SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Tactical Strike – PSP – Preview

With the SOCOM series kickin’ ass and taking
names across the PS2 and PSP (and soon the PS3), it’s pretty obvious that Sony
would release a new entry in the series on the PSP. However, the company is
doing things a little differently this time around. Developed by Slant Six (the
same developer behind the upcoming PS3 entry, SOCOM: Confrontation), SOCOM:
Tactical Strike will be a real-time strategy game set in the SOCOM universe.

Players will be able to command an entire field
unit, utilizing the “Evaluate, Plan, and Execute” model that the games are known
for. While only a brief snippet of gameplay was shown at Sony’s Gamer’s Day, the
strategy elements looked very promising, and the robust multiplayer elements
should definitely bring in fans of the series for more military action.


SOCOM: Tactical Strike PSP screenshots

Tactical Strike gives you control of nine
different Special Forces units, each from different nations. You’ll be able to
position your units across the map, setting up both alpha and bravo squads for
attack. You’ll have to plan your actions very carefully before executing;
otherwise you’ll be taken down.

From looking at the trailer footage, the game
looked a bit like Full Spectrum Warrior in terms of how you could control your
units and move about the map. You can look through binoculars and down scopes in
a first-person perspective as a means to find your enemies’ positions, and then
switch to a third-person view to move them around. There are many ways to
complete your objectives, so players will be able to approach situations in the
way that works best for them.


SOCOM: Tactical Strike PSP screenshots

Doing well in SOCOM: Tactical Strike will gain
you XP, which in turn lets you upgrade your units with upgrades and
customizations.

Like all previous SOCOM games, multiplayer will
factor in heavily to SOCOM: Tactical Strike, and it’s not looking to disappoint.
The game will offer five different game modes via Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure.

Due out this October, SOCOM: Tactical Strike
should be a refreshing entry to the series, offering innovative strategy
elements as well as strong multiplayer gameplay.