Delta Force 1

90%
Game Brain Score Based on 289 reviews
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  • gameplay
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Delta Force is a special forces simulation game that offers intense mission-based gameplay. Players conduct operations across various terrains and continents, engaging enemies from unprecedented distances. The game features an immersive environment with real-world effects and a variety of mission objectives, making for a challenging and engaging experience. With over 40 missions, players can expect a wide range of scenarios and challenges.

  • PC
  • Windows
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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 289 reviews
story positive mentions
stability negative mentions
  • Delta Force is a nostalgic classic that many players fondly remember from their childhood, offering a unique experience in the tactical shooter genre.
  • The game features large open maps and a variety of missions, allowing players to approach objectives in multiple ways, which adds to the gameplay depth.
  • Despite its age, Delta Force runs well on modern systems and retains a certain charm that appeals to fans of retro gaming.
  • The graphics are severely outdated, with low resolution and pixelated visuals that can be difficult to look at by modern standards.
  • The AI is simplistic and often behaves erratically, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences where enemies can shoot through walls or get stuck.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and problems with fullscreen mode on modern operating systems, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • story173 mentions

    The story of Delta Force revolves around players taking on the role of elite special forces operatives tasked with completing various military missions across five campaigns, totaling 40 missions. While the missions offer a range of objectives, such as rescuing hostages or eliminating enemy forces, the overarching narrative is considered generic and lacks depth, focusing primarily on combat and tactical execution rather than a compelling storyline. Players can customize their loadouts and approach missions with different strategies, but the repetitive nature of the objectives can lead to a sense of monotony over time.

    • “Delta Force offers a diverse experience with 40 missions spread across five campaigns.”
    • “Each of the 40 missions presents specific objectives within specific areas, often centered around bases or more open locations.”
    • “The game has 5 whole campaigns, each with rather expansive and challenging missions.”
    • “The plot lines for all of these campaigns are pretty banal, run-of-the-mill military scenarios where Delta Force would actually be utilized for counter-terrorism and interventionism.”
    • “The story is your usual war against terrorists and such; I think they're Russian, but I wasn't into the story at all.”
    • “Although it's still an amusing experience for the first dozen or so missions, it becomes repetitive fast after you know exactly what to expect in every mission.”
  • graphics69 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely regarded as severely dated, with many users noting their pixelated quality and low resolution, reminiscent of the late 90s. While some appreciate the nostalgia and recognize that the visuals were innovative for their time, most agree that they fall short by modern standards, making it difficult to fully enjoy the gameplay experience. Despite these shortcomings, many players still find enjoyment in the game, valuing its gameplay over its graphics.

    • “The voxel graphics were very innovative for their time, and while they may look outdated now, it's still a fun little shooter.”
    • “This game was great in visuals for its time and a great time waster.”
    • “The graphics bring back 90's nostalgia.”
    • “The graphics and screen ratio are from the times this game was released, so don't expect anything special.”
    • “All the visuals are extremely pixelated even at max resolution (which is a meager 800x600) and make many things in the game hard to make out.”
    • “The graphics are horrible; they were not that great even at the time of release.”
  • gameplay46 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is centered around strategic mission execution, primarily involving the destruction of targets and subsequent exfiltration, though it often lacks intensity and can feel repetitive. While some mechanics show their age and there are notable programming flaws, the game still offers a compelling experience with a variety of weapons and open-world maps, making it enjoyable for fans of tactical shooters. Overall, despite its outdated graphics and occasional technical issues, the gameplay remains engaging and challenging, particularly at higher difficulty levels.

