The strategic view presents a world map divided into territories. The player manages finances, researches weapons and cybernetic upgrades, manufactures equipment, and deploys agents to expand the syndicate's influence.

Missions use an isometric perspective. Agents can move, aim, fire, enter vehicles, use equipment, and obey individual or group commands. Successful operations increase control and income, but enemy agents, police, civilians, and escalating resistance make careless tactics costly. Progression depends on gaining territory and investing profits in improved technology.

Begin by securing nearby territories and investing early profits in research and agent enhancements. Better weapons and cybernetics substantially improve mission reliability.

Use small, well-equipped teams rather than exposing every agent. Pause when the situation becomes difficult, separate civilian targets from hostile forces, and plan exits before starting an assassination or kidnapping.

Watch finances closely: failed missions and excessive equipment purchases can leave the syndicate unable to field effective agents.