Conflict Desert Storm™

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Conflict Desert Storm™ is a single player and multiplayer tactical shooter game. It was developed by Pivotal Games and was released on May 28, 2012. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"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.

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story18 positive mentions

stability142 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for those who played it on consoles, bringing back fond childhood memories.
Despite its age, the game features unique squad-based mechanics that allow for tactical gameplay and character specialization.
With some tweaks, such as capping the frame rate, players can enjoy the game without major issues.

The PC port is riddled with bugs, including characters getting stuck in mid-air and unresponsive controls.
Mouse sensitivity is excessively high, making aiming difficult and frustrating for players.
The lack of co-op multiplayer, which was available in console versions, significantly detracts from the overall experience.

story
192 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is centered around a tactical shooter experience 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. However, many players find the narrative weak and lacking depth, with the gameplay overshadowed by significant technical issues and glitches that hinder mission progression, making the overall experience frustrating despite some nostalgic appeal. While the missions are designed to allow for tactical flexibility, the lack of a compelling story and the frequent need to replay due to bugs detracts from the enjoyment.
- “The gameplay feeling, the events that happen, the plot of the game is truly enormous.”
- “Shows its capabilities in the single player through interesting storytelling.”
- “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.”
- “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
142 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 in the PC port, which is deemed poorly optimized. Despite the nostalgic value, the overwhelming presence of technical problems significantly detracts from the overall experience.
- “No amount of nostalgia can salvage this buggy port.”
- “This is painfully the worst port of this game I have ever played. The glitches or bugs are so out of control that I lost to stage 2 like 5 times because of them.”
- “As much as I hate to say this, I wouldn't recommend this game as it's so buggy it made it unplayable for me.”
graphics
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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 of the visuals, considering them decent for their time. Overall, while the graphics may be a drawback for some, they do not detract significantly from the enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “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 not that great, really feel dated (compare this to the Clancy Ghost Recon 2000 release, much better graphically).”
- “I still enjoy playing this game; the graphics are the worst part.”
gameplay
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Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of positive and negative experiences. Many players appreciate the tactical elements, squad mechanics, and diverse objectives, noting that the gameplay can be fun and challenging, especially in cooperative modes. However, issues such as bugs, glitches, and outdated mechanics significantly detract from the overall experience, leading some to find the game unplayable or frustrating despite its nostalgic value.
- “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.”
- “It's ancient mechanics make it unplayable, like trying to move a camera using just number keys.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues on modern PCs, including stuttering mouse movement and an overall abysmal port. While some players have found temporary fixes, such as using RivaTuner to lock the FPS, the game is deemed unfit for current gaming standards, leaving many disappointed despite its nostalgic value.
- “I did follow some optimization and stuff, 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.”
- “Big problems with launching this game on modern PC (use RivaTuner to lock FPS count and it will solve most of the performance issues), but still this game is a must to play.”
- “Game performance/port is abysmal.”
- “But as much as I liked it when it came out, playing it now the game is disappointing, not in terms of action or story but optimization.”
- “The mouse movement is wonky and stuttering at best.”
humor
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The humor in the game is often described as unintentional, stemming from its outdated mechanics and quirky bugs, such as erratic movement and awkward voice lines. Players find the game's flaws amusing, with many recalling nostalgic moments while laughing at the game's "hilariously bad" controls. Overall, the humor adds to the charm and enjoyment, making it a memorable experience despite its shortcomings.
- “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 fails to engage the player.”
- “The attempts at humor are cringeworthy and miss the mark completely.”
music
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The music in "Conflict: Desert Storm" is generally well-received, featuring a solid soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, particularly in its squad-based tactical levels. Players appreciate the option to play their own music on the Xbox version, adding a personal touch to the game. Overall, the sound effects and voice acting also contribute positively to the game's audio landscape.
- “Conflict: Desert Storm is a third-person shooter with squad-based tactics and an awesome soundtrack on each level!”
- “The sound effects, soundtrack, and voice acting are all solid as well.”
- “Ambient music was half decent.”
- “The coolest part about the Xbox version was you were able to play your favorite music while playing Conflict.”
atmosphere
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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. The combination of immersive action and engaging storytelling contributes significantly to the overall experience.
- “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
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The game offers significant replayability due to its well-designed missions and multiple gameplay approaches, encouraging players to explore different strategies and experiences.
- “Well-designed missions, with great replay value.”
- “There are many ways to play this game, providing significant replayability.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many players find the initial missions of the game to be tedious and boring, leading to a sense of grinding. However, they often note that the experience improves significantly as the game progresses, making the effort worthwhile.
- “The first 3 to 4 missions are very tedious and boring, but the game gets significantly better eventually.”
- “The initial missions feel like a grind, making it hard to stay engaged, but the game does improve later on.”

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Conflict Desert Storm™ is a tactical shooter game.

Conflict Desert Storm™ is available on PC, Windows, PlayStation 2, Gog Com and others.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Conflict Desert Storm™.

Conflict Desert Storm™ was released on May 28, 2012.

Conflict Desert Storm™ was developed by Pivotal Games.

Conflict Desert Storm™ has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Conflict Desert Storm™ is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Arma, ARMA: Cold War Assault, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier, Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising, Freedom Fighters and others.

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