Conflict: Desert Storm is a first-person/third-person shooter that follows a squad of four soldiers from either the British S.A.S or American Delta Force during the first Gulf War. The game's story is inspired by real-life events and missions, such as the book Bravo Two Zero .
The gameplay involves performing missions behind enemy lines with specific objectives, such as infiltrating a base or destroying a SAM site. Team members can be given orders or controlled individually, with each soldier having unique skills that improve as they gain experience and kill more enemies.
Players can drive tanks or jeeps while other squad members provide supporting fire, and at the end of each mission, soldiers can be awarded medals for their bravery. The game also features up to four-player co-op, allowing friends to team up and play through the campaign together.