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The evolution of the first person shooter
'Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis' (Codemasters / PC)
While games such as 'Doom' and 'Unreal' elevated the FPS to a new level they were never too interested in realism. 'Operation Flashpoint' changed that.
Released in 2001, the game was set to a modern day backdrop, introduced many vehicles and aircraft, and pushed the boundaries by increasing view distances hugely.
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