Players guide a squad from an overhead perspective across mission maps. The main objectives vary between eliminating enemies, destroying structures, rescuing allies, collecting equipment, and reaching an extraction point.

Soldiers move together or can be directed around the terrain while the player aims and fires at targets. Mines, vehicles, water, buildings, and other hazards affect routes and survival. Completing missions advances the campaign, while fallen soldiers are permanently lost and replacements can be assigned from the available roster.

Use terrain and distance to reduce exposure before engaging enemies. Move cautiously around mines, water, buildings, and narrow approaches, and avoid sending the whole squad into an unknown area at once.

Preserve experienced soldiers when possible, but remember that the campaign is designed around replacing casualties. Check the map for objectives and equipment before leaving an area, and use explosives or vehicles only when they improve the route or mission outcome.