OmasRachE Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago I recently completed both Arctic Thunder campaigns, following the developers’ recommended order. After writing a review to refelcteds campaign, I want to share my thoughts about Baltic version too. The connected campaign concept works brilliantly. Being able to live the story from different perspectives adds a huge amount of depth and makes the whole package much more immersive. It’s an approach that would fit many other scenarios too, and I really appreciate the effort that both creators put into making this possible. The voice acting is top-notch, bringing the characters to life and making the radio environment feel very authentic and dynamic. Combined with the great storytelling, the immersion is outstanding. The campaign has a grand, well-developed narrative that draws you in from the very beginning and doesn’t let go. On the practical side, I did encounter some challenges: sometimes it wasn’t easy for me to find the correct coordinates or acquire the intended targets. This may partly come down to my own skills or the limitations of DCS itself. Occasionally, units hidden in dense forests were almost impossible to spot, and on rare occasions I wasn’t entirely sure what the campaign expected me to do next. The last mission seemded to be bugged some way, at least there werde no other airplanes in the formation besides our hornets. Playing the mission in the F16 it looked much different. That said, these moments were the exception rather than the rule. Overall, the campaign ran smoothly and reliably and delivered a very complete and satisfying experience. For me, this was my first Baltic Dragon campaign, and it left me eager to explore more of his work in the future. Baltic Dragon’s Arctic Thunder is a masterfully crafted, immersive experience that combines superb voice acting, a gripping story, and the unique strength of the connected campaign format. Highly recommended to any Hornet pilot looking for a deep and memorable campaign.
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