* CIB - Includes Disc, Cover & Book
First-Person Perspective: The game is a first-person shooter with survival horror elements.
Combat: The player fights against Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army soldiers, as well as "infected" victims of the "Whiteknight" pathogen.
Atmosphere: Gameplay emphasizes a sense of disorientation and fear, with dark environments, poor visibility, and gratuitous violence.
Mechanics: Players need to manage precious ammunition as every bullet counts. The game features basic weapon selection and mechanics that have been described as sluggish, including slow aiming.
Level Design: Levels often involve intricate tunnel systems, typical war scenarios (like napalm attacks), and the player encounters vicious homemade traps.
Quick-Time Events: The game includes quick-time melee events and fixed turret sections to break up the on-foot action.
Psychological Elements: The game attempts to simulate the perceptual effects of fear and drugs, with the game's visuals and audio cues changing as the player's experience progresses.