In-depth Review: Operation Flashpoint: Red River – Electronic Theatre

Of all the mechanics in the game, it’s the squad command wheel that feels the most refined. It’s just as intuitive as in Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising, only this time around your artificial intelligence (AI) teammates seem to be not only more responsive, but able to interpret your commands more intelligently. It’s often the case in videogames that if a player issues a command to push ahead, the AI will simply charge into open ground, being taken down by an enemy they didn’t even see. Thankfully this is a very rare occurrence in Operation Flashpoint: Red River, with cover and communication being the two most important safety procedures; if you’ve seen an enemy, your AI squad will be aware of it.