Cutscenes depict additional acts of violence: a hostage killed by an explosive vest civilians (including children) killed by a gas attack. One sequence depicts players' character interrogated/tortured via waterboarding if players select certain dialogue options, then a bound prisoner is seen executed. Some sequences prompt players to make choices that influence enemy behavior: using a pistol to threaten a suspect's family during an interrogation timing actions to prevent terrorists from shooting hostages (failure scenarios may occur).

A sniper rifle causes increased damage (e.g., decapitation, dismemberment). Combat is highlighted by realistic gunfire, screams of pain, and large blood-splatter effects. In some situations, players must quickly determine which characters are terrorists and which are just innocent bystanders. Characters use machine guns, shotguns, sniper rifles, and explosives to kill enemies in frenetic combat. Players can engage in a variety of combat missions, such as saving hostages, escaping/infiltrating war zones, and assaulting enemy compounds. This is a first-person shooter in which players assume the roles of special forces soldiers and freedom fighters as they battle terrorists.

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