John McClane, a brash New York cop, is in Los Angeles to reconcile with his estranged wife. Arriving at her company Christmas party high atop the Nakatomi Plaza, his efforts are interrupted when a group of highly trained, highly armed professional thieves seize the skyscraper as part of a daring heist. This plan is flawless except they didn't count on you... the fly in the ointment, the monkey in the wrench... you are John McClane - jetlagged, barefoot, and out of your jurisdiction.

• Over 30 single-player levels -- explore 40 floors of the Nakatomi Plaza, inspired by the building featured in the Die Hard movie
• Missions are based on the film and include many unique never-before-seen scenarios
• Memorable Die Hard friends and foes, including bad guys, hostages, the S.W.A.T. team, and the well-meaning Officer Powell
• A Realistic Inventory System allows players to store weapons and devices including M-60, Heckler & Koch HK P7M 13, Baretta 92F, CB Radio and McClane's police badge
• The Morale System lets players' decisions affect the reaction of hostages and the aggressive behavior of the terrorists