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Revision as of 12:42, 16 February 2024
| The Regiment | |
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 Official PC DVD game cover in Europe | |
| Developer(s) | Kuju London |
| Publisher(s) | Konami (EU) Encore Inc (NA) |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Release | February 17, 2006 |
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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]
It was released in North America as Terror Strike: Close Quarters Combat by Encore Inc.[1]
Gameplay
The Regiment allowed up to four players for online multiplayer mode.[4][5]
Development
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
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
- ^ a b "OGDB - The Regiment (2006)". ogdb.eu. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ a b Stahie, Silviu (19 January 2006). "The Regiment Breaks Cover". softpedia. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "The Regiment". Eurogamer.net. 7 April 2005. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ a b c "Konami unveils Kuju's new SAS title". GamesIndustry.biz. 20 August 2004. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "The Regiment imminent for release". VideoGamer. 18 January 2006. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ 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)
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