Military Conflict: Vietnam

Developer : Dustfade
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Action
Early Access
Military Conflict: Vietnam Poster

" Immersive action FPS with 200+ authentic weapons and smooth gunplay, but small multiplayer base "

Military Conflict: Vietnam Review

Military Conflict: Vietnam is a well-received arcade-style multiplayer shooter set during the Vietnam War, praised for its dynamic gunplay, extensive weapon variety, and historical theme. Players appreciate the smooth, boots-on-the-ground gameplay, with over 200 historically accurate weapons and several engaging game modes including a unique Zombies mode. The game runs on the Source engine, offering solid graphics and optimization even on lower-end PCs. Bot support is highly regarded, providing a satisfying single-player experience due to the relatively small multiplayer community. The developers maintain active and responsive support, continuously adding content and balancing updates. Although the multiplayer population is small, the community is friendly and the offline bot play is enjoyable. The game’s price point is considered excellent value for the content offered. However, the game is still in Early Access, with some features like bots and modding support needing polish. Overall, it’s a hidden gem for fans of classic FPS shooters and Vietnam War settings.

Highlights

Players especially praise the game’s unique and diverse weapon handling, which delivers satisfying and distinct gunplay for each firearm. The historical Vietnam War setting is immersive, supported by well-designed maps and a variety of game modes including a challenging Zombies mode. The graphics, powered by the Source engine, are crisp and optimized for a wide range of hardware. Bot support is outstanding, providing engaging AI opponents that enhance single-player and offline play. The developers’ commitment to quality updates and community engagement is also a standout feature, making this game a solid choice for fans of arcade-style shooters and nostalgic gameplay.

Criticisms

Common criticisms focus on the small multiplayer player base, which can make finding live matches difficult and pushes players towards bot play. While bots are well-regarded, some feel they could better fulfill their class roles and occasionally behave unrealistically. The Zombies mode, although innovative, receives mixed reactions for lacking engagement. Some players desire larger maps and additional gameplay modes such as realism settings or peer-to-peer co-op. Additionally, modding support is somewhat limited and could benefit from expanded scripting capabilities. Despite these issues, bugs are minimal and the game runs smoothly overall.

Pros

  • Extensive variety of over 200 historically accurate weapons with unique handling.
  • Strong bot support providing enjoyable offline and single-player experiences.
  • Immersive Vietnam War theme with well-designed maps and authentic atmosphere.
  • Smooth, responsive gunplay reminiscent of classic arcade shooters.
  • Multiple engaging game modes including a challenging Zombies mode.
  • Runs well on low-end PCs due to efficient Source engine optimization.
  • No microtransactions or pay-to-win elements; fair pricing model.

Cons

  • Small and sparse multiplayer population limits live player matches.
  • Bots sometimes exhibit unrealistic behavior and need better class role adherence.
  • Zombies mode lacks engagement and could be more polished.
  • Maps are mostly small to mid-sized; larger maps desired for realism modes.
  • Limited modding and scripting support restrict community content creation.
  • No peer-to-peer co-op or dedicated servers, limiting multiplayer options.
  • Some players find gameplay repetitive after extended sessions.

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Worth the Price

It's 1968 in Vietnam, the time to 'Make War Not Love'. Side with the Viet Cong or U.S. Army in this intense, fast-paced FPS set in the Vietnam War. Choose from over 200+ weapons of destruction. Kill or be killed!

Release Date Dec 16th 2022
Publisher Dustfade
Developer Dustfade
Required Age 0+
Platforms
Addictive
Historical
Customizable
Small Community
Limited Modding

User Reviews

Very Positive (932)
92% Positive 8% Negative