"maxim" gave the game a score of eight out of ten, first saying of the pc version, "while it would be impossible for the game to mimic the raw emotion and chaos that defined this mission-turned-disaster in real life, the graphics are the best we’ve seen on a battlefield"; and then of the ps2 and xbox versions, "drink in your fill of military realism in crowded, confusing war zones where you can drown in rivers, kill civilians, and partake in friendly fire—just like we did—before heading to boot camp to apologize. if that's not enough carnage, you can also engage in 32-player (50 on xbox live) online deathmatch missions, which is technically twice the bloody chaos of "halo 2". see, foreign policy can be fun!" "the cincinnati enquirer" gave the pc version a score of three-and-a-half stars out of five and stated, "if you can forgive the game's lighter approach - one that emphasizes action instead of strategy - then you'll enjoy "black hawk down"." however, "detroit free press" gave the xbox version two stars out of four, quipping, "diehard military combat fans might want to rent this one just to partake in the giant chaotic skirmishes." "the sydney morning herald" gave both the ps2 and xbox versions two-and-a-half stars out of five, stating, "the solo campaign lacks the pizzazz of other military shooters, but decent multiplayer options prevent it from feeling pilotless."