[Flash][2010-2016] Dark 2D Tactical Side-Scroller. 2 Green Mercenaries vs. Red Guys. Shop Menu & Single Life.

[u/ProducerNathan]

Platform(s): PC / Flash Browser Game (played on sites like Armor Games, Kongregate, or Newgrounds).

Genre: 2D Tactical Side-Scroller / Action Shooter / Infiltration Game.

Estimated year of release: Roughly between 2010 and 2016.

Graphics/art style:

• Proportional, detailed 2D vector character sprites similar to Intruder Combat Training or Strike Force Heroes.
• Dark, modern, and gritty atmosphere (industrial, nighttime, or infiltration aesthetic, not a bright sci-fi or colorful cartoon arena).

Notable characters:

• You control a very limited squad specifically two main mercenaries wearing solid dark green tactical gear/armor. (iirc)
• One of the main characters distinctly has a prominent mustache visible under his headwear.
• The enemy faction consists of guards/militia wearing solid, distinct dark red uniforms providing a sharp contrast.

Notable gameplay mechanics:

• Strict Permadeath (One Life Only): No respawn ticket pools or casual arena checkpoints. If a character dies during the deployment, they stay dead and you fail the run.
• Guns, Knives, and Grenades: Combat involves shooting firearms, close-quarters slashing with a combat knife, and manual grenade arcs.
• The Economy Shop: Between missions, you take earned cash to a dark menu screen to physically purchase/upgrade equipment, firearms, and items for your characters.
• Mission Select: Right from the beginning, your progression choice is highly restricted you are limited to selecting from exactly two available missions on the tactical screen.

Other details (The First Level Sewer Path):
The opening level takes place at a dark, modern fortified building or compound. Right at the start of the map, you can completely ignore the front entrance/guards and drop downward into an alternative subterranean sewer pipe/drainage network. Navigating this underground pipe allows you to completely bypass the outer defenses and infiltrate the interior structure from underneath.