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{{Infobox video game
|title = Delta Force 2
|image = [[Image:Delta Force 2 Coverart.png]]
|developer = [[NovaLogic]]
|publisher = NovaLogic
|distributor =
|producer = Wes Eckhart
|designer = Steve McNally
|programmer = Daniele Gaetano
|artist = Keith Rust<br>Rod Parong
|composer = Tom Hays<br>Eric Kuehnl
|engine = 
|released = {{vgrelease|NA|October 31, 1999|PAL|February 25, 2000}}
|genre = [[tactical shooter|Tactical]] [[first-person shooter]]
|modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
|platforms = [[Microsoft Windows]]
}}

'''''Delta Force 2''''' is a [[tactical shooter|tactical]] [[first-person shooter|first-person]] [[shooter game|shooter]] [[computer game|video game]] developed by [[NovaLogic]] and released in 1999. It is the second game in the Delta Force series and was followed by [[Delta Force: Land Warrior]] one year later.

==Gameplay==
[[Image:Df2 firstperson.jpg|left|thumb|First-person view while lying prone on top of a truck.]]
The player assumes the role of a [[Delta Force]] operative who takes part in missions across the globe. The action takes place in vast outdoor environments and combat distances reach up to several hundred meters. The game has an emphasis on realism, with human enemies and the player alike being very vulnerable to damage from weapons, and projectiles being subject to wind conditions.

Missions consist of a series of objectives while navigation points indicate what to do, the player is free to approach the targets as he sees fit. Objectives typically involve eliminating all hostile presence in a specific location, rescuing hostages, or destroying enemy vehicles and facilities. Many missions feature allied Delta Force teams which follow commands predefined by the mission design, and who can also be issued orders by the player. The player can view the positions of nearby enemies and friendly units through the use of a minimap on their HUD.

=== Game engine ===
The game continues to use NovaLogic's proprietary [[Voxel Space]] engine from its earlier games, including the original ''Delta Force'' and the [[Comanche (video game series)|Comanche series]] of helicopter combat simulators, known for its ability to render vast landscapes. This updated version of the engine is dubbed Voxel Space 32, as it is optimised for 32 bit graphics cards and does not support 16 bit cards anymore. All terrain is visualised by [[Voxel|voxels]] while any characters, vehicles, structures or other details are polygonal. Unlike its predecessor ''Delta Force 2'' supports hardware acceleration. A new feature in ''Delta Force 2's'' version of the engine are stretched voxels which allow to simulate high grass, capable of masking characters at any distance.[[Image:Df2 terrain.jpg|right|thumb|A view of the [[voxel]] terrain taken while parachuting.]]

=== Mission editor ===
The game includes a mission editor which allows the user to place objects, enemies, and objectives in one of the game's existing landscapes.

==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
| GR = 73%<ref name=GR>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/197088-delta-force-2/index.html |title=Delta Force 2 for PC |publisher=[[GameRankings]] |accessdate=January 1, 2015}}</ref>
| Allgame = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Baize |first=Anthony |url=http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=19377&tab=review |title=Delta Force 2 - Review |publisher=[[AllGame]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141115062852/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=19377&tab=review |archivedate=November 15, 2014 |deadurl=yes |accessdate=January 1, 2015}}</ref>
| CWG = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite journal |last=Todd |first=Brett |url=http://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_187.pdf |title=Threat Eliminated (''Delta Force 2'' and ''Spec Ops II: Green Berets'' Review) |magazine=[[Computer Gaming World]] |issue=187 |date=February 2000 |pages=96–97 |accessdate=March 27, 2016}}</ref>
| EuroG = 8/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Brown |first=Tom "Squirrel" |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/df2 |title=Delta Force 2 |publisher=[[Eurogamer]] |date=February 26, 2000 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20000816030647/http://www.eurogamer.net/content/df2 |archivedate=August 16, 2000 |deadurl=no |accessdate=January 1, 2015}}</ref>
| GamePro = {{Rating|4|5}}
| GameRev = B<ref>{{cite web |author=Lance |url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/delta-force-2 |title=Delta Force 2 Review |publisher=[[Game Revolution]] |date=December 1999 |accessdate=January 1, 2015}}</ref>
| GSpot = 8.2/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Ryan |first=Michael E. |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/delta-force-2-review/1900-2538576/ |title=Delta Force 2 Review |publisher=[[GameSpot]] |date=November 9, 1999 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071006122209/http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/deltaforce2/review.html |archivedate=October 6, 2007 |deadurl=no |accessdate=January 1, 2015}}</ref>
| IGN = 7.5/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Saltzman |first=Marc |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/1999/11/24/delta-force-2 |title=Delta Force 2 |publisher=[[IGN]] |date=November 23, 1999 |accessdate=January 1, 2015}}</ref>
| PCGUS = 74%<ref>{{cite journal |last=Goble |first=Gordon |url=http://www.pcgamer.com/archives/2005/07/delta_force_2.html |title=Delta Force 2 |magazine=[[PC Gamer]] |date=August 2000 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060315141356/http://www.pcgamer.com/archives/2005/07/delta_force_2.html |archivedate=March 15, 2006 |deadurl=yes |accessdate=January 1, 2015}}</ref>
| PCZone = 63%<ref>{{cite journal |title=PC Review: Delta Force 2 |magazine=[[PC Zone]] |year=2000}}</ref>
}}

The game received "average" reviews according to video game [[review aggregator]] [[GameRankings]].<ref name=GR/> Computer Gaming World's Brett Todd gave ''Delta Force 2'' two out of five stars, criticising the game for "abysmal graphics", poor sound design and a lack of background information on the missions.<ref>{{cite journal |last=Todd |first=Brett |url=http://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_187.pdf |title=Threat Eliminated (''Delta Force 2'' and ''Spec Ops II: Green Berets'' Review) |magazine=[[Computer Gaming World]] |issue=187 |date=February 2000 |pages=96–97 |accessdate=March 27, 2016}}</ref> He also criticised the need to carefully scan the screen for small enemies in the distance as well as the game's poor performance, forcing the player to play on a small resolution even on high-end hardware and further worsening the trouble with spotting enemies. He praised the mission design and multiplayer mode for up to 50 players, however. GameSpot's Michael E. was more enthusiastic, awarding the game 8.2 points out of 10.<ref>http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/delta-force-2-review/1900-2538576/</ref> He particularly praised the mission design, calling it "generally excellent" and noting that the missions are usually "realistic and believable", with some exceptions more inspired by action films. He also praised the game's multiplayer mode and the sound design.

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==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.novalogic.com/games.asp?GameKey=DF2  Official Website]
*{{moby game|id=/windows/delta-force-2}}

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