VGSources / Games / Codemasters
tactical shooter
Operation Flashpoint: Red River
By Codemasters, released 1 Jan 2011
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
What it is
Operation Flashpoint: Red River is a tactical infantry shooter from Codemasters, set in Tajikistan. Players join a US Marine fireteam as one of four classes: Grenadier, Scout, Rifleman or Automatic Rifleman. Its campaign places the team on large sandbox battlefields against insurgents and the Chinese PLA, with solo play or four-player drop-in, drop-out co-op. Players can personalize load-outs and choose classes, and standalone co-op Fireteam Engagements provide another way to play together. The game includes authentic weapons and the option to call in airstrikes. It is listed for Windows and PlayStation 3; Steam specifies Windows. Steam lists single-player, multiplayer and co-op features. Codemasters developed and published it. The game is a 2011 release, and its Metacritic score is 67. Steam's listed age rating is 17.
What players like, and what they don't
- Four distinct Marine fireteam classes.
- Campaign supports solo or four-player co-op.
- Load-out personalization is included.
- Standalone co-op Fireteam Engagements are included.
- PlayStation 3 is the only listed console platform.
- Steam specifies Windows.
Who it suits
Red River suits players looking for a tactical infantry campaign, with solo play or co-op for up to four players. Its four fireteam classes offer distinct roles.
Red River combines class-based Marine combat with solo and drop-in, drop-out co-op campaign play. Its separate Fireteam Engagements offer another co-op option.
