Rising Storm (2013)

by Christopher
written by Christopher 6 minutes read

Summary

Rising Storm: Pacific: A Triumphant Return to the Battlefield

Introduction

Rising Storm: Pacific is the standalone sequel to the critically acclaimed Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45, developed by Tripwire Interactive and released in 2013. Set in the brutal Pacific theater of World War II, Rising Storm: Pacific immerses players in intense and unforgiving battles between the United States and the Imperial Japanese Army.

Gameplay

Rising Storm: Pacific is a realistic first-person shooter that emphasizes teamwork, communication, and historical accuracy. Players can choose to fight as either the Americans or the Japanese, each with their own unique weapons, equipment, and tactics.

The game features a variety of iconic battles from the Pacific War, including Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, and Saipan. Each map is meticulously recreated to provide an authentic and immersive experience. Players will fight across dense jungles, muddy beaches, and close-quarters urban environments.

Rising Storm: Pacific’s gameplay is characterized by its focus on realism and immersion. The game features a variety of realistic weapons and equipment, and the ballistics and damage models are designed to be as accurate as possible. Players must also be aware of their surroundings and work together as a team to succeed.

Factions

Rising Storm: Pacific features two playable factions: the United States and the Imperial Japanese Army. Each faction has its own unique strengths and weaknesses.

United States

  • Advantages:
    • Superior firepower
    • More accurate weapons
    • Better logistics
  • Disadvantages:
    • Less maneuverable
    • Slower rate of fire
    • Less skilled in close-quarters combat

Imperial Japanese Army

  • Advantages:
    • More maneuverable
    • Faster rate of fire
    • More skilled in close-quarters combat
  • Disadvantages:
    • Inferior firepower
    • Less accurate weapons
    • Poorer logistics

Weapons and Equipment

Rising Storm: Pacific features a wide variety of authentic weapons and equipment from World War II. Players can choose from a variety of rifles, submachine guns, machine guns, shotguns, pistols, and explosives. Each weapon has its own unique characteristics, and players must choose the right weapon for the job.

In addition to weapons, players can also use a variety of equipment to help them in battle. This includes items such as grenades, smoke grenades, binoculars, and medkits. Players can also construct fortifications, such as sandbags and barbed wire, to help defend their positions.

Maps

Rising Storm: Pacific features a variety of iconic maps from the Pacific War. Each map is meticulously recreated to provide an authentic and immersive experience. Players will fight across dense jungles, muddy beaches, and close-quarters urban environments.

Some of the most popular maps in Rising Storm: Pacific include:

  • Guadalcanal: This map is set on the Solomon Islands and features a mix of jungle and beach combat.
  • Iwo Jima: This map is set on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima and features intense fighting on the beaches and in the caves.
  • Saipan: This map is set on the Mariana Islands and features a variety of terrain, including jungles, beaches, and urban areas.

Game Modes

Rising Storm: Pacific features a variety of game modes, including:

  • Territorial Control: In this mode, teams must capture and hold control points to earn points. The team with the most points at the end of the round wins.
  • Domination: In this mode, teams must capture and hold three flags to earn points. The team with the most points at the end of the round wins.
  • Frontlines: In this mode, teams must push the front line forward to earn points. The team that pushes the front line the furthest by the end of the round wins.
  • Insurgency: In this mode, one team plays as the insurgents and the other team plays as the security forces. The insurgents must plant bombs and the security forces must defuse them. The team that completes their objective first wins.

Conclusion

Rising Storm: Pacific is a triumph

Review Score

8.5/10

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