ActionTrip
Review, [90/100]. "Not only does it feature some addictive and versatile gameplay, it also has depth and great cinematic quality."
All Game Guide
Reviewed by Kyle Knight, [3.5/5]. "Delivers a reasonably convincing and thoroughly enjoyable depiction of modern combined arms warfare through several points of view."
Allscifi
Review, [C-]. "If the producers of this game had focused more on entertaining the player and less on realism, it could have been an enjoyable shooter."
Game Revolution
Reviewed by Shawn Sanders, [B+]. "Operation Flashpoint is a cool game, lightly peppered with some annoyances and a few glitches."
GameOver
Reviewed by Pseudo Nim, [81%]. "OF is still a fun game, but it's just a little bit too difficult for the mainstream audience."
GameSpot
Reviewed by Scott Osborne, [8.7/10]. "Operation Flashpoint aims high and hits its mark."
GameSpy.com
Reviewed by Cary Schwartzman, [83/100]. "A game which does everything right."
Gamezilla
Reviewed by William Brandt, [Recommended Buy]. "Go out and buy Operation Flashpoint, you will not be disappointed."
IGN
Reviewed by Dan Adams, [8.8/10]. "I'd recommend it to anyone that likes realistic shooters and anybody else that has the patience to die a whole lot."
The Adrenaline Vault
Reviewed by Josh Horowitz, [4.5/5]. "A great war game that truly offers something for everyone."
The Electronic Playground
Reviewed by Steve Tilley, [9/10]. "Very few games are so deserving of having their flaws overlooked as Operation Flashpoint."
The Gamers Temple
Review, [91%]. "It's probably as close to real combat as you would want to get."