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Conflict: Desert Storm (GameCube)

from: Eidos

April 17, 2003
In short, this is a fantastic title. It is a tactical action game, set in the backdrop of the first Gulf War. In most of the missions the player controls a squad of four soldiers, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. The sniper for example is weak at close-quarters combat whereas the assault specialist is poor at range. To progress through the game the player must make the squad work together, with each member using their abilities to maximum effect. This is acheived by the player issuing orders to the team via a series of button presses. While the controls can seem difficult at first, they quickly become second nature and are very intuitive. Each team member has an inventory that contains weapons, first aid kits to heal team-mates, ... Read More: