Delta Force 1

90%
Game Brain Score Based on 291 reviews
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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.

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 291 reviews
story17 positive mentions
stability11 negative mentions
  • Delta Force offers a nostalgic experience with its classic gameplay and memorable missions, making it a fun trip down memory lane for older gamers.
  • The game features a variety of missions across different environments, allowing players to choose their loadout and approach each objective strategically.
  • Despite its age, Delta Force runs well on modern systems and retains a certain charm with its voxel graphics and unique mechanics like bullet drop.
  • The game suffers from significant technical issues, including low resolution, frequent crashes, and poor AI behavior, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • Many players find the gameplay repetitive, as missions often boil down to shooting all enemies without much variation in objectives or tactics.
  • The controls and user interface are outdated, making it difficult for new players to adapt, and the lack of modern features can be frustrating.
  • 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 narrative is largely centered on generic counter-terrorism scenarios, the gameplay emphasizes strategic planning and mission objectives, which can range from eliminating enemies to rescuing hostages. Despite the repetitive nature of the missions and some technical issues, players appreciate the nostalgic value and the freedom to approach objectives in multiple ways.

    • “If anything, this game has a very diverse selection of missions for you with five separate campaigns encompassing a total of 40 missions, all of which are very well-written.”
    • “The missions are varied but it all boils down to kill everyone and blow things up, and that is what the game does best!”
    • “Delta Force offers a diverse experience with 40 missions spread across five campaigns.”
    • “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 the graphics were acceptable for their time, most agree that they fall short by modern standards, making it difficult to fully enjoy the gameplay experience. Despite these shortcomings, the game's fun factor and engaging mechanics often overshadow the visual limitations for dedicated fans.

    • “The graphics bring back 90's nostalgia.”
    • “This game was great in visuals for its time and a great time waster.”
    • “Look past the pixelated graphics and play games from a simpler time when they were made for fun.”
    • “The graphics and screen ratio are from the times this game went out, 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 the level design could be improved, the game still offers a compelling experience with a variety of weapons and open-world elements that enhance its tactical shooter appeal. Despite technical issues like freezing and windowed gameplay, many players find the gameplay enjoyable and challenging, especially on higher difficulties.

    • “The approach moves to a more strategic kind of gameplay where you need to plan your approach and stick to your guns instead of tactically approaching the situation as you go.”
    • “Despite its age, Delta Force holds up well gameplay-wise, providing an enjoyable experience with some understandable quirks in mechanics.”
    • “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 the choice between Rambo or Solid Snake-style gameplay.”
    • “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 exhibits significant stability issues, including frequent crashes, freezes, and various glitches such as rendering problems and unexpected enemy behavior. Players have reported that the game can freeze after short play sessions and struggles with modern display settings, leading to a frustrating experience. While some users have enjoyed nostalgic gameplay without major issues, the overall consensus highlights the game's instability as a notable drawback.

    • “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 criticized for being outdated, lacking visual enhancements for modern systems, and not fully supporting new operating systems, leading to issues like unattractive window borders. However, its light graphics allow it to run smoothly on low-end machines, making it accessible for a wider audience. Stability is highlighted as a crucial aspect of performance, alongside gameplay smoothness.

    • “Not really optimized for new operating systems; in my case, it worked on Windows 10 with an ugly window border. This can be solved with a 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 a limited soundtrack primarily used in the menu, with sound effects that meet expectations but lack originality. Overall, it received a mediocre rating of 6/10, indicating that it does not stand out significantly.

    • “It contains music and sound effects that you'd expect from a military shooter in this day and age.”
    • “The same toxic-green menu, same music, same pixels.”
    • “Soundtrack 6/10.”
    • “Nope, there is music only for the menu.”
  • 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 atmosphere is incredibly immersive, with a hostile environment that makes every bullet feel like it could actually hurt.”
    • “The AI, both friends and foes, may not be groundbreaking, but their interactions and the way they respond to your actions contribute significantly to the overall atmosphere.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with some scripted events failing to function as intended, which can detract from the overall experience.

    • “Scripted events sometimes don't work, and the levels can be tedious.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and often lacks meaningful rewards.”
    • “Repetitive tasks make the gameplay feel like a chore rather than an adventure.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is derived from its nostalgic elements, particularly the clever use of an alert system that adds a comedic twist to stealth gameplay, highlighting the contrast between its innovative mechanics and the dated context of its 2017 release.

  • replayability1 mentions

    The game's replayability is significantly hindered, leading to a lack of incentive for players to return after their initial experience.

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

    Players appreciate the emotional depth of the single-player missions, which are described as heart-hitting, while also finding intensity in the hardcore multiplayer matches. This combination creates a compelling emotional experience throughout the game.

    • “I love the emotional and heart-hitting single-player missions and hardcore multiplayer matches.”
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