Conflict: Desert Storm II - Back to Baghdad

"Awesome Squad-Based Shooter"

Conflict Desert Storm II: Back to Baghdad takes place during the first Iraqi war. In it, you control four different characters, each with their own special abilities. But can it match up with the hundreds of other military shooters out there? Can it overcome the challenges of this genre? We'll see.

Graphics-8.0
The graphics in this game would have gotten a 9.0, but there are some glitches here and there, such as(rarely) you may end up in some area surrounded by a sky colored wall...However, this game has awesome FMVs that really get you into the story as well as good details on vehicles and buildings. The only other thing I can complain about is that some of the faces look like bulldogs.

Story-8.0
So, there isn't much depth to the story because it is a game that is based around a war, but all of the missions are historically accurate. There a some surprises in what happens during the cut-scenes and some interesting missions, but not enough to get a higher grade. I am giving it an 8 because, compared to other games of its type, it is pretty good.

Gameplay/Controls-9.0
Conflict DS II plays very much like the first one. The game feels challenging, yet not overwhelming. Unlike the first one, there is a difference in objectives besides just blowing up SCUDS and radar the whole time. There are several levels that, in fact, don't have you blowing something up, but instead, sneaking around/into a base or trying to escape from a prison camp. The only complaint I have is that the it can sometimes be hard to switch weapons on the fly.

Multiplayer-7.0
The multiplayer options are limited. The only thing you can do is co-operative mode through the single player campaign. This is, however, a lot of fun, unless your friends aren't very good. Would have liked to see some xbox live features or at least a deathmatch mode, but what it has is decent.

Overall-8.0

Reviewer's Score: 8/10, Originally Posted: 11/15/04