SOCOM 4 is a third-person tactical shooter, set in the Strait of Malacca in Malaysia. Players assume the role of Cullen Gray. Alongside four NATO special forces, Gray fights the native rebels called Naga and the mercenary group called ClawHammer. Players will also take on the character Forty-Five to perform other specialized missions like recon and sabotage. This game features three multiplayer modes and a decent number of DLC. The game scored onlt 67 out of 100. Most negative feedback from fans attribute to the change in its gameplay, from the original tactical mission, to a typical FPS.