Operation Flashpoint: Elite, developed by Bohemia Interactive and published by Codemasters, brings the player the mostcomplex war game experience ever on any console, offering unprecedentedfreedom of action, integrating command of large squads and use of allavailable vehicles with total immersion. Operation Flashpoint: Elite simulates the best cold war military equipment - infantry, mobile, armored and aircraft.

Overview

Operation Flashpoint: Elite brings to Xbox total freedom of action inthe most complete combat simulation ever. Listen, watch, run as aregular grunt, drive a tank, gun down enemy convoys in your gunship orsneak behind enemy lines in covert operations. Go anywhere, driveanything, shoot anyone, take command of your own squad but neverforget: if you see the flash, it’s already too late. 

Operation Flashpoint for personal computershas won universal acclaim for its realistic simulation of militaryconflict situations on the PC, even to the extent where the game'stechnology has been adapted for the United States Marine Corps to useas a special combat training application called VBS1 (Virtual Battlespace) and it's now heading to consoles.

"The solid single player game is long and demanding, the multiplayer offers more depth than what’s available currently over Xbox Live and the mission editor allows for endless creative opportunities." BonusStage - 9.1

Main Features

• Ultra-real AI soldiers
• Drive and fly over 40 accurately simulated US and Soviet vehicles and aircraft
• Fight using any of 30+ authentic US and Soviet weapons incorporating ballistics and recoil
• Command a squad of troops with an all new intuitive commanding interface
• Play an enthralling campaign with over 30-missions or more than 15 solo missions
• Unlock hidden missions and features, including the full 18-mission campaign "Resistance"
• Explore 4 sprawling 100+ km2 battle zones
• Extremely detailed simulation of the environment, see "Did you know?" for more
• Create your own scenarios using the built-in mission editor
• Engage live opponents via Xbox Live or system link in over 50 different missions
• Joystick and Wheel controller support with the in game switching ability

Operation Flashpoint: Elite offers Xbox owners a truly unique gaming experience and is a must have title for any serious military buff. It is an unsurpassed military simulator with the kind of refined controls and gameplay that only comes from years of productive development time. Days of challenging single-player gameplay create a captivating and realistic experience that can only be enhanced by extensive multiplayer and online functionality.
Shane Kinloch - XboxWorld Australia Website (October 24th 2005)