Genre: Tactical first-person shooter
Developer: Destineer Studios
Publisher: 2K Games
Year: 2005
System: Microsoft Xbox
Close Combat: First to Fight is a tactical first-person shooter developed by Destineer Studios and published by 2K Games. Released in 2005, the game is available on Xbox, Windows, Mac OS X, and Wii. It places players in the role of a United States Marine Corps fireteam leader deployed to Beirut, Lebanon, to restore order amidst political unrest as part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission.
The gameplay emphasizes realistic and tactical combat, requiring players to effectively command a four-man fireteam through various missions. Players must use cover, coordinate attacks, and manage squad tactics to overcome enemy forces. The game features both single-player campaigns and multiplayer modes, including cooperative and deathmatch gameplay.
Upon release, Close Combat: First to Fight received mixed reviews, with critics acknowledging its focus on realism and squad tactics but also noting some limitations in gameplay and design. The game holds an average score around 69 on review aggregator sites.
