Conflict: Denied Ops

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"Conflict: Denied Ops" is a tactical shooter game where players control two soldiers with unique abilities, fighting against global threats. The game features a destructible environment, ferocious firefights, and a wide range of weapons. Players can work together in a cooperative campaign or compete in various multiplayer modes.

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44%

Audience ScoreBased on 393 reviews

gameplay17 positive mentions

story14 negative mentions

Some destructible environments and fun explosions add a level of enjoyment.
The ability to switch between two characters with different abilities offers some tactical variety.
The game can provide a humorous experience, especially for those who enjoy B-movie style action.

The gameplay is clunky with poor controls and frustrating AI, making it difficult to enjoy.
Graphics and sound design are outdated, with many technical issues and bugs present.
The story is weak and generic, failing to engage players or provide a meaningful experience.

story
122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
79%
11%
The story in the game has been widely criticized for being generic and lacking depth, with many players finding it unengaging and poorly executed. Reviewers noted that the plot is often incoherent, with missions feeling disconnected and lacking a compelling narrative structure. Overall, the consensus is that the story fails to elevate the gameplay experience, making it a weak point in an otherwise potentially interesting title.
- “Overall an interesting idea, combining sim elements you'd find in a shooter like Arma, ordering a squad around with leaning elements for tactical gameplay with action elements like destruction makes for some fun and immersion; however, it falls short of anything unique in the story and voice acting department, limiting any potential that could have set it apart from the rest.”
- “Story and settings are fairly interesting.”
- “Many sections early on are lacking interest and the story plot just seems boring and not worth going through the torture.”
- “The plot is basically non-existent.”
- “The story is obviously the weakest point of the game, with the US invading Venezuela (due to some political power crisis), some African compounds, and even polar Russia (killing bad Russians making nukes and optionally helping some good Russians).”
graphics
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
55%
30%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that they are outdated and have not aged well since its 2008 release. While some appreciate the diverse environments and detail, others criticize the visuals as muddy and reminiscent of earlier console generations, often describing them as "horrible" or "disgusting." Overall, the graphics are seen as acceptable for their time but lack modern enhancements, leaving a significant portion of players disappointed.
- “Overall nice graphics given the age and a real flair to it.”
- “While the gameplay and storyline may seem familiar, the controls and overall feel are streamlined and the graphics are the best they've ever been, especially with the 'puncture tech' technology, which maintains background damage while you play each level.”
- “Quality graphics and a fairly detailed world (reminds me of Serious Sam 3 and Far Cry in this respect).”
- “Many of the graphics have not aged well at all.”
- “On the technical and graphic side of things, the bad graphics look like the game belongs on a PS2, not a PS3/Xbox 360.”
- “If you're interested in some of the ugliest visuals from the seventh console generation, horrendous dialogue, and being forced to use the same two guns 95% of the time, this game might be for you.”
gameplay
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
57%
21%
The gameplay has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users citing poor mechanics, unbalanced difficulty, and clunky controls as major issues. While some players appreciated the interesting premise of character switching and vehicle operation, the execution fell flat, leading to a frustrating experience characterized by broken audio and AI, as well as lackluster shooting mechanics. Overall, the game is viewed as a disappointing entry in the series, lacking the fluidity and enjoyment expected from a modern shooter.
- “Overall, an interesting idea, combining sim elements you'd find in shooters like Arma, ordering squads around with leaning elements for tactical gameplay and action elements like destruction make for some fun and immersion.”
- “Worth a try if on sale, not terrible by any means, but certainly not the best either, a just-above-average military shooter with some interesting mechanics to boot.”
- “But the gameplay differs somewhat from most other shooters; it has a bit of a Delta Force feel to it at times, even though the player characters sometimes seem a bit clumsy.”
- “The sniping mechanics are some of the worst I've ever felt.”
- “Completing missions is supposed to make the characters stronger, but the few upgrades you get throughout the game are trivial, contributing almost nothing to the gameplay.”
- “The bad controls and the horrible gameplay are worse than an actual generic FPS.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many users noting its repetitive nature, particularly in action sequences where it tends to loop. However, some praise the quality of the soundtrack, highlighting its atmospheric elements in certain levels, such as those set in Russia. Overall, while the soundtrack is considered decent, its repetitiveness detracts from the experience.
- “I will say the soundtrack is way too good for what the game is (I guess like Shadow Ops).”
- “Soundtrack quality is varying depending on the level (e.g. for levels in Russia it is terrifically atmospheric ambient, I liked it much).”
- “Decent soundtrack.”
- “The music gets really repetitive.”
- “The soundtrack is very repetitive and 'action-based epic genre', just seems to loop in the background even when there is no action.”
- “The soundtrack quality varies depending on the level; for example, levels in Russia have terrifically atmospheric ambient music, which I liked much.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of funny and hilariously bad dialogue, which adds a comedic charm to the experience. Players appreciate the witty and character-driven lines, contributing to an overall lighthearted tone.
- “The dialogue can be funny or characterizing.”
- “Some funny dialogue.”
- “Funny and hilarious bad dialogue.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, characterized by frequent crashes, numerous glitches, and poor controls, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Audio problems further exacerbate the overall instability, making it a clunky and unreliable title.
- “A clunky, buggy experience with horrible controls and atrocious gunplay.”
- “With game crashes and glitches.”
- “The game has had several audio glitches, and I've had a crash to desktop or two.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's optimization is praised for its scalability, allowing it to run smoothly on low-end systems by adjusting visual effects, while still maintaining a visually appealing experience. Overall, users report good performance across various hardware configurations.
- “The engine is very much scalable, so you can get it running smoothly on low-end devices by turning off effects, and it will still look good.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is described as somewhat inconsistent, with varying levels of effectiveness across different stages. While some levels, particularly those set in Russia, feature impressive ambient soundtracks that enhance the experience, overall feedback indicates that the atmosphere does not consistently meet expectations.
- “The level design is fine, somewhat atmospheric, and the layouts vary from level to level.”
- “The soundtrack quality varies depending on the level; for example, in the levels set in Russia, it features terrifically atmospheric ambient music that I liked very much.”
- “The atmosphere feels completely lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich setting, the atmosphere is flat and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
- “The game's atmosphere is dull and forgettable, lacking the depth needed to draw players in.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with multiple users finding the story mode to be unengaging and lacking depth, leading to a dull experience.
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The monetization strategy primarily relies on ads, which some users find intrusive or disruptive to gameplay. Overall, the presence of ads is a common point of contention among players, affecting their overall experience.
- “The ads are intrusive and disrupt the gameplay experience.”
- “I feel like I'm constantly bombarded with ads, which takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- “The monetization strategy relies too heavily on ads, making it frustrating to play.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks replayability, offering no unique features or additional modes such as co-op, making it suitable only for casual play without long-term engagement.
- “The game offers nothing new or unique for its time and has no replay value in other departments, including co-op. It's a good game if you want to pass the time.”
- “The game offers nothing new or unique for its time and has no replay value in other departments, including co-op. It's a good game if you want to pass the time.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious and boring, though not excessively so. Overall, it is viewed as a manageable but repetitive element of gameplay.
- “Not too badly, actually, but definitely a bit tedious and boring.”

58%Critics’ scoreBased on 4 critic reviews

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144h Median play time

144h Average play time

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