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

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 acts 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
  1. https://ogdb.eu/index.php?section=title&titleid=5743
  2. https://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Regiment-breaks-cover-16581.shtml
  3. https://www.eurogamer.net/p-theregiment-pcps2
  4. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/konami-unveils-kujus-new-sas-title
  5. https://www.videogamer.com/news/the-regiment-imminent-for-release/
  6. https://www.gamekult.com/actualite/konami-annonce-the-regiment-35917.html
  7. https://as.com/meristation/2006/02/01/noticias/1138752660_060267.html
  8. https://worthplaying.com/article/2006/1/30/news/30635-the-regiment-cancelled-on-ps2/
  9. https://spong.com/article/9541/Konami-Announces-Release-of-SAS-Simulator
  10. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/terror-strike-close-quarters-combat-review/1900-6175287/
  11. https://www.eurogamer.net/r-regiment-pc
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