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If you think it's a game you'll enjoy, at this price it's definitely worth it.The graphics, compared to games today, look dated. It never really gets obnoxious or in your face. I'm playing with surround sound and you hear people walking behind you and gun fire sounds as realistic as you game released today. You can play through the levels together, but when you would normally be receiving information in the chopper or wherever, there is a prolonged silence. There is some music there, but it's in the background.
Take the first flight sequence in the helicopter. In the beginning this isn't so bad as the missions aren't TOO difficult, but later in the game this can be an exercise in frustration given how the end sections of a mission ratchet up the amount of enemies coming after you.One big complaint I have is enemy pop up. I will play on-line with my father in co-op, we will completely clear a room and move on. Unfortunately when you're actually on the ground things don't look anywhere near as good.
Some of the flight sequences while arriving at your destination are amazing. If your only criteria to owning the game is that it needs a lower price, just get it. nothing. At the current pricing, about $9 lower than MSRP, if you're thinking of buying the game, just do it. My only gripe with playing the co-op story mode is that it lacks the story. But again, be a little more lenient in your graphical requirements and you should be able to enjoy this game despite the "dated" graphics.Sound work is very good as well.
I've actually witnessed enemies popping into existence. Blind fire in RS: Vegas, however, is aptly named as actually pulling a shot off and killing an enemy in this way is difficult. I just recently purchased the original Rainbow Six Vegas, 3 years after it's initial release, and seeing how most of the top reviews are from '06-'07, I figured it would be a nice change of pace to give this a review from today's point of view.The price Amazon is currently charging for this game is a knockout steal; much lower than MSRP. You have someone in the passenger seat, briefing