New approach to an already great franchise.
The commands are given real time and you as the player can easily switch between the two groups (if split) to quickly give orders. Another great feature is the "On my command" option. This allows you to select an action for each person, each group, or the entire team in advance. Then, when the moment is right, selecting the "On My Command" option then executes the commands. Its great to set up a sniper shot, plan a few grenades, and set up suppression firing and then watch it all take place once the command is given.
Graphically, the game really shines. The levels are beautifully detailed and extremely large in size for a PSP game. Music in the game is interesting but can be a little repetitive at times. That said, the music is perfectly suited for the action in the game and really adds to the games depth.
If you are a fan of the SOCOM franchise but prefer the run and gun type of game, then you will be very disappointed in this game. However, if you liked the team ordering capabilities of FTP 1 & 2 and don't mind expanding that to the entire group, then you'll really enjoy it. This is definitely a SOCOM game through and through and the change from FPS/3rd Person to all squad tactics presents a new direction for the franchise. If you like stealth and tactics, this game is definitely worthy of a download or purchase. The good news is that you can now download a demo of this game to get a taste of what this game is like. It convinced me to purchase it!