Delta Force Land Warrior
- June 18, 2009
- NovaLogic
Get on SteamDelta Force Land Warrior is a first-person shooter game that puts you in control of the US Army's elite anti-terrorist unit. The game features vast outdoor and indoor environments, and introduces new weapons and characters for single-player and multiplayer modes. It is developed from the same engine used to train US Army soldiers and offers online multiplayer battles with up to 50 players on NovaWorld, where you can rank yourself against enemies and allies.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a nostalgic classic that many players fondly remember from their childhood, providing enjoyable gameplay and memorable experiences.
- It features a variety of missions and character abilities, allowing for different play styles and strategies.
- Despite its age, the game still offers fun tactical gameplay and is accessible on modern systems, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of retro FPS games.
- The graphics and AI have not aged well, with many players noting the use of 2D sprites for weapons and poor enemy behavior.
- Multiplayer functionality is limited or non-existent, which disappoints those looking for online co-op experiences.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks the depth found in newer titles, leading to a less engaging experience for players unfamiliar with the series.
- story88 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as immersive but ultimately unremarkable, with a campaign that features a series of missions set in various exotic locations. While the mission briefings are well-executed, the overall narrative lacks depth, and players often find themselves in repetitive "one-man-against-an-army" scenarios. Despite its shortcomings, the campaign offers a decent amount of content with over 30 missions, making it suitable for casual play.
“The story is immersive and well voice acted.”
“The mission briefing recordings oddly stand out in that they are well done.”
“There is a story attached to the campaign, but it’s nothing spectacular.”
“Realistic feeling missions were replaced by one-man army killathons.”
“The missions can also get frustrating since if you fail something in the mission you might be put right back at the beginning of the level and might rage quit because it was hard to get to a certain point.”
- graphics42 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated, with many reviewers noting that they have aged poorly despite some improvements. While some appreciate the nostalgic old-school style and realism, others find the visuals lacking compared to modern standards, leading to mixed feelings about their overall quality. Overall, the graphics are described as average, with a score around 7/10, appealing primarily to those who enjoy retro gaming experiences.
“I like the graphics for an early game and I enjoy the FPS action on most of the missions.”
“Love the realism of the graphics as well as the authentic look and sounds of the various weapons.”
“Old style graphics but old style fun.”
“The graphics improved and yet it looks worse.”
“Graphically has aged for the worse but it is exactly as one would remember.”
“The graphics are average, the assortment of weapons is okay, the enemy AI is either too dumb or too precise, your AI companion(s) die too fast, the sound design is alright, and the missions are mediocre at best.”
- gameplay24 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a mix of slow pacing and challenging mechanics, requiring tactical management. Players appreciate the introduction of unique characters with special abilities, new weapons with recoil, and the ability to change weapons mid-mission, enhancing the overall experience. Despite some criticisms regarding AI and graphics, the gameplay remains engaging with a variety of missions and styles to explore.
“We got unique characters with their own special abilities, more weapons and gadgets, and new gameplay mechanics - weapons finally got a recoil and we could drop and change our weapons during a mission.”
“The missions and gameplay are fun as usual.”
“While the AI and graphics are bad, the gameplay is good; there are 30 different missions, and you can play in 4-5 styles on each mission.”
“Gameplay can be a bit slow, but it can be equally challenging with the less forgiving mechanics.”
“Gameplay is largely unchanged from prior releases.”
“It still requires some tactics in order to manage the gameplay.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the background menu music and expressing a love for the overall soundtrack, while others rated it a mediocre 5/10.
“Maybe it’s the good menu music playing in the background when you’re listening to the woman’s voice.”
“Love the music.”
“Soundtrack 5/10.”
“Soundtrack 5/10.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's new engine, intended to enhance 3D gaming, has faced significant stability issues, running poorly on most computers and remaining plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, even after recent patches.
“The new engine was supposed to be a giant leap forward in 3D gaming, but it doesn't run properly on most computers, and the game is still super buggy.”
“Even with the latest patches, this game seems to have a ton of glitches in it.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is largely unobtrusive, with users noting that advertisements only appear when using scoped weapons, minimizing disruption during gameplay.
