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Game Information
- Platform: Windows NT / 98 / 2000 / Me / XP
- PEGI Rating: Ages 16 and Over
- Media: Video Game
Product Features
- First-person shooter with exciting play and graphics
- Developed using the Black Hawk Down engine
- Anti-insurgency war game set in near-future Indonesia
- Over 30 different driveable vehicles
- Large scale team-based online multiplayer action
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Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
Just a little while ago any multiplayer game allowing more than a couple of dozen people to play in the same game, at the same time, was something pretty special. Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising though allows for a mind-boggling one hundred and fifty people to compete at the same time in a subscription free, lag free, graphically stunning next-gen battle simulator.
The game’s rather obvious inspiration is EA’s Battlefield series, but whereas Battlefield Vietnam proved to be a rather disappointing cash-in, Joint Operations is all-new and a more genuine attempt to carry on the idea using the latest graphics technology. Set during a fictional modern war the game features maps that are up to fifty square kilometres in size (although there are smaller ones if you’re playing with less people) and a host of vehicles to help you cover the terrain including every possible permutation of helicopters, jets, tanks and boats. Like many such games Joint Operations is classed based, which means that you can choose to play the role of a large number of specialised soldiers, including standard riflemen, engineers and medics.
Although it does almost nothing that is original by upping the scale of the battles and the graphics Joint Operations becomes an entirely legitimate successor to Battlefield (at least until Battlefield 2 is released next year anyway). As with EA’s games there is no real single player mode to speak of, but as long as that’s not a problem for you this is hard not to recommend. --David Jenkins
Manufacturer's Description
Joint Operations takes gamers to Indonesia in the near future where the country is on the verge of disintegration. Gamers can play as either a member of the multinational Joint Operations Force or as a member of a powerful Indonesian separatist group. Teamwork is essential. Both sides are equipped with their own unique variety of modern weapons and player-controlled land, sea and air vehicles to achieve their mission objectives and ultimate victory. Terrains range from beautiful coastal islands to misty, dense jungles, all adding to the intense and chaotic atmosphere only experienced in large-scale, multi-player combat over the Internet or LAN.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
I have been a massive fan of Delta Force: Black Hawk Down since it was released but never realised it's full potential 'til i got a Broadband connection and played it online. OH MY GOD!
So when word came out that Novalogic were in the process of creating a new game to be played purely online i got very excited.
So when word came out that Novalogic were in the process of creating a new game to be played purely online i got very excited.
Here's what's different about it...
1. Vehicles
ATV's, APC's, Littlebird's, Black Hawk's, Armoured HummVee type vehicles, Dhingy's, Gunboat's, Hovercraft Transport's..... They're all at your disposal to drive where you like and shoot at whatever you want. No more vehicles on pre-set paths like in BHD!
2. Map's
As big as you like, full of detail, very impressive design!
3. Player Capacity
As mentioned in previous reviews, there are servers with capacity for 150 players at one time which makes large maps less empty and small maps pure chaos! It's the most redeeming factor of the game in my opinion.
4. Constant Updates
If you have not played the game in a while and an update has been released, the game will not allow you access the game servers until you download the latest updates using it's own downloader. This is great as they're constantly fixing bugs and making the game more realistic.
5. Different Game Types
Team King Of The Hill, Advance & Secure, Team Death Match, Seek & Destroy, Co-op... these are just some of the game types that are available so there's always something to suit your gaming style.
So there's not much more that i can say other than BUY IT!!!
And i'm buying the Escalation expansion pack today so i'll review that soon.
Hope this helps with your choice!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Drive to near a base, sneak up, lob grenades in followed by flash bangs - run in machine gun down the opposition. All this whilst coordinating with teammates and managing logistics of huge maps.
This game is great fun, its got it all with one caveat (*) - massive maps, 150 player rooms (lag free too!), useful but not indestructible vehicles, player profiles (medic, gunner, sniper, engineer etc.)
When I bought this I didnt really know what to expect, I played H&D2, CoD and FarCry, but no other FPS before those, this is better I would say (though CoD has some good mods - Revolt namely.)
I cant compare it to BF1942 or BFV but its the best I have played so far.
* - If you dont play online the this game probably wont deliver for you.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
After playing both the beta demo, official demo and also the full retail game I have reached the overall conclusion that this is going to be a successful game over time. If you are buying this game as a single player game, dont bother! This game is strictly multiplayer only and people with 56k connections will have extreme lag issues when playing on a server with 149 other people, there are others servers supporting smaller player games for players with 56k. The single player side of things only consists of basic training maps covering all the essential parts of the game with no campaigns etc included. The training ranges from weapons training, land / water/ air vehicles, an assault and defence practice map.
The online side of things is were all the action is at. There are many massive maps with tons of vehicles to keep the action running at a fast pace. You can either work alone or work in a team with other online players via the squad interface. There are a few issues with the initial release of the game such as low fps (frames per second) when playing with lots of players online (on some systems) and also some minor bugs which will get ironed out as patches and updates are released.
Overall this game is definatly my favorite online multiplayer game and is definatly better than the likes of the battlefield series. If your a serious online gamer then this is a must have!
The online side of things is were all the action is at. There are many massive maps with tons of vehicles to keep the action running at a fast pace. You can either work alone or work in a team with other online players via the squad interface. There are a few issues with the initial release of the game such as low fps (frames per second) when playing with lots of players online (on some systems) and also some minor bugs which will get ironed out as patches and updates are released.
Overall this game is definatly my favorite online multiplayer game and is definatly better than the likes of the battlefield series. If your a serious online gamer then this is a must have!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Disappointing game!
I was really looking forward to playing my country's special forces (Kopassus)in this game, but unfortunately I cant! Why? Read more
Published 1 month ago by pagi
this game is almost dead.
well i got hooked to this game when i saw my bro in law play it at his house 3 years ago, so i built myself a rig got my self broadband (wanted pc and line anyway this was just the... Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2009 by R. smith
The game that never was.
About a year ago when I first started playing this game it was good. The servers had no lag, the gameplay was great, maybe the best fighting game I have ever seen. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2006
best multiplayer ever
huge maps, up 2 150 players a match, huge range of weopons and vehicles. ultra realistic combat
Published on 13 Jan 2006 by A. chambers
amazin
this game is a must buy. its brilliant with lots of killing but only if your good. the graphics are good and game play is fun and realistic. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2006 by sebzzy
Wow! Buy this! I dare you!!!!
What can I say, prepare to be amazed! graphics, gameplay, everything are absolutely stunning! I have played a fair number of online games in the last 8 years and have never been so... Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2004 by S. Warren
Joint Ops
As far as tactical gaming goes it has great potential. I play this occasionally, (when I have time to), and do enjoy it - even when amongst the 'battle-hardened' multiplayer... Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2004
excellent warfare game
I received this game for my birthday and it is excellent especially if your into tactical warfare games. Choose from a wide array of vehicles to drive as well as weapons. Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2004 by MR A R SMITH
MultiPlayer O.N.L.Y.
Usually, I read about a game before I buy it, this time I didn't, just consider it would be a updated Delta Force sequel. Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2004 by Getafix
Multiplayer gaming for those that think
As you might have guessed by the score i've given this, I love this game. I love this game because, apart from looking gorgeous on my PC, it makes you think and it makes you... Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2004 by "anthonynewall"
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