Summary
- Release Year: 2003
- Genres: Shooter, Strategy, Tactical
- Platforms: Nintendo GameCube, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2, Xbox
- Developers: Pivotal Games
- Publishers: Gotham Games, SCi Games
Conflict: Desert Storm II (2003)
Conflict: Desert Storm II is a tactical squad-based shooter game developed by Pivotal Games and published by SCi Games. It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, and Xbox in 2003. The game is a sequel to the 2002 game Conflict: Desert Storm.
In Conflict: Desert Storm II, players take control of a squad of four elite soldiers from either the British SAS or the US Delta Force. The game features 15 challenging missions set in urban, desert, and indoor environments. Players must use their squad’s unique skills and abilities to complete each mission, which include destroying enemy targets, rescuing hostages, and capturing enemy territory.
Conflict: Desert Storm II introduces several new features to the series, including the ability to call in air strikes, take control of vehicles, and use a variety of new weapons and equipment. The game also features an improved AI system that governs enemy and squad behavior, making for more challenging and realistic combat.
Gameplay
Conflict: Desert Storm II is a squad-based shooter game in which players control a squad of four soldiers. Each soldier has their own unique skills and abilities, which players must use strategically to complete each mission. The four classes of soldiers are:
- Team Leader: The team leader is the commander of the squad and is responsible for giving orders and coordinating the team’s actions.
- Sniper: The sniper is a long-range specialist who can take down enemies from afar.
- Heavy Weapons Specialist: The heavy weapons specialist carries a variety of heavy weapons, such as rocket launchers and machine guns.
- Combat Engineer: The combat engineer is responsible for planting explosives, breaching doors, and repairing vehicles.
Players can switch between any of the four soldiers at any time during the game. This allows players to use the most appropriate soldier for each situation. For example, players may use the sniper to take down enemies from a distance, the heavy weapons specialist to destroy enemy vehicles, and the combat engineer to breach doors and plant explosives.
Conflict: Desert Storm II features a variety of different mission types, including:
- Destroy enemy targets: In these missions, players must destroy enemy targets, such as vehicles, buildings, and communication equipment.
- Rescue hostages: In these missions, players must rescue hostages from enemy captivity.
- Capture enemy territory: In these missions, players must capture enemy territory and hold it for a period of time.
Features
Conflict: Desert Storm II introduces several new features to the series, including:
- Air strikes: Players can call in air strikes to destroy enemy targets and vehicles.
- Vehicle control: Players can take control of a variety of vehicles, such as jeeps, tanks, and helicopters.
- New weapons and equipment: Conflict: Desert Storm II features a variety of new weapons and equipment, such as rocket launchers, machine guns, and night vision goggles.
- Improved AI: The AI system in Conflict: Desert Storm II has been improved to make enemy and squad behavior more challenging and realistic.
Reception
Conflict: Desert Storm II received positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its challenging and engaging gameplay, realistic graphics, and excellent sound effects. However, some critics found the game to be too difficult and repetitive.
Overall, Conflict: Desert Storm II is a solid tactical squad-based shooter that offers a challenging and rewarding experience. The game’s improved AI, new features, and realistic graphics make it a worthwhile purchase for fans of the genre.
Score: 8.5/10
Review Score
8.5/10
