SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs is the 2002 tactical shooter from Zipper Interactive that put squad-based special operations on the PlayStation 2. You lead a four-man SEAL team through covert missions in locations such as Alaska, Thailand, the Congo and Turkmenistan, rescuing hostages, sabotaging targets and gathering intelligence behind enemy lines. Careful planning matters as much as aim: use stealth, cover and a wide arsenal of authentic weapons and gear to complete objectives without raising the alarm. Teammates respond to commands for movement, fire and formation, and the game was designed to work with the PS2 USB headset for voice control. It also pioneered online console play for many players, with team-based SEALs versus terrorists matches that made it one of the defining multiplayer games of its era.
