AC-130: Operation Devastation

AC-130: Operation Devastation is the work of an independent studio Frozen Codebase, known for such productions as Kick-Ass: The Video Game and BurgerTime World Tour. The source of inspiration for the creators of the game were recordings of real U.S. aviation actions.

Unlike most airborne shooters, the player does not fly the plane, but plays the role of a member of the crew operating various weapon systems. Its task is to destroy the indicated targets and enemy units that pose a threat to AC-130.

The game offers two play modes for one-player gameplay. The main campaign consists of 12 missions inspired by genuine U.S. aviation operations using AC-130 support aircraft over a period of more than 30 years in Vietnam, Iraq and Panama. Tasks include destroying ground targets and shielding ground forces. The creators have also prepared 6 dynamic scenarios available in arcade mode, in which there are no restrictions related to e.g. the amount of ammunition.

The game is based on the classic "target sight" rules for the species. The player tries to point the viewfinder at the indicated objects (e.g. vehicles, soldiers, buildings, technical infrastructure elements) and carry out firing with the use of various weapons. The basic difficulty is that the terrain moves according to the direction and speed of flight, and also the opponent tries to knock down the plane with fire and missiles directed from the ground.

AC-130: Operation Devastation is distinguished by an unusual visual setting. The player observes the action from the perspective of the first person (FPP), but using a view imitating the nightvision image, so that only black and various shades of grey can be seen.

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Last updated on August 14, 2015