In fact, ShellShock has one of the least realistic damage models of any recent military shooter. And that's pretty much where the realism ends. Your character-controlled throughout the game from a third-person perspective-can carry only a few weapons at a time: one pistol, one large gun, and some grenades. ShellShock's promise of 'brutal realism' also turns out to be somewhat hollow. Which has exactly zero effect on gameplay. The only character growth occurs during a short cutscene in which your character, as promised, is promoted from a fresh rookie to a Special Forces operative.
This is a classic example of disingenuous marketing-speak. 'Develop from a fresh rookie to a hard-edged Special Forces operative,' it reads, the implication being that there's some sort of skill- or character-advancement system present in the game.
The box lists 'character growth' as one of the game's key features. The brutal realities of Nam: a head on a stake and a scary message written in blood. ShellShock attempts to differentiate itself from the pack by threatening to provide a disturbing level of realism, or, as the official Web site puts it, 'the shocking realities and tragedies of what actually happened out in the jungle.' Unfortunately, what this means in practical terms is that ShellShock is a run-of-the-mill shooter with periodic interruptions for bad language and really violent cutscenes. ShellShock: Nam '67 is the second Vietnam War-themed shooter to be released in as many weeks, and another three will arrive in stores over the next month. It looks like the Vietnam War is quickly becoming the new World War II. The moment they are approved (we approve submissions twice a day.), you will be able to nominate this title as retro game of the day. Nominate for Retro Game of the Day: If you'd like to nominate ShellShock - Nam '67 (USA) for Retro Game of the Day, please submit a screenshot and description for it.
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