Conflict: Desert Storm II: Back to Bagdad Hints VIII (PS2)

Conflict: Desert Storm II: Back to Bagdad is a video game developed by Pivotal Games Ltd. and published by SCi Games Inc. It was created for the PlayStation 2 console from Sony, the original Xbox from Microsoft, the PC and the Game Cube; it was released in 2003. It is classed as an action title with shooter elements, played from a third person perspective, with some of its key moments inspired by real history.

Conflict: Desert Storm II: Back to Bagdad is a squad based shooter that largely follows the gameplay mechanics of the first release in the series. You are in charge of a group of soldiers that are sent out to fight against the Iraqi forces that protect tyrant Saddam Hussein. You control a wide array of weapons that can be used to clear out the enemy and more vehicles are available to drive around. The graphics have been updated, with the bleak desert environments now presented in greater detail. The differences are more cosmetic; gameplay is mostly the same as in the previous title.

The game got rather mediocre reviews because it had not done anything to separate itself from the numerous squad based shooters that came out in the same period. If you are looking for a nice action title on which to spend a couple of hours, you can give it a try, but don't expect anything extraordinary from Conflict: Desert Storm II: Back to Bagdad.

GAMEPLAY HINTS

POWs Of Bagdad mission: Sneak past T-72 tank

When you leave the sewers, you will find a small alley. First, kill all enemy soldiers and the machine gunner on the small building facing the alley exit. Then, have all troops hold positions and switch to Connors. Exit the alley, turn right, and run to the fence. Turn left and you should see a very shallow trench deep enough for the tank not to see you, if you go prone. Start crawling and you should hear the tank break through the wall. Stay low and keep moving. When you get close enough to the small alley between the alley and the building, quickly get up and run. You will be close enough to the building that the tank will not be able to shoot you in time. Note: If you think you will not make it, use a smoke grenade or two to conceal your movement while crawling in the trench.

POWs In Bagdad mission: Destroying tanks

When you first encounter the tank, the easiest way to destroy it is as follows. First, eliminate all foot soldiers. Then, throw two or three smoke grenades at the machine gun bunker. Move directly to the house with the machine gun bunker, taking out the gunner as you run. Make sure the squad holds in a safe location away from the tank. Drop to a prone position and crawl through the house to the other door. Run along the wall until you reach an opening on the left. You should see the back of the tank. If needed, throw another smoke grenade at the tank and move to the rear. Drop on a knee and shoot the exact rear of the tank. It should be destroyed. On the second tank, give all the remaining smoke grenades to one person and move them to the top of the stairs. Throw them at the tank. Order the squad to fall in and run to the GAZ jeep.

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