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Delta Force: Black Hawk Down

March 14, 2024

Delta Force: Black Hawk Down is a first-person shooter video game developed by NovaLogic. It was released for Microsoft Windows on March 25, 2003; for Mac OS X in July 2004; and for PlayStation 2 and Xbox on July 26, 2005. It is the 6th game of the Delta Force series. It is set in the early 1990s, during the Unified Task Force peacekeeping operation in Somalia. The missions take place primarily in the southern Jubba Valley and the capital Mogadishu. The game also features a mission editor with which players can make custom missions. The game is based on the book of the same name, not the Sony film.

Delta Force: Black Hawk Down
Developer(s)NovaLogic
Climax London (Xbox)
Rebellion Developments (PS2)
Aspyr (Mac OS X)
Publisher(s)NovaLogic
Aspyr (Mac OS X)
Director(s)John A. Garcia
Producer(s)Wes Eckhart
Programmer(s)Mark Davis
Kyle Freeman
Eric Milota
Kent Simon
Artist(s)Chris Tamburrino
Composer(s)Russell Brower
Ron Fish
SeriesDelta Force
EngineBlack Hawk Engine
Asura (PlayStation 2)
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 2
Mac OS X
Xbox
ReleaseWindows
  • NA: March 25, 2003[1]
  • EU: March 28, 2003
Mac OS X
PlayStation 2 & Xbox
  • NA: July 26, 2005
  • EU: September 2, 2005
Genre(s)First-person shooter
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Plot edit

The player begins the game as a soldier with Task Force Ranger, commanding three team members: Huck, Mother, and Preacher. They take part in the Unified Task Force peacekeeping operation during the Somali Civil War. Following the third mission, the player assumes the role of the same soldier. They are assigned to 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, taking part in Operation Gothic Serpent, a military operation conducted during the Battle of Mogadishu on October 3, 1993. During the latter section of the game, the player will still play as that soldier, but is now sent to the 3rd Ranger Battalion and the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, commonly known as Delta Force. The final mission features an alternate history, in which the player and a team of operators carry out the assassination of Mohamed Farrah Aidid.

Gameplay edit

The gameplay in Delta Force: Black Hawk Down differs heavily from earlier installments in the series. While all earlier Delta Force games focus on long distance outdoor combat and have open ended mission design, Black Hawk Down focuses on close quarters combat in urban environments with heavily scripted missions more similar to the then-recent Medal of Honor: Allied Assault. Many of the series' trademark features, such as bullet ballistics and later weapon sway, were abandoned in favour of simpler action-focused gameplay. The player is usually accompanied by a squad of three AI-controlled soldiers, whom the player is able to give simple commands such as the order to hold fire, hold position or throw a grenade.

 
Wielding an M16 rifle

Like in earlier Delta Force games, the campaign in Black Hawk Down is divided into distinct missions. While the campaign is linear, most of the time three missions are available at the same time, allowing the player to complete them in any order. Completing a mission saves the campaign progress and usually unlocks a new one. Already completed missions can be accessed from an "instant action" list.

Multiplayer edit

In addition to the singleplayer campaign, Delta Force: Black Hawk Down features LAN and online multiplayer with support for up to 50 players in a single match, breaking the record for the largest console multiplayer battles at the time.[3]

The online multiplayer is powered by NovaWorld, which tracks players' statistics, gives them increasing ranks, and has a matchmaking system. Various gameplay modes are available, including Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and King of the Hill, as well as objective-based ones. Like in the previous two Delta Force games, players can choose one out of several character classes with individual characteristics.

Development edit

Delta Force: Black Hawk Down uses an engine based on Comanche 4, which allows for more detail and advanced visual effects, thanks to shader support. Also, vehicle movement is not restricted to specific, predefined paths anymore, and the AI drivers are able to avoid obstacles. It is the first engine used by the series to support platforms other than PC.

Expansion pack edit

In 2004, an expansion pack, Team Sabre, was released for the PC and PlayStation 2 versions of the game, adding two campaigns which take place in Colombia and Iran, respectively.

