Platoon

Platoon is a real-time strategy game released for PC in 2002, developed by Digital Reality and published by Monte Cristo and Strategy First. Based on Oliver Stone’s 1986 war film of the same name, the game follows a squad of American soldiers during the Vietnam War, focusing on tactical combat and survival in the dense jungles of Vietnam. Players command their troops through various missions, utilizing strategy, stealth, and careful resource management to complete objectives. The game emphasizes realism, requiring players to adapt to changing conditions such as ambushes, booby traps, and enemy patrols. With its atmospheric environments, historical authenticity, and challenging gameplay, Platoon offers an intense and immersive depiction of the Vietnam War, appealing to fans of tactical war games and military history.