CT Special Forces

About CT Special Forces

CT Special Forces is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Asobo Studio and was released on March 13, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

As part of the Counter-Terrorist Special Forces unit, you have all the necessary means for putting an end to the threat of terrorism. Your team comprises highly trained soldiers who can do anything from dressing in camouflage to initiating surgical strikes on the enemy. In both ground missions and air combat, you'll plunge into 12 levels that span jungles, cities, mountains, and deserts. You c…

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44%Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

story8 positive mentions

gameplay5 negative mentions

Fast-paced arcade-style gunplay with responsive weapons and bursts of satisfying action.
Two distinct playable characters offering stealth and heavy firepower playstyles, adding variety.
Includes vehicle segments and some entertaining missions that contribute to cinematic spectacle and mission variety.

Numerous technical issues including bugs, glitches, crashes, and poor optimization on modern systems.
Dated graphics and sound design with awkward controls, including no jump button and poor AI behavior.
Frustrating difficulty spikes, unfair enemy tactics (instant-kill rockets and snipers), and poorly placed checkpoints making progression tedious.

story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions
The story is generally seen as straightforward and functional, providing just enough context to link missions but lacking depth or polish. It carries a nostalgic, 80s action movie vibe that complements the game's mission variety, though some missions and cinematic elements are criticized as cheesy, frustrating, or nonsensical. Overall, the narrative serves mostly as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a compelling or memorable experience.
- “The narrative itself is straightforward and functional, providing just enough context to link together its varied missions.”
- “This dual-structure is meant to introduce variety, allowing missions to feel tonally different depending on which operative you control.”
- “Still, their inclusion contributes to the game’s cinematic aspirations, reinforcing the sense that each mission is part of a larger, globe-spanning operation.”
- “The story is nonsensical.”
- “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.”
- “Story - 2 (implying a low rating for the story).”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions
The graphics are widely described as outdated, resembling PS1 or PS2-era visuals with muddy textures and limited options, reflecting technical limitations of their time. While some find a nostalgic charm or simplicity in the aesthetic, many reviewers consider the visuals subpar by modern standards, often overshadowed by gameplay. Overall, the graphics fit the game's vintage style but are a notable weakness compared to contemporary titles.
- “There is a certain charm in its aesthetic—a reminder of a time when developers balanced technical limitations with ambitious design ideas.”
- “The graphics aren't too bad for a 2005 console title; levels are varied with well-designed paths and timely checkpoints.”
- “The graphics are better than I expected, especially considering the age of the game.”
- “Graphics in general is muddy and looks like it's from the year 2000 tops.”
- “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.”
- “Overall: even though it seemed like a decent game in theory, there were way too many technical issues and bugs to make it enjoyable and I didn't even talk about the incredibly outdated graphics.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 24% negative mentions
The gameplay blends third-person shooting with stealth elements and vehicle sequences, offering variety but lacking the polish and depth of dedicated tactical shooters. Players control two distinct characters with different playstyles, creating some strategic choice, though stealth mechanics and combat feel underdeveloped. While some find it fun and smooth with forgiving checkpoints, others criticize its dated, simplistic mechanics and less engaging experience compared to classics in the genre.
- “Gameplay alternates between two primary operatives, each embodying a distinct approach to combat.”
- “Really nice third person shooter combining pure action with tactical, Metal Gear-style gameplay since you play with two kinds of characters, each with their own missions. It is fun and forgiving—if you die, you just go back to the last checkpoint. Overall, a lot of fun and plays very smoothly.”
- “The game has a hybrid of stealth and action gameplay, allowing you to choose your style when doing missions.”
- “In practice, the differentiation is present but not fully realized, as stealth mechanics lack the refinement seen in dedicated stealth titles, and gunfights often default to straightforward shootouts rather than nuanced tactical engagements.”
- “For others, it underscores the game’s dated mechanics and limited depth compared to modern tactical shooters.”
- “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.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
Optimization varies significantly, with some titles running smoothly on modern hardware while others suffer from fps stuttering, instability, and poor performance even on contemporary PCs.
- “On contemporary hardware, players may encounter minor technical quirks, as older titles sometimes require adjustments to run smoothly in modern environments.”
- “No optimization problems spotted.”
- “FPS stuttering and general instability.”
- “The game is poorly optimized and barely runs on a modern PC.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The stability of the game is mixed, with some users experiencing numerous bugs and glitches, while others report a smooth, glitch-free experience.
- “A lot of bugs and glitches.”
- “If this version wasn’t so buggy, the game would be great.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Users find the music present but unremarkable, and some experience issues with video playback that prevent fully engaging with the audiovisual content.
- “Ok music.”
- “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.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Character development in the game is minimal, with little exploration of moral complexity, prioritizing fast-paced action and spectacle over deep or introspective storytelling.
- “It doesn’t delve deeply into character development or moral complexity; instead, it focuses on propelling the player from one action-heavy scenario to the next, emphasizing spectacle over introspection.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor has a nostalgic, retro style with a few genuinely funny moments that add charm to the experience.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The atmosphere captures a nostalgic VHS action B-movie vibe, blending cheesy plot elements with enjoyable run-and-gun gameplay. It maintains a pleasantly easy difficulty curve while providing occasional rewarding challenges.