Conflict: Desert Storm

Game Overview

Conflict: Desert Storm introduced players to real-time tactical squad management combined with third-person action. Developed by Pivotal Games, the GameCube port allows players to lead an elite military unit across fifteen varied, objective-driven missions set in desert and urban combat environments.

The campaign centers around a persistent four-man team: squad leader John Bradley, sniper Paul Foley, heavy weapons specialist Mick Connors, and demolition expert David Jones. Players can seamlessly swap control between any operative at any time or issue orders to squadmates using a quick command wheel. Each mission requires balancing tactical fire support, stealth, explosives, and anti-tank warfare against heavily fortified installations, Scud missile launchers, and armored vehicle convoys. Operatives earn promotions and skill upgrades as they survive combat, emphasizing the importance of keeping every team member alive.

Quick Specifications

Key Features

• Dual Special Forces Factions: Play as either the US Delta Force or the British SAS squad across the single-player and co-op campaigns.

• 4-Specialist Squad Synergy: Command a balanced team consisting of a rifleman squad leader, sniper, heavy gunner, and demolitions expert.

• Real-Time Command Interface: Issue quick tactical orders—including Hold Ground, Follow, Fire at Will, and Stealth—to individual squadmates or the entire unit.

• Persistent Skill Progression: Operatives gain rank and improved accuracy, weapons handling, and stealth abilities based on performance across missions.

• 4-Player Split-Screen Co-op: Play through the entire tactical campaign locally with up to four players in split-screen mode.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q: What is the difference between choosing Delta Force or SAS at the start?

A: Choosing between Delta Force and SAS primarily alters your squad's uniforms, voice lines, national nationality cosmetics, and starting sidearms, while core mission objectives and team roles remain the same.

Q: How does character death work in Conflict: Desert Storm?

A: When a squadmate takes severe damage, they fall incapacitated. A teammate must quickly administer a health kit to revive them before they bleed out; if any team member dies completely, the mission is failed and must be restarted.

Q: Can you drive vehicles in the game?

A: Yes. Certain missions feature drivable military vehicles—such as armed jeeps and armored personnel carriers—where squad members can mount turrets and drive across large desert terrain maps.

Q: How many players can play together on the GameCube version?

A: The GameCube version supports full four-player local split-screen cooperative play, allowing each participant to take control of one of the four squad specialists.