Summary
- Release Year: 2008
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Developers: Pivotal Games
- Publishers: Eidos Interactive
Conflict: Denied Ops (2008) Review: Explosive, Destructive, and Addictive
Introduction
Conflict: Denied Ops is a first-person shooter video game developed by Pivotal Games and published by Eidos Interactive. It was released on February 26, 2008, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. The game is set in Venezuela, where a military coup has overthrown the government and plunged the country into civil war. The United States government has offered assistance to the rebels, but the coup leaders have threatened to use nuclear weapons if the US intervenes. In response, the CIA has deployed a team of special operatives to Venezuela to neutralize the threat.
Gameplay
Conflict: Denied Ops is a squad-based FPS that emphasizes teamwork and cooperation. Players control a team of four operatives, each with their own unique skills and abilities. The game features a variety of missions, each with its own objectives. Players must work together to complete the objectives, which often involve fighting their way through hordes of enemies, planting explosives, and rescuing hostages.
The game’s combat is fast-paced and intense. Players can use a variety of weapons, including assault rifles, sniper rifles, shotguns, and explosives. The game also features a destructible environment, so players can use cover to their advantage and take down enemies with well-placed shots.
Story
The story of Conflict: Denied Ops is told through a series of cutscenes and in-game dialogue. The game follows the exploits of a team of CIA operatives as they attempt to neutralize the nuclear threat in Venezuela. The story is well-written and engaging, and it does a good job of building tension and suspense.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics in Conflict: Denied Ops are impressive. The game’s environments are detailed and realistic, and the character models are well-animated. The game also features a great soundtrack that helps to create a sense of atmosphere and immersion.
Overall
Conflict: Denied Ops is a great FPS that offers a lot of action, destruction, and excitement. The game’s squad-based gameplay is a lot of fun, and the story is well-written and engaging. The graphics and sound are also top-notch. Overall, Conflict: Denied Ops is a great choice for fans of FPS games.
Score: 8.2/10
Pros:
- Fast-paced and intense combat
- Destructible environment
- Great squad-based gameplay
- Well-written and engaging story
- Impressive graphics and sound
Cons:
- Some missions can be repetitive
- AI can be sometimes be unintelligent
- Lack of multiplayer
Additional Information
- Conflict: Denied Ops was developed by Pivotal Games, a British video game developer.
- The game was published by Eidos Interactive, a British video game publisher.
- Conflict: Denied Ops was released on February 26, 2008, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
- The game received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its intense combat and destructible environment.
- Conflict: Denied Ops was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Review Score
8/10
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