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2004 PCPlayStationXbox

A gritty third-person shooter set in the Vietnam War of 1967, following a rookie soldier through jungle firefights, fear and atrocities. Its tone is bleak and unflinching in depicting the war.

What defines Shellshock: Nam '67:

  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Strong, story-driven narrative

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