Vietnam War

Vietnam War is an ambitious single-player sandbox game set during the Vietnam War, developed by a solo developer passionate about delivering a deep and chaotic military simulation experience. Players can engage in various roles such as special forces, infantry, air force, and navy, with a massive open world map covering Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The game features a wide array of vehicles, weapons, base-building mechanics, and dynamic battles, offering a unique blend of tactical and immersive gameplay.

However, the game is currently in early access and exhibits significant jankiness including bugs, crashes, performance issues, and awkward AI behavior. Many players highlight the steep learning curve due to the lack of tutorials, but praise the depth and evolving content fueled by the developer's frequent updates and active community engagement. Despite rough edges, the game delivers a compelling Vietnam War atmosphere with a quirky, chaotic charm that keeps players invested.

Highlights

Players praise the massive open-world maps and the variety of gameplay options including infantry combat, vehicle piloting, and base-building. The game’s depth and complexity in mechanics such as squad commands, skill systems, survival elements, and dynamic battles receive strong appreciation.

The low-poly art style is noted as charming and functional, with many enjoying the immersive Vietnam War ambiance. The developer's active involvement and frequent updates are highlighted as a major positive, showing commitment to improving the game. The chaotic, emergent gameplay and sandbox freedom are frequently mentioned as standout features.

Criticisms

Common criticisms focus on performance problems including frequent crashes, lag, and poor optimization, especially on lower-end PCs. The AI is often described as buggy or poorly designed, with squadmates acting erratically or disobeying commands. Movement mechanics and controls are frequently called out as clunky and janky.

The lack of tutorials or clear documentation leads to a steep learning curve, with many players needing to rely on community guides. Some find the UI unintuitive and the game’s polish lacking, with bugs disrupting immersion and gameplay flow. These issues make the game difficult to fully enjoy in its current state.