Reception edit

Black Hawk Down's computer version received a "Silver" sales award from the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA),[29] indicating sales of at least 100,000 copies in the United Kingdom.[30]

The PC version received "generally favorable reviews", while the Xbox and PlayStation 2 versions received "mixed" reviews according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[26][28][27]

Maxim gave the game a score of eight out of ten, first saying of the PC version, "While it would be impossible for the game to mimic the raw emotion and chaos that defined this mission-turned-disaster in real life, the graphics are the best we’ve seen on a battlefield";[31] and then of the PS2 and Xbox versions, "Drink in your fill of military realism in crowded, confusing war zones where you can drown in rivers, kill civilians, and partake in friendly fire–just like we did–before heading to boot camp to apologize. If that's not enough carnage, you can also engage in 32-player (50 on Xbox Live) online deathmatch missions, which is technically twice the bloody chaos of Halo 2. See, foreign policy can be fun!"[32]

The Cincinnati Enquirer gave the PC version a score of three-and-a-half stars out of five and stated, "If you can forgive the game's lighter approach–one that emphasizes action instead of strategy–then you'll enjoy Black Hawk Down."[24]

However, Detroit Free Press gave the Xbox version two stars out of four, quipping, "Diehard military combat fans might want to rent this one just to partake in the giant chaotic skirmishes."[25]

The Sydney Morning Herald gave both the PS2 and Xbox versions two-and-a-half stars out of five, stating, "The solo campaign lacks the pizzazz of other military shooters, but decent multiplayer options prevent it from feeling pilotless."[33]

References edit

  1. ^ "Black Hawk Down ships". GameSpot. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  2. ^ "Delta Force: Black Hawk Down for Mac in stores July 5". Macworld. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  3. ^ Black Hawk Down to Feature 50 Players on Xbox Live at teamxbox.com news 2006-12-10 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Edge staff (May 2003). "Delta Force: Black Hawk Down (PC)". Edge. No. 123. p. 101.
  5. ^ Edge staff (August 2005). "Delta Force: Black Hawk Down (PS2)". Edge. No. 152. p. 97.
  6. ^ Taylor, Martin (April 4, 2003). "Delta Force - Black Hawk Down (PC)". Eurogamer. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  7. ^ a b Kato, Matthew (October 2005). "Delta Force Black Hawk Down (PS2, Xbox)". Game Informer. No. 150. p. 128.
  8. ^ Four-Eyed Dragon (April 14, 2003). . GamePro. Archived from the original on December 22, 2004. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  9. ^ a b Hurh, JP (August 19, 2005). "Delta Force: Black Hawk Down Review (PS2, Xbox)". Game Revolution. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  10. ^ Osborne, Scott (March 25, 2003). "Delta Force: Black Hawk Down Review (PC)". GameSpot. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  11. ^ a b Colayco, Bob (August 4, 2005). "Delta Force: Black Hawk Down Review (PS2, Xbox)". GameSpot. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  12. ^ Accardo, Sal (April 1, 2003). "GameSpy: Delta Force: Black Hawk Down (PC)". GameSpy. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  13. ^ Leeper, Justin (August 15, 2005). "GameSpy: Delta Force: Black Hawk Down (PS2)". GameSpy. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  14. ^ Leeper, Justin (August 15, 2005). "GameSpy: Delta Force: Black Hawk Down (Xbox)". GameSpy. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  15. ^ . GameTrailers. August 4, 2005. Archived from the original on June 8, 2007. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  16. ^ Wrentmore, John (August 14, 2005). "Delta Force: Black Hawk Down - PS2 - Review". GameZone. from the original on December 30, 2008. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  17. ^ Zacarias, Eduardo (August 14, 2005). "Delta Force: Black Hawk Down - XB - Review". GameZone. from the original on February 14, 2009. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  18. ^ Sulic, Ivan (March 18, 2003). "[Delta Force] Black Hawk Down Review (PC)". IGN. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  19. ^ Sulic, Ivan (July 28, 2005). "Delta Force: Black Hawk Down (PS2)". IGN. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  20. ^ Clayman, David (July 28, 2006). "Delta Force: Black Hawk Down (Xbox)". IGN. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  21. ^ "Delta Force: Black Hawk Down". Official Xbox Magazine. October 2005. p. 100.
  22. ^ McNamara, Tom (June 2003). . PC Gamer. p. 64. Archived from the original on March 15, 2006. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  23. ^ "Review: Delta Force: Black Hawk Down". PSM. November 2005. p. 94.
  24. ^ a b Saltzman, Marc (April 29, 2003). . The Cincinnati Enquirer. Archived from the original on May 11, 2008. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  25. ^ a b Huschka, Ryan (August 28, 2005). . Detroit Free Press. Archived from the original on September 17, 2005. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  26. ^ a b "Delta Force: Black Hawk Down for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  27. ^ a b "Delta Force: Black Hawk Down for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  28. ^ a b "Delta Force: Black Hawk Down for Xbox Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  29. ^ . Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association. Archived from the original on February 21, 2009.
  30. ^ Caoili, Eric (November 26, 2008). . Gamasutra. Archived from the original on September 18, 2017.
  31. ^ Boyce, Ryan (March 25, 2003). . Maxim. Archived from the original on April 4, 2003. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  32. ^ Cunningham, Sean (July 26, 2005). . Maxim. Archived from the original on March 2, 2006. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  33. ^ Fish, Eliot (September 3, 2005). "Killing vroom". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved January 1, 2015.

