Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. This game scores big points is in the cerebral zone. This is chess, pure and simple.
  2. The grognards out there will find much of value in Desert Rats, and I recommend it to them. Other gamers may want to think long and hard before investing their cash in a major niche title such as this.
  3. 60
    Some minor quirks and design decisions hamper the long-term enjoyment somewhat but overall, it's very good.
  4. 60
    It's a shame that the 17 scenarios in the game aren't linked into a single campaign, especially considering that many of the battles follow each other so naturally.