Inspired by the film The Dirty Dozen , the game puts you in command of the "1st Special Missions Unit"—a group of military misfits and convicts given a chance at redemption through suicide missions. You select a four-man squad from a pool of 12 specialists, ranging from snipers and demolition experts to medics.

is the quintessential "diamond in the rough" from the early 2000s budget PC era. While it was often dismissed at launch as a cheap knockoff of Hidden & Dangerous , it has since garnered a cult following for its surprisingly deep tactical mechanics and unforgiving realism. The Setup: Dirty Dozen, Budget Style