Stranglehold for Xbox 360 (Product Code: X7P-00011) is the Japanese NTSC-J release of the action-packed third-person shooter developed by Midway Studios and directed by filmmaker John Woo. Released in Japan in 2008, it’s a spiritual sequel to Woo’s classic Hard Boiled film, featuring intense gunplay, cinematic slow-motion action, and destructible environments.

🔫 Game Overview

• Title: Stranglehold

• Platform: Xbox 360

• Product Code: X7P-00011

• Developer: Midway Studios

• Publisher (Japan): Midway Games / Spike

• Release Date (Japan): 22. Mai 08

• Genre: Third-Person Shooter / Action

• Modes: Single-player, Local Co-op, Xbox Live Multiplayer

• Region: NTSC-J (Japan)

🎯 Key Features

• Directed by John Woo:

  • Authentic cinematic action experience with signature slow-motion “Tequila Time.”

• Intense Gunfights:

  • Use acrobatic moves, gunplay, and environmental destruction to take down enemies.

• Destructible Environments:

  • Nearly everything can be destroyed, opening tactical options.

• Play as Inspector Tequila:

  • Chow Yun-Fat reprises his role, giving voice and likeness.

• Multiplayer Modes:

  • Competitive and cooperative play online and offline.

🌐 Region & Language Info

📦 Summary Table

📝 Collector’s Notes

• Known for blending Hollywood-style action with innovative gameplay mechanics.

• The Japanese release features Japanese menus and subtitles, but keeps English voice acting.

• It has a cult following among fans of John Woo’s style.

• Online multiplayer requires Xbox Live Gold membership.