Players take on the role of a member of an elite military unit, part of either the British S.A.S or American Delta Force, during the first Gulf War. The game's storyline is inspired by real-life events and books like Bravo Two Zero , putting players in the midst of intense action behind enemy lines.
The gameplay involves switching between first-person and third-person perspectives, with the ability to control individual team members or issue orders to them. Each soldier has unique skills that improve as they progress through the game, allowing for more effective gameplay. Players can also drive vehicles like tanks and jeeps, while other squad members provide covering fire.