Conflict: Desert Storm

 GameCube
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
Buy Now
Buy on
  1. Game Chronicles
    88
    The opening movies hooks you and the training missions make the game seem innocent enough. Once you start playing however, the true nature of just how difficult this game really is become quickly apparent. This is not a game to be approached by the casual action gamer.
  2. TotalGames.net
    82
    Although it could have been improved even further — the graphics and vaguely cumbersome feel of the movement still need more refinement — as a tactical squad based shooter, this is easily the GameCube’s best.
  3. GameCube Europe
    80
    It takes elements from many great shooters and has bundled them into a real life based situation.
  5. IGN
    77
    A surprisingly fun, intelligent little squad-based shooter that's made all the better on GameCube.
  6. Nintendophiles
    75
    My number one complaint is nothing is that exciting.
  7. Cheat Code Central
    70
    It's not like being there, but Desert Storm offers us a glimpse into what modern warfare is like.
    All this publication's reviews
  8. GameSpy
    65
    The promise of well-implemented squad tactics is completely undercut by terrible control and routine missions.
  9. Village Voice
    60
    You can switch between any soldier in the four-person British SAS or American Delta Force units, firing all manner of weapons at surprisingly well-coordinated Iraqi forces (not civilians), blowing up bridges (not mosques), and rescuing P.O.W.'s (not Jessica Lynch).
  10. GMR Magazine
    60
    Players will find themselves replaying missions again and again because, as in real war, life is cheap and death is all too common. [June 2003, p.75]
    All this publication's reviews
  11. Eurogamer
    60
    After Red Storm beauties like "Raven Shield" and "Splinter Cell," and even more recent efforts like "Vietcong", Conflict: Desert Storm on the GameCube is a pretty embarrassing release.
  12. Game Informer
    60
    If you want a good wartime shooter, "Medal of Honor: Frontline" is far superior to Desert Storm. Look at that - I just saved you $40. [May 2003, p.87]
    All this publication's reviews
  13. Nintendo Power
    60
    Frustrating play control and awkward camera movement weaken the game. [June 2003, p.138]
    All this publication's reviews
  14. GamePro
    60
    If you played "SOCOM" for the chat, however, then you'll probably abandon this game early on.
  15. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    58
    The U.S. Delta Force puts up such a piss-poor fight in this game, playing through it might actually boost the Republican Guard's morale. [June 2003, p.130]
    All this publication's reviews
  16. NintendoWorldReport
    55
    While it’s not terrible, it approaches a level of bland mediocrity that is all too typical of today’s mass market gaming industry.
  17. GameSpot
    51
    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.
  18. Play Magazine
    50
    If this was simply a run-and-gun action game, Conflict: DS wouldn't survive its mediocre moments, but the presence of units of up to four who require steady management carry the game. [June 2003, p.57]
    All this publication's reviews
  19. Armchair Empire
    48
    You’ll have to be extremely familiar with the controls to have a hope in hell of finishing the game.
  20. G4 TV
    40
    Lacking in virtually every area. The graphics are terrible, the controls are clunky, and the gameplay is uninspired.

Awards & Rankings

85
#85 Best GameCube Game of 2003
46
#46 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. dengaimer1998
    Mar 19, 2014
    10
    Отличный симулятор войны захватывающая,интересная игра и с интересной идеей для того времени с четырями персонажами имеющими разные классы:Отличный симулятор войны захватывающая,интересная игра и с интересной идеей для того времени с четырями персонажами имеющими разные классы: снайпер, командир(штурмовик), пулеметчик, разведчик. Мне она очень понравилась и по сюжету и сложности вот бы вышла новая часть.… Full Review »
  2. NoelN.
    Jan 2, 2010
    9
    dis game isnt as bad as people say. its a great game. yeah sure it could be better but it is still hands down one of the best war game. Me dis game isnt as bad as people say. its a great game. yeah sure it could be better but it is still hands down one of the best war game. Me and my sister still play this game even though we beat it like 15+ times. and if you find this game hard then im sorry but you just suck, it is not that hard and multiplayer makes the game even more fun to play. this game deserves more than a 4 or definately a 0.… Full Review »
  3. DanielM.
    Nov 3, 2004
    10
    Best war game out.
See all user reviews »