Metascore
55 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. An entire shopping list of weapons are at the player's disposal. From the simple 9 mm handgun, to the sophisticated laser guidance bombing system and antitank weaponry, you will have more than you could ever need for finishing what Saddam Hussein started.
  2. The Gulf War, and modern warfare, is a tough topic to tackle and sadly this game just doesn’t go far enough to explore the war or the opportunities of a unique team system. A missed opportunity.
  3. 71
    It isn't "Counter-Strike," but it is a good way to waste an evening or two.
  4. Though the game does have its high points, a fair collection of flaws and technical shortcomings hold the game back from being anything but a second rate game for only diehards of the genre.
  5. It would earn a recommendation if there weren't a superior military shooter ["SOCOM"] hitting the market at the same time. [Nov 2002, p.50]
  6. 55
    If "SOCOM" weren't out there offering a similar experience, with tighter design, a greater variety of mission concepts, and online multiplayer, it would be easier to recommend.
  7. The dead-average quality of Desert Storm’s gameplay doesn’t help make the cause for realistic-to-a-fault military sims any easier to abdicate.
  8. This version isn't quite as intriguing as the conflict on the Xbox thanks to the shoddier look and only two-player multiplayer.
  9. Fails in almost every department, from graphics to gameplay and everything in between.
  10. It's not worth a second look by any but the most battle-hungry war fan. [Dec 2002, p.158]
User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 32
  2. Negative: 3 out of 32
  1. 8
    a very good game especially in 2 player you can do a lot of team work and that makes it a very enjoyable co op game to play. i enjoyed playing every mission and i enjoyed sequels as well Full Review »
  2. RegSMedge
    5
    This game is poorly designed and is not very fun compared to other games in which you get to shoot stuff. The people who gave it 10 are obviously are in the <10 bracket because so many games are better than this and I pity the person who buys this game. Full Review »
  3. BobDude
    10
    Great multi player action do missions together as a team.