: The "Massive D" engine allows nearly everything in the environment—from marble pillars and neon signs to market crates—to be shredded by gunfire, forcing you to move constantly as cover is destroyed.

: Tequila can slide across tables, ride on carts, and swing from chandeliers, all while firing his signature dual pistols.

The game is essentially a "playable John Woo movie," heavily emphasizing style over realism.

: Special abilities earned through stylish kills, including instant healing, precision aim, a "Rampage" mode for unlimited ammo, and the screen-clearing "Barrage" featuring Woo's trademark white doves. Critical Reception John Woo Made A Video Game: Stranglehold Retrospective