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Highlights
- It is a remake of the classic Delta Force: Black Hawk Down
- The game is free and supports co-op with up to four players
- One difference between the new and the old game is the lack of an open-ended approach
TiMi Studio Group and Team Jade the team behind the Delta Force, formerly known as Delta Force: Hawk Ops, are finally set to release the remake of one of the great military classic games. Delta Force: Black Hawk Down returns to modern-day gamers as a completely free-to-play experience and built on Unreal Engine 5, the game delivers intense military action with realistic bullet physics, strategic gameplay, and upgraded visuals.
A Classic For the Fans
For fans of the original Delta Force: Black Hawk Down game released in 2003, this new version is a faithful reboot that pays homage to the iconic 2001 film and the events of the 1992 Somali Civil War. The game is set to recreate the intense, gritty atmosphere of the original, with missions inspired by real-life events and the movie’s storyline. The game itself has not been released on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. The developers have not announced a console release date.
Campaign and Gameplay
The campaign consists of seven missions based on the Black Hawk Down movie. Players can enjoy a solo experience, however, the game also supports co-op with up to four players. Each mission stands alone, offering something different, from roof-channeling through urban warfare and rescue missions.
Even so, the game is heavily biased toward bullet physics, gun mechanics, and health management, ensuring that each encounter is hot and punishing. Players must rely on medics within their squad to restore health, adding another layer of strategy to the gameplay.
Resource Management and Strategy
The game requires you to tightly manage your resources and ammunition while coordinating breaches and surviving ambushes. Akin to its roots as a military sim, the game forces players to be aware of their vulnerable position as there is no regenerative health system like the ones we see in modern shooters. There are dedicated medics and health items that are required for the player to recover and they do not come plenty.
The Lethality of Bullets and Tactical Approach
In the classic, players had to face the lethality of bullets, requiring them to plan and move carefully. Similar to the original game, a gung-ho Call of Duty Bunny Hopping approach cannot be applied in the Black Hawk Down campaign as it will result in the player’s quick death. While the game lacks the hardcore tactical mechanics many games like Arma or Insurgency are known for, however, it balances these things for more entertaining and accessible gameplay.
Graphical Upgrades
A prominent aspect of the new campaign is the application of Unreal Engine 5. This cutting-edge tech takes the game’s visuals to a higher notch, promising an ever more immersive and mesmerizing experience.
The environments have never been this detailed before, depicting with utmost realism the chaos and destruction that engulfed Mogadishu. Night missions, in particular, ramp up the burden of tension and mood. Intricate interplays of shadow and light, combined with realistic sound design, create a setting so immersive that it makes each firefight and stealth maneuver feel raw and intense.
Linear Level Design and Other Criticisms
One of the greatest differences between the new and the old games is the lack of an open-ended approach the classic game had. Unlike its predecessor, the remake follows a linear level design, which focuses on a more scripted and tactical experience. What we can expect, however, is an upgrade not only in the graphics field but also in other aspects of the gameplay.
