Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

 PC
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
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  1. PC Format
    72
    A schizophrenic game that would have been better-served had it focused on just half of what it sets out to do. [Dec 2009, p.86]
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  2. Impulsegamer
    71
    Out of the box, with some of the bugs hindering some player experience, Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising needs a bit more TLC from the developers, till then we are in a hurry up and wait situation.
  3. Eurogamer
    70
    Anyone with a taste for realistic military entertainment will find plenty to enjoy here, but its hard to shake the feeling that Operation Flashpoint hasn't got the brave, superbly equipped sequel it truly deserved.
  5. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    70
    Authentic and credible soldier simulation builds a great atmosphere, but forgets the tactical part of the game and makes the story quite linear. [Nov 2009]
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  6. Eurogamer Portugal
    70
    Despite several drawbacks, Dragon Rising has its quality, and therefore a title to be taken into account by the fans of this genre.
  7. PC PowerPlay
    70
    Smaller in scope than its predecessor, but still a competent psuedo-sim. [Christmas 2009, p.56]
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  8. PC Gamer UK
    69
    An attractive and powerful sim that spoils itself by trying too hard to be a straightforward infantry shooter. [Dec 2009, p.98]
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  9. FiringSquad
    62
    There is a lot of work that needs to be done with patching, and an SDK wouldn’t hurt. Hell, players might go ahead and fix everything themselves, a la Oblivion and Fallout 3. Right now, it’s certainly not worth full price, even if it is $10 less than usual.
  10. Absolute Games
    60
    Dragon Rising has enough silly conventions and simplifications to drive mad any die-hard fan of ArmA and the original Operation Flashpoint. On the other hand, its boring missions and poor multiplayer are a turn-off for those who just wants to shoot things. Releasing this game between ArmA 2 and Modern Warfare 2 is like spitting upwind.
  11. 1UP
    58
    I want to like Flashpoint 2, but instead, I just feel like the game is telling me: "war is hell, sorry."
  12. GameShark
    58
    Codemasters has proven that you can take a game like the original Operation Flashpoint, put it on the consoles, and make it playable - but that alone is not good enough.

Awards & Rankings

71
#71 Best PC Game of 2009
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#21 Most Discussed PC Game of 2009
70
#70 Most Shared PC Game of 2009

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User Score
5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 560 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 165 out of 560
  2. Mixed: 126 out of 560
  3. Negative: 269 out of 560
  1. oneclipleft
    Oct 15, 2010
    5
    Once again, a game that demonstrates the broken review system of so many game review magazine and websites. 221 negative user reviews as ofOnce again, a game that demonstrates the broken review system of so many game review magazine and websites. 221 negative user reviews as of this posting, and no negative reviews from critics? Do you see something wrong with this picture? I do. This game is the retarded poor cousin of the original Operation Flashpoint. If you want Operation Flashpoint don't play this dumbed down console shooter ported to PC, go and buy ArmA II.… Full Review »
  2. Sim-V
    Jan 8, 2011
    4
    I have played OFDR one year after its pubblication.
    The game fails in everything.
    AI is too accurate in far distances, all the enemies seem to    I have played OFDR one year after its pubblication.
    The game fails in everything.
    AI is too accurate in far distances, all the enemies seem to be snipers. Also, they can kill us even if we are hidden inside thick vegetation or behind a wall. But when we get closer to the enemy, it is completely stupid and easy to kill.
    Physics are bad. Tanks and vehicles flips in the air when we drive them on little rocks. Moreover I had the sensation to drive them on the ice.
    There are no checkpoints for secondary objectives (more difficult to complete than the primary ones).
    Graphics suck....bad textures, 3D models, lighting, post processing effects, bloom...
    Single player campaign is slow and boring...
    ARMA2 is on another level and a REAL PC GAME.    … Full Review »
  3. Darkness62
    Jan 3, 2010
    1
    Installed and worked.... Other than that, this game is pathetic console trash and should have stayed on consoles where it belongs.
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