Operation: Firestorm is an enhancement mod for C&C Generals: Zero Hour. This mod currently features 8 unique playable Generals each with a huge arsenal of new units, buildings and special powers ar their disposal. While the core gamplay stays the same, a number of interesting new gameplay mechanics are added. In addition the overall visual quality is greaty improved, including new models, textures, FX and an improved User-Interface, available in full-HD resolution.
Interesting ideas, cool sound effects and really nice models. Though the AI is not good, it's beta so it doesn't matter.
It's a high quality mod, for sure.
While I simply hate the way OFS is balanced (If everything's OP - nothing is!), this mod is still too good and remains playable and fun even though it leaves you flaming after each game.
Pros:
- Probably the best visuals you will ever see in any mod.
- Sick multiplayer experience despite all that OP stuff driving you crazy.
- General Powers. I mean the way how they are reworked is just amazing. Don't like Rank 1 GPS Scrambler for Terror GLA though...
- Mod changes old factions into something completely new and this is awesome.
Cons:
- THE WORST PERFORMANCE YOU'LL EVER SEE IN ANY MOD! Like literally it can crash any moment. The longer you play - the higher the chance. Also be very careful with Superweapons for this exact reason. I'm not giving the mod 6-7 just because I hope official 0.3 release will fix it.
- Poor balance. I mean, yeah, like I said": If everything's OP - nothing is", but sometimes it just doesn't work. Stealth Baneblades? GLA having one of the best helicopters? Stealth Comanches and (almost) Immortal A-10s obliterating the whole map? Airforce with literally Amphibious Rocket Buggies? Leang's General Powers literally wrecking the whole map at only rank 2? Yeah why not. It spoils your gaming experience really hard.
Well, that's it I guess. Probably missed some important stuff to mention, but you got my point. I believe in developer and hope he will fix the cons I stated, because the 0.3 hasn't released yet, and I'm sure all severe balance and performance issues can be fixed.
Some textures are bit off but all is great, love the mod!
A lot of fun content here, one of the best mods
The enhancements are excellent! Love all the new units, it makes the game addicting and fun. I'd recommend this mod for anyone looking to add more to C&C Generals Zero Hour.
Tech system is reminiscent of Company of Heroes. A lot of creative ideas there.
Only issue is balance and obvious bugs.
Good mod
Balancing of factions should be done
Besides the AI system still unstable, everything else is perfect. this mod is can compare to ROTR
The mods fun, it enjoyable(I'm not saying its bad or anything its that kind good you don't see everyday.)
the only think I wish that came with the mod was a launcher instead of clicking the main game, but thats okay.
if he/she has time to make a launcher that would be cool, but if he/she doesn't have the time on their schedule then that's alright. good game by the way, hoping for Beta 02 to come or and Update to happen.
PS. this my first time posting a review on Moddb.