Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

Fun game even today.
Was ahead of its time when it came to portraying chaos.

Gameplay is intuitive, relatively easy while hard to master.

Still many people play.
It's worth to buy even today.

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam is a very solid FPS in the rather unique setting of the Vietnam war. While player-count is not as high as it used to be (nor is it close to what it actually DESERVES to be), there are several dedicated servers and a tight-knit amount of players dedicated to playing, so finding a full server to join is still very possible.

This game does have a fairly stout degree of a "learning curve", as it is not akin to the likes of COD or Battlefield. It takes more actual effort, thought, & tactical-action to firstly stay alive, and secondly, take down enemies & capture objectives. Truly sticking to the bushes, staying off paths & open fields, moving slow & methodically, and keeping LOW - crouched & crawling often - are staples to survival here.

The gunplay is very satisfying; wherein, to me, weapons actually have the (illusion-feeling) of there being weight to them. Sort of like another really solid shooter, Insurgency Sandstorm, guns act well within their capabilities... Getting shot through walls, cars, and all manner of objects is going to occur... since, y'know, bullets do pierce things! On the counter, one is of course, able to blast through such things oneself.

Now, one rather common forum posting I see, & wanted to comment on is sayings that are basically, "when does this get fun, how are you having fun, i just die, i cant ever learn the maps," and similar sentiments.

To be perfectly clear, majority of these postings are faults that fall solely on the person playing. Skill issue, mad cause bad, that sort of thing, is actually the answer. Lol. On the flipside; there are many empty servers, where on can join and "stroll" through the maps at leisue, if one needs to learn maps that way.

But guess what the BEST way to learn maps AND get better at the game is?

- Playing the game. Yep, that's right! As you play, (if one has some basic brain power), one can observe and adapt their play-style accordingly. Note what methods work, which ones dont, and go from there. Tis a basic manner of doing things for many things in life.
- Also, to the posts about "when does it get fun"... THIS is an issue with YOUR/ONES OWN mindset & perception. If one is approaching / going into (anything really) with a preconceived set of feelings/viewpoints, such as, "this game isnt fun cause its too hard", you're already setting thyself up for a bad time.
- Instead, be neutral; go with the flow. Allow oneself to experience what is being presented, not what one is desiring/wanting. People too often have expectations of just about any & every-thing, and generally, expectations that are far-out / absurd. Do away with expectations, be open to what is offered, and flow/adapt from there. This approach allows for a lot more fun / uniqueness to occur in an experience...

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Also: Long Campaign gamemode is my personal favorite, it really adds another "tactical" feeling layer to the game, and I highly suggest playing through some campaign modes.

⭐ Not Recommended (but with respect for the concept)
“The only thing more tragic than the war this game portrays is how it runs on modern hardware.”

I really wanted to love Rising Storm 2. I respect its dedication to historical warfare, its sound design, and the heart the devs clearly put into the world. But unfortunately, the gameplay experience hasn't aged well — and that's me being polite.

I’m running an RTX 4080, i7-14700K, 80 GB DDR4 RAM, installed on an SSD… and somehow, I was still getting stuttery, choppy gameplay — while hosting a local match with bots. I hit over 150 FPS, yet it felt like I was moving through molasses. That’s frame pacing and engine bottlenecking at its worst.

I’ve played Cyberpunk 2077, Battlefield V, Assassin's Creed Shadows — all gorgeous and demanding games — and they run smoother, faster, and better than this. Which is wild, considering RS2 came out in 2017.

Pros:
✅ Fantastic atmosphere and immersion
✅ Great voice acting
✅ Intense firefights when it works

Cons:
❌ Outdated Unreal Engine 3
❌ Poor multithreading — CPU-bound even on top-tier rigs
❌ Terrible frame pacing despite high FPS
❌ AI bots tank performance in local matches
❌ No DLSS, no Frame Generation, no love for modern setups

I respect the community and what the game stood for in its heyday — but as of 2025, it’s a rough ride unless you’re on a potato and don’t know any better.

Battlefield V loads faster, plays smoother, and looks better — and that’s with full multiplayer. I’ll be playing that instead.

exciting game, please update the game again

listen to running through the jungle and you've experienced how the game feels, still play it though i love this game.

Runs like ass but it's one of the best fps shooters there is.

