A US Veteran recounts his Vietnam War experiences in this old-school shooter, blending combat horrors with trauma-warped visions. Comic book panels intercut gameplay to reveal a dubious narrative shaped by military stimulants. Levels scatter collectables that unlock historical facts in an in-game Museum.
Stimulants deliver combat edges like health recovery but distort reality into hallucinations. Players navigate firefights in this action adventure title on PC. Old-school shooter fans drawn to gritty, reality-bending mechanics will find a fresh take here.
The American War will explore a different side of the Vietnam conflict including the horrors of combat as well as some of the lesser-known ramifications.
The narrative is told from the perspective of a US Veteran recounting his experience. The accuracy of this account is dubious, twisted by trauma and the use of military prescribed stimulants. Gameplay will be intercut with comic book style panels to tell this story.
In terms of gameplay The American War is an old school style shooter. Stimulants will be a twist on the gameplay offering an opportunity to get an edge and recover health in combat while on the other hand blurring the lines between reality and visions.
There are collectables scattered throughout levels that will unlock historical information in the Museum based around what you experience.
