Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising - Reception

Reception

Reception
Review scores
Publication Score
Eurogamer 7/10
GameSpot 7.5/10
GameTrailers 7.1/10
IGN 8.1/10
Official Xbox Magazine 8/10
VideoGamer.com 7/10
X-Play
Metacritic 76
Bit-tech 5/10
Games Xtreme 8.5/10
Gaming Union 8/10

Bit-tech described it as "a schizophrenic design built over a bland world" and described the environment as "an imagination wasteland".

GameSpot said "This tactical military shooter delivers tense and engaging action, competently completing its objective in the face of AI blunders and occasional bugs." However, GameSpot did note the generally intelligent AI enemies and allies alike, saying that the squadmates are "more of an asset than a liability", and that the enemies make you "feel threatened," and are like "battle-hardened, intelligent soldiers."

IGN described the game as unique, fun, and challenging, but unpolished. Despite "consistent issues due to weak AI," they said the AI was decent, and "not awful." Praise was also given to the details and graphics of the PC version.

However, some reviewers found that the game "lacked polish," and that despite many finding that they "wanted to like it," it simply did not live up to expectations. IGN stated that the game should not have been released on consoles as it feels and plays like a PC-only experience.

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