Best Vietnam War milsim game out there still quite a few alive servers overall very fun andd ususally quite cheap

This is a realistic game about the Vietnam war. It's super fun and is beautiful. My only issue is that I can't find servers anymore...

This is a decent game and very much aligned with the Red Orchestra family of games. There are some interesting maps, new game modes and the gameplay overall can be fun.

However, the game has some serious shortcomings:
1) The sound design in this game is horrible. Gunshots from nearby will sound like they are far away. Enemy infantry will run right up to you without making a sound. Some sound effects just sound totally out of place for their assigned weapon (rocket-launchers). In general, the sound design arguably hinders the player's ability to fight and stay alive, rather than help.
2) A lot of re-use of assets and maps from Rising Storm Pacific. Some maps literally have the same exact layout as WWII maps. THere is also voice-acting reuse (voice lines from burning Japanese was reused as ane example).
3) Uniforms and camouflage are haphazardly implemented. The default uniforms are fine, but there is grind (or paid DLC) to unlock better uniforms (which offer better concealment). Same issue for camouflage body/face paint. The issue is 2-fold:a) grind/pay to get better concealment is stupid and unnecessary and b) many of the unlocked uniforms are confusingly similar to the enemy faction. The dev's should have created some standard uniforms with minor deviations; the current approach is absolute crap...to much confusion, too much grind/pay to win, and a lot of uniforms break the immersion of the time period.

The game is fun enough, though there are some sweaty players who will rack up god-like K/D ratios; map knowledge and bush-camping tactics are of prime importance in this game. The battles are deadly, but the gunplay (weapons handling and recoil) is very similar to Battlefield. New players will die easily and often; it takes time to become proficient within this game.

Bottom line: buy this game if it is on discount. DO NOT PAY FULL PRICE.

Pretty fun game but a lot could be done to improve it. The graphics kinda suck for the date it was released but this was published by a small studio so you kinda have to give them some credit. The only playable vehicles are the helicopters which the US gets. The recoil and accuracy of the AK feel over exaggerated, which makes playing a vietcong soldier feel like a being a rice farmer who has never shot a gun in his life. This really sucks considering it's the only good gun grunts get. Weapon diversity sucks, 80% of the time you will be stuck with an AK or an M16. Bushes don't move when someone is in them which is a massive pain in the ass because it means bush campers are almost invisible a lot of the time, and when you are in a bush it's difficult to see shit because the bush will always be in your face. The balanced is skewed toward the South Vetnam/US forces. Overall 7/10 for the unique simulated experience.

Spent 10 minutes to get into a queue because either every server is full, or empty, no in between. Once I finally did get into a game, it sweatier than enlisted.

Fond memorie, of jungle
Gun blazing in jungle
Go go go soldier keep the fire up on charlie!
I remember croing but the soot keep me dry
No sire I aint no pinko, when that helicopter flies it flies with the rockets red glare and Jimi Hendrix
Ah sarge' got his blown off like a melon at the LZ, it glistened in the sunlight
My ticker gets going when I saw those planes dropping the red, white, and blue on all that jungle, those kids aint never going to look like
This isnt a game Jack, Ive got thousands in war bonds and a girlie in saigon, if you dont stop voting Saigon on campaign Ill break your fingers off with those little crab leg breakers theyve got at the seafood joint at the wharf
If I hadnt been shot half a dozen times I wouldve known better than to stick by barrel in any dug out, but here we are, getting legs blown off by grenades and charlie bayoneting me up the rump

Overall pretty fun game, lieked it a lot in its heyday, these youngins wouldnt understand

Ok, but Red Orchestra 2 was better

Helis are fun but not that fun gameplay-wise

A semi-hardcore shooter game. It doesn't play casually like a normal arcade shooter but it doesn't require much time, skill, and training for it to be considered a hardcore milsim. Progression system isn't half bad, focusing primarily on actually grounded cosmetics (none of that barbie looking BS). Graphics are outdated but let's be honest, no one cares for that

You know you're in the right game when teamkilling is not only permissible but also encouraged.

The game is good.

I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys the Vietnam era of war be it film or games. This is THE Vietnam game. From gun play to soldier customization it has it all. Vehicles, local chat, cover elements, CCR. This game truly is amazing. No kill notifications or fortnite skins. This is real warfare. You may not even see the enemy through the trees.

10/10 would (and have for friends) buy this game again.

