Stranglehold runs on every possible video game cliché that exists. Ok, maybe not every possible one but it comes very close. Stranglehold's storyline revolves around the theme of rescuing the damsel in distress which should be familiar with everyone unless you're a troglodyte. I'm not saying that the gaming experience was stale but I did yearn for more. Anyone will complete the game in less than a week as it lasts less than 10 hours.
Stranglehold guides in the direction you need to at all times due to its linear gameplay. I never experienced a 'wow' moment that would have placed this game in the elite echelon of games. It is straight forward but it has one aspect going for it, it is a lot of FUN to DESTROY and BLOW everything to smithereens. Stranglehold does this well and the beautiful environments are a pleasure to destroy. I am a fan of the Unreal graphics engine used because I like the dark and dank atmosphere it creates in games.
Stranglehold for most should merit a rental because I guarantee that you will beat the game in that time span. Replayabilty is moderate at best because the online component does not stack up to what the competition has to offer, but overall, if you like to blow stuff up then give this game a try.