June 18, 2009
NovaLogic

Delta Force: Black Hawk Down

Converting a recent high-casualty American military engagement into a video game may seem callous, but the game's approach does not feel exploitative. Instead, Black Hawk Down comes across as honoring the experience of the men and women who served and died in Somalia in late 1993. The game feels sim

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Delta Force: Black Hawk Down is a single player and multiplayer tactical shooter game with a warfare theme. It was developed by NovaLogic and was released on June 18, 2009. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"Delta Force: Black Hawk Down" is a first-person shooter game set in the streets of Mogadishu, Somalia during Operation Restore Hope in 1993. As a Delta Force operative, players will engage in intense combat missions, using authentic weapons and heavy artillery while battling hostile enemies. The game offers both single-player and large-scale multiplayer action, with a new AI system that enables advanced teamwork and challenging gameplay.

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story21 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Delta Force: Black Hawk Down is a nostalgic classic that many players fondly remember from their childhood, offering engaging gameplay and a variety of missions.
The game features realistic environments and intense firefights, providing an immersive experience that captures the chaos of military operations.
Despite its dated graphics, the game remains enjoyable and fun, especially for those who appreciate retro FPS titles.

The game suffers from outdated graphics and AI issues, making it frustrating at times, especially with enemy placements and lack of checkpoints.
Many players express disappointment over the game's removal from digital storefronts, limiting access for new players and fans alike.
The gameplay can feel simplistic and repetitive, with some missions being overly difficult due to poor enemy AI and lack of strategic depth.