You ever watched a really good Vietnam
like the first part of Apocalypse now or platoon, or full metal jacket and wished
"Damn i wish i could do that"
well now you can
the guns are great and varied (RPG, M60 and SKS my beloved)
the tool and wonderful
the helicopter are the perfect mix of fun and complex
the team killing is constant
you even get to play as the ANZACs and south Vietnamese
and the cosmetics are the best in any game ever, both varied, perfectly accurate and fun to use and customize
this is a 10/10 game
and its like $2 on sale
its a great tactical realistic shooter

youll die before you can see why oor how but youll atleast enjoy the smell of napalm and blast runnin thru the jungle as you get gunned down 10/10 would recommend this ptsd sim

Keep coming back to play a few rounds. The atmosphere is amazing.

The game is great at capturing the feel of the Vietnam war. It's asymmetrical gameplay and unique mechanics keep the game interesting, and the combined arms approach to air cavalry leads to some very cinematic moments. Being able to spawn in on a Huey with my squad leader, jump out in a hot landing, storm a building, and clear it from top to bottom is a very fun experience. It's that type of action that keeps me coming back to RIsing Storm 2: Vietnam.

great game has a lot to do just wish there where more updates

i love this game its a mix of milsims and games like battlefield and cod lots of fun

If you are here then just buy it already, it may not be the most alive of games out there but it's a tactical shooter worth playing nonetheless. I had 400+ hrs on EGS but then the game started to glitch out on opening every time so I bought it here the next sale. I just love this game and is by far the only one I can be regular with (after my beloved H&G of course) so go ahead and die in the jungles a few.

its a good game, a little hard at first but once you lern the ropes it becoms fun. wish they addded more wepons though

This game delivers some of the most immersive and horrifying moments—and at other times, the weirdest shit you’ll ever experience. In one moment, you're crawling up a hill with your squad, praying you have enough cover to avoid incoming fire. Your mate in front tries to get up, but before he can fully stand on his legs, he’s shot in the head, his blood slowly trickling down the way you came from. Artillery strikes nearby, men are being ripped apart, and bodies stiffen up after being grilled alive by a flamethrower. Screaming fills the air.

And in another moment, out of nowhere, some dude says that he stood up and blew a giant load all over his keyboard.

I love it. And all that for just two bucks!

GOODD MORNIINGG VIETNAAM

This game has solid and satisfying gameplay and gunplay, very good representation of the Vietnam war,
many guns to choose from, different strategies and playstyles you could do, I like the squad mechanics too.
This game has very good gore, very brutal, movement is a bit janky but it's not a huge issue.
The sound design is amazing and very immersive, the soldier voice lines feel so natural and real, and the explosions will actually blow you'r eardrums. The devs really did a very good job when it comes to that.

unfortunately the player count currently isn't doing too good, along with servers that may or may not give you'r pc an std ( MEGA servers ). Also I love the green army men game mode, but the servers are rarely populated :((

And I love how unhinged the community is, most gamer tags you see in this game are absolutely insane and beyond creative, plus the game chat is very chaotic, I absolutely love it.

Overall, yes.

just running around and get some kill

Really awesome lite milsim that will actually give you Vietnam flashbacks. Solid gunplay and squad mechanics and superb atmosphere. The explosions in this game will actually blow your eardrums out and you will die in real life.

Honestly, for a game this old, it's surprisingly fun and immersive. Take a bong rip, launch the game, and feel the paranoia that your grandfather felt as the VC surround your position and pray the friendly napalm strike is far enough away to not cook you alive.

A 7 year old Game . Pretty entertaining . The community is decent . I enjoy playing it . Tripwire makes good games . Lvl 8 in 22 hrs of game play over a week . Just do recon flanking maneuvers as you play your 1st matches . learn the keys and funnel points to get some kills . Resort is a good map for new players . Door gunning is cool . This game is impressive . In many ways .

Not for everyone game alert!!!
This is not a Call of Duty or Battlefield-style game. It’s a military simulation (mil-sim), built for realism and teamwork. If you enjoy fast-paced action, instant respawns, and solo play, this isn’t for you.

Holly fucking shit, this game has sweatier players than CS2 on Faceit. Dont you dare peek out of a bush in which you spawned, you will be immediately shot by someone 300 meters away that you can barely see.
I have never had more miserable experience in a multiplayer game.
Do yourself a favour and buy BF1 instead.