External links edit

  • Delta Force: Black Hawk Down at MobyGames
  • Delta Force: Black Hawk Down (Demo) at Archive

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Delta Force Black Hawk Down is a first person shooter video game developed by NovaLogic It was released for Microsoft Windows on March 25 2003 for Mac OS X in July 2004 and for PlayStation 2 and Xbox on July 26 2005 It is the 6th game of the Delta Force series It is set in the early 1990s during the Unified Task Force peacekeeping operation in Somalia The missions take place primarily in the southern Jubba Valley and the capital Mogadishu The game also features a mission editor with which players can make custom missions The game is based on the book of the same name not the Sony film Delta Force Black Hawk DownDeveloper s NovaLogicClimax London Xbox Rebellion Developments PS2 Aspyr Mac OS X Publisher s NovaLogicAspyr Mac OS X Director s John A GarciaProducer s Wes EckhartProgrammer s Mark DavisKyle FreemanEric MilotaKent SimonArtist s Chris TamburrinoComposer s Russell BrowerRon FishSeriesDelta ForceEngineBlack Hawk EngineAsura PlayStation 2 Platform s Microsoft WindowsPlayStation 2Mac OS XXboxReleaseWindowsNA March 25 2003 1 EU March 28 2003Mac OS XNA July 5 2004 2 PlayStation 2 amp XboxNA July 26 2005EU September 2 2005Genre s First person shooterMode s Single player multiplayer Contents 1 Plot 2 Gameplay 2 1 Multiplayer 3 Development 3 1 Expansion pack 4 Reception 5 References 6 External linksPlot editThe player begins the game as a soldier with Task Force Ranger commanding three team members Huck Mother and Preacher They take part in the Unified Task Force peacekeeping operation during the Somali Civil War Following the third mission the player assumes the role of the same soldier They are assigned to 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta taking part in Operation Gothic Serpent a military operation conducted during the Battle of Mogadishu on October 3 1993 During the latter section of the game the player will still play as that soldier but is now sent to the 3rd Ranger Battalion and the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta commonly known as Delta Force The final mission features an alternate history in which the player and a team of operators carry out the assassination of Mohamed Farrah Aidid Gameplay editThe gameplay in Delta Force Black Hawk Down differs heavily from earlier installments in the series While all earlier Delta Force games focus on long distance outdoor combat and have open ended mission design Black Hawk Down focuses on close quarters combat in urban environments with heavily scripted missions more similar to the then recent Medal of Honor Allied Assault Many of the series trademark features such as bullet ballistics and later weapon sway were abandoned in favour of simpler action focused gameplay The player is usually accompanied by a squad of three AI controlled soldiers whom the player is able to give simple commands such as the order to hold fire hold position or throw a grenade nbsp Wielding an M16 rifleLike in earlier Delta Force games the campaign in Black Hawk Down is divided into distinct missions While the campaign is linear most of the time three missions are available at the same time allowing the player to complete them in any order Completing a mission saves the campaign progress and usually unlocks a new one Already completed missions can be accessed from an instant action list Multiplayer edit In addition to the singleplayer campaign Delta Force Black Hawk Down features LAN and online multiplayer with support for up to 50 players in a single match breaking the record for the largest console multiplayer battles at the time 3 The online multiplayer is powered