Author Topic: Vietcong Gold (Read 816 times)

Saintaw · « **on:** March 31, 2003, 01:42:06 AM »

You ough (sp?) to try it. Best FPS game I've played so far in SP mode. A whole lot of details in there too... and the hair raising factor is quite high!
(To boot, there's only one stipid *silent* mission).

I haven't tried the MP part yet, as the storyline still got me hooked.

Go out & get it !

akak · « **Reply #1 on:** March 31, 2003, 02:18:36 AM »

Played the MP demo when it came out and had a blast.

ack-ack

Saintaw · « **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2003, 02:33:56 AM »

Includes:

Tunnels (Miles of tunnels)
Walking in Swamps at night (Checked pants after... no leeches!)
Biouuuuutifoulllllllllllll light effects in the jungle.
A home base that doesn't look like a Disney park.
Hear the VC wisper orders near you
a SH*TLOAD of bushes, trees...
VC officers whissling, VC rushes
Rice paddies!
POW rescue (the famous *silent mission*, Zzzzz)

and a lot more I can't think of now...

Warning: Needs a powerfull computer to run on.

Martlet · « **Reply #3 on:** March 31, 2003, 03:43:25 AM »

Link?

Saintaw · « **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2003, 07:47:45 AM »

Google's 1st link (if you do a search on Vietcong):
http://www.vietcong-game.com/

gofaster · « **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2003, 07:51:16 AM »

I thought maybe this thread was about hidden treasure in Vietnam and Cambodia. Sorry. My bad.

boxboy28 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2003, 08:33:23 AM »

I still play the Demo/updated patch .98 but i need to go but the game its very very fun much better than AAO.

Saurdaukar · « **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2003, 08:42:19 AM »

Bought the full game too on account of my enjoyment of the demo.

All in all its fun - balanced, great MP, and great SP - but I think there are a few tweaks that could be made to spice it up a bit. The weapon sounds are only average, the dialouge in the SP is only bearable, and there are still quite a few small bugs to be worked out (getting stuck in certain locations, etc).

That said - the SP game provides great atmosphere - from the sounds of the jungle to the late 60's soundtrack, its kind of like playing a game version of Platoon or Hamburger Hill. The visuals - especially from the air when transported by Huey's, are astonishing - they really did a great job.

The MP has good maps (few exceptions), good game types (ATG, CTF, RW, DM, TDM), and with support for up to 64 players if your server can handle it, there is some real potential for fun. Big plus is the radioman class - arty on tap.

Kirin · « **Reply #8 on:** March 31, 2003, 11:08:43 AM »

Oh yeah - I was also hooked up by the demo and just got the full version. Now I have to divide my (little) gaming time between VC and FB... waaaaaaaaah!

Hey Saw - we got to do a multiplayer once! Also infected a couple of my non-gamer friends (that tells you how well VC is done!)

boxboy28 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2003, 12:28:04 PM »

Well boys ill try and run a sever on VC tonight from 7:30 pm ESt on till we get bored.

Ill title it "Aces high and VC" so look for it

Siaf__csf · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2003, 12:34:28 PM »

I played the MP and it seems very arcadish, buggy and full of cheaters.

People are flying (yes flying) with assault rifles over treetops, killing you with 1 shot and then flying away again.

Very 'nice' game.

Sikboy · « **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2003, 12:38:17 PM »

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Originally posted by gofaster
I thought maybe this thread was about hidden treasure in Vietnam and Cambodia. Sorry. My bad.

lol, glad to see I wasn't alone in that.

Must be something in the beer at HQ

-Sik

gofaster · « **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2003, 12:55:18 PM »

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Originally posted by Sikboy

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Originally posted by gofaster
I thought maybe this thread was about hidden treasure in Vietnam and Cambodia. Sorry. My bad.
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lol, glad to see I wasn't alone in that.

Must be something in the beer at HQ

-Sik

No, I think its because of all of our deep political history discussions regarding colonial rule and socio-economic disparity amongst the classes.

And the beer. Or the rum. Or the nasty scotch.

Montezuma · « **Reply #13 on:** March 31, 2003, 01:07:19 PM »

Next on Geraldo, we open "Uncle Ho's Vault!"

Saintaw · « **Reply #14 on:** March 31, 2003, 01:15:56 PM »

I can't comment on MP games as It's not my cup of tea, but I have seen similar reports on the official forums.

but

It's worth it, for the SP part only, like Sardaukar said, the *mood* of the game is excellent. I haven't been hooked to something like this since Aces High v 0.46!