Description
Hidden & Dangerous: Fight For Freedom is a tactical shooter game developed for Windows by the famous game studio Illusion Softworks in 1999. This game is the sequel to the successful 1997 title Hidden & Dangerous and brings us another dose of action adventure in World War II.
The main objective of the game is to carry out sabotage missions behind enemy lines as a member of a secret SAS unit. Your team consists of five members who each have their own specialties such as sniper, explosives, medic, etc. Your tasks include sabotage operations, performing intelligence missions or freeing captured allied soldiers. You can also make use of several different vehicles, such as tanks, cranes or planes, to better complete your tasks.
One of the most striking features of the game is its realism. Military strategies and tactics are key here to successfully complete missions. Each member of your team has a limited stamina, and you must carefully plan your movements throughout the mission to minimize the risk to your team. Dynamic time can also be found in the game, which affects the visibility and reactions of enemies. This adds another layer of realism and tension.
The graphics of the game are very good for its time. Detailed environments and realistic looking characters add to the great atmosphere and the feeling that you are really in a WWII setting. The sound design is also of a high standard, be it the authentic sounds of the weapons or the dramatic music during the action scenes.
One of the game's few shortcomings is the controls. While it is intuitive and fairly simple, it can be a bit tricky in some situations. Still, after a few missions the player quickly gets used to it.
Overall, Hidden & Dangerous: Fight for Freedom is an excellent tactical shooter that offers a great combination of action, realism and challenging tactics. Especially for World War II fans, this is an irresistible offering that will provide hours of entertainment. If you're a fan of tactical games, don't hesitate to give Hidden & Dangerous: Fight for Freedom a try. You won't be disappointed.