Windows

Vietnam: Black Ops

Really, VBO is not a bad game. There's some good ideas here, some crappy implementation, but for a cheapo shooter, it's quite good. There's a good level of difficulty and it has enough of an interest level to be playable for at least a little while. It suffers from subpar graphics, overly sensitive controls, and an unpolished budget look. If you're a gamer who likes to roam the budget rack, it might be worth your time. If you'd just like another FPS to play and Daikatana's just not doing it for you, it might also be worth a look.

Ultimately, while Vietnam: Black Ops isn't an unmitigated blight on the industry, it's no Quake III Arena either, or even a SiN or Blood 2 for that matter. Despite major flaws in the performance, if you can get the title up and running, some cheap thrills can be eked out. Regardless, the touchy subject matter and configuration hurdles to overcome will put it out of the reach of all but the most dedicated of commandos. Budget price or no, those brave or foolish enough to purchase this one deserve a purple heart for their struggle.

Издает этот заблаговременно уложенный в гроб труп, этот новый эталон убожества компания ValuSoft. Величайшая фанатка оленей, рыбалок и барби. Этим все сказано.

Some titles can be stricken with bad AI and still come through as a relatively decent experience; Vietnam: Black Ops is not one of them. In fact, you would be hard-pressed to say that there is really any AI to be found at all, since enemies do nothing but fire at you without moving to intercept, follow, flee or any other action that could be interpreted as being remotely intelligent. Considering that the levels are so linear as to lead you by the nose from start to finish and that the weapons are by and large useless, the only enjoyment one could hope to find would lie within the visceral and bloody action. Unfortunately, the graphics are so utterly laughable and devoid of variety that even this aspect fails to have any real impact. Without solid gameplay, decent visuals or an acceptable level of difficulty, Vietnam: Black Ops rests as a game that cannot be recommended to anyone.