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Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

Genres: Tactical shooter, First-person shooter

Publishers: Tripwire Interactive, Iceberg Interactive

Video games have proven to be an effective medium through which one can get a glimpse of history. Developed by Antimatter Games and Tripwire Interactive, Rising Storm 2 is set during the Vietnam war. At the starting of the game, players have to choose between the National Liberation Front and the North Vietnamese Army. A wide array of era-specific weapons such as flamethrowers, semi-automatic rifles, machine guns, and so on, are available. One can also create a customised squad. The gameplay is quite immersive; teamwork, speed and accuracy are essential. If you have played Battlefield 2 and are raring to play a similar game, Rising Storm 2 is just what you need.

 

Tacoma

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Fullbright

If you find science fiction captivating, you'll enjoy playing this game. It is set in 2088 aboard a high-tech space station called Tacoma. Players take the role of Amy Ferrier whose mission is to discover what happened to the six crew members of the station. The engaging narrative will definitely keep you hooked. An exploration game, Tacoma allows players to proceed with the missions at their own pace. It has been published for Linux, macOS, Windows and Xbox One.

Printable version | Aug 27, 2017 5:38:15 PM | http://www.thehindu.com/education/game-on/article19565038.ece