Guy Kazama, an American commando in the Special Mission Unit, has been dispatched to the jungles of South America to rescue hostages upon a request from the Lloyd government.

Guy Kazama is the sole survivor of the ambush, and the antagonists of the game are introduced: an international arms band collectively known as the Force Project, whose ultimate goal is to rule the world.

Its leaders are Colonel Jim Kadat of the Republic of Lybid, Mr. Tommy Lee of the Hong Kong mafia, Chairman Steve Lloyd of the Dual Foundation, and Dr. Che Garcia, a brilliant physicist.

[1] Following the ambush, Secretary Harvey Leonard, Director of the CIA, is entrusted by President Allman with eliminating the Force Project.

Guy destroys the aircraft and, after a confrontation with a tank, escapes with Spartan in a stealth bomber on the base's runway.

Meanwhile, the President's airplane has crashed on the eastern side of the Republic of Flett, a fictional arctic nation, where he is taken prisoner by an agent of the Force Project, Colonel Douglas Dark.

Guy Kazama is sent by Leonard and his colleague Kay to the camp on top of Mount Alt where the President is being held to free him.

Some time after Mr. Lee's death, Guy Kazama is seen on a cruise ship, where Steve Lloyd is giving a speech at a party in celebration of his Dual Foundation.

Guy also reveals that he has planted explosives on the ship to create a diversion that will allow him to find Chairman Steve in the ensuing chaos.

Guy Kazama makes his way through the party to the secret armory in the lower decks where he confronts and kills Chairman Steve.

Following Lloyd's death, Dr. Garcia contacts the President, giving him an ultimatum of 24 hours before Indra destroys the world and challenging Guy Kazama to stop his plans.

[3] It has, however, received praise for its snappy controls, balanced experience point system, and comedic value in the campy story, dialogue, and acting.