Operation Flashpoint: Red River is a tactical shooter video game for the Xbox 360, characterized by its realistic combat simulation. Set in a fictional conflict in Tajikistan in 2013, players take control of United States Marine Corps infantry forces as they face threats from insurgent groups and the Chinese PLA. The game emphasizes squad-based tactics, where teamwork and strategy are crucial to success. Featuring both single-player and cooperative multiplayer modes, players must navigate challenging battlefields, completing objectives while managing their squad's health, positioning, and loadouts.