The Regiment (video game)

The Regiment (sometimes known as The Regiment: Close-Quarters Counter-Terrorism)[1] is a computer game developed by Kuju London and released by Konami on February 17, 2006.[2] It is based on the Special Air Service, and includes some real-life missions such as the Iranian Embassy siege.[3]

The Regiment
Official PC DVD game cover in Europe
Developer(s)Kuju London
Publisher(s)Konami (EU)
Encore Inc (NA)
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
ReleaseFebruary 17, 2006

It was released in North America as Terror Strike: Close Quarters Combat by Encore Inc.[1]

Gameplay edit

The Regiment allowed up to four players for online multiplayer mode.[4][5]

Development edit

The Regiment was announced to be in development on August 20, 2004.[6] The game was developed at the time with Unreal Technology.[4]

Plans to release the game on the Playstation 2 did not push through and was subsequently announced as cancelled.[7] It would also allows players to interact online through headset.[8]

Kuju collaborated with actual SAS veterans, including Rhett Butler and John McAleese, in creating the game.[4] The latter acted as the technical advisor to ensure any portrayals of the SAS are done accurately[2] and as the in-game person who debriefs players prior to a mission.[9]

Reception edit

Gamespot gave the game 5 out of 10, citing the difficulties and AI implemented to control your teammates.[10] Eurogamer also gave it a 5 out of 10 and mentioned "AI issues, laggy multiplayer and frustrating mission design".[11]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "OGDB - The Regiment (2006)". ogdb.eu. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b Stahie, Silviu (19 January 2006). "The Regiment Breaks Cover". softpedia. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  3. ^ "The Regiment". Eurogamer.net. 7 April 2005. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Konami unveils Kuju's new SAS title". GamesIndustry.biz. 20 August 2004. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  5. ^ "The Regiment imminent for release". VideoGamer. 18 January 2006. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Konami annonce The Regiment". www.gamekult.com (in French). Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  7. ^ "The Regiment ha sido cancelado para PS2". Meristation (in Spanish). 19 December 2011. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  8. ^ "'The Regiment' Cancelled on PS2". WorthPlaying. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  9. ^ "Konami Announces Release of SAS Simulator". SPOnG. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  10. ^ "Terror Strike: Close Quarters Combat Review". GameSpot. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  11. ^ "The Regiment". Eurogamer.net. 3 March 2006. Retrieved 16 February 2024.

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