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Sierra / Apr 18, 2017 / Violent, Action, Simulation
Uncompromised duty, honor and valor.
| Part | Your PC | MinimumNot sure | RecommendedNot sure |
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| CPU | Not set | 1.0 GHz Can't tell | 1.4 GHz Can't tell |
| GPU | Not set | DirectX 7 Compatible 3D Card Can't tell | DirectX 9 Compatible 3D Card Can't tell |
| RAM | Not set | 256 MB RAM Can't tell | 512 MB RAM Can't tell |
Mixed
67% positive, 225 reviews
Really solid tactical shooter, incredible AI for the time and great level design (other than the sewer level lol.) Below is a step-by-step guide to run it on modern hardware. 1. Get the game 2. Install it on Steam 3. Download the LAST RESORT mod --> https://www.moddb.com/games/swat-3/addons/last-resort-setup-v087 4. Download dgVoodoo2 --> https://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/bin/dgVoodoo2_86_5.zip 5. Install LAST...
25 found this helpful, 2026-03-18
Ignore negative reviews, you can play the game by only installing last resort mod and dgVoodoo2. AI in this game aged like fine wine. Devs really don't have an excuse when a game from 1999 can have an AI this good. The game only has 2 flaws. Firstly, you can only give clear command on edges of the entrances, this causes some issues for very long tunnels that only have one direction. Secondly, officers can't open...
16 found this helpful, 2025-11-29
SWAT 3 was the third Police Quest: SWAT game. The first to drop the title of the franchise it was originally part of. It switched from being a pseudo adventure game to being an FPS. It takes a more Rainbow Six inspired approach only with a greater focus on police procedure. The player needs to report suspects, collect evidence and most of your missions deal with small scale engagements. One of the first missions for...
8 found this helpful, 2026-03-29
SWAT 3: Tactical Game of the Year Edition, developed by Sierra and published by Activision, remains one of the most defining examples of grounded tactical first-person design—a game that deliberately distances itself from the explosive, run-and-gun shooters that dominated its era. Set in a near-future Los Angeles on the eve of an international summit, the game frames its missions around realistic crisis scenarios:...
4 found this helpful, 2025-11-25
