Conflict: Desert Storm II (known in North America as Back to Baghdad) is a tactical squad-based shooter set during the 1991 Gulf War. This specific version, labeled as a 2 CD ITA- TNT release, refers to the Italian PC edition often found through retro gaming distributors or second-hand listings like those on eBay Italy. Review Overview
Gameplay (Tactical Squad Action): You lead a four-man team from either the British SAS or US Delta Force. The core loop involves switching between a leader, sniper, heavy weapons specialist, and combat engineer to complete 10 missions.
PC Features: Unlike the console versions, the PC edition supports higher resolutions and customizable keyboard/mouse controls. It removes the "auto-aim" found on consoles, demanding more precision from the player.
Italian Version Details: This release features Italian localization (often including text and menus) and typically spans two CDs to accommodate the game data and cutscenes of the era.
Visuals & Sound: For its 2003 release, reviewers noted a marked improvement over the first game in character models, though environments remain somewhat sparse. The sound design effectively uses gunfire and explosions, though some find the "drill instructor" voice acting in training to be a bit over-the-top. Pros & Cons
Conflict: Desert Storm II - Back to Baghdad (Italian 2-CD PC edition), this guide covers setup, technical fixes for modern systems, and core gameplay strategies. 1. Installation & Technical Setup Jeu PC - Conflict Desert Storm 2 -2 CD ITA- TNT...
The Italian 2-CD version typically includes the game data on Disc 1 and additional components like DirectX on Disc 2. www.pcreview.co.uk Standard Install
: Insert Disc 1 and follow the on-screen prompts. If the installer doesn't start automatically, run from the disc directory. DirectX 9.0
: The game requires DirectX 9.0 to run. If you encounter errors, you can find the installer ( DXSetup.exe ) on Disc 2. Modern OS Fixes (Windows 10/11) High Speed/Sensitivity Bug
: Old games often run too fast on modern hardware. Limit your frame rate to using tools like to fix "super sonic" movement and floating characters. Resolution
: You can manually set widescreen resolutions (e.g., 1080p) via the Windows Registry at Conflict: Desert Storm II (known in North America
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\VirtualStore\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\SCi Games\CDS II\Device Settings www.pcreview.co.uk 2. Squad Roles & Controls
Effective squad management is the key to completing missions without losing members.
: Best for clearing high-value targets like snipers and machine-gun nests from a distance. (Heavy Weapons)
: Excels at suppressing large groups of infantry with heavy machine guns. (Explosives)
: Essential for destroying barricades, tanks, and SCUD launchers with C4 or anti-tank weapons. (Team Leader) Word count: ~1,150
: Standard assault specialist, typically used for leading the charge. Key Action PC Control Fire/Confirm Left Mouse Button Action (Contextual) Walk Forward 3. Mission Strategies Longplay of Conflict: Desert Storm II (- Back to Baghdad)
Absolutely – if you enjoy tactical shooters with a retro feel. While the AI is dated and graphics are firmly early-2000s, the co-op gameplay holds up surprisingly well. Seek out the Italian 2-CD TNT version if you’re a collector or an Italian speaker wanting the original localization. For everyone else, the game is available as an abandonware download (legally grey) or on original Xbox/PS2.
Final tip for Italian fans: Check online forums like OldGamesItalia or IlVideogioco for community patches that restore high-resolution fonts for the Italian subtitles – the original release rendered them at 640x480 only.
Word count: ~1,150. For a longer article (2,000+ words), I could add a full mission walkthrough, weapon stats table, developer interview excerpts, or a comparison with Conflict: Desert Storm I.