Close Combat: First to Fight
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Close Combat: First to Fight puts you in charge of a three-Marine fireteam in a made-up but realistic Lebanon crisis, where the UN sends in U.S. forces after the prime minister falls ill and Syria and Iran back local factions. Released in April 2005 on Windows, Mac, and Xbox, this squad-based tactical shooter from Destineer Studios gives every character—enemy, civilian, and teammate—a psychological model that makes each playthrough different. The design drew on advice from Marines who fought in Fallujah’s Second Battle. A Wii version later came out as Marines: Modern Urban Combat.
Plot
In 2006, the Lebanese Prime Minister becomes ill and travels overseas for treatment. Syria and Iran, seeing an opportunity, begin supplying local militant groups to gain control of Lebanon. The United States and NATO, under United Nations endorsement, send military forces into Beirut. Among them is a U.S. Marine Corps lance corporal with the callsign Gladiator 2, who leads his fireteam Charlie Team into the city.
Their mission is to battle terrorists, rescue civilians, and assist other Marines in fighting the invading Syrian Army to restore order. The militia opposing them consists of former Lebanese army personnel working with Syrian troops, led by Akhbar al-Soud. The Atash movement, an extremist Islamist organization supported by Iran, is led by Tarik Qadan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Close Combat: First to Fight?
The music for Close Combat: First to Fight was composed by Tim Temple.
Is Close Combat: First to Fight single-player or multiplayer?
Close Combat: First to Fight offers single-player and multiplayer play.
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