Vietnam: Black Ops

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Vietnam: Black Ops
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Developer(s) Fused Software
Publisher(s) ValuSoft
Platform(s) Windows
Release2000

Vietnam: Black Ops is a 2000 video game developed by Fused Software and published by ValuSoft.

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Sales

The game sold more than 132,000 units in the United States. [1] According to Single Cell Software (developers of the game's sequel), Vietnam: Black Ops ultimately sold 170,000 copies. [2]

Reception

IGN rated the game a 5.2 out of 10 stating "Budget price or no, those brave or foolish enough to purchase this one deserve a purple heart for their struggle" [3]

Sequel

The game received a sequel, Vietnam 2: Special Assignment for Windows. [8]

GameSpy said "Don't, however, let that keep you away. If semi-realistic, semi-historical shooters are your thing then Vietnam 2: Special Assignment might be your game, especially if you're on a $19.95 budget". [9]

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