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Conflict: Desert Storm xbx Game Reviews
Conflict: Desert Storm
Critic Score
Metascore: 65 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
7.9 out of 10
based on 14 reviews
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You're the best trained, best equipped Special Forces squad in the world. You have been deployed behind teh enemy lines where the terrain and conditions are barbaric. You will seek, locate and destroy the enemy while creating havoc and confusion against insane odds. [SCI Games]

PUBLISHER: Gotham Games
DEVELOPER: SCI / Pivotal Games
GENRE(S): Action, Adventure
PLAYERS: 4
ESRB RATING: T (Teen)
RELEASE DATE: September 30, 2002

What The Critics Said

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80
TotalGames.net
Sure, there are some flaws but you can have some good fun edging your way through the missions and the Co-op mode is a godsend.
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80
Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
In a game where individual acts of heroism are as important as a coherent plan, one brilliant feature is the rewards system. [XGamer]
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77
IGN
A very accessible title that seems well tuned for play on the console.
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75
XenGamers
Full of strategy, tactics, bullets, and explosions, this title is a fun diversion from current squad-based shooters.
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71
Game Over Online
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.
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70
GamePro
With plenty of frenetic crossfire, you’ll get more frustrated with the controls than with the Iraqis.
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70
Electric Playground
Controls take some getting used to, but they're not bad in the end.
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70
GamerWeb Xbox
The horrid controls as well as the soddy graphical design and the wretched artificial intelligence all make this title a rent at best.
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66
Official Xbox Magazine
The story and mission objectives are great, but the game isn't polished enough to let the good points shine. [Nov 2002, p.136]
60
Game Informer
While the multiplayer modes are nice, poor targeting, underwhelming graphics, and erratic movement make this game a mere blip on the radar. [Nov 2002, p.144]
60
G4 TV
The environments are large, and while this is good for gameplay, it puts a strain on the graphics engine. Frequent fits of slowdown occur in the multiplayer mode if the screen is covered with too much activity.
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58
Game Revolution
Despite its flaws, it certainly puts up a good fight...though I'm sure you'll find it to be just another mission among the many you've completed before.
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50
Xbox Nation Magazine
The controls are a bit herky-jerky at times. [Winter 2002, p.106]
45
GameSpot
The interface and poor control are bigger enemies than the game's Iraqi soldiers ever are, and in the end, this is a game you can surely live without.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 7.9 (out of 10) based on 15 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Bob M. gave it a4:
Terrible gameplay. Not great levels. Dreamcast graphics. What else can i say.

Thomas J. gave it a 4:
Horrible controls. Difficult to aim and I swear it's just got some bugs... very frustrating. If it weren't for the difficult controls, it would be a great game.

Da trojan gave it a 9:
I sittin here wondering why this game got such bad reviews from the critics who get paid to critize and it hit me. This game sux on SINGLE player, too many ppl to control they die to qucik and all a mess, BUT on MULTIPLAYER it is the best game besides halo on xbox. if u have a brother or friend who u always play games w/ this game is a definite i cant wait til sept 03 when the secound one comes out.

Phil S. gave it a 10:
I enjoyed this game. Played it on xbox with a couple of buddies and finished it. Looking forward to a sequel.

Ben D. gave it a 10:
It is amazing and it is a big challenge.

Joel Monkey gave it a 10:
This game is godly!!@#$%# The multiplayer is awesome. However once you beat the game there is not anything to do.

Andre P. gave it a 3:
I thought i was playing a great n64 game... if you're into that.

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