say so. As with any game, it will have it's fanbase, regardless if it scores high or low. I know one thing, it has a hell of a lot more positive impressions than negative thus far, that includes previews and reviews. For gamers wanting a realistic, hard as nails, gritty and strategic war shooter, it's obvious already that the game will deliver that.

Way to stereotype. I love ArmA II, so obviously this is "my flavor". I like shooters, but does that mean I think Turning Point: Fall of Liberty is awesome? No. It was a disappointing turd.

I was not stereotyping, you are just putting the cart before the horse is all. I think the bulk of reviews thus far prove that this is above the caliber of Turning Point: Fall of Liberty, buddy. Yet you choose to take 1 preview from Game Informer as the source of your criticism in the face of a majority of positive reviews and previews thus far.

No one, including the devs ever said that this will be as much of a sim as ArmA or even the first Flashpoint. Yet, I will bet you my bottom dollar that it will be a hell of a lot more polished and have a higher production value.;)

It's obvious you didn't read Bit-TechDotnet review? they gave it a 5?

They say that this game was more design for the console users! Check out Bit-TechDot.net review.

Sorry PC Fans.

They say that this game was more design for the console users! Check out Bit-TechDot.net review.

Sorry PC Fans.

kempra

The game should eventually stabilize around 80% at Metacritic. More or less what was expected for such a game.

It's very strategical and I wouldn't expect all reviewers to fully understand the point of the game (GameSpot and IGN both seem to have misunderstood what the game is about). 1UP's reviewshould be up soon enough - perhaps that one is better.