Info about Military Conflict: Vietnam: Official game description: **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 during the Vietnam War. Experience classic combat or jump into co-op zombie mode. Choose from 300+ weapons of destruction. **Kill or be killed!** **Features:** • Various game modes • 20 historical battlefields • Realistic player customization • Over 300 weapons **Rainbow Herbicides** Experience the horrors of deforestation chemicals like “Agent Orange” in co-op and single-player action. **Features:** • 6-player online co-op • 16 unique zombie types • Construct barricades • Deployable turrets • Shop with 300+ weapons NO MICROTRANSACTIONS. ALL FUTURE CONTENT IS FREE. ------------------------------------------------- EARLY ACCESS – PERFORMANCE, GRAPHICS & CONTENT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Release date: Dec 16, 2022 Categories: First-Person Shooter, Cooperative Multiplayer, Character Customization, Weapon Customization, Horde Shooter, Historical Simulation, Class-based Gameplay Feature scans: - MTX: score 0; verdict: Fair; summary: The game is widely praised for its lack of microtransactions, battle passes, and other monetization strategies that are often criticized in modern games. Users appreciate the absence of these features and highlight the game as a breath of fresh air compared to other titles in the genre. The positive sentiment is strong, with multiple reviews emphasizing the game's fair approach to monetization. - Steam Deck: score 40; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The game generally receives positive feedback for its performance on the Steam Deck and compatibility with Linux. It offers extensive controller support, making it suitable for practicing FPS games with a controller. However, there are some reports of initial lag and stability issues, including crashes and freezing. - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: - Community fair range: $12.00 - $15.00 - Reasoning: The evidence shows that users frequently mention the game being worth around $12 to $15 USD. Multiple reviews highlight that the game is worth purchasing at these price points, especially when on sale. This indicates that the community considers this range to be a fair price for the base game. - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: N/A - Story completion: N/A - Session length: 2.0h - Endgame: N/A - Reasoning: The evidence provides several data points regarding playtime. One user mentions playing the zombie mode for 40 minutes, while another indicates spending 12 hours in the game, primarily in zombie mode. Another review mentions playing almost ten hours in zombie mode. These quotes suggest that players spend a significant amount of time in specific modes like zombie mode, which can be indicative of session length and overall playtime. However, there is limited direct evidence on the typical time to finish the main story or the game completion time. The references to playing for a few hours in a session help estimate typical session lengths. - Time-to-fun: - Summary: The game becomes fun when playing with bots or in zombie mode, especially when playing alone or with friends, due to the lack of a thriving multiplayer community. - Stance: Fun then drops - Anchor: Playing with bots or in zombie mode - Time to anchor: 0h 10m - Friction: Lack of active multiplayer servers; Repetitive game modes - Unlock drivers: Bot system; Zombie mode - Conditions: Playing alone; Playing with friends - Player Archetypes: - Co-op Zombie Enthusiast (sale) - Motivation: Social interaction and cooperative gameplay. - Playstyle: Cooperative, casual, and enjoys customization and community engagement. - Experience: mixed - Purchase stance: sale - Labels: casual player; community-oriented - Reference games: Call of Duty; Killing Floor; Left 4 Dead 2 - Nostalgic Old-School FPS Fan (buy) - Motivation: Nostalgia and appreciation for classic gameplay mechanics. - Playstyle: Prefers traditional FPS gameplay, enjoys the retro feel and classic mechanics. - Experience: veteran - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: old-school gamer; retro enthusiast - Reference games: Call of Duty 4; Half-Life; Day of Defeat - Solo Bot Player (deep sale) - Motivation: Enjoyment of single-player or bot matches due to low multiplayer population. - Playstyle: Prefers playing against bots, enjoys the game despite the lack of active multiplayer. - Experience: mixed - Purchase stance: deep sale - Labels: solo player; bot match enthusiast - Reference games: Call of Duty; Ravenfield Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Game is fun and enjoyable (weight 0.68): The game is widely praised for being fun and enjoyable. Players appreciate the fun mechanics, addictive gameplay, and the overall solid experience it provides. - Satisfying gunplay (weight 0.66): The gunplay in the game is highly satisfying, with smooth mechanics and a good feel. Players enjoy the shooting experience and find it to be a strong point of the game. - Variety of weapons (weight 0.59): The game offers a wide range of historically accurate and varied weapons. Players appreciate the extensive armory and the attention to detail in the weapon designs. - Good bot system (weight 0.57): The game features a robust bot system that allows for offline play. Players find the bots to be competent, challenging, and well-designed, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. - Great first-person shooter (weight 0.32): The game is praised as an excellent first-person shooter. It captures the essence of classic shooters and is recommended for fans of the genre. - Varied and well-designed maps (weight 0.3): The game features a variety of well-designed maps. Players appreciate the quality and diversity of the maps, which enhance the gameplay experience. - Feels like classic shooters (weight 0.28): The game evokes the feel of classic shooters like Call of Duty and Counter-Strike. Players appreciate the nostalgic experience it provides. - Enjoyable zombie mode (weight 0.27): The game includes a fun and creative zombie mode. Players enjoy this additional game mode, which adds variety to the