Shell Shock: Nam '67

by Eidos

Product Features

• Venture deep into hostile territory as you face the twin threats of the Viet Cong and the National Vietnamese Army (NVA)
• Groundbreaking technology simulates all forms of Vietnam-era warfare -- from large-scale battlefield encounters to stealth missions, like assassinating a VC general
• Face the gritty reality of napalm attacks, fighting in total darkness in intricate tunnels, and facing an invisible enemy that could be waiting behind any tree
• Incredible character growth - Develop from a fresh rookie to a hard-edged Special Forces agent
• Face off against your enemies in dense lush jungles, rural villages, claustrophobic tunnels and waterlogged paddy fields -- all realistically designed

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000277J00
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: August 20, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,091 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #7 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Action > Shooter
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

It's 1967. You've been drafted to fight in the most controversial war of modern times. As a rookie soldier, you will experience the fear, chaos and atrocities of the Vietnam War. From the napalm bombardments of civilian villages and the gruesome Viet Cong booby traps, to the permanent threat of invisible foes and deadly ambushes, can you survive your first tour of duty?

Features:

• True-to-Life -- Portraying the brutal atrocities and controversial actions of the Vietnam War, ShellShock: Nam '67 provides the most true-to-life and completely uncensored depiction of the Vietnam experience for the first time in a video game.
• Intense Combat -- Fight your way through a variety of missions ranging from large-scale battlefield encounters with the NVA to stealth-based missions such as assassinating a VC General.
• Unconventional Warfare -- From napalm attacks, intricate tunnel systems and deadly booby traps to fighting militiawomen and an elusive enemy, you will experience the chaotic, atrocious and unconventional warfare of Vietnam.
• Character Growth -- Develop from a fresh rookie to a hard-edged Special Forces agent.
• Realistic Injury -- Soldiers don't simply live or die. A struggling wounded or bleeding fighter will still attempt to take down the enemy.
• Diverse Environments -- From dense lush jungles and rural villages to claustrophobic tunnels and waterlogged paddy fields, Vietnam's contrast-ridden environments are dangerous hunting grounds littered with booby traps and secret VC hiding places.
• Numerous Authentic Weapons -- You will have full access not only to a range of US weaponry, but can also use the VC and NVA's own weapons against them. In addition, you can call in artillery and napalm air strikes to press the attack, or rely on helicopter support units to provide cover fire for defense.

Product Description

ShellShock: Nam '67 forces you into the most controversial conflict in recent American history. It's January 1967, and you're a fresh-faced soldier starting his first tour of duty in Indochina. Learn the fine arts of jungle warfare and urban guerilla combat to survive. Authentic weapons and advanced AI create an real sense of tension and danger - friendly fire, accidental encounters with the enemy and the deaths of friends will happen -- just like in the real Vietnam.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 Stars. A surprisingly good game., October 4, 2004

By 

Robb Boutros (Northford, CT United States) - See all my reviews

= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Shell Shock: Nam '67 (Video Game)

The Vietnam War seems to be the subject of quite a few games latley. Men of Valor and Battlefield: Vietnam are two entrys into the shooter genre. Now fledgling developer Guerrilla games from The Netherlands have given us the game Shellshock: Nam 67 as thier first official release prior to thier highly anticipated game Killzone later this year. And though not perfect, Shellshock is an entertaining game in it's own right.

In Shellshock: Nam '67 you play a green G.I., newly arrived in the Nam. The game centers around your character as you battle the North Vietnamese Army in a variety of locations (swamp, rice pattys, villages). You also have to make "moral descisions" in the game. Situations arise where you have to make descisions which may affect the outcome of the game.

The gameplay is fairly good. It tends to get a bit repetitive but there's enough variety here to keep you interested. The NVA are a challenging enemy at times. They will regroup and adjust position according to your actions. Though the enemy A.I. is spotty at times, the game is never too easy. There are also sub goals during missions. One of them is to defuse booby traps. Something I have yet to do sucessfully. The enemys are surprisingly tough. It takes quite a few bullets to put them down. There's an interactive Base Camp where you can talk to your fellow soldiers as well as upgrade some of your weapons. Some may be dissapointed with the lack of an online component but it really wouldn't give you anything different than countless other games already include.

The graphics while not great are very condusive to the game's environment. The graphics have a grainy texture to them. This is to replicate the feel of a 1960's Vietnam newsreal. One of the things that happens quite often is that the enemy will blend in well with the background making them hard to see. This is intentional I'm guessing. One of the things that struck me as unusual was the movements of the non-player characters. They looked at times like they were skating across the gamescape. Your character moves a little stiff at times but as the game progresses you get used to it. The sounds on this game are very good. Alot of period music is used to give the game more historical context. The NVA will curse you out as your fighting them. Your squadmates are very vocal as well and the weapon sounds are very good. This is good sounding game.

The controlls are a little stiff. It takes about 45 minutes to become accustomed to the control scheme. But once you start blasting it's hard to stop. Some things like switching weapons is still a little tricky but there's a quick switch that compensates for it.

I have to say that I didn't expect much from this game. But when you get a few levels deep, it does become rather addictive. Though I wouldn't pay $49.99 for it, I most likely would pay $19.99 for it. My best advice is to give it a rental first.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun At First, December 29, 2004

By 

Will - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Shell Shock: Nam '67 (Video Game)

Let me address one of the reviewers who made some complaints. First, yes their are sexual themes, but thats the way it was there. And your right, the characters have no "valor", but once again, both sides did bad things in the war (although the V.C. did much worse things). Now with that out of the way, let me say, the first part of the game was great! The enemy did not die with one shot. No they were extremely hard to kill. It took several shots, especially with a machine gun, but not so many with a rifle, to kill them. The levels were pretty realistic. But the game took a step backwards with your promotion to special forces. You take on impossible missions, but they really aren't that impossible. There are also a lot of things to do back a the base. This is a fun game that is worth getting.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Shell Rocks, October 18, 2004

By 

Richard S. Walker "Zombie Hunter" (iLLviLLe) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Shell Shock: Nam '67 (Video Game)

In my own lame opinion I think this is the best "VEITNAM" video game to hit the scene. Out of the other three Nam games Playstation has right now I would have to say this is the best of the best regardless what these other guys, or gals will tell you. I loved it from begining to end, and of course I had to play it on hard-core. lets face it. The only real reason to buy a war video game is so that we can blow the crap out of the enemy, and let me tell you this is the game to do so. I mean arms, legs, and heads are rolling in this baby. Lots of blood & gore just how I like it. So get out there and rent it! See for yourself, and stop asking for other peoples advise. It's a great war game, and one of the best. Lots of weapons and lots of fun. If you love the real horror of war this is the game for you. Oh and wait untill you get the poontang pass. Remeber the hooker in Full Metal Jacket.
Very cooool Game - Go Get it now!!!!