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First person shooter game with 60 levels of single player gaming plus multi-player story mode

First person shooter game with 60 levels of single player gaming plus multi-player story mode

Vote: (355 votes)

Program license: Trial version

Developer: novalogic

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(355 votes)

Trial version

Developer

novalogic

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Slightly upgraded graphics
  • Weapons are well-balanced against one another at all ranges
  • Larger multiplayer maps for two teams of 16

Cons

  • Single-player campaign is somewhat short and repetitive
  • Vehicle and ambient audio tracks are on short loops
  • NPC AI is relatively simplistic at all levels

NovaLogic has jumped on the recent trend of reinventing classic games with the release of Delta Force: Xtreme, one of the bigger titles in their lineup of exceptionally popular first-person shooters.

Delta Force will often be a nostalgic series for gaming enthusiasts that have kept an eye on first-person shooters throughout the years. The long lineup of games in this franchise has introduced some of the key features that are considered standard in the genre. Delta Force: Xtreme continues on with this trend, but in a much safer manner. That is, instead of a complete overhaul of the franchise, NovaLogic has taken a fresh look at Delta Force and reimagined the most important features. This makes it a great option for those that would like to relive the excitement they had in the 1998 classic Delta Force without the price tag of larger titles.

Most players are going to realize that it is a budget title, but that does not mean it does not come with its own charms. While most players are going to pick up this game for the competitive online play, there are a few well put together campaign missions. Essentially, players enter into the game as a nameless Delta Force soldier that is sent from mission to mission. There is almost no consistent story line and the only plot comes in the form of a mission briefing before each step in the campaign. Due to limited tactical options with the enemy AI and no overarching plotline, most are only going to need the campaign to get a feel for the controls.

It is within the multiplayer matches that the game really begins to shine and is surprisingly well done for a game made at just a fraction of the price of other first-person shooters it goes up against. What the multiplayer matches do not do well are the graphics. The environment looks decent, but the movement and appearance of each character is robotic and blocky. This is especially true for instances such as crawling and climbing ladders. Luckily, the exciting multiplayer modes helps pull away one’s attention from the graphics and places it back on the actual gameplay. This includes a variety of maps, vehicles, and weapons which are relatively well-balanced with one another and have low enough requirements to run on most gaming systems.

Delta Force: Xtreme doesn't tend to do anything particularly well, but it also is not a terrible game by any means. Those that have enjoyed previous titles in the series may like the look of somewhat newer graphics and revitalized items if a good group of players are found on one of the newer servers.

Pros

  • Slightly upgraded graphics
  • Weapons are well-balanced against one another at all ranges
  • Larger multiplayer maps for two teams of 16

Cons

  • Single-player campaign is somewhat short and repetitive
  • Vehicle and ambient audio tracks are on short loops
  • NPC AI is relatively simplistic at all levels