gameplay. - Good value for money (weight 0.24): The game is considered to be a good value for its price. Players feel that the game is worth purchasing and offers a lot of content for the cost. - Vietnam-themed shooter (weight 0.22): The game is set in the Vietnam War and is praised as a fun and engaging Vietnam-themed shooter. Players enjoy the thematic elements and setting. - Smooth performance (weight 0.17): The game runs smoothly with effective performance. Players appreciate the smooth controls and overall performance. Common complaints: - Low player count (weight 0.92): The game suffers from a very low player base, making it difficult to find matches or other players online. This issue is frequently mentioned across multiple clusters. - AI difficulty and issues (weight 0.24): The AI is seen as too difficult, with issues such as moving too fast and killing too quickly. Additionally, bots have visibility advantages and inconsistent behavior. - Zombie mode problems (weight 0.2): Zombie mode is criticized for being difficult, buggy, and not fun. It is also considered outdated and lacking engagement. - Map issues (weight 0.16): Players have reported various issues with maps, including insufficient quantity, loading problems, and size discrepancies. Some maps are considered too big or too small. - Lack of progression system (weight 0.11): The game is noted for missing a robust progression system, which affects player engagement and satisfaction. - Lack of promotion (weight 0.11): The game suffers from a lack of media promotion and advertisement, which affects its popularity and player base. - No vehicles (weight 0.09): Players have expressed disappointment over the lack of vehicles or the inability to control them in the game. - Poor voice acting and sound design (weight 0.09): The voice acting is criticized as being subpar, and the overall sound design is considered poor. - Ammunition shortages (weight 0.09): Players have reported not having enough ammunition, which affects gameplay, especially with automatic weapons. - Poor graphics (weight 0.09): The graphics are criticized for not being state-of-the-art and are considered poor for the price of the game. - Game balance and bugs (weight 0.06): The game is slightly buggy and has balance issues, affecting the overall gameplay experience. - Economy system issues (weight 0.06): The economy system in the game is considered average to bad, impacting player satisfaction. - Game joining and team selection issues (weight 0.06): Players have reported difficulties in joining the game and choosing teams, which affects the multiplayer experience. - Microtransactions (weight 0.06): The game is criticized for being filled with microtransactions, similar to Call of Duty. Gameplay feedback: - Arcade-style FPS gameplay (weight 0.46): The game offers arcade-style FPS gameplay with a variety of weapons and gear items. It is similar to Call of Duty in terms of its fast-paced action and shooter mechanics. - Vietnam War setting (weight 0.39): The game is set during the Vietnam War and features a classic FPS formula similar to Call of Duty: World at War. It includes two playable factions: USA and North Vietnam. - Variety of game modes (weight 0.34): The game includes multiple game modes such as Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Domination, Gun Game, and more. This variety adds to the game's replayability and appeal. - Offline bot support (weight 0.26): The game supports offline multiplayer with bots, allowing players to enjoy the game even without an internet connection. Bots can fill the server and provide a fun offline experience. - Mix of popular FPS games (weight 0.14): The game is a blend of several popular FPS games like Counter-Strike, Insurgency, and Call of Duty. This mix creates a unique gameplay experience. - Source engine-based (weight 0.14): The game is made using the Source engine, similar to CSGO. This provides a familiar and robust platform for the game's mechanics. - Multiplayer-focused gameplay (weight 0.12): The game is multiplayer-focused, allowing players to enjoy the game with friends. It also includes single-player modes with bots. - Class-based gameplay (weight 0.12): The game features class-based gameplay with classes such as Support, Assault, Medic, Engineer, and Radioman. This adds a strategic element to the game. - Customization options (weight 0.11): The game offers customization options for characters, including gear and uniforms. This allows players to personalize their in-game appearance. - Improved version of Day of Defeat (weight 0.11): The game is an improved version of Day of Defeat: Source, offering a modern take on the classic game. It is considered an ideological successor to Day of Defeat and classic Call of Duty. Performance notes: - Runs well on low-end hardware (weight 0.28): The game is noted for its ability to run smoothly on a variety of hardware, including low-end machines and laptops. Players appreciate its lightweight nature and good performance even on non-gaming laptops and devices like the Steam Deck. - Performance issues and crashes (weight 0.26): Some players report performance issues such as FPS drops, lag, and crashes. Specific mentions include crashes at higher rounds in zombie mode, general freezing, and graphical issues. - Good performance on specific platforms (weight 0.12): The game runs well on specific platforms like the Steam Deck and Linux. Players have noted good performance and smooth gameplay on these platforms. - Network and server issues (weight 0.09): Some players experience network-related issues such as server lag and high ping. Despite these issues, the game remains responsive even with high ping. - Game makes PC hot (weight 0.04): Some players have reported that the game causes their PCs to heat up significantly during gameplay. - Transition to DX11 (weight 0.04): The developers are working on moving the game to DX11 for better performance, which is expected to address some of the current optimization issues. Recommendations: - Recommended for old-school shooter fans (weight 0.26): The game is highly recommended for fans of classic shooters like Counter-Strike, Call of Duty, and