The story is based on the Tom Clancy book of the same title. You play as part of an elite team trained for hostage rescue and anti-terror operations. Each member of your team is highly skilled. Your mission begins with rescuing a TV station seized by terrorists who are broadcasting their demands to the world. They have hostages, so you must ensure no one gets hurt. However, this is just the start of a global campaign against terrorism, which spans 15 missions each with secondary and primary objectives.
The game features various team members to choose from, each with different statistics and equipment. While you can't plan your own mission or switch between team members, you control one member at a time, shooting terrorists and completing tasks such as disarming security systems. After completing the campaign, the game unlocks the "Lone Wolf" mode, allowing you to replay the game with just one team member.