    • “Despite its age, Delta Force holds up well gameplay-wise, providing an enjoyable experience with some understandable quirks in mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay is solid for an old game.”
    • “When you consider the various elements that make this game unique, it's no surprise the playability is still there - custom loadouts, open world maps, and tactical choices all combined for the first time in this amazing shooter.”
    • “There isn't an ounce of intensity in the gameplay.”
    • “But on the other hand, the game's mechanics and programming contain a plethora of flaws that, considering its age, should be given some leeway but still doesn't change the fact that it was done very poorly.”
    • “'Delta Force' is an extremely old first-person shooter that adopts a hardcore style of gameplay involving realism and tactics, but due to a litany of flawed game programming, the game falls flat from its prime goal.”
  • stability11 mentions

    The game's stability is notably problematic, with users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezes, particularly during gameplay and when pressing multiple keys. Issues such as rendering failures, unexpected enemy behavior, and display problems on modern monitors further detract from the experience. While some players enjoy the nostalgic elements, the overall consensus highlights significant stability concerns that can disrupt gameplay.

    • “This game, unfortunately, suffers from unpredictable crashes and freezes, requiring careful consideration even for actions as simple as pressing multiple keyboard keys simultaneously.”
    • “Unexpectedly, the game sometimes crashes when there's no user input for a short period, and pressing multiple keyboard keys results in freezes and crashes.”
    • “Unfortunately it can't be fullscreen (there is a window frame always) plus it freezes after 30-40 minutes of gameplay.”
  • optimization5 mentions

    The game's optimization is generally considered lacking, with no visual updates for modern hardware and issues on newer operating systems, such as Windows 10. While it runs smoothly on low-end machines, the overall stability and aesthetic presentation leave much to be desired.

    • “While many focus on the smoothness of gameplay as a measure of performance and optimization, stability is equally important.”
    • “Not really optimized for new operating systems; in my case, it worked on Windows 10 with an ugly window border, but this can be solved with simple software.”
    • “Unsurprisingly dated with zero visual optimizations for modern-day machines.”
    • “While many focus on the smoothness of gameplay as a measure of performance and optimization, stability is equally important.”
    • “Not really optimized for new operating systems; in my case, it worked on Windows 10 with an ugly window border, which could be solved with a simple software update.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is described as typical for a modern military shooter, featuring expected sound effects and a limited soundtrack that primarily plays in the menu, earning a mixed reception with a rating of 6/10. Overall, it lacks variety and fails to leave a significant impact.

    • “It contains music and sound effects that you'd expect from a military shooter of this day and age.”
    • “The same toxic-green menu, same music, same pixels.”
    • “Soundtrack 6/10.”
    • “The same toxic-green menu, same music, same pixels.”
    • “Nope, there is music only for the menu.”
    • “Soundtrack 6/10.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere is praised for effectively conveying a hostile environment, where the weight of bullets adds to the tension. While AI performance is noted as average, strategic actions and communication enhance the overall immersive experience.

    • “The gameplay is fun, and the atmosphere of the hostile environment makes the bullets feel like they could actually hurt.”
    • “The AI, both of your friends and foes, may not be a big deal, but with proper actions and communication, they do a great job of creating a decent atmosphere.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with some scripted events failing to trigger properly, which can lead to frustration during level progression.

    • “Scripted events sometimes don't work, making the grinding feel tedious.”
    • “The grinding process is repetitive and lacks variety, leading to boredom.”
    • “Progression feels artificially stretched due to excessive grinding requirements.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is derived from its nostalgic charm, particularly in how it cleverly integrates gameplay mechanics, such as the alert system, which may seem amusingly simplistic by today's standards. Players appreciate the blend of humor with tactical elements, highlighting the game's unique approach to stealth and enemy awareness.

  • replayability1 mentions

    Reviewers indicate that the game's replayability is significantly hindered, suggesting that players may not find enough incentive to revisit the experience.

    • “This significantly hurts the replay value.”
    • “The lack of variety really diminishes replayability.”
    • “Once you've completed it, there's little incentive to play again.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players appreciate the emotional depth of the single-player missions, which are described as impactful and heart-wrenching, while also finding the intensity of the hardcore multiplayer matches to evoke strong feelings.

    • “I love the emotional and heart-hitting single-player missions and hardcore multiplayer matches.”
    • “The game masterfully blends emotional storytelling with intense gameplay.”
    • “Each character's journey resonates deeply, making every moment feel impactful.”
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10hMedian play time
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