Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising trailer shows off finer points of battle

by Ben Gilbert { Jun 2nd 2009 at 3:30AM }

For those of you waiting patiently for the "Fall 2009" release of Codemasters shooter Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising, we've got a special treat in video form just above. Focusing on the importance of every action in combat, the trailer leaves us expecting more of what fans have come to expect from the series: gritty, unapologetic realism. Though we're unfortunately not seeing the retail release 'til later this year, hopefully we'll get out hands on the game sometime this week during E3.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Breakerchase @ Jun 2nd 2009 3:45AM

Woah, they need to stop overdoing muzzle flashes like 99% of the shooters out there are add more smoke coming out of the guns.

From the video, it looks more like a slightly more realistic BF2 than the "combat sim" it wants to be. But if they resume the trend of combining lots of extras in patches (Ultimate Upgrades) that BIS did and give out very flexible modding tools and SDK, then it will be a very good OFP successor.

Cornelius @ Jun 2nd 2009 2:23PM

Ever fired a real M16? Muzzle flashes are quite large, but most video games don't get the effect correct... they leave the flash sprite up too long IMO. Trying to fire in burst (or full auto) while staring down the ironsights can be disruptive.

Btw, I doubt this version of OFP will live up as a true successor since BIS is not involved. If you want a spiritual successor, look to ArmA.

James @ Jun 2nd 2009 5:37AM

I'm sorry, but the new Joystiq video players have to be the worst and most annoying players I've ever delt with. The popup ads at the beginning are bad enough, but if you let the video play completely through, a non-stoppable ad plays, interrupting any other videos you might be playing. Seriously, I'd pay money just to get an adless site.