Delta Force First Look

Delta Force - First Look & Review

Reviews
December 5, 2024
Nowrax

Delta Force First Look: A Mixed Bag of Battlefield-Style Action

Delta Force has arrived, bringing its free-to-play first-person shooter experience to players. With the game gaining traction, we took a closer look at its key attributes: gameplay, gunplay, story, graphics, and optimization. Here’s what we found.

Gameplay: A Familiar Battlefield

One of the first things players will notice is how Delta Force feels eerily similar to Battlefield 2042. This resemblance is surprising, especially considering that Battlefield 2042 is one of the least celebrated entries in its series. While it’s unlikely the developers intentionally aimed to mimic it, the end result feels like a free-to-play version of EA’s title.

The large-scale battles, vehicle mechanics, and map designs all bear a striking resemblance. Whether that’s a pro or a con will depend on how much you enjoyed Battlefield 2042—or didn’t.

Gunplay: Realistic, But Not Perfect

For any FPS game, gunplay is crucial, and Delta Force delivers a somewhat satisfying experience. The weapons feel realistic enough, though they don’t quite reach the level of polish seen in titles like Call of Duty or PUBG. Those games have mastered their gun mechanics, leaving Delta Force feeling more “acceptable” than exceptional. For players looking for solid but not groundbreaking shooting mechanics, this game gets the job done.

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Story: Still Missing in Action

Currently, Delta Force offers no single-player campaign, focusing exclusively on multiplayer battles. While there are subtle hints about the setting and the conflict through character selection and environmental storytelling, the narrative remains vague and underdeveloped.

This is a missed opportunity, as the FPS community often appreciates a strong campaign to complement multiplayer gameplay. However, there’s hope that a single-player story might be introduced in future updates. Until then, the lack of a campaign leaves the game feeling incomplete.

Graphics and Optimization: Good, But Not Great

Visually, Delta Force looks decent but not impressive. The graphics seem designed to be compatible with both PC and mobile platforms, which likely limits their quality. The result is a game that looks fine but fails to wow players on higher-end PCs.

Performance-wise, we experienced some issues. Playing in 4K resolution caused noticeable frame drops, especially during intense battles. Even lowering the resolution didn’t entirely resolve these problems, which suggests optimization still needs work.

Conclusion: A Work in Progress

Delta Force is an okay FPS with potential, but it still needs significant improvements. The gameplay and gun mechanics are serviceable, but the game suffers from lackluster graphics, optimization issues, and the absence of a campaign.

If the developers take player feedback seriously and address these shortcomings, Delta Force could evolve into a solid free-to-play shooter. For now, it’s a decent option for those looking for large-scale battles without paying a dime, but it doesn’t quite rise above the competition.