I remember firing up the new Delta release of Jilimacao with the confidence of someone who’d spent countless hours mastering the original game. My usual approach? Sneak through enemy territory like a ghost, using the trusty MK22 to put guards to sleep before they even knew I existed. But let me tell you—things have changed, and not in a subtle way. The very first thing I noticed was how sharp the enemy AI has become. In the original, I could hide in certain spots, completely invisible, but now? Enemies spotted me from positions I’d sworn were safe. It’s like they’ve been given a serious upgrade in awareness, especially when it comes to vertical spaces. Suddenly, crouching behind a low wall or hiding on a rooftop isn’t as foolproof as it used to be. I found myself getting caught off guard more than once, and I realized pretty quickly that veterans like me can’t afford to underestimate these soldiers—they’ve definitely got some new tricks up their sleeves.
Then there’s the weapon handling. As someone who prefers a non-lethal play style, I rely heavily on the MK22 tranquilizer pistol. In the original, I could pick off enemies from a distance with almost no effort, landing darts right between the eyes from what felt like a mile away. But now, physics play a much bigger role. Bullet drop is way more severe, and even at what I’d consider close range—say, 30 meters or so—I had to adjust my aim to account for the trajectory changes. At first, I thought I could just carry on as usual, running rings around guards and putting them to sleep in seconds. Instead, I burned through nearly half my ammo reserves and two silencers in the first hour alone. It’s frustrating, but also kind of thrilling—you have to think more strategically, almost like a real sniper.
And it’s not just the MK22. During one of the escape sequences, I grabbed an assault rifle and immediately noticed the recoil was noticeably heavier. I’d say it’s about 20% more intense than what I was used to, which made sustained fire a lot less accurate. Then there was the RPG—oh boy. The sway on that thing is no joke. I fired a rocket without accounting for it and completely missed my target, blowing up a harmless shed instead of the armored vehicle I was aiming for. It’s these little details that make the Delta version feel both familiar and entirely new. Sure, it’s forced me to change my tactics, but in a way, it’s made the game more immersive. If you’re jumping into Jilimacao for the first time or returning after years away, my advice is to take it slow. Test your weapons, learn the new enemy behaviors, and maybe keep a backup save or two—you’re going to need them.