You are dropped by a careering helicopter gunship directly into the terrorist base. The original mission must still be accomplished; the worlds safety depends on it. You dont know where your comrades are or whether they are alive at all. It will take all your cunning, stealth and ingenuity to survive; your skill as a commando will determine the fate of the world.

As Jean Luc Cougar - member of the elite S.C.A.T commando force. Your mission is to regain control of the GULF Strategic Weapons System, Mission Winback. This satellite is capable of destroying several square miles at a time and its in dangerous hands!

The satellites destructive capabilities have earned it the nickname Sword of Angels.

The terrorists make no demands. They plan to attack the European country of Argent indiscriminately.

One of the development teams goals was to provide a new playing experience for shooting game fans. The decision was made to go with an over-the-shoulder view because it gives players more control over character movements than the traditional first person shooter. Only a 3rd person view could accurately represent all of the motions, including the thrilling swing-out feature, which allows players to use walls and objects for cover; pop out to squeeze off a few rounds and then drop back under cover as the enemy retaliates. The sighting mechanism also benefits from this third person point of view. WinBack uses a laser sighting technique rather than the traditional crosshairs method. Once mastered, this allows for precise control over where you aim and therefore fire. This perspective also allows for other cool effects, such as flashlights attached to your weapons to light up dark areas.

Another feature, which sets this title apart from previous Covert Operations games, is the freedom to approach each mission in different ways.

There may be times when it is more prudent to use stealth and take out enemies quickly and quietly, but there may also be times when players feel that blasting their way through enemy lines with sheer force is the most expedient course. This freedom provides a high level of player interaction for a more thrilling, more player-orientated gaming experience.