Operation: Vietnam DS box art

Nintendo DS · Shooter

Operation: Vietnam

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
Released2007
GenreShooter
PublisherEidos Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Published by Eidos Interactive, Operation: Vietnam arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2007 as a shooter.

It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215. Among the 36 DS shooters in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Operation: Vietnam is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Operation: Vietnam gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Operation: Vietnam cheats & codes

1 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Turbo Shot6209DA40 00000000 B209DA40 00000000 B20040E8 00000000 10000108 00000000

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Operation: Vietnam walkthroughs & guides

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Operation: Vietnam FAQ

When did Operation: Vietnam come out on the DS?

Operation: Vietnam was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.

Who made Operation: Vietnam?

published by Eidos Interactive.

Is Operation: Vietnam multiplayer?

No. Operation: Vietnam is a single-player game.

How long does Operation: Vietnam take to play?

As a shooter, Operation: Vietnam typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Operation: Vietnam on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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