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The Real GOTY for 2006
posted by DaMikeSC (COLUMBIA, SC) Sep 28, 2007
Member since Jul 2007
29 out of 32 gamers (91%) found this review helpful
Historically, I've not been a big R6 fan. Seemed to have way more micro-management than I liked and my squad's AI seemed deficient as they seldom went where I wanted them to go. I'm also too lazy to plan out attacks in the depth needed for those games.
But then I tried the demo of this and adored it.
You start the game in Mexico, in an area that looks not too dissimilar to GRAW. But after that, you are sent to Las Vegas and the game REALLY comes into its own. Las Vegas is an inspired choice for this game, as a tactical shooter in a casino is a concept so brilliant I'm baffled nobody tried it before. Tons of hiding spots, tons of cover, and just some incredible visuals make this a great package.
In fact, I've seen online people saying the visuals weren't that hot. I'm not sure which game they were playing, but it could not have been this one. THIS title was stellar to look at and great to play. Controlling your squad is easy enough and they have enough sense to not get themselves killed quickly.
Co-op online gameplay is phenomenal. Me and my brother routinely play co-op terrorist hunt on the Calypso casino level and the amazing thing is that the enemies are not in the same spot twice and seldom take the same route or do the same thing. It makes every playthru both brutally difficult AND unique, which is all you can ask for.
You will not regret picking this game up. A true classic in every sense of the word. It is all you could want in a team-based shooter.
But then I tried the demo of this and adored it.
You start the game in Mexico, in an area that looks not too dissimilar to GRAW. But after that, you are sent to Las Vegas and the game REALLY comes into its own. Las Vegas is an inspired choice for this game, as a tactical shooter in a casino is a concept so brilliant I'm baffled nobody tried it before. Tons of hiding spots, tons of cover, and just some incredible visuals make this a great package.
In fact, I've seen online people saying the visuals weren't that hot. I'm not sure which game they were playing, but it could not have been this one. THIS title was stellar to look at and great to play. Controlling your squad is easy enough and they have enough sense to not get themselves killed quickly.
Co-op online gameplay is phenomenal. Me and my brother routinely play co-op terrorist hunt on the Calypso casino level and the amazing thing is that the enemies are not in the same spot twice and seldom take the same route or do the same thing. It makes every playthru both brutally difficult AND unique, which is all you can ask for.
You will not regret picking this game up. A true classic in every sense of the word. It is all you could want in a team-based shooter.
Terrific shooter, still fun to play 3 1/2yrs later
posted by dfloss721 (GRAYSLAKE, IL) Jul 30, 2010
Member since Jun 2007
3 out of 3 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
Reviewing and playing this in 2010 for the first time, I actually had a lot of fun playing this game. I thought Rainbow Six Vegas 2 was awesome, so I tried this one.
This genre redefined the typical shooter, making strategy and teamwork absolutely essential. You cannot just run from place to place like it's Call of Duty or Gears of War or something. You must use cover, and work with your 2 squad members to clear enemies, rooms, and the surrounding area.
Using the team, you can give them various button commands. The game is based around using these commands to make your 2 mates do various moves. Examples would be commanding them to move to a door, and clear the room while you sit back and relax. They can also breach a door and clear the room. You can have them in front of you the whole time while you pick off guys from the back. Also, you can command them to throw smoke and grenades.
Once you get the hang of the controls for this game, it becomes a lot of fun. There is a good sized learning curve here if you don't play TC games, or if you are a COD player. Once you memorize the buttons and commands, it's very smooth and fun to play.
Though frustrating at times, because you can't take barely any bullet hits, it forces you to think your way across the levels. Online play is still fun, though Vegas2 is better and has a mini-game mode.
If you are a fan of shooters, this is a must to add to the mix. Even though the graphics are poor since the game is old, it's still a ton of fun.
Milt Drucker - gamertag
This genre redefined the typical shooter, making strategy and teamwork absolutely essential. You cannot just run from place to place like it's Call of Duty or Gears of War or something. You must use cover, and work with your 2 squad members to clear enemies, rooms, and the surrounding area.
Using the team, you can give them various button commands. The game is based around using these commands to make your 2 mates do various moves. Examples would be commanding them to move to a door, and clear the room while you sit back and relax. They can also breach a door and clear the room. You can have them in front of you the whole time while you pick off guys from the back. Also, you can command them to throw smoke and grenades.
Once you get the hang of the controls for this game, it becomes a lot of fun. There is a good sized learning curve here if you don't play TC games, or if you are a COD player. Once you memorize the buttons and commands, it's very smooth and fun to play.
Though frustrating at times, because you can't take barely any bullet hits, it forces you to think your way across the levels. Online play is still fun, though Vegas2 is better and has a mini-game mode.
If you are a fan of shooters, this is a must to add to the mix. Even though the graphics are poor since the game is old, it's still a ton of fun.
Milt Drucker - gamertag