It was designed to be a military simulation loosely based on the Delta Force special operations force. The storyline spans twelve missions, including a bank robbery, hostage rescue, and an assault on an offshore oil rig.
The game features a greater emphasis on story than previous Delta Force games, as it features fully animated and voice-acted cutscenes in between missions. Its missions are also less vast and open than other titles in the franchise, focusing instead on a more scripted and linear play style, in tight urban environments.