Exploring MORE Realistic Games

Summary

The creator revisits realistic multiplayer games recommended in the comments, asking whether their realism comes from graphics, gameplay, or both—and whether they are enjoyable to play.

Bellum

An early-access hardcore war simulator, Bellum emphasizes teamwork, communication, and patience. In the creator’s first match, his squad chose a poor defensive position, was surrounded, and quickly lost several players. On later attempts, he followed the team leader, provided cover, defended objectives, and tried different roles.

• Teamwork matters: Staying with the squad and following directions is more useful than moving alone.
• Roles have distinct jobs: The creator tried frontline support, medic, and squad leader. As a medic, he bandaged teammates and used a blood bag to revive them.
• Lives are limited: Each player has only three lives, making communication and careful positioning especially important.
• Learn from experienced players: Mick Cap demonstrated tasks, and John Man for Life explained how to use mortars.

The creator found Bellum impressive for a beta, with substantial content and a 3D match-viewing tool. However, its steep learning curve left him keen to consult the game’s official resources.

Bodycam

Bodycam’s body-worn-camera viewpoint and visual update made its firefights feel intense and disorienting. The update also added a recreation area, shooting range, and equipment system for customizing weapons. The creator first played against bots, then joined a full server and tried several modes, including Teamfight, Free-for-All, Stronghold, and the 2v2 Wingman bomb mode.

• Expect a learning curve: Human opponents were much harder than the bots in the first match.
• Try different modes: Maps included hospitals, ruined buildings, and alleys. The creator found Wingman less enjoyable because its competitive flow felt awkward.
• Earn and spend match credits: Credits unlocked weapons and customization. Switching from a basic AK to an upgraded M4 improved the creator’s performance.
• Watch for dark maps: Some matches were extremely dark, prompting him to wonder whether night-vision goggles were needed.

After playing with a friend, the creator judged the update a promising step forward, while noting that the game was still in early access.

Hell Let Loose Vietnam

This tactical shooter features large battles set during the Vietnam War. Compared with the original WWII game, the Vietnam version felt faster and more chaotic. The basic objective was to capture zones and advance, but the creator sometimes struggled to identify targets amid the jungle fighting.

• Stay with the squad: Rather than charging objectives alone, the creator supported teammates as a combat medic, reviving them and helping defend a point.
• Use limited classes thoughtfully: The sniper role was restricted to two squads per team. After using it to attack enemies across a river, the creator teamed up with another player to spot and eliminate opponents.
• Take advantage of teamwork and vehicles: Players communicated, gave directions, and helped move the creator toward checkpoints. Helicopters, boats, and underground tunnels add to the Vietnam setting.

The creator enjoyed the game and its helpful community. He recommended the original for slower-paced battles and the Vietnam version for faster, more intense jungle combat. He also hoped the napalm would be toned down.

Overall

The creator felt all three games offered different kinds of realism: Bellum’s tactical teamwork, Bodycam’s intense first-person presentation, and Hell Let Loose Vietnam’s fast jungle battles. He noted that all three were first-person shooters and said he would like to explore other kinds of realistic games in the future.

The video also includes a War Thunder sponsorship. The segment describes War Thunder as a free-to-play military vehicle game and promotes a limited-time bonus pack for eligible new or returning players.

Gamers and Sources Featured

• Mick Cap — Helped demonstrate tasks in Bellum.
• John Man for Life — Taught the creator to use mortars in Bellum.
• Muncher — Appeared in the Bellum segment and sponsor discussion.
• Gumbo and Wombo — Helped the creator in Hell Let Loose Vietnam.
• An unnamed friend — Joined the creator in Bodycam.
• Viewer comments — Supplied the game recommendations.
• War Thunder — Video sponsor.