Operation Flashpoint devs working on new FPS

Nick @ PS3Center writes:

Due to it's 'realistic nature', Operation Flashpoint 2 was a pretty divisive game amongst gamers. In the end, the game was pretty well received by critics, and it also Codemaster's biggest selling title at launch, so it wouldn't surprise you if Codies went back to the franchise, would it?

[OmarJA--N4G]

i hope it's 360 games...

[shadowfox]

The posts says PS3/360/PC.

At any rate, sounds like OF3 to me. I don't think they make any other FPS franchises...

[JustCallMeMarcus]

If anything, it would probably be ps3 exclusive. Doesn't codemasters make those ferrari games exclusively for the ps3?

At any rate, i didn't like flashpoint, so unless it's a new ip, count me uninterested.

[evrfighter]

thats great but I hope they don't attempt multiplayer...horrible, just thinking about it makes me shudder

[darkmurder]

God no

[Bubbles_Kitty_Cat]

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising was horrible in my opinion.

I have zero interest in their next FPS.

[gaffyh]

@1.2 - Are you thinking of SuperCar challenge? That is Eutechnyx/System 3

[morganfell]

OFP2 was okay but it pales in comparison to Arma II, especially with ACE 2 running. Here:

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[ATi_Elite]

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[Johandevries]

LOL!

[thief]

Were these drawn from a PC which cost $399-499 in 2006, have 512MB of RAM and a 2005-era graphics card?

[MysticStrummer]

Besides... from the reviews I saw, ARMA2 was a buggy mess and OFP2 was a better game, though still not great. Never played either one, but I still plan to check out OFP2 at some point. Codemasters should be able to polish the gameplay quite a bit, so I'm interested in sequel news.

[Pandamobile]

ARMA 2 had a 77 on Metacritic, and OFDR2 had a 76.

But most, if not all of ARAM 2's real shortcomings were fixed within a month or two with patches. And as far as being a real military simulator, ARMA 2 does a way better job than OFDR2. OFDR2 was dumbed down significantly for console controls, where as a game like ARMA 2 is only possible on PC, first reason being that there's a function for almost every key on the keyboard, and to try to get that working on a controller with 14 buttons would be nearly impossible. And secondly is the hardware requirements. ARMA 2 has huge draw-distances that go far beyond what the PS3 and 360 are capable of.

[morganfell]

Pandamobile is absolutely correct. You can push out huge maps as well in Arma II.

Gears of War II was a horrendous buggy mess when it came out and took longer than Arma II to patch yet it received a pass on the initial reviews despite the fact the multiplayer was insanely broken. Do it might do sometimes to look at what a game becomes after feedback.

Arma II has been patched - and not just bugs but with tons of features added and the game is quite remarkable. Also you have to look at the the fact that the mod community floors that offered by other games. ACE 2 is a free massive self updating mod. Look at what else you can get for this title.

http://www.armaholic.com/

Specifically the downloads section:

http://www.armaholic.com/li...

And that is just one site out of numerous locations.

[Revvin]

I've given ARMA II a second chance. It was a bug ridden mess when it first launched just like ARMA was. Its still not what you would call a solid working title but I do enjoy it a little more now its had a few patches and the performance isn't too bad now. As they stand now I'd give just give ARMA II the nod over OFP2. I think ARMA could be done on a console, OFP2 has proved they can handle large terrains and the number of keys could be handled with a decent GUI and with the Playstation Eye you could even have a TrackIR type view system. The problem for Bohemia Interactive is that the poor standard they release games in would never get through Sony or Microsoft's certification systems :)

[Ninjamonkey82]

Last game was Dire hope its something new the screwed the PC version of opfp2 well up. Tbh thats where the game has its true home over some scarpy consoles.

[Elwenil]

They can just keep on working on their "new title". I won't be buying it after the complete mess Dragon Rising was. Odd that I just finished playing it a few minutes ago. I went back to see if maybe I could get into it again but the first time the AI screwed up even after I made it through the ridiculous command menu to give them the correct orders, it made me remember why I hate Codemasters so much. I won't even get on the subject of the online play, I'm just speaking of single player. You don't want to read my rant about the multiplayer, lol. I loved ARMA and I applaud Codemasters for attempting to bring a realistic game to the console but their execution and ridiculous idea of customer support forever turned me against them as a developer. Yet another developer who thinks customer service means to delete most of the threads on their forums that have valid complaints so it doesn't give them bad press. If they are going to give it another try, they damn well better forget that 2010 release date unless they plan on releasing a half-assed game like MW2. Judging by Dragon Rising's quality, the next one probably needs to be in development for at least a year and a half for CM to pull it off. That's just my opinion, but I was really pretty put off by Dragon Rising since I had high hopes for it and it tanked like nothing else. Maybe they will do better this time, but I will not give them anymore of my money, which is a pity because I sort of liked the Dirt series. Just my .02

[Ashby_JC]

AGREED!!!!!!!!!!

I had HIGH hopes for OPflash and was severly dissapointed.!

Game had potential and the horrid teammate AI and enemy AI KILLED this game. And the command system and overall layout of changing weapons etc was just clunky!!

[ATi_Elite]

Operation Flashpoint Dragon Rising was good except for having to move 1.5 klicks on foot before you engage an enemy.

Don't ever do that again Codemasters in any game you make.

[ATi_Elite]

Operation Flashpoint Dragon rising was fun.
I didn't like the clunky controls but that's what happens when you port Crap over to the PC. I mean I really didn't like the controls and I used a K/M then tried controller still way too clunky.

I think their next game will be the same way.

Yeh we shouldn't talk about ARMA II hear, it's too intense.
Big big big difference between a PC only game and a PC port

once patched and MOdded ARMA II is OUSTANDING!!!

Operation Flashpoint.. you'll be glad it's over and then quickly uninstalling it.

[Fanb0y]

In my opinion, Operation Flashpoint is stuck in an odd spot - it's not casual enough for casual gamers, and not 'sim' enough for uber-hardcore gamers. It needs to move up or down and actually cater to one of these audiences.

I vote for going more casual.

[DelbertGrady]

Try making it fun this time.

[snoopgg]

This game was ugly, terrible ai, clunky arse interface, etc..... Codemasters should just stick to racing games. This is where they excel. Grid and Dirt 1 and 2 were awesome racing experieces for me.

[NoOoB101]

i actually liked the game but it could have been far better.
The multiplayer was a disappointment, thought the multiplayer should have been more socom style with elimination and smaller map. Instead it was nothing but re spawn and hour long battles. Co-OP was fun though.

[Johandevries]

Bad game

[iamgoatman]

I only just played the OF2 demo the other day, and I'm glad I didn't pick it up at launch like I was tempted to. The demo was extremely poor.

The controls were the biggest turn off, using the command wheel was a huge pain in the arse with a keyboard, I'd find myself standing around in the open hopelessly looking for a command the AI wouldn't follow anyway. In the end I actually managed to just wing it while my team mates just bumped into things like headless chickens. The sim elements were also poor, I've seen enemies in COD games drop quicker than in OF2. And let's not forget the terrible graphics; poor models and worse textures.

Glad I dodged a bullet their, and you can definately count me out on any new games by this dev.

[NYC_Gamer]

this game kinda sucked to be honest....

[electricshadow]

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising was my first OF game and my last. Codemasters messed up the PS3 version so bad. I pre-ordered it and traded it in 4 days later. I tried to like it, I just couldn't. Online was an absolute mess.