“We can’t give you freedom, but we can give you the know-how to acquire it. And that my friends, is worth more than a whole army base of steel.”A wide range of first-person-shooter video games provide an entertainment outlet for virtual exploration of Delta Force and other special operations units and their missions. Evolution of gaming software engines like those used in Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty series, along with modern hardware advancements, make for visually stunning single and multiplayer gaming experiences.
– General Shepherd, Call of Duty 4 – Modern Warfare 2
Notably, the United States Army developed their own popular video game series, America’s Army, that has been used both as a communications medium and recruitment tool. Available as a free download, America’s Army was developed to be engaging, offer information, and entertainment. The game has even been used to train U.S. troops.
Multiplayer, PC games best, COD Endowment. Battlefield series?
Here are some of our top game choices for playing special operations scenarios that include or represent Delta Force missions.
Call of Duty 4 – Modern Warfare
Activision & Infinity Ward (2007)
With a Metacritic score of 92, Infinity Ward’s introduction to the Modern Warfare series ranks among our favorite special forces video games of all time. This game may be 9 years old, however a high-quality single player campaign as well as an addictive (and thriving) online multiplayer environment still make for a top gaming experience in 2016. It’s also inexpensive; only $20.Download on Steam
Call of Duty 4 – Modern Warfare 2
Activision & Infinity Ward (2009)
Infinity Ward’s sequel to the wildly popular CoD4 launch, Modern Warfare 2 continues the original story line with new missions and an upgraded gaming engine. Critics claimed the single-player campaign was too short, but nearly all agreed that it was well-engineered and visually stunning. If you liked CoD4, we highly recommend MW2.Download on Steam
Call of Duty 4 – Modern Warfare 3
Activision & Infinity Ward / Sledgehammer (2011)
Considered the definitive insider’s account of the U.S. Army’s special operations unit known as Delta Force. Written by Colonel Charles A. Beckwith, legendary founder of the Delta Force, this memoir offers a detailed account of the unit’s creation and development.
Call of Duty – Black Ops 3
Activision & Treyarch (2015)
Considered the definitive insider’s account of the U.S. Army’s special operations unit known as Delta Force. Written by Colonel Charles A. Beckwith, legendary founder of the Delta Force, this memoir offers a detailed account of the unit’s creation and development.
Battlefield 4
Electronic Arts (2013)
Considered the definitive insider’s account of the U.S. Army’s special operations unit known as Delta Force. Written by Colonel Charles A. Beckwith, legendary founder of the Delta Force, this memoir offers a detailed account of the unit’s creation and development.If you know of a game that should be included here, please contact us.