
Freedom Fighters uses a simple method of controlling recruits in battle. The more charisma that is gained, the more squad mates the character can recruit, including leaderless guerrillas and wounded Russian soldiers, up to a maximum of twelve. The player gains charisma by performing heroic deeds in the resistance movement against the invading forces, like capturing a base or destroying vital supplies. The game also contains squad-based elements, having a charisma meter.

Freedom Fighters is third-person shooter, in which the player navigates through the streets of New York while fighting the Soviet forces.
