Delta Force 1

About

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.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 580 reviews

story34 positive mentions

stability22 negative mentions

Delta Force is a nostalgic classic that still runs well on modern systems, providing a fun experience for fans of old-school shooters.
The game features a variety of missions across different environments, allowing for strategic gameplay and customization of loadouts.
Despite its age, the game offers a unique charm and has laid the groundwork for many modern tactical shooters.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including low resolution, frequent crashes, and poor AI behavior.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and simplistic, with missions often boiling down to shooting all enemies without much variation.
The controls are clunky and not optimized for modern systems, making it difficult for new players to enjoy the experience.

story
346 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of Delta Force revolves around the player taking on the role of an elite special forces operative tasked with completing various military missions across five campaigns, totaling 40 missions. While the missions offer a range of objectives, such as eliminating enemies, rescuing hostages, and retrieving items, they often follow a repetitive formula that can lead to a lack of engagement over time. The narrative is straightforward and lacks depth, primarily focusing on typical military scenarios without significant plot development or character exploration.
- “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.”
- “There are many different mission objectives, but they largely play out the same, practically forcing you to eliminate everyone to complete each mission.”
- “Although it's still an amusing experience the first dozen or so missions, it becomes repetitive fast after you know exactly what to expect in every mission.”
graphics
138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely regarded as severely dated, with many reviewers noting their pixelated quality and low resolution (maxing out at 800x600). While some appreciate the nostalgia and recognize the graphics were innovative for their time, they are generally considered poor by modern standards, making it difficult for new players to fully enjoy the experience. Despite these shortcomings, many players still find enjoyment in the gameplay, suggesting that the fun factor can outweigh the visual limitations.
- “The voxel graphics were very innovative for their time; they may look outdated now, but 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 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.”
gameplay
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Delta Force is characterized by a strategic approach where players must destroy targets and exfiltrate, though it often lacks intensity and can feel monotonous. While some mechanics show their age and the level design could improve, the game still offers a solid experience with a variety of weapons and open-world maps, making it enjoyable despite occasional technical issues like freezing. Overall, it combines elements of realism and tactical execution, providing a nostalgic yet compelling gameplay experience.
- “Despite its age, Delta Force holds up well gameplay-wise, providing an enjoyable experience with some understandable quirks in mechanics.”
- “The well-paced nature of the campaign missions made the gameplay quite enjoyable.”
- “It adopted many mechanics and features that had never been seen at the time, such as a loadout system, maps that spanned tons of miles, and multiple objectives in a single mission.”
- “There isn't an ounce of intensity in the gameplay.”
- “Unfortunately, it can't be fullscreen (there is a window frame always) plus it freezes after 30-40 minutes of gameplay.”
- “'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.”
stability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits significant stability issues, including frequent crashes, freezes, and various glitches such as rendering problems and unexpected enemy behavior. Players report that these issues can occur during normal gameplay, particularly when pressing multiple keys or after extended play sessions. While some users enjoy the nostalgic experience, the overall consensus highlights the game's instability as a major 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.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally considered lacking, with no visual updates for modern systems and issues on newer operating systems, such as an unattractive window border on Windows 10. However, its light graphics allow it to run smoothly on low-end machines, making it accessible for users with minimal hardware. Stability is highlighted as a crucial aspect of performance, alongside smooth gameplay.
- “[*] not really optimized for new OS, in my case it worked on Windows 10 with an ugly window border - this can be solved with a simple software.”
- “Unsurely 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.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as typical for a modern military shooter, featuring a limited soundtrack primarily for the menu, which has received a mediocre rating of 6/10. Overall, the sound effects and music do not stand out and feel repetitive.
- “It contains music and sound effects that you'd expect a military shooter from this day and age to have.”
- “The same toxic-green menu, same music, same pixels.”
- “Soundtrack 6/10.”
- “Nope, there is music only for the menu.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is praised for its immersive and hostile environment, where the weight of the bullets adds to the tension. While the AI of both allies and enemies may not be groundbreaking, effective communication and strategic actions enhance the overall experience, contributing to a compelling atmosphere.
- “The atmosphere of the hostile environment is fantastic, and the bullets feel like they could actually hurt.”
- “With the right actions and communication, both friends and foes contribute to creating a great atmosphere.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with some scripted events failing to function as intended, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “Scripted events sometimes don't work, and the levels can be tedious.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the reviews highlights a nostalgic appreciation for Delta Force's innovative alert system, which, while serious in gameplay mechanics, is amusingly noted as a noteworthy feature for its time in 2017. The mention of its effectiveness adds a layer of irony, as players reflect on how such mechanics have evolved in modern gaming.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently express that the game suffers significantly in terms of replayability, indicating that it lacks elements that encourage players to return for multiple playthroughs.
- “This hurts replay value a lot.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players appreciate the emotional depth of the single-player missions, which are described as heart-hitting, while also enjoying the intensity of 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.”
- “The emotional depth of the single-player missions really hits home, making every moment feel impactful.”
- “The combination of emotional storytelling and intense multiplayer experiences creates a powerful gaming atmosphere.”