CT Special Forces
- March 13, 2014
- Asobo Studio
Get on Steam"CT Special Forces: Fire For Effect" is a thrilling first-person shooter game that offers unique missions in the fight against global terrorism. The game introduces a cutting-edge engine and physics system that significantly impacts gameplay, providing a fresh experience in the genre. Players can choose from different characters with unique abilities, a vast selection of weapons, and requisition various vehicles such as jeeps, Navy SEAL boats, and hovercrafts to change tactics and navigate the terrifying aerial combat.
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Reviews
- The game features two protagonists with unique abilities, adding variety to gameplay.
- Some missions are entertaining and fun, providing a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic shooters.
- The game has a retro charm with its over-the-top action and physics, making it enjoyable for fans of old-school games.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, glitches, and poor AI, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Graphics and overall design feel outdated, resembling titles from the early 2000s, which detracts from immersion.
- Difficulty spikes and confusing mission design can make progression feel unfair and tedious.
- graphics23 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized as outdated, often compared to those of early 2000s consoles like the PS1 and PS2, with many reviewers noting a muddy appearance and subpar quality. While some players found the graphics acceptable for a title from that era, the consensus is that they detract from the overall experience, overshadowed by technical issues and a lack of modern visual fidelity. Despite this, a few players appreciated the simplistic style, suggesting that the gameplay could compensate for the visual shortcomings.
“The graphics are better than I expected, especially considering the age of the game.”
“A good game even though the graphics are old, and everything else is too.”
“But actually the game has nice PS2-era graphics in-game.”
“Graphics.. like PS1... for now... 2021 already... and this is pretty bad.”
“This game is nothing more than a PS2 era budget game that has been ported directly from the console, with no remappable controls, substandard graphics (for the time), flat shooting, and sometimes cheesy voice acting; this game is mediocre in every sense of the word.”
“The graphics were comparable to a PSX game from 1995, no kidding here.”
- story21 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally viewed as mediocre, reminiscent of cheesy 80s action films, with a mix of entertaining and frustrating missions. While some players appreciate the nostalgic vibe and the blend of action and tactical gameplay, many criticize the plot, voice acting, and overall narrative quality as sub-par. Overall, the story does not significantly enhance the experience, often feeling standard and lacking depth.
“However, it has that special VHS action B-movie vibe - the plot and atmosphere are sufficiently cheesy, running and gunning is fun, and the overall pleasantly easy difficulty curve even offers a few rewarding (albeit a tad overly frustrating for a game of that quality) challenges at some points of the campaign.”
“The game has a hybrid of stealth and action gameplay; you can choose your style while doing your missions.”
“Story is like an 80s action movie.”
“I enjoyed it because of the nostalgia, but some missions were very frustrating, and let's not talk about the story or cinematics, voice acting, etc. It's a standard shooter.”
“- nonsensical story.”
“Overall: 5/10 -1 for controls, -1 for price, -1 for story, +1 for system specs = 3/10 (get when on sale for 90% + off)”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of third-person shooting and tactical elements reminiscent of titles like Metal Gear Solid and Syphon Filter, featuring two distinct characters with unique missions and playstyles. While many players appreciate the smooth mechanics and level variety, some criticize the overall fun factor and pacing, suggesting that it lacks the engaging quality of classic games in the genre. Despite mixed opinions on graphics and certain gameplay aspects, the game offers a forgiving checkpoint system that enhances the experience.
“It's a third person shooter with unique shooting/aiming mechanics, pretty good level variety and solid pacing.”
“The game has a hybrid of stealth and action gameplay; you can choose your style while completing your missions.”
“Two playable characters with distinct personalities, each having their own gear and gadgets, offer different playstyles and gameplay.”
“The gameplay isn't fun.”
“There are old games that make you want to go back and play them; this one doesn't belong in that category. It's not because of the graphics, but because it has terrible gameplay.”
“It's nowhere near the quality of Syphon Filter, but gameplay-wise it's very similar.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting significant issues such as FPS stuttering and instability, while others found no optimization problems at all. Overall, many players feel the game is poorly optimized and struggles to run effectively on modern PCs.
“No optimization problems spotted.”
“The game is poorly optimized and barely runs on a modern PC.”
“FPS stuttering and general instability.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as mediocre, with some users expressing frustration over the inability to enjoy it fully due to technical issues, such as videos not playing properly.
“I mean, it won't even let me watch the videos, so I'm just assuming they exist with all that music with black screens.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
User reviews on stability are mixed, with some players reporting numerous bugs and glitches, while others have experienced a smooth and stable gameplay experience without any issues.
“There are a lot of bugs and glitches.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and stability issues.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its retro charm, featuring several amusing moments that contribute to its overall appeal.
“At least it's got some retro feel to it, and there are some funny moments.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy includes manufacturer advertisements that are not prominently featured, suggesting a minimal impact on the user experience.
“The initial clips are not visible; they are just advertisements from the manufacturer, which feels unimportant.”
“The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without constant interruptions.”
“I feel like I'm being pushed to spend money at every turn, which ruins the overall experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a nostalgic VHS action B-movie vibe, blending cheesy plot elements with enjoyable gameplay. Players appreciate the fun running and gunning mechanics, alongside a manageable difficulty curve that presents some rewarding challenges, despite occasional frustrations.
“The game has a special VHS action B-movie vibe that enhances the atmosphere, making it feel delightfully cheesy.”
“The plot and atmosphere are sufficiently cheesy, which adds to the fun of running and gunning.”
“The overall pleasantly easy difficulty curve offers a few rewarding challenges that complement the game's unique atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere feels cheap and uninspired, lacking any real depth or immersion.”
“Despite the game's attempts at creating a unique vibe, the overall atmosphere falls flat and feels generic.”
“The environments are bland and forgettable, making it hard to get invested in the game's world.”
