CRITICAL RECEPTION · LAUNCH ROUNDUP

What critics are saying

Seven launch reviews point to a demanding, teamwork-first Vietnam shooter: rewarding with a coordinated squad, but intentionally less welcoming than an arcade FPS.

Pure Xbox roundup used with permission · Review data checked Aug 15, 2026
LISTED REVIEW AVERAGE7.7/10

Calculated only from the seven scored reviews below.

REVIEWS7All link to the original publication
SCORED 8/105Five of seven listed critics
METACRITIC78Observed Aug 12, 2026
These are third-party verdicts, not a site reviewScores and opinions belong to the named outlets. The aggregate snapshot may change as additional reviews are published.

Seven scored launch reviews

CRITIC REVIEW

CGMagazine

8/10
A superb Vietnam FPS.

Praised the Vietnam setting and action while describing the sequel as more of a lateral move than a clear improvement over the original.

Vietnam settingSeries evolution
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DualShockers

8/10
The best Vietnam War shooter I've played since the glory days of Vietcong.

Highlighted the strength of the overall combat experience while acknowledging historical inaccuracies that may matter to some players.

CombatHistorical accuracy
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GamesRadar+

8/10
Each death packs a greater impact, each kill a stronger sense of victory.

Found the battles deeply involving and rewarding, with the important caveat that a communicative squad strongly shapes the experience.

ImmersionSquad communication
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PCGamesN

8/10
A beautifully brutal game with a sky-high skill ceiling.

Emphasized demanding teamwork, a steep learning curve and the payoff available to players willing to learn its systems.

TeamworkLearning curve
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Dexerto

8/10
A tough but extremely rewarding shooter.

Presented the game as challenging but highly rewarding when the squad coordinates and plays as a team.

DifficultyTeam play
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Gamereactor UK

7/10
A complicated and rather hardcore shooter experience.

Liked the gunplay, visual detail and range of options, but warned that the commitment needed to learn the game creates a sharp audience divide.

Hardcore designAccessibility
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Gfinity

7/10
A large-scale shooter that rewards teamwork.

Credited the tutorials, role distribution and commitment to realism, while finding room for more creativity in the wider gameplay design.

TutorialsRealism
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COMMON PRAISE

Teamwork makes the difficulty pay off

  • Immersive, consequential firefights
  • Strong Vietnam atmosphere and large-scale combat
  • High reward for squads that communicate

COMMON CAUTIONS

The learning curve is part of the design

  • Hardcore systems can divide players
  • A good microphone and squad materially improve the experience
  • Some critics wanted more mechanical evolution or creativity

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How this roundup is published

This page summarizes the seven scored reviews collected by Pure Xbox on August 12, 2026. Scores belong to the named publications, excerpts are kept short, and every card links to the original review. The Metacritic score is a dated observation rather than a permanent rating.