American Assassin
The Video Game
Join Mitch Rapp in his mission to combat terrorism, leading him through a series of clandestine operations, and rising him to become of the most remarkable assassins. The American Assassin video game allows you to enter his world, while remaining in the safety of your home. Accompany Rapp on his travels around the world, leading him from one dangerous country to another, and leaving behind only what remains of his enemies.
This video game replicates the series of undercover operations CIA agent Mitch Rapp is sent on in order to bring terrorists to justice, and protect the citizens of the United States. After being recruited at the beginning of the novel by CIA director, Irene Kennedy, Rapp endures months of hard training before trading in his normal life. In this game, rules are irrelevant, just as they are to covert agents. Mitch Rapp made his directors aware of this, telling them, “I have a history of disregarding orders (170).” From successful kills to escaping from capture, you get to lead Mitch Rapp through every situation, and learn for yourself how split second decisions impact the future of your life (or in this case, the game). Replicated off of the original missions in American Assassin, you start off in Istanbul and work your way across Europe, battling various terrorist factions at every stop. As you get to take part in the missions, you gain an understanding of how typical moral concerns must be set aside when dealing with terrorist. This game represents the same beliefs as author, Vince Flynn, that America must abandon traditional rules of warfare and employ more aggressive tactics in order to save more lives. Rapp describes this idea by stating, “Retribution is a punishment that is morally right and fully deserved (93).” Readers, having had an understanding for what Rapp is referring to, will maintain a greater appreciation for the dangerous tasks agents like him face. Ohlmeyer, a worker for the CIA tells Rapp that his type is “the hunter,” something that is “imprinted in his genetic code (256).” This quality enables Rapp to become a killer, and a great asset to the United States. This game will allow you to get the opportunity to find out if you have what it takes, and if you are in fact a “hunter” also.
This video game provides the ultimate experience for everyone who can't get enough of Mitch Rapp. Those who find themselves having dreams of taking down enemies are now able to put their skills to the test. This game will provide people the opportunity to follow along on missions they have read about, as well as journey on to more. By creating this interactive virtual world, fans are able to stay connected with the author, characters, and ideas of the book long after finishing it. This game will also broaden the audience to those who are not big readers, but still want to gain the experience of the plot. Not only will fans be able to enjoy this game on their own, but they can also team up and play with friends in a battle mission. The creation of this game will bring the book to life, pull in a greater fan base, and allow Rapp fans to get more of the action they crave.
