The Regiment (video game)

The Regiment (sometimes known as The Regiment: Close-Quarters Counter-Terrorism) is a computer game developed by Kuju London and released by Konami on February 17, 2006. It is based on the Special Air Service, and includes some real-life missions such as the Iranian Embassy siege.

It was released in North America as Terror Strike: Close Quarters Combat by Encore Inc.

Gameplay
The Regiment allowed up to four players for online multiplayer mode.

Development
The Regiment was announced to be in development on August 20, 2004. The game was developed at the time with Unreal Technology.

Plans to release the game on the Playstation 2 did not push through and was subsequently announced as cancelled. It would also allows players to interact online through headset.

Kuju collaborated with actual SAS veterans, including Rhett Butler and John McAleese, in creating the game. The latter acted as the technical advisor to ensure any portrayals of the SAS are done accurately and as the in-game person who debriefs players prior to a mission.

Reception
Gamespot gave the game 5 out of 10, citing the difficulties and AI implemented to control your teammates. Eurogamer also gave it a 5 out of 10 and mentioned "AI issues, laggy multiplayer and frustrating mission design".