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Familiarize yourself with the minimap (a small map displayed on the HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap), or Heads-Up Display, showing your immediate surroundings and objectives) to navigate effectively.

Utilize cover (objects in the environment that can shield you from enemy fire) to your advantage during firefights.

Aim for headshots (shots to the enemy's head) for critical damage.

Pay attention to any cutscenes (pre-rendered or in-game cinematic sequences that advance the story) for narrative context and objectives.

Reach checkpoints (automatic save points that allow you to resume from a specific point if you fail) to ensure progress is saved.