I'll start by addressing the difficulty-balancing; If you've played this game on the OG Xbox back in the day, then you already know what you're getting yourself into. This game is HARD. But the PC version a far-cry from the clunky Xbox controls, so in that aspect it is much easier game-play than what we were used to back then.

Now getting to visuals; this game really holds up for a 2004 release. The dense jungle foliage is honestly quite beautiful to behold. I recommend using your GPU application to enable texture filtering and anti-aliasing to really make the details pop! Game is gorgeous.

Ok, now to sound; the ambiance is alright for it's age and the gun-fire is so-so, but what I really want to talk about is the soundtrack! This game introduced me to timeless 60's hits such as Barry McGuire's 'Eve of Destruction' and the Mamas & the Papas' 'California Dreamin'', ect. These tracks really bring the story to life and don't disappoint; You'll be jamming!

For the story I won't say much as to not spoil anything that you may want to experience for yourself, but I'll say it revolves around a young African American boy drafted into the Vietnam War, and his heart-wrenching letters to his family throughout the game. You really get to know him and his family at a personal level and you'll be trying your darndest to get this boy home safe!

This is a solid Vietnam game and won't disappoint you. Just be ready for literal Hell on Earth.

I'll start by addressing the difficulty-balancing; If you've played this game on the OG Xbox back in the day, then you already know what you're getting yourself into. This game is HARD. But the PC version a far-cry from the clunky Xbox controls, so in that aspect it is much easier game-play than what we were used to back then. Now getting to visuals; this game really holds up for a 2004 release. The dense jungle foliage is honestly quite beautiful to behold. I recommend using your GPU application to enable texture filtering and anti-aliasing to really make the details pop! Game is gorgeous. Ok, now to sound; the ambiance is alright for it's age and the gun-fire is so-so, but what I really want to talk about is the soundtrack! This game introduced me to timeless 60's hits such as Barry McGuire's 'Eve of Destruction' and the Mamas & the Papas' 'California Dreamin'', ect. These tracks really bring the story to life and don't disappoint; You'll be jamming! For the story I won't say much as to not spoil anything that you may want to experience for yourself, but I'll say it revolves around a young African American boy drafted into the Vietnam War, and his heart-wrenching letters to his family throughout the game. You really get to know him and his family at a personal level and you'll be trying your darndest to get this boy home safe! This is a solid Vietnam game and won't disappoint you. Just be ready for literal Hell on Earth.