I know there are alot of video games out their similar to this, but I'm just curious to what people think of having a video game made by the US Army out there.
http://www.riseofasoldier.com/us/
http://www.riseofasoldier.com/us/
America's Army, Rise of a Soldier
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I use to play it when it first came out and it was pretty fun, then the script kiddies came out en masse and ruined the game with hacks and cheating.
It was a fun game otherwise.
It was a fun game otherwise.
No more so than they could with Quake or any other FPS gameLordOpie said:
It's a fun game, but the specs got so high my computer couldn't run it anymore. I like those more realistic simulations like Rainbow 6, Ghost Recon, and this. Once you get past training, it's a lot of fun. Just prepare to get raped. As far as being made by the US Army, it's meant for recruitment, and I doubt it's worth the money they put into it.
I am so relieved that my geek quotient is too low to have any idea what all these acronyms mean. Because I work in IT it's nice to find a group of people who take geekiness to a whole other level and allow me to feel normal.
Thanks guys.
Thanks guys.
Heh, me too. But I try to squeeze some fragging in when I can.LordOpie said:uhh, I'm an uber-geek and played MMORPGs and never had time for FPS, so I wouldn't know
Yet another plus!LordOpie said:yeah, but you're still British!
I thought it was a good game, but the military spent WAY too much and it hasn't sucked in the kids like they thought it did. I like it because I have the Army team designator when I use my official Army email address
Wait, so did tax payers money go into the development of this video game then?jimmydean said:I thought it was a good game, but the military spent WAY too much and it hasn't sucked in the kids like they thought it did. I like it because I have the Army team designator when I use my official Army email address
You thought it was free? Oh hell no, EVERYONE chipped in on that bad boy. It was one of the largest video game budgets of all time if I recall correctly.Inclag said:
It's a recruiting tool that came directly out of defense spending.
Wow, I didn't know that. Personally I have a probem with how subliminal a recruitment device that is. I know that Army commercials have Disturbed or whatever it is blasting in the background and they instill the idea of "An Army of One" which from what I have heard from military folks is exactly the opposite from how the Army wants you to think, but that is a pretty direct form of recruitment IMHO even if it is glorified to high heaven.jimmydean said:
So does anyone know if the sales or portion of sales of the game, go back into the defense industry?
Inclag said:
The game is free to download.
As for a recruitment tool, I would bet that it is as successful in that role as Grand theft Auto is at turning kids into hardened criminals.
At least you don't have to sign a contract to be a criminal thoughTenchiro said:
I have no idea how the new one I saw the comercial for it set up. I'm guessing the proceeds from sales go to the developers, so it's a form of double dipping. They have a contract from DoD to develop it as a recruiting tool, then they sell it on the open market and get at least a portion of the sale.
I'm in the wrong business, that's for sure.
Wow, crazy... I remember seeing the original version for PC's in the stores for $20. Although the licensing and markup on console games is way over inflated, to make up for selling the hardware at a loss. Any profit that is left over I sure would go back to the developer and (Hopefully) re-invested into the program.Inclag said:
Don't forget "Navy SEALs". Seemed like every jackass in my bootcamp company was joining to be a SEAL after that turd sandwich. None of them made the qualifying cut (but I wouldn't have either had I tried).ohio said:
But I think a movie is more motivating than a video game. I also theink the target audience is different. Most hard core gamers I know can't do 5 push ups.
How realistic is it? I'll bet they "stack the deck".....like, you can be shot 205 times before it slows you down etc....
No, it is stacked against you. You can be shot up to 3 times depending on what shoots you and where. Plus it is hard as hell to control your own weapon.MMike said:
I downloaded and played it last night, it is fun but it can be frustrating.
nope, you can definitely get taken out with one shot, more if you're lucky.MMike said: