Stranglehold

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"short": "Stranglehold is a third-person shooter released in 2007, a sequel to the film *Hard Boiled*. Players control Chow Yun-fat, utilizing a variety of weapons and acrobatic maneuvers in single-player and multiplayer modes.",
"long": "## Introduction\n\n*Stranglehold* is a third-person shooter that places players in the role of Inspector Tequila, a character reprised by Chow Yun-fat from the John Woo film *Hard Boiled*. The game, released in 2007, combines gunplay with acrobatic maneuvers, offering a unique blend of action and cinematic flair. Players navigate environments while utilizing a variety of weapons and special moves, making for dynamic and engaging combat scenarios across single-player and multiplayer modes. The game's focus is on intense action and stylish gunplay, influenced by the Hong Kong action cinema that inspired it.\n\n## Development & Release\n\nDeveloped by Midway Studios Chicago and Tiger Hill Entertainment, *Stranglehold* was published by Midway Games and Midway Manufacturing. The game was released on September 7, 2007, for Xbox 360 and PC platforms. A PlayStation 3 version followed a month later. Notably, *Stranglehold* was Midway's first title to utilize the Unreal Engine 3. The game's score features music composed by Serj Tankian.\n\n## Gameplay & Content\n\nThe core gameplay loop of *Stranglehold* revolves around intense gunfights and acrobatic action. Players can utilize "Tequila Time," a slow-motion mechanic, to dispatch enemies with greater precision and style. The game features single-player and multiplayer modes, offering a range of ways to experience the action. Players can expect to engage in a variety of environments, from bustling city streets to more enclosed areas, each designed to facilitate the game's unique blend of gunplay and movement. The game provides a completionist playtime of approximately 11.1 hours, allowing for a good amount of time to experience all content.\n\n"
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