The game plays primarily in third-person perspective with controls similar to a standard first-person shooter. The player directly controls one member of the team but can issue commands to teammates. The player can also swap direct control between any of the four characters on the fly. Such a control mechanism is designed to allow tactical play to emerge, with many players preferring a "slow and steady" approach, unlike many contemporary first- and third-person shooters. The AI in the game will advance, use cover, use grenades and retreat when injured.