Hidden & Dangerous
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Developer(s) | Illusion Softworks, Tarantula Studios (PlayStation port) |
Publisher(s) | Take-Two Interactive, TalonSoft, Global Star Software, Gathering of Developers |
Engine | Insanity |
Platform(s) | Windows, Dreamcast, PlayStation |
Release | July 29, 1999 (PC) July–September, 2000 (DC) November, 2001 (PS) |
Genre(s) | Action game with tactical elements |
Mode(s) | Single player, Multiplayer |
Hidden & Dangerous is a 1999 computer and video game developed by Illusion Softworks and published by Take-Two Interactive and TalonSoft for Windows, the Dreamcast, and the PlayStation. The PlayStation port of the game was developed by Tarantula Studios.
Gameplay
The player controls a four-man British Special Air Service (SAS) team executing a number of important sabotage and/or rescue missions during World War II. The game takes a realistic approach, where the player must use stealth for the most part to complete the objectives. The player also has a large variety of weapons and equipment, ranging from sniper rifles, to bazookas, to sub machine guns. The player can also drive vehicles.
Critical response
Hidden and Dangerous arguably set the tone for tactical realistic shooters and a large proportion of its reviews were positive.[1]
Expansion
An expansion was released, titled Hidden & Dangerous: Devil's Bridge in the US and Hidden & Dangerous: Fight for Freedom in the UK. This added new missions in new locations, for co-operative and single play, plus new weapons.
A fully updated version of the game, Hidden & Dangerous Deluxe, was released for free as a commercial promotion for the sequel Hidden & Dangerous 2.[2]