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| From: THQ
Category: Video Games
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $23.99
You Save: $16.00 (40%)
New (15) Used (12) from $8.93
Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 981
Format: Cd
Platform: Windows
ESRB: Teen
Media: Video Game
Batteries Included: No
Age: 12 - 20 years
Operating System: Windows
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 6.1 x 2.4
MPN: 49292
Model: 49292
UPC: 752919493366
EAN: 0752919492925
ASIN: B000UB3B3W
Release Date: February 26, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Opened Game,Everything Include in a Clean Case,Manual,2 disc's in Pristine Mirror Like Condition PC-DVD
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| Customer Reviews:
 I don't care what people say... I had a blast! April 6, 2008
5 out of 11 found this review helpful
I agree that there seem to be issues with the online part of the game, and patches are needed. However, I just finished playing through the single-player (offline) campaign, and I had a blast. In fact, I probably had a better time playing through this game than any other military first person shooter I ever played.
I am not sure why I liked it so much, but it just seemed to flow well and have a good pace. I also like that they have those remote controled vehicles (drones) that add a nice twist to the game. I haven't seen that done anywhere else.
Graphics are very good. The overall production values seem to be good. The whole "frontlines" concept with multiple next targets yet still some structure works very well and I really like it.
I am sure I will spend time playing this game online, but even if there was no online component at all (or if they never patched it properly), I'd still give this game 5 stars just for the offline experience.
 Like Battlefield, minus fun and strategy March 17, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Negatives
-Small Maps (less strategy)
-Frontlines system detracts from gameplay
-Underslung Grenade Launcher (cheapens play)
-Incredibly frustrating multiplayer
-VERY glitchy
Positive
-Sometimes exciting
The single player (as many people have previously pointed out) is not that long or challenging although it is fun. However, this game is not an improvement from Battlefield 2142 or just 2 even from a multiplayer standpoint. The main reason is the new "frontlines" system, which allows for less running time but on the whole makes the game less fun.
The system works much like the point capture version does in Battlefield (stand by a point for a period of time without dying) except, instead of being all uncontrolled by teams, they are split evenly between the two, with only the front set of the opposing team's points being able to be captured. This is a problem for three reasons-
1. All fighting is done within a very closed area, making for exciting gameplay, but not as much thought as the Battlefield 2142 titan play (for the non-nerds, giant flying ship that needs to be assaulted then destroyed)
2. Often you will die the second you spawn
3. Incredibly frustrating for new players
Another gripe I have is with the weapon loadouts and the glitchiness of the game.
Mostly the loadout that is problematic is Assault. Normally, this is my favorite class to play, but with the addition of a fast-reloading, high ammo capacity underslung grenade launcher (a mouthful I know, for future reference- the noob-tube) that leaves many maps annoying to play in. This is because many players use the noob tube excessively, making any sort of attack-defense dynamic that the Frontlines game system would normally excel at void. This makes many maps seem like one giant explosion.
The glitchiness of the game is incredibly annoying. Mostly these glitches involve loading screens (will load infinitely) or will not let you join multiplayer games for little to no reason (this is talking just post- 1.01 patch by the way). Also, rockets can get stuck on objects, making a player capable of firing his rocket launcher and hitting a target without the normal graphic that would normally indicate said players location.
My last gripe is that the maps (even the largest ones) are tiny. This takes a huge chunk out of any strategy aspect that would normally be incorporated.
On the plus side, the game can be exciting, if you live long enough for it not to be frustrating.
Best Military Shooter Game Ever March 16, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I thought that Call of Duty 4 was great and Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising was also very good although there is no single person use (you must play on the net as part of a group).
However, Frontlines Fuel of War is far beyond any first person shooter, that I have ever played, in terms of sheer action, weapons, and fun. It is more realistic than any military fighter game that I have ever seen. Basically, the makers of this game thought of every problem with other games and fixed them. There are no nauseating tunnels to explore. There is no need to find health. There are no secret doors to find. There are no vehicles that you can't figure out how to control. It is just intense fighting, with the latest military devices that you have heard about in the news, and easy to use vehicles. It is very realistic and the game teaches you how to use each new device that as it introduces the weapon. I have only played single-person but multiplayer, over the net, is available.
This is by far the best FPS that I have ever seen.
Desert Combat Development Team March 8, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
WIth the developeers of 1942 Desert Combat making FFOW you know it was going to be good. I loved it from the beginning. The weapons systems are new and innovative and if you loved the Battlefield games you will love this one. With the disappointment of 2142 and all of that spyware mess, I am geeked about this one. It plays, looks and sounds great! This one is definitely one to get if you have to have one of the best FPS out there. The vehicles, weapons and wide open spaces make this game one of the best i have purchased recently.
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 Waste of Money!!! March 7, 2008
1 out of 9 found this review helpful
You will be lucky if you can even get this game to run on your PC. Developer is no help. Game was released prematurely with way too many unresolved issues. Waste of $50 at this time. Spend your money on something that actually works.
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