Summary
- Release Year: 2003
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Termite Games
- Publishers: Strategy First
New World Order (2003)
New World Order is a team-based first-person shooter video game developed by Ritual Entertainment and published by EA Games. It was released for Microsoft Windows in 2003. The game is set in a near-future where the world has been ravaged by war and terrorism. Players take on the role of members of an elite counter-terrorism unit tasked with restoring order to the world.
New World Order is a tactical shooter, similar in style to Counter-Strike. Players must work together to complete objectives, such as planting bombs, rescuing hostages, and eliminating enemy targets. The game features a variety of weapons and equipment, as well as a number of different maps and game modes.
New World Order was not well-received by critics upon release. Many criticized the game for its poor graphics, repetitive gameplay, and lack of innovation. The game was also criticized for its high level of difficulty, which some found to be frustrating.
Despite its negative reception, New World Order has a small but dedicated fan base. The game’s fans praise its realistic gameplay, challenging AI, and strong sense of community.
Gameplay
New World Order is a team-based first-person shooter. Players take on the role of members of an elite counter-terrorism unit tasked with completing a variety of objectives, such as planting bombs, rescuing hostages, and eliminating enemy targets.
The game features a variety of weapons and equipment, including assault rifles, sniper rifles, shotguns, and grenades. Players can also use a variety of gadgets, such as night vision goggles, motion detectors, and grappling hooks.
New World Order features a number of different maps and game modes. The maps are all based on real-world locations, such as the streets of New York City and the rooftops of London. The game modes include Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, and Search and Destroy.
Development
New World Order was developed by Ritual Entertainment, a video game development studio founded in 1996. The studio is best known for its work on the Quake and Half-Life franchises.
The development of New World Order began in 2001. The game was originally intended to be a sequel to Ritual’s previous game, Sin. However, the game was eventually retooled into a new IP.
New World Order was released for Microsoft Windows in 2003. The game was not a commercial success, and Ritual Entertainment closed its doors in 2005.
Reception
New World Order was not well-received by critics upon release. Many criticized the game for its poor graphics, repetitive gameplay, and lack of innovation. The game was also criticized for its high level of difficulty, which some found to be frustrating.
Despite its negative reception, New World Order has a small but dedicated fan base. The game’s fans praise its realistic gameplay, challenging AI, and strong sense of community.
Legacy
New World Order is not a well-known game today, but it has had a small but significant impact on the FPS genre. The game’s realistic gameplay and challenging AI helped to set a new standard for tactical shooters.
New World Order also helped to popularize the use of real-world locations in FPS games. This trend has continued in recent years, with many popular FPS games, such as Call of Duty and Battlefield, featuring maps based on real-world locations.
Conclusion
New World Order is a flawed game, but it is also an important one. The game’s realistic gameplay, challenging AI, and strong sense of community helped to set a new standard for tactical shooters. New World Order also helped to popularize the use of real-world locations in FPS games.
Despite its negative reception, New World Order remains a popular game among a small but dedicated fan base. The game’s legacy is one of innovation and influence, and it continues to be an important touchstone for fans of the FPS genre.
Review Score
3/10
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