Shadow Ops: Red Mercury for the Microsoft Xbox is a first-person shooter where players take on the role of a special forces operative. The game's narrative centers around the pursuit of a stolen nuclear explosive device, codenamed Red Mercury. You must traverse various global hotspots to prevent a catastrophic terrorist attack. The gameplay emphasizes weapons realism and tactical combat against both AI and human opponents. Intense firefights, a variety of missions, and an arsenal of military hardware define this action-packed title, pushing players' combat skills to the limit.