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'''''The Regiment''''' is a computer game developed by [[Kuju Entertainment|Kuju London]] and released by [[Konami]] on February 17, 2006.<ref> |
'''''The Regiment''''' is a computer game developed by [[Kuju Entertainment|Kuju London]] and released by [[Konami]] on February 17, 2006.<ref name="SPDCM">https://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Regiment-breaks-cover-16581.shtml</ref> It is based on the [[Special Air Service]], and includes some real-life missions such as the [[Iranian Embassy siege]].<ref name="EG">https://www.eurogamer.net/p-theregiment-pcps2</ref> |
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It was released in North America as '''''Terror Strike: Close Quarters Combat'''''. |
It was released in North America as '''''Terror Strike: Close Quarters Combat'''''. |
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==Gameplay== |
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The Regiment allowed up to four players for online multiplayer mode.<ref name="GIZTR"/><ref>https://www.videogamer.com/news/the-regiment-imminent-for-release/</ref> |
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==Development== |
==Development== |
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The Regiment was announced to be in development on August 20, 2004.<ref>https://www.gamekult.com/actualite/konami-annonce-the-regiment-35917.html</ref> The game was developed at the time with Unreal Technology.<ref name="GIZTR">https://www.gamesindustry.biz/konami-unveils-kujus-new-sas-title</ref> |
The Regiment was announced to be in development on August 20, 2004.<ref>https://www.gamekult.com/actualite/konami-annonce-the-regiment-35917.html</ref> The game was developed at the time with Unreal Technology.<ref name="GIZTR">https://www.gamesindustry.biz/konami-unveils-kujus-new-sas-title</ref> |
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Plans to release the game on the Playstation 2 did not push through and was subsequently announced as cancelled.<ref>https://as.com/meristation/2006/02/01/noticias/1138752660_060267.html</ref> It would also players to interact online through headset.<ref>https://worthplaying.com/article/2006/1/30/news/30635-the-regiment-cancelled-on-ps2/</ref> |
Plans to release the game on the Playstation 2 did not push through and was subsequently announced as cancelled.<ref>https://as.com/meristation/2006/02/01/noticias/1138752660_060267.html</ref> It would also allows players to interact online through headset.<ref>https://worthplaying.com/article/2006/1/30/news/30635-the-regiment-cancelled-on-ps2/</ref> |
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Kuju collaborated with actual SAS veterans, including Rhett Butler and John MacAleese, in creating the game.<ref name="GIZTR"/> |
Kuju collaborated with actual SAS veterans, including Rhett Butler and [[John MacAleese]], in creating the game.<ref name="GIZTR"/> The latter acts as the technical advisor to ensure any portrayals of the SAS are done accurately<ref name="SPDCM"/> and as the in-game person who debriefs players prior to a mission.<ref>https://spong.com/article/9541/Konami-Announces-Release-of-SAS-Simulator</ref> |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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Developer(s) | Kuju London |
Publisher(s) | Konami |
Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
Release | February 17, 2006 |
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The Regiment is a computer game developed by Kuju London and released by Konami on February 17, 2006.[1] It is based on the Special Air Service, and includes some real-life missions such as the Iranian Embassy siege.[2]
It was released in North America as Terror Strike: Close Quarters Combat.
Gameplay
The Regiment allowed up to four players for online multiplayer mode.[3][4]
Development
The Regiment was announced to be in development on August 20, 2004.[5] The game was developed at the time with Unreal Technology.[3]
Plans to release the game on the Playstation 2 did not push through and was subsequently announced as cancelled.[6] It would also allows players to interact online through headset.[7]
Kuju collaborated with actual SAS veterans, including Rhett Butler and John MacAleese, in creating the game.[3] The latter acts as the technical advisor to ensure any portrayals of the SAS are done accurately[1] and as the in-game person who debriefs players prior to a mission.[8]
Reception
Gamespot gave the game 5 out of 10, citing the difficulties and AI implemented to control your teammates.[9] Eurogamer also gave it a 5 out of 10 and mentioned "AI issues, laggy multiplayer and frustrating mission design".[10]
References
- ^ a b https://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Regiment-breaks-cover-16581.shtml
- ^ https://www.eurogamer.net/p-theregiment-pcps2
- ^ a b c https://www.gamesindustry.biz/konami-unveils-kujus-new-sas-title
- ^ https://www.videogamer.com/news/the-regiment-imminent-for-release/
- ^ https://www.gamekult.com/actualite/konami-annonce-the-regiment-35917.html
- ^ https://as.com/meristation/2006/02/01/noticias/1138752660_060267.html
- ^ https://worthplaying.com/article/2006/1/30/news/30635-the-regiment-cancelled-on-ps2/
- ^ https://spong.com/article/9541/Konami-Announces-Release-of-SAS-Simulator
- ^ https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/terror-strike-close-quarters-combat-review/1900-6175287/
- ^ https://www.eurogamer.net/r-regiment-pc
External links
- Official Website at the Wayback Machine (archived 2007-12-20)