Game is alright sometimes its even fun nothing special but its just past its time. graphics are horrible and blurry

I bought it for $2.50 and I am not super upset about losing the small amount of money I paid. Honestly its an alright game. It has a ton of potential but just isn't there yet. The game is fun for a little bit but honestly I got bored quick. It's medium paced and the gun play is good. It just lacks a lot in replay-ability and the graphics are dog water compared to a lot of games in this category. It is also a 57 GB game. How.. If I bought this for full price I would be upset. If it was updated and the graphics were fixed, it would be fun.

I've never seen a game balance realism with fun as well as RS2. Highly recommended

A great balance between realism and arcade. If you are used to COD or Battlefield and are wanting something more, but are put off or intimidated by ARMA, this game is for you!

My favourite FPS game ever. This game is between the really slow tactical shooters and the super fast "Call of Duty" type games. If you are good at FPS games you can be good at this game, but you need to carve out your brain a bit before you get to a a top player. If you lack the manual shooting skill you can still succeed, you just have to use your brain well enough. Good luck!

fun game and not that mind-numbing run and gun cod bullshit but actually good gameplay

the best vietnam war game ever still has active servers fun to play people will help 10/10 buy

This game is as real as it gets, you'll wake up with night terrors. Grab this game while it's on sale so you'll qualify for PTSD Disability Benefits for an amazing discounted price at $2.49! If you want to relive what grandpa experienced, this is the game for you.

tragic game even though it was 2 quid im still getting my money back

alot of stuff has been said about this game so my review does not matter but if you're looking at this then, if its on sale, get it if you like Mil-Sims, even if you dont, its still great. It is low stress, alright have a nice day :)
PS. i should also say that even if its not on a sale it still is probably worth buying

Back in ’Nam, the air was thick enough to choke on—hot, wet, and carrying the stench of sweat, gunpowder, and jungle rot. The kind of heat that made your skin feel like it was melting off, but you didn’t complain. Hell, you didn’t have time to. Not with Charlie in the trees, watching, waiting.

The days dragged, one firefight to the next, and the nights? Worse. You’d sit in that muck, M16 across your lap, eyes burning from no sleep, ears straining for the snap of a twig or the whisper of something moving where it shouldn’t be. Back home, folks talked about peace signs and protests, but out there, it was all about making it to morning.

The ones that made it back never really left. The jungle don’t let go that easy. You’d wake up in a cold sweat, heart hammering, because in your head, you were still there—still humping through the bush, still hearing the choppers, still feeling the weight of it all. Some boys drowned it in whiskey, some in silence, but nobody walked away clean.

you didn’t fight for some big idea. You fought for the man next to you. And when the war was over, for some of us, it never really was.

Это дерьмо кишит ESP читерами. Возможность загрузки реплеев с сервера и встроенный WH в повторе мог бы всех рассудить, но нет это плохо для бизнеса. Ешьте шорты

Rice cooking simulator, 8/10 amazing game. Active player base that's mostly ok despite some toxic people every now and then. It's a shame that the developers abandoned it despite how much potential this game still has.

'Hell is the impossiblity of evil', lowkey this game fire just aint alot of people playing it. Hop in a chopper play fortunate son and shoot some innocent vietnamese. ANYONE WHO RUNS IS A VC ANYONE WHO DOESNT IS WELL DILIGENT VC!. You could just call a fat napalm bomb and burn the shit out of some VC. Right now the strat is just machine gunner and scream 'GET SOME YEAH GET SOME'.

honestly, the game is fine, the gunplay feels great, the movement is jank but workable, the problem the game faces currently is largely due to it's age and dying player count the only people you really seem to run into is either little timmy that has no clue what they're doing, probably level 0. or a super sweat who has 10k hours in the game and can one tap you with a 1911 from the next postal code over

Can't really recommend the game as is largely due to it's playerbase, but if a new RS came out and breathed new life into the franchise I'd 100% buy it and play the hell out of it

This game can be very very fun especially with friends. Depending on the servers though you may just be getting napalmed and mortared for 45 minutes straight which is not fun.

The game is fun. Big learning curve when first starting, I highly recommend changing some graphical settings around. This is because the game will be very colorful...... VERY COLORFUL. This would be a lot more fun with friends.

nearly a 10yo game but doesnt feel anything like it its very fun very interesting and fast paced unlike other games of this type. Def buy it and enjoy.