SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Tactical Strike for Sony PSP is a third-person tactical shooter game. As a strategic command-based title, it deviates from the series' traditional FPS format, putting players in control of a four-member SEAL team. The gameplay emphasizes strategy and planning, allowing players to give orders and set waypoints for their squad. Set in various international locations, players must stealthily navigate missions, coordinating attacks and utilizing each team member's unique abilities. Its genre blends military simulation with real-time tactics, offering an immersive handheld experience for fans of nuanced combat operations.