Missions are viewed from an overhead perspective. Players select soldiers, direct them across scrolling battlefields, and use firearms or explosives to eliminate enemies, destroy targets, rescue allies, or reach an extraction point.

The campaign is divided into missions and themed sections. Recruits gain ranks and improved effectiveness by surviving operations, while fallen soldiers are permanently removed from the roster. Supplies, terrain, enemy positions, and limited unit numbers make each sortie a small tactical puzzle.

Keep the squad moving, but pause before entering exposed ground or approaching buildings. Use terrain and range to engage enemies safely, and avoid clustering soldiers around explosive objects.

Preserve experienced troops when possible. Clear threats from a distance, inspect side routes for useful supplies, and treat extraction as part of the mission rather than an afterthought.