The game doesn't follow a single historical battle but is inspired by real-world events, including pirate attacks in Somalia and hostage rescues in the Philippines.
Despite its technical ambitions and the pedigree of its advisors , the game faced a difficult reception. Critics at The Guardian and Forbes found the gameplay repetitive and the narrative disjointed.
The game was officially banned in Pakistan due to its portrayal of the country as a "hotbed of terrorism" and depictions of the ISI supporting terrorist organizations.
It was one of the early showcase titles for the Frostbite 2 engine, bringing high-fidelity "micro-destruction" and realistic lighting to the battlefield. Global Scope and Controversy