by NovaWorld which tracks players statistics gives them increasing ranks and has a matchmaking system Various gameplay modes are available including Deathmatch Team Deathmatch and King of the Hill as well as objective based ones Like in the previous two Delta Force games players can choose one out of several character classes with individual characteristics Development editThis section needs expansion You can help by adding to it March 2017 Delta Force Black Hawk Down uses an engine based on Comanche 4 which allows for more detail and advanced visual effects thanks to shader support Also vehicle movement is not restricted to specific predefined paths anymore and the AI drivers are able to avoid obstacles It is the first engine used by the series to support platforms other than PC Expansion pack edit In 2004 an expansion pack Team Sabre was released for the PC and PlayStation 2 versions of the game adding two campaigns which take place in Colombia and Iran respectively Reception editReceptionAggregate scoreAggregatorScorePCPS2XboxMetacritic77 100 26 58 100 27 61 100 28 Review scoresPublicationScorePCPS2XboxEdge7 10 4 4 10 5 N AEurogamer7 10 6 N AN AGame InformerN A6 75 10 7 6 75 10 7 GamePro nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 8 N AN AGameRevolutionN AD 9 D 9 GameSpot5 6 10 10 5 7 10 11 5 7 10 11 GameSpy nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 12 nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 13 nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 14 GameTrailersN AN A7 2 10 15 GameZoneN A6 10 16 6 9 10 17 IGN8 9 10 18 5 5 10 19 6 8 10 20 Official Xbox Magazine US N AN A6 2 10 21 PC Gamer US 79 22 N AN APlayStation The Official MagazineN A5 5 10 23 N AThe Cincinnati Enquirer nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 24 N AN ADetroit Free PressN AN A nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 25 Black Hawk Down s computer version received a Silver sales award from the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association ELSPA 29 indicating sales of at least 100 000 copies in the United Kingdom 30 The PC version received generally favorable reviews while the Xbox and PlayStation 2 versions received mixed reviews according to video game review aggregator Metacritic 26 28 27 Maxim gave the game a score of eight out of ten first saying of the PC version While it would be impossible for the game to mimic the raw emotion and chaos that defined this mission turned disaster in real life the graphics are the best we ve seen on a battlefield 31 and then of the PS2 and Xbox versions Drink in your fill of military realism in crowded confusing war zones where you can drown in rivers kill civilians and partake in friendly fire just like we did before heading to boot camp to apologize If that s not enough carnage you can also engage in 32 player 50 on Xbox Live online deathmatch missions which is technically twice the bloody chaos of Halo 2 See foreign policy can be fun 32 The Cincinnati Enquirer gave the PC version a score of three and a half stars out of five and stated If you can forgive the game s lighter approach one that emphasizes action instead of strategy then you ll enjoy Black Hawk Down 24 However Detroit Free Press gave the Xbox version two stars out of four quipping Diehard military combat fans might want to rent this one just to partake in the giant chaotic skirmishes 25 The Sydney Morning Herald gave both the PS2 and Xbox versions two and a half stars out of five stating The solo campaign lacks the pizzazz of other military shooters but decent multiplayer options prevent it from feeling pilotless 33 References edit Black Hawk Down ships GameSpot Retrieved 2024 01 06 Delta Force Black Hawk Down for Mac in stores July 5 