Summary
- Release Year: 2004
- Genres: Shooter, Tactical
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: NovaLogic
- Publishers: MicroMouse, NovaLogic
Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising is a first-person shooter video game developed by Novalogic and released for Microsoft Windows in 2004. It is the sequel to Joint Operations: Escalation, and the second game in the Joint Operations series.
The game is set in Indonesia in the near future, where a national separatist movement (Rebels) is fighting against the international pacification force (Joint Operations). The player can choose to play as either the Rebels or the Joint Operations, and must complete a variety of objectives in order to win.
Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising features a variety of multiplayer modes, including cooperative, adversarial, and objective-based modes. The game also features a variety of weapons and vehicles, and a robust modding community.
Gameplay
Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising is a first-person shooter game that is played from a variety of perspectives, including first-person, third-person, and top-down. The player can choose to play as either the Rebels or the Joint Operations, and must complete a variety of objectives in order to win.
The game features a variety of multiplayer modes, including cooperative, adversarial, and objective-based modes. In cooperative mode, players work together to complete a series of objectives, such as defending a position or escorting a VIP. In adversarial mode, players compete against each other in a deathmatch or team deathmatch. In objective-based mode, players compete to complete a variety of objectives, such as capturing a flag or planting a bomb.
The game also features a variety of weapons and vehicles. Players can choose from a variety of weapons, including assault rifles, sniper rifles, shotguns, and rocket launchers. Players can also drive a variety of vehicles, including tanks, jeeps, and helicopters.
Reception
Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising received generally positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its intense gameplay, variety of maps and modes, and robust modding community. However, the game was also criticized for its lack of innovation and its repetitive gameplay.
Legacy
Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising is considered to be one of the best multiplayer FPS games of its time. The game’s popularity has waned in recent years, but it still has a dedicated following of players. The game’s modding community has also created a number of new maps, modes, and weapons for the game.
System requirements
- OS: Windows XP or Windows Vista
- Processor: 1.5 GHz Pentium 4 or equivalent
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 64 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible video card
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Hard Drive: 1.5 GB available space
- Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Additional information
- The game was developed using the NovaLogic Prism 3 engine.
- The game features a dynamic weather system that can affect gameplay.
- The game includes a variety of voice commands that players can use to communicate with each other.
- The game was banned in China due to its depiction of violence and political unrest.
Conclusion
Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising is a classic multiplayer FPS game that still has a lot to offer today. The game’s intense gameplay, variety of maps and modes, and robust modding community make it a great choice for fans of the genre.
Review Score
7.5/10