other games released before 2013. It is praised for its unique firearms and well-made gameplay, appealing to those who enjoy old-school shooters. - Worth buying and supporting (weight 0.24): Many reviews suggest that the game is worth buying, especially at its current price point. Players are encouraged to support the development of the game. - Recommended for Vietnam war fans (weight 0.17): The game is recommended for fans of war games and those looking for a good Vietnam game. It may appeal to those who enjoyed games like Call of Duty: Black Ops or Day of Defeat. - Buy on sale (weight 0.15): Many reviews suggest buying the game on discount or during a sale. It is also recommended to pick up multiple copies for friends during sales. - Needs more maps (weight 0.1): Several reviews mention that the game needs more maps to enhance the gameplay experience. - Needs more game modes (weight 0.09): Reviews suggest adding more game modes such as a bomb defusal mode, a campaign mode, and new factions to enhance the gameplay experience. - Recommended for multiplayer and bot play (weight 0.07): The game is recommended for those who enjoy multiplayer shooters and playing with bots. It offers a fun and engaging experience with progression. - Suggested for casual and controller practice (weight 0.06): The game is recommended for casual play and for those looking to practice with a controller. - Suggested for community engagement (weight 0.06): The game is worth purchasing to meet and engage with the community. It is also suggested to hop on around 8 or 9 PST for better player count. - Game feels complete in Early Access (weight 0.04): Despite being in Early Access, the game feels pretty complete and well-made, offering a fun and engaging experience. - Not for modern weapon fans (weight 0.04): The game is not recommended for those who prefer modern weapons and accessories. It focuses more on classic and Vietnam-era firearms. - Not for low-end devices (weight 0.04): The game is not recommended for people with low-end devices due to potential performance issues. Other player notes: - Ukrainian localization available (weight 0.04): The game includes localization support for the Ukrainian language. - Award-winning game (weight 0.04): The game won the 'Best Game You Suck At Award' in 2023, indicating it is challenging yet highly regarded. - Potential typo in review (weight 0.03): One of the clusters mentions 'Larbor of love 2024,' which might be a typo or a specific phrase related to the game. Emotions: - Enjoyment (weight 0.18): Players enjoy the game primarily due to its fun and varied gameplay, including multiple modes such as zombie mode and custom maps. The weapon diversity, smooth gunplay, and the ability to play with bots also contribute significantly to the enjoyment. - Excitement (weight 0.12): The excitement stems from the game's engaging and fast-paced gameplay, variety of weapons, and the potential for future updates and modding support. Players also appreciate the unique blend of gameplay mechanics and the fun of playing with friends and bots. - Nostalgia (weight 0.1): The game evokes nostalgia by reminding players of classic shooters and specific eras in gaming, such as the Source Engine games and early Call of Duty titles. The old-school FPS action and similarities to games like Day of Defeat and Battlefield Vietnam contribute to this feeling. - Frustration (weight 0.09): Frustration is mainly caused by technical issues such as game crashes, performance problems, and bugs. Additionally, players are frustrated by the lack of players, online toxicity, and difficulties in gameplay mechanics like zombie mode and bot behavior. - Disappointment (weight 0.09): Disappointment arises from the low player count, lack of engaging gameplay, and the game's current state not meeting expectations. Players also express disappointment with the lack of online/competitive modes and repetitive nature of the game. - Positive (weight 0.06): Players have a positive experience due to the enjoyable and fluid gameplay, solid gunfight mechanics, and the variety of weapons. The supportive community and enjoyable shooting mechanics also contribute to the positive sentiment. - Hope (weight 0.05): Hope is driven by the potential for future improvements, updates, and a larger player base. Players hope that the game will continue to evolve and become a strong competitor to other FPS games. - Excited (weight 0.03): Players are excited about the game's potential and the detailed features it offers. The enthusiasm for future updates and the game's mechanics, such as the variety of weapons and gameplay evolution, contribute to this excitement. - Hopeful (weight 0.02): Hopefulness is centered around the desire for a larger player base and substantial changes to the game. Players also hope for the addition of specific weapons and continued developer support. - Appreciation (weight 0.02): Appreciation is shown for the responsive and hardworking developers, the game's atmosphere, and attention to detail. Players also appreciate the unique takes on the genre and the community support. - Enthusiasm (weight 0.02): Enthusiasm is driven by the overall quality and fun of the game, including its fantastic gunplay and weapon variety. The intense and dynamic gameplay, along with the active development, contribute to this enthusiasm. - Satisfied (weight 0.02): Satisfaction comes from the positive experience with the game's features and mechanics, even with some issues. Players find the game worth its price and enjoyable even with bot lobbies. - Surprise (weight 0.02): Players are surprised by the game exceeding their expectations, particularly with the zombie mode and the overall quality of the game. The amount of guns and maps also contribute to this surprise. - Admiration (weight 0.02): Admiration is directed towards the game's attention to detail, map design, and the devs' passion. Players are impressed by the game's use of the Source engine and its features. - Happy (weight 0.02): Happiness stems from the enjoyment of the game's features, accessibility, and community interactions. Players also enjoy the single-player mode and ongoing updates.}