‘Hardcore Mode’ developer video launches at www.flashpointgame.com
Codemasters� today released the first in a series of videos featuring developer insight and explosive gameplay footage that takes gamers behind the scenes of the tactical shooter, available to view www.flashpointgame.com. Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising’s Executive Producer Sion Lenton, Chief Games Designer Tim Browne and Chief Level Designer James Nicholls explain how ‘Hardcore Mode’ has been developed with fan feedback to deliver the ultimate challenge in the authentic sandbox shooter.
“We take all of the HUD off, there’s nothing there at all, no cross hair, no compass, you’re all on your own other than a map. This is about as hardcore as it gets,” explains Executive Producer Sion Lenton. “I think the hardest thing that we set out to achieve, that I’m certainly most proud of, is putting the fear back into first person shooters, getting that element of tension as you’re creeping through the woods, not knowing where the next shot’s going to come from.”
“What makes an Operation Flashpoint mission special is that it’s so open world in nature. In most games you’re drawn through a very narrow corridor whereas in Operation Flashpoint you really are left open to translate your orders as you see fit,” says Chief Level Designer James Nicholls. “There’s a lot of room for manoeuvre and to adapt your tactics on the fly.”
The video is available now at www.flashpointgame.com. Gamers can also receive the latest updates as they happen by signing up to Facebook – www.facebook.com/flashpointgame – or follow developments straight from the studio on Twitter – twitter.com/flashpointgame.
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising is the complete antithesis of the on-rails, run-and-gun shooter. Players are empowered with the freedom to handle military crisis situations on their own initiative, deploying the weaponry, vehicles and equipment of a contemporary fighting force. Objectives are set, it’s then up to the player to decide how they are achieved in exhilarating, unscripted missions. Armed with cutting-edge military hardware, players will need to balance brute force with intelligent use of tactics.
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising will set the new standard for sandbox shooters when it arrives October 6th/8th/9th for the Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft�, PLAYSTATION�3 computer entertainment system, and PC. Go hardcore with the new developer video, now available online at www.flashpointgame.com.