Conflict Desert Storm™

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"Conflict Desert Storm" is a squad-based combat game where you lead a team of four SAS or Delta Force operatives on 15 challenging missions in various environments. Command your team to complete objectives, engage in fierce combat, call in air strikes, and take control of vehicles. The AI governs enemy and squad behavior, and your squad's expertise improves as each mission is completed.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 702 reviews

story9 positive mentions

stability71 negative mentions

Nostalgic experience for players who enjoyed the game on PS2, bringing back fond childhood memories.
Offers unique squad-based tactical gameplay, allowing players to control multiple characters with different specializations.
Despite its age, the game provides a fun and engaging experience, especially for fans of classic military shooters.

The PC port is riddled with bugs, including game-breaking glitches where characters can get stuck in mid-air or on terrain.
Controls are clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating, especially with high mouse sensitivity and poor key bindings.
Lacks co-op multiplayer, which was a significant feature in the original console versions, diminishing the overall experience.

story
96 mentions
9 % positive mentions
85 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The game's story is centered around a tactical shooter campaign where players can choose between a USA Delta Force squad or a British SAS squad, engaging in various missions that often involve historical events and objectives like search and destroy. While the narrative offers nostalgic elements and a variety of mission types, many players report significant gameplay issues due to glitches that hinder progress, making the experience frustrating and often unplayable. Overall, while the story has potential, its execution is marred by technical problems that detract from the enjoyment.
- “The gameplay feeling, the events that happen, the plot of the game is truly enormous.”
- “Conflict offers a 14 mission set during the Gulf Wars where you'll get to play as either the U.S. or British forces.”
- “Shows its capabilities in the single player through interesting storytelling.”
- “If you're here for story, this isn't the game.”
- “The part I don't like about this game is the story, which is weak.”
- “Plot is weak because it has no real story; you just need to do this task to stop something or other. No story involved really; combat is fun and well done.”
stability
71 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting a plethora of bugs and glitches that render it nearly unplayable. Many players express frustration over game-breaking issues, such as character freezing and getting stuck, particularly on the PC port, which is described as a "buggy mess." While nostalgia for the original game remains strong, the overwhelming consensus is that the current version suffers from severe stability problems that detract significantly from the overall experience.
- “100 hours into this game and it isn't worth any price point with all the bugs and glitches.”
- “No amount of nostalgia can salvage this buggy port.”
- “This is painfully the worst port of this game I have ever played. The glitches and bugs are so out of control that I lost to stage 2 like 5 times because of them.”
graphics
46 mentions
24 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely regarded as outdated, reflecting its 2002 release, with many players noting that they do not hold up to modern standards. However, some appreciate the nostalgic charm and aesthetic consistency, arguing that the visuals were impressive for their time. Overall, while the graphics may be a drawback for some, many players find the gameplay experience enjoyable enough to overlook these limitations.
- “Graphics are superb considering its release date. The storyline is 11/10, you get to play as SAS or Delta Force, you have the leader who is responsible for everything, you have the sniper to pick off targets at a range, you have an engineer who fixes everything with his trusty wrench, and lastly, you have the machine gunner who can mow down hordes of terrorists in less than a second.”
- “The graphics are actually very good, considering how long ago this was made.”
- “Brings back good memories, good game and not bad graphics for when it was made.”
- “Does not hold up graphically whatsoever. My child brain really pulled one over on me for this one.”
- “The graphics are polished and outdated instead of in the proper context on old-fashioned hardware.”
- “The graphics haven't been altered in any way, so unfortunately the game doesn't support any modern resolutions.”
gameplay
37 mentions
27 % positive mentions
73 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its tactical depth and squad mechanics, offering a mix of challenge and fun, especially in cooperative modes. However, many users report significant issues with bugs, glitches, and outdated mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While some find the gameplay enjoyable and nostalgic, others struggle with sensitivity settings and broken mechanics, leading to a mixed reception overall.
- “The gameplay is absolutely fantastic, and the graphics were great for its time.”
- “One of the best examples of a tactical shooter with intuitive squad mechanics and, for the times, a surprisingly intelligent AI that still challenges.”
- “Fun, historically accurate gameplay, a leveling system where your soldiers' skills increase, such as marksmanship and healing, as well as drivable vehicles and a wide variety of missions makes this fun.”
- “10% gameplay, 90% bugs and glitches.”
- “Mechanics are all broken and the game is literally unplayable.”
- “Core gameplay felt broken.”
optimization
8 mentions
13 % positive mentions
75 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues on modern PCs, including poor mouse movement and stuttering. While some players have found workarounds, such as using Rivatuner to lock the FPS, the overall experience is deemed disappointing compared to current gaming standards. Despite its nostalgic value, the lack of proper optimization makes it challenging for contemporary gamers.
- “I did follow some optimization and stuff; I accidentally discovered how to unfloat your units by alt-tabbing in and out.”
- “It's not for the current generation of gamers, because most of them demand great optimization.”
- “But as much as I liked it when it came out, playing it now is disappointing, not in terms of action or story, but optimization.”
- “Game performance/port is abysmal.”
- “But as much as I liked it when it came out, playing it now is disappointing, not in terms of action or story but optimization.”
- “The mouse movement is wonky and stuttering at best.”
humor
8 mentions
88 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from its outdated mechanics and glitches, such as erratic movement and awkward voice lines, which players find amusing despite their frustrations. Many reviewers appreciate the nostalgic charm and laugh at the game's shortcomings, describing it as "hilariously bad" while still enjoying the overall experience. The combination of unintentional comedy and fond memories contributes to a lighthearted atmosphere that resonates with long-time fans.
- “I find it hilarious that you can float in the air and not jump.”
- “Made me laugh though 10/10 would recommend.”
- “Still brings some memories but it's funny now, how you can notice everything wrong since everything about video games developed.”
- “The controls are terrible, and the movement feels like an unfunny joke.”
- “The humor falls flat and often feels forced, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “I expected a lot of laughs, but the jokes are stale and miss the mark.”
music
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a solid soundtrack and effective sound effects that enhance the gameplay experience. Players particularly appreciate the ability to play their own music on the Xbox version, while the ambient music and level-specific tracks contribute positively to the overall atmosphere.
- “The sound effects, soundtrack, and voice acting are all solid as well.”
- “The coolest part about the Xbox version was you were able to play your favorite music while playing Conflict.”
- “Conflict: Desert Storm is a third-person shooter with squad-based tactics and an awesome soundtrack on each level!”
- “Ambient music was half decent.”
- “The coolest part about the Xbox version was you were able to play your favorite music while playing.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting it as exceptional and on par with other top titles like Desert Storm 2 and Freedom Fighters, which also feature strong storytelling and gameplay.
- “The atmosphere and action are second to none.”
- “My top three are this, Desert Storm 2, and Freedom Fighters, which also has a great story, gameplay, and atmosphere.”
replayability
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's multiple playstyles and well-designed missions, contributing to its notable replayability.
- “There are many ways to play this game, offering significant replayability.”
- “Well-designed missions provide great replay value.”
- “There are many ways to play this game, but the replayability feels limited.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Many players find the initial missions tedious and boring, leading to a sense of grinding; however, they often note that the game significantly improves and becomes much more enjoyable as they progress.
- “The first 3-4 missions are very tedious and boring, but the game gets much better eventually.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the story and characters.”