Macworld Retrieved 2024 01 06 Black Hawk Down to Feature 50 Players on Xbox Live at teamxbox com news Archived 2006 12 10 at the Wayback Machine Edge staff May 2003 Delta Force Black Hawk Down PC Edge No 123 p 101 Edge staff August 2005 Delta Force Black Hawk Down PS2 Edge No 152 p 97 Taylor Martin April 4 2003 Delta Force Black Hawk Down PC Eurogamer Retrieved January 1 2015 a b Kato Matthew October 2005 Delta Force Black Hawk Down PS2 Xbox Game Informer No 150 p 128 Four Eyed Dragon April 14 2003 Delta Force Black Hawk Down Review for PC on GamePro com GamePro Archived from the original on December 22 2004 Retrieved January 1 2015 a b Hurh JP August 19 2005 Delta Force Black Hawk Down Review PS2 Xbox Game Revolution Retrieved January 1 2015 Osborne Scott March 25 2003 Delta Force Black Hawk Down Review PC GameSpot Retrieved December 31 2014 a b Colayco Bob August 4 2005 Delta Force Black Hawk Down Review PS2 Xbox GameSpot Retrieved December 31 2014 Accardo Sal April 1 2003 GameSpy Delta Force Black Hawk Down PC GameSpy Retrieved January 1 2015 Leeper Justin August 15 2005 GameSpy Delta Force Black Hawk Down PS2 GameSpy Retrieved January 1 2015 Leeper Justin August 15 2005 GameSpy Delta Force Black Hawk Down Xbox GameSpy Retrieved January 1 2015 Delta Force Black Hawk Down XBox Review GameTrailers August 4 2005 Archived from the original on June 8 2007 Retrieved March 27 2016 Wrentmore John August 14 2005 Delta Force Black Hawk Down PS2 Review GameZone Archived from the original on December 30 2008 Retrieved January 1 2015 Zacarias Eduardo August 14 2005 Delta Force Black Hawk Down XB Review GameZone Archived from the original on February 14 2009 Retrieved January 1 2015 Sulic Ivan March 18 2003 Delta Force Black Hawk Down Review PC IGN Retrieved December 31 2014 Sulic Ivan July 28 2005 Delta Force Black Hawk Down PS2 IGN Retrieved December 31 2014 Clayman David July 28 2006 Delta Force Black Hawk Down Xbox IGN Retrieved December 31 2014 Delta Force Black Hawk Down Official Xbox Magazine October 2005 p 100 McNamara Tom June 2003 Delta Force Black Hawk Down PC Gamer p 64 Archived from the original on March 15 2006 Retrieved January 1 2014 Review Delta Force Black Hawk Down PSM November 2005 p 94 a b Saltzman Marc April 29 2003 Combat title swaps strategy for action The Cincinnati Enquirer Archived from the original on May 11 2008 Retrieved January 1 2015 a b Huschka Ryan August 28 2005 Delta Force Black Hawk Down Xbox Detroit Free Press Archived from the original on September 17 2005 Retrieved January 1 2015 a b Delta Force Black Hawk Down for PC Reviews Metacritic Retrieved December 31 2014 a b Delta Force Black Hawk Down for PlayStation 2 Reviews Metacritic Retrieved December 31 2014 a b Delta Force Black Hawk Down for Xbox Reviews Metacritic Retrieved December 31 2014 ELSPA Sales Awards Silver Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association Archived from the original on February 21 2009 Caoili Eric November 26 2008 ELSPA Wii Fit Mario Kart Reach Diamond Status In UK Gamasutra Archived from the original on September 18 2017 Boyce Ryan March 25 2003 Delta Force Black Hawk Down PC Maxim Archived from the original on April 4 2003 Retrieved January 1 2015 Cunningham Sean July 26 2005 Delta Force Black Hawk Down PS2 Xbox Maxim Archived from the original on March 2 2006 Retrieved January 1 2015 Fish Eliot September 3 2005 Killing vroom The Sydney Morning Herald Retrieved January 1 2015 External links editDelta Force Black Hawk Down at MobyGames Delta Force Black Hawk Down Demo at Archive Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Delta Force Black Hawk Down amp oldid 1206477387, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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