I.G.I 2 Covert Strike was first released over a decade ago! Still after all these years thanks to sites like GOG, I.G.I 2 Covert Strike is a very popular first-person shooter. Today I thought I would have a look at what has made I.G.I 2 Covert Strike such a landmark and popular shooter.
How to Download I.G.I-2 Covert Strike
The game can be downloaded from GOG.com. To start your download, simply click on the link below the review.
The Game Review
I think that I.G.I-2 Covert Strike is far more story-driven than most other first-person shooters of this era were. You play as a badass British SAS type of guy called, David Jones. The main “villain” of the story is a Chinese general who has gone rogue called, Wu Xing. He is a fantastic villain and he reminds me of a more scaled back and realistic villain like the Far Cry series has.
Visual Style, Sound Design, and PC Optimization
The game is set all over the world. Russia, Romania, Libya, and China are some of the places that this epic tale takes place. I do think that the game shows its age a little bit, but to be fair this is a game that is not that bad on the eyes. Just know going in that this game is not going to look like Black Ops or Battlefield.
As far as the gameplay of I.G.I 2 Covert Strike goes I would say that this is more of a thinking man’s shooter and there is a great emphasis on stealth. You are kind of given the option to play a mission any way you want, but going in headfirst is not the best idea. If you do this you will end up dead super quick.
Each mission will have its own objective, sneak into here, disable that, get this intel and so on. How you go about these will differ from player to player and that is what I like about this game. I have done some missions where I have not had to really kill anyone. I used my smarts to sneak past them and I was in and out before they even knew I was there.
Part of the excitement comes from when something goes wrong. You think you have your stealth plan all worked out. Only to be caught by a guard or a CCTV camera and you end up in a firefight! While you are annoyed that your tactics did not work, you will be jacked up due to how exciting it is.
The enemy AI is a product of its time and I would say that it is very similar to how the older Metal Gear Solid games worked. A guard will have a different status when you are near. They can either be unaware of you, aware that something odd is going on and on high alert. If you get spotted by a guard or even make one aware, you can just run and hide for a few seconds and they will then go back to their designated path.
If you want an extra challenge you can play around with the settings. These are really neat and they let you decide how many hits your character can take before he dies. The difficulty of the enemies that you encounter and you can even change how many game saves you can have. On the highest difficulty, you can have it so there is no game saves! So if you die on a mission it is game over!
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Gameplay Loop, Mechanics, and Atmosphere in I.G.I.-2: Covert Strike
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I.G.I.-2: Covert Strike PC System Requirements
Check the verified minimum and recommended Windows hardware specifications for the GOG.com Official DRM-Free Windows Release of I.G.I.-2: Covert Strike before installing.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 | Windows 10 / 11 |
| Processor | 1.6 GHz Dual-Core CPU | 2.0 GHz Dual-Core CPU |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | OpenGL / DirectX 9.0c GPU (512 MB VRAM) | 1 GB VRAM GPU |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Storage | 250 MB available space | 500 MB available space |
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I download and play I.G.I.-2: Covert Strike on PC?
Use the green button on this page to access the official store and download page for I.G.I.-2: Covert Strike.
What are the PC system requirements for I.G.I.-2: Covert Strike?
Refer to our technical specification box and review analysis on this page for platform support, performance notes, and hardware requirements for I.G.I.-2: Covert Strike.
How is the gameplay in I.G.I.-2: Covert Strike?
Our editorial review above evaluates I.G.I.-2: Covert Strike across gameplay mechanics, graphics, audio design, and replayability, complete with a full Pros and Cons breakdown.
Does I.G.I.-2: Covert Strike support controllers and widescreen displays?
Modern PC releases of I.G.I.-2: Covert Strike include configurable display settings and standard input options as detailed in the official release notes.