story
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is primarily centered around the Battle of Mogadishu, with missions that reflect real events from the 1993 conflict, though many players find the narrative execution to be bland and lacking depth. While the missions offer a variety of military operations, they often feel repetitive and scripted, with limited character development and minimal storytelling beyond the basic objectives. Overall, the campaign provides a mix of engaging gameplay and frustrating mission design, but those seeking a rich narrative may be disappointed.
- “The story is amazing; it even gives you goosebumps at times. The gameplay is amazing, and the environment is immersive despite the graphical quality.”
- “This game puts you in the shoes of a soldier in Somalia and various other parts of the world, allowing you to carry out well-known missions and experience them in a game.”
- “If you really want to know the story in detail, read the book, and if you don't like to read books, I suggest you watch the movie that has the same name 'Black Hawk Down (2001)'.”
- “Not really much else to say for the story, it's all very bland.”
- “The campaign consists of missions set before and during the Battle of Mogadishu, and they are mostly memorable and diverse enough not to be tedious.”
graphics
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely regarded as outdated, even at the time of its release, with many players noting that they have not aged well compared to modern standards. Despite this, the gameplay remains engaging and enjoyable, often overshadowing the visual shortcomings. Some players express a desire for a remaster to enhance the graphics, while others emphasize that the fun factor and immersive gameplay can still make the experience worthwhile.
- “Good graphics for their times, interesting missions based on real events.”
- “Despite the graphics for today's standards, this is still one of my favorites.”
- “Considering that it's a budget title made in 2003, the visuals are fine.”
- “The graphics are so low that you don't have any real distance or environment; it should be remastered or made entirely new.”
- “The graphics didn't stand the test of time, but the playability certainly has.”
- “For one, the graphics look antiquated, and I needed to patch the game just to run it at a widescreen resolution.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by varied missions and cooperative multiplayer modes that enhance replay value, despite the game's dated graphics. While many players find the mechanics engaging and the firefights exhilarating, some criticize the lack of clarity in game mechanics and simplistic design. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable and smooth, though it may not meet the expectations of those seeking more depth or open-world experiences.
- “The game's varied missions and cooperative multiplayer modes add replay value and excitement to the gameplay.”
- “Despite its dated graphics by today's standards, its engaging gameplay and adrenaline-pumping firefights keep players hooked.”
- “The story is amazing, it even gives you goosebumps at times, the gameplay is amazing, the environment is immersive despite the graphical quality.”
- “Fortunately, the gameplay is not as dull and poor as the visual presentation, but still extremely simplistic and arcady.”
- “Taking different weapons will leave the gameplay completely unaffected for the most part, except one mission during nighttime, where it is somewhat obligatory to use a silenced MP5.”
- “The game had potential but with the bugs, bad mechanics, and poor designs for friendlies (they look exactly like the enemies yet fail to shoot them) made it seem like the game was rushed and forcefully shelled out while it still wasn't complete.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, with each mission featuring its own unique theme that resonates with players long after they finish. Reviewers highlight the effective blend of dramatic combat chatter and fitting soundtracks that elevate the game's cinematic feel, making it a standout aspect despite the game's linear missions. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant strength, contributing to the game's immersive atmosphere.
- “Finally a Delta Force game with proper graphics and a nice in-game soundtrack!”
- “Good soundtrack blends in well with the missions.”
- “The music is alright, each mission having its own theme which is nice.”
- “Literally the only thing in DFBHD that is halfway decent is the sound with its somewhat dramatic combat chatter, fitting music, and one or two relatively meaty gun sounds.”
- “BHD is the first title to feature a lot of chatter between teammates and music tracks during missions.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is highlighted by its strategic use of recognizable branding, such as the subtitle "Black Hawk Down," which draws parallels to a popular film. Additionally, players note the inclusion of various features and mechanics that enhance gameplay, suggesting a value proposition that may justify any associated costs.
- “The monetization system feels exploitative, with many features locked behind paywalls that should be standard in any game.”
- “It's frustrating to see essential gameplay elements being sold as microtransactions, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall experience, making it feel more like a cash grab than a well-designed game.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is praised for its diversity and engaging plots, contributing to an immersive experience. However, some critiques highlight a lack of originality, with comparisons to other titles in the genre, suggesting that without strong production values and varied environments, the atmosphere could feel repetitive. Overall, well-crafted missions and a sense of tension from enemy presence enhance the game's atmosphere despite some shortcomings.
- “The authors must be praised for their efforts in devising diverse plots and creating the most attractive atmosphere possible.”
- “Good scripted missions and the great atmosphere of enemies everywhere easily make up for the lousy AI.”
- “So far this truly sounds like every other Call of Duty game (and it basically is), but just imagine for a second if Call of Duty had only a mere fraction of its actual production values, no scripting, no atmosphere, no characters, and no story at all, weak and samey gunplay, prehistoric graphics, zero variety in mission design, and on top would take place in the same poorly designed location the whole game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been criticized for being quite buggy and glitchy, indicating a need for improvements in this area. Reviewers suggest that with additional time and resources, enhancements could be made to address these issues and improve overall performance.
- “If they had more time and money, they could have improved the graphics, smoothed out a few bugs and glitches, and made the AI more intelligent.”
- “The game was quite buggy and glitchy.”
- “Bugs and glitches.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to its diverse missions and engaging cooperative multiplayer modes, which promise hours of gameplay beyond the initial campaign experience.
- “The game's varied missions and cooperative multiplayer modes add replay value and excitement to the gameplay.”
- “I've only played the campaign so far, but there are a lot of hours to be had with the missions, and there's a lot of replayability.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that the farming mechanics are engaging and the campaign missions, set around the battle of Mogadishu, are memorable and diverse, preventing the experience from feeling tedious.

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Delta Force: Black Hawk Down is a tactical shooter game with warfare theme.

Delta Force: Black Hawk Down is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows, PlayStation 2 and others.

Delta Force: Black Hawk Down was released on June 18, 2009.

Delta Force: Black Hawk Down was developed by NovaLogic.

Delta Force: Black Hawk Down has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Delta Force: Black Hawk Down is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Call of Duty, Medal Of Honor, Medal of Honor: Tier 1 Edition, Delta Force, Men of Valor and others.

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