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In other words, this is not a scenario that lends itself to guns-a-blazing, devil-may-care action heroics.

Whether this punishing difficulty is fun or not might depend on the gamer.

Looking out from a helicopter in Delta Force: Black Hawk Down as other ones circle

We were at a slight disadvantage as the campaign is meant to be played with a team of four.

Solo play is possible, though the game’s difficulty is rebalanced for those playing alone.

Run-and-gun tactics are out of the question.

The four player squad is grouped up behind very loose interior cover in Delta Force: Black Hawk Down, aiming their guns outside

Instead, my team methodically checks corners to safely make our way to our mission’s objective.

“Most players will need to adapt and learn from unsuccessful runs,” Liao says.

Skill is key, but smart decision-making is just as important."

At night, a player looks at a tower in the distance in Delta Force: Black Hawk Down being held by an enemy sniper

He’s right, it’s not until the second try that we manage to beat each mission.

The missions are all different, as Liao explains.

Liao hopes that this offers replay value, too.

Moving through a wartorn street near a tactical vehicle in Delta Force: Black Hawk Down with your gun out, the light is dark

“Players can replay missions to improve their rankings or experiment with different tactics,” he says.

In the brief time we play, my squad doesn’t get good enough to attempt feats like this.

Just surviving at all is more than enough of a challenge.

Grouped up, the squad tries to hold a position in a wartorn street in Delta Force: Black Hawk Down

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