Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

Set on a fictional island near Sakhalin, the campaign follows a U.S. soldier in an allied force fighting Chinese forces. Across its missions, you take on roles including Marine infantry, Special Forces, tank commander, and helicopter captain.

Missions range from reconnaissance patrols and covering allied retreats to larger combat operations. You can choose routes and tactics, issue orders to three squadmates, and use vehicles including tanks, armored personnel carriers, and helicopters.

Combat emphasizes ballistics and vulnerability: injuries can affect movement or aim, and bleeding requires treatment with a medkit. The campaign supports co-op play, and a mission editor lets players create custom scenarios.

Players who enjoy the game often praise its deliberate tactical combat, realistic-feeling ballistics, island atmosphere, and squad-command options. Some also value the missions, co-op, and custom mission editor. Reviews are divided, with others criticizing the AI, slow traversal, dated technical presentation, and uneven handling.