"Spec Ops: The Line" is a third-person shooter video game developed by Yager Development and released in 2012. Set in a post-apocalyptic Dubai, players control Captain Martin Walker, who leads a team to investigate a distress signal from a rogue U.S. Army unit. The game combines intense combat with a narrative that explores the psychological effects of war. The gameplay features cover-based mechanics and a variety of weapons, allowing players to engage in tactical combat. As the story unfolds, players face moral dilemmas and the consequences of their choices, challenging traditional notions of heroism in military games.