Delta Force: Hawk Ops Closed Beta China Gameplay Review

Delta Force: Hawk Ops, an upcoming first-person shooter (FPS) from the creators of COD Mobile, is bringing a new FPS experience to PC and mobile devices. The game, based on the old Delta Force IP, promises to deliver an immersive gaming experience with three distinct modes. Currently, the game has entered closed beta stage, where selected candidates can participate to checkout the early version of the game. Thankfully, we managed to request one of our friend to review the game for us.

Before we begin the review, let us summarize the game for new players:

Single Player Mode

The single-player mode is a remastered version of Blackhawk Down, offering a tactical, gritty FPS set in the ’90s. Players can expect iconic scenes such as street battles, night ops, and crash sites. The game promises a classic storyline where players can immerse themselves in a first-person retelling of Delta operations. Mysterious and iconic characters are set to make their comeback, delivering a cinematic thrill.

Multiplayer Mode

The multiplayer mode offers a near-future Battlefield 2042-esque experience with two major game modes: Hazard Ops and Hazard Warfare. Hazard Ops is an extraction shooter element where you and two other friends can drop in, complete missions, and extract with loot. On the other hand, Hazard Warfare aligns more with the typical Battlefield Conquest experience, featuring large-scale vehicle and infantry warfare across expansive maps with classic class-based gameplay like assault, medic, sniper, and engineer. This is the main mode of the game, and the below review is of course based on the multiplayer mode.

Delta Force: Hawk Ops Closed Beta Review

Recent gameplay from Chinese Closed Beta test provides a clearer picture of what the game brings to the table. The environments look impressive, with futuristic buildings and a plane crash site. The weapon models and character animations are well-executed, adding to the overall gaming experience.

We asked our friend to break their review in portions so we can have a better understanding of the game. Below you will find each element of the game discussed separately:

User Interface

The game features a clean and minimalist user interface (UI). The HUD displays your gear and abilities, as well as your team’s status. The UI enhances the gaming experience by providing essential information without cluttering the screen.

Gameplay Modes

Delta Force: Hawk Ops offers multi-stage objectives, similar to DMZ. The gameplay is a blend of PvE and PvP, providing a diverse and engaging gaming experience. The game also features a spectator cam and a reviving system, adding more depth to the gameplay.

Graphics and Animations

The game boasts impressive graphics and animations. The environments are well-designed, and the weapon models are detailed and realistic. The game also features fluid player controller animations, contributing to a more immersive gaming experience.

Audio

While the visuals in the game are impressive, with detailed environments and realistic weapon models, the audio in the game seems to have some issues. There appears to be an echo in the audio, although it’s unclear whether this is an issue with the game itself or the recording equipment used during the playtest.

Performance Analysis

The game was tested on a PC with an RTX 3060 graphics card, and the frame rates averaged around 70-75 FPS. The movement in the game appears to be slower than in Call of Duty, which could appeal to players who prefer a more strategic and less frenetic gameplay style.

Session Duration

The sessions in Delta Force: Hawk Ops are quite long, with a timer indicating a duration of 31 minutes. This allows for more in-depth gameplay and strategic planning.

Gunplay and Enemy Types

The gunplay in Delta Force: Hawk Ops seems a bit wonky, with weapons appearing to have an unusual horizontal jump. However, this could be due to the game still being in its beta phase, and further optimizations could be expected. The game also features larger, armored enemies, adding more challenge to the combat.

Inventory Management

The inventory system in Delta Force: Hawk Ops is straightforward and easy to navigate. Players have to search for their gear, adding a layer of strategy to the gameplay. The system allows players to swap vests and backpacks on the fly, keeping what they had in their inventory. This feature, while not realistic, enhances the gameplay by making inventory management more efficient.

Spectator Cam and Reviving System

The game features a spectator cam, allowing players to observe the game from a third-person perspective. However, it would be beneficial if players could also spectate in first person, as switching between perspectives can be disorienting. The game also includes a reviving system, adding another layer of strategy to the gameplay.

Drone Mechanism

The game features a drone mechanism, which appears to function as a radar pulse. It’s unclear whether the drone has any other functions, such as healing.

Boss Fights

Delta Force: Hawk Ops introduces boss fights, adding another layer of challenge to the gameplay. These bosses, similar to scav bosses in Tarkov, are likely to be heavily armored and difficult to defeat.

What we think of Delta Force: Hawk Ops Closed Beta so far?

Delta Force: Hawk Ops promises to deliver an immersive and engaging gaming experience. With its diverse game modes, impressive graphics, challenging gameplay, intuitive inventory system, and quality of life improvements, it’s a game that FPS enthusiasts should keep an eye on. The game seems to facilitate both slow-paced strategic play and high-octane action, making it a potential alternative to games like Call of Duty or Warzone.

Since this was just a beta test gameplay, we cannot make our verdict on the game yet. However, there are still a big room for improvement, which the developer hopefully will take care of.