Operation: Blockade Demo

War is definitely not a one man job, given the fact that each side contributes with a sizeable army in an attempt to secure the victory. However, that doesn’t mean there weren’t soldiers in history that changed the tide of a battle on their own, or survived when all the odds were against them and went on to tell the tale of their heroic deeds.

Operation: Blockade is a shooter in which you have to do just that: survive. Alone in a fortified bunker, you must use your entire arsenal in an attempt to destroy and annihilate planes, boats, and enemy soldiers that come rushing to your position. The ammunition is limited and each bullet counts, so you must take care not to waste everything you’ve got without something to show for it.

The game takes place during the second World War and most of the guns, vehicles, and locations are representative for that era. In the campaign, you get to play through a variety of scenarios, although each one of them is very similar when it comes to the end goal and the general atmosphere, with all that changes being the number of attacking troops.

To make matters more interesting, the difficulty level is constantly rising with every mission you pass. This means that you get to go head-to-head with increasingly higher numbers of enemy units, as well as stronger vehicles that require more firepower to put down. Planes, attack boats and heavy infantry make an appearance along the way, all of which can strike back furiously if given the chance.

Visually, the game certainly does not impress, but some of the other technical aspects are quite convincing. The bullets seem to follow a curved trajectory, which is a sign that they adhere to the law of gravity. It may not be perfect, but it’s certainly something that increases the realism level and makes matters that much more interesting and atmospheric.

In the end, Operation: Blockade can prove to be too stressful or annoying for the weak of heart, but the uneven odds make the gameplay more exciting. Knowing that you can repel a massive attack on your own is certainly something that inspires confidence, as long as you manage to do it, that is.