Stranglehold is an action-packed game featuring martial arts star Chow Yun-Fat as Inspector Tequila. Players embark on a thrilling journey across global cities, including Hong Kong and Chicago, in search of Tequila's kidnapped daughter. The game offers a single-player story mode where players engage in intense combat against mafia members and gangsters, utilizing a variety of stylish moves that earn style points. These points can trigger special abilities like the "Tequila Bomb" and "Tequila Time," the latter allowing players to slow down enemies during gunfights for better accuracy.

Additionally, Stranglehold includes a multiplayer mode that supports up to eight players online, enhancing the action experience. The game's environments are fully destructible and interactive, providing a dynamic backdrop for the intense gameplay. With its engaging storyline and innovative mechanics, Stranglehold delivers a unique blend of action and strategy that appeals to fans of the genre.