Men of Valor

Men of Valor Description

When it comes to video games, the Vietnam War is a popular subject. Already in 2004 we've had Vietcong, Conflict Vietnam, and Shellshock, but now there's another from the developer behind Allied Assault, called Men of Valor. Very similar to the aforementioned games, and indeed the Medal of Honour series in general, Men of Valor is a solid war game that pits players in myriad hostile situations that are extremely faithful to the documented events of the conflict itself. Though character development is minimal here, it's clear that developer 2015 has put its collective heart and soul into re-creating a historically accurate simulation as well as a sound shoot-em-up. And this is brilliantly reflected in the nature of game's many missions. As an American Marine, you'll be charged with traversing the usual plethora of jungle-based environments as you foil enemy ambushes and take down deceptively innocent enemy camps. However, despite the open jungle locales, gameplay is remarkably linear, forcing the player to follow a set path for much of the game. Don't be disappointed though, because this helps to make the proceedings straightforward and pleasurable. But that's not to say Men of Valor is too easy, because it isn't. Heavy foliage often makes your foes difficult to spot, and enemy AI is cunning. The ability to inflict casualties with a good assortment of 1960's weapons helps a great deal, but the adventure is never an easy one. Single-player mode aside, Men of Valor also plays host to an extremely accommodating multiplayer game that has would-be troops the world over competing in any number of well-known online modes. The multiplayer environments also happen to be better suited to online competitions, bringing line-of-sight and stealth very much into the fray. Although those familiar with the Medal of Honour series will feel most at home with Men of Valor, Vivendi's latest Vietnam offering will probably appeal to just about every fan of the genre.

Historically Accurate Scenarios

• Help stop the spread of communism while you join the battle in Vietnam.
  
  
• Many missions are based on actual events.
  
  
• All uniforms, weapons, and vehicles look and play accurately.
  
  
• Intense Scripted Events
  
  
• Similar to MOH: AA, Men Of Valor will be full of scripted events-adding even more realism.
  
  
• Target rich scripting environment-sky-filling helicopter raids, intense jungle fighting, harrowing assaults against fanatically defended enemy emplacements.

Stunning Gameplay Diversity

• Gameplay types include manning the door gun on a Huey helicopter, steering a riverboat along enemy-infested shores, battling your way through enemy tunnel complexes, and calling down fire as a forward observer.
  
  
• Mission types include pilot rescues, recon patrols, POW rescue, and search-and-destroy ops.

Unique Setting

• The rugged jungle terrain of Vietnam is one of the most foreboding landscapes in which war has been fought. Gaming technology (Unreal Warfare engine) has now evolved enough to showcase this in striking detail.
  
  
• With their unique weapons, extreme dedication, and unconventional tactics, the VC fighters will contribute to a unique gameplay experience

Cooperative Play

• 4 person Co-Op play for the entire single player campaign, via the internet or LAN, or via Xbox Live!

Objective Based Multiplayer

• Competitive multiplayer will be based around historically accurate scenarios. Compete in squads to take a bunker, lay in ambush on the Ho Chi Minh Trail, etc.
  
  
• Play as either the VC or the US in multiplayer mode.

Advanced AI

• Responsive squad/enemy AI that assesses your actions and responds with tactical intelligence