Rainbow Six Vegas - XBox 360 game review.

Having played Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell on the PS2 some time ago (see my previous review) I was not expecting too much from this Xbox 360 title.

My earlier experience was of a repetitive game which had a hard difficulty level which left me less than satified. As this game was in the same franchise I expected to be underwhelmed. I was wrong.

This time the game obviously has a lot more processing power behind it. That doesn't mean it has to be much better but this sure is!!

The plot revolves around Las Vegas being taken over by a well organised terrorist group and held hostage..With the threat of the Hoover Dam being released into the desert city your squad must move quickly! You play Logan, commander of the team, and armed to the teeth with modern technology you're flown into the action........

The game uses the Unreal Tournament engine and this makes for a great game.The visual aspect of a pitched gun battle becomes terrifyingly real (I'd imagine!). Smoke clears slowly after a grenade explosion...your vision is blurred for a few seconds after taking a hit or being around as a flashbang goes off......

The audio is great.....You really are immersed in the action. Explosions, shots, incoming radio chatter..all combine to form a frantic environment in which to fight for your life!

I also had a quick go on the multiplayer online version but to be honest I felt it was a large step down from the story mode (1 player). The graphics weren't as realistic and just felt me feeling I'd been playing Doom. Lots of running around without much happening until you're suddenly "tapped" by some more experienced player. Where's the fun in that?

So, playing in story mode, I would heartily recommend this to lovers of military shooters.

8/10.

Review: Mark Woods, 2009 (LordBeanpod@GMail.com)

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PS2 game:Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell.

My first PS2 game.


Having finally upgraded to a PS2 (it IS 2008!) this is my first foray back into the gaming world. I remember enjoying Metal Gear Solid on the PS1 (PSX) ages ago and this looked similar. I also enjoyed Tench:Stealth Assassin (ninja sneakiness) and I would say this is along those lines if you are familiar with that game.


The point is to use your brain a bit and not just "have at em" and blast away. This will only result in more of the guy's mates appearing. They'll probably be better armed too.


Your own arsenal is wide ranging. Rappelling equipment for scaling buildings from the roof, knock out bullets for your pistol, full radio communications throughout the game..very James Bond (Quantum of Solace looks like it will be great, by the way!).


I am finding the game a little too hard to be perfectly enjoyable. I'm a fairly advanced player but I think if the challenge is too hard it detracts from my enjoyment. I won't use cheats you see.


The environment and back story are interesting - a Russian megalomaniac in Georgia kicks it all off. I'm currently in FBI headquarters, Virginia, so you'll see the world!


Atmospherically and graphically great I'd recommend this to experienced players. Not one for a quick blast...a cross between chess and being a Ninja...

Reviewed by Mark Woods, 2008. LordBeanpod@GMail.com

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