Task Force

Task Force is a tactical first-person shooter that emphasizes realism and strategy. Players can choose from various military factions and engage in intense battles across diverse environments. With a wide range of weapons, customizable loadouts, and realistic ballistics, Task Force offers a challenging and immersive experience for hardcore shooter fans. Teamwork and communication are key to success, making it an ideal choice for squad-based multiplayer gameplay.

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Reviews

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 581 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game captures the nostalgic feel of the classic SOCOM games, making it enjoyable for long-time fans.
The gameplay is fun and has potential, with many players expressing excitement about the community and future updates.
The developers are responsive to feedback and have created a supportive community around the game.

The game has been criticized for poor development practices, including banning players for constructive criticism and using unlicensed assets.
There are significant issues with game stability, including bugs, poor hit detection, and a lack of dedicated servers, leading to a frustrating experience.
The player base has dwindled significantly, with many players reporting that the game feels abandoned and lacks updates.

gameplay
46 mentions
30 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the core mechanics reminiscent of classic SOCOM games, noting fluid movement and enjoyable PvP experiences. However, issues such as lag, rubberbanding, and a lack of dedicated servers have detracted from the overall experience, alongside concerns about balance, particularly regarding grenade mechanics. While some players find the gameplay fun and engaging, others criticize it as subpar and in need of significant refinement.
- “The devs did well on the gun game mechanics as far as movement and weapon recoil.”
- “Definitely enjoyable gameplay.”
- “This game is and its mechanics feel very fluid to play with. I have only played a few hours so far with a friend who is heavily into SOCOM games, and we ended up joining the official Discord for this game and happened to be there at the right time to join in one of their pickup games that they seem to host rather often, and had a very fun few hours playing alongside the devs and other really awesome players who have been around to support the game since its inception.”
- “Gameplay is way too fast and objectives are pointless; it's just TDM with lots of lag/rubberbanding since no one plays on the dedicated servers and only client-hosted servers with the classic SOCOM 2 maps from the workshop.”
- “I was hoping some of the gameplay elements would be cleaned up or refined, but the core was basically a janky SOCOM, which is a good start.”
- “I've experienced about 10-12 hard crashes in my 17 hours of gameplay.”
graphics
14 mentions
29 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered decent but outdated, with some users noting that they require further polishing and customization. While the visuals may overheat some GPUs, the gameplay remains smooth, and the nostalgic experience of classic SOCOM maps is appreciated. Overall, the game is seen as a work in progress that has potential for improvement in its graphical presentation.
- “If you are itching for that SOCOM experience with a more modern take on graphics, this is your best option.”
- “Graphics are decent, gameplay is very smooth.”
- “Gameplay seems smooth, graphics are decent... been waiting on this for years!”
- “The graphics overheated my GPU to the point where my OBS was expelling errors about lack of encoding on the video itself.”
- “Sure, the graphics are outdated, but that can be worked on and the game is clearly a work in progress which you need to realistically understand.”
- “It has some polishing up to do as far as graphics and customization, but this 3rd person shooter brings a nostalgic experience to life when you encounter gun battles on old SOCOM map favorites.”
monetization
9 mentions
44 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
22 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is characterized by a lack of advertisements, which some users appreciate, while others criticize it as a "nostalgic cash grab scam." Overall, players feel that the monetization strategy does not significantly impact their experience, as there are no intrusive ads present.
- “There's no ads.”
- “You can change the camera to first person but just plays like CS:GO, no ads or anything.”
- “This is a nostalgic cash grab scam.”
music
8 mentions
0 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being illegally ripped from the original SOCOM titles, raising concerns about copyright infringement. Reviewers express disappointment over the lead developer's history of using unauthorized assets, which detracts from the game's originality and integrity. Overall, the reliance on stolen music and assets is viewed as a significant negative aspect of the game's development.
- “The game definitely has ripped the original SOCOM music and many assets (likely illegally and without permission).”
- “While I understand the desire to make this game a 'SOCOM-like' experience, ripping and using assets and music from the original games without permission is going too far in my opinion.”
- “Ripped files from textures to character skins and music from the Sony PS2 SOCOM files and imported them into the game.”
story
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over the lack of a compelling single-player or co-op campaign, which they expected based on their fondness for SOCOM games. Instead, the focus on multiplayer has left fans feeling unsatisfied and frustrated, leading to a perception that the game fails to deliver on its promises. Overall, while some appreciate the developers' efforts to foster a respectful community, the narrative experience is seen as lacking and unfulfilling.
- “It's the second time I bought a game that is exactly like a SOCOM game (the other one was Rush Hour or something like that), but each time I've been disappointed. The problem with these kinds of games is that my fellow SOCOM fans and I buy them for a good single-player or co-op campaign with exciting tactical missions, but instead, we only get multiplayer games that nobody wants to play. It fails, and the game dies as quickly as possible. I don't understand why Steam is lying about the game.”
- “The negative reviews I've seen here all have a story behind them.”
- “There's two sides to every story, and I would say Tracer Interactive cares about their community and wants to foster a mature and respectful environment without cheaters for its audience.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the individual is noted, with a recognition that while being emotional is acceptable, taking criticism too personally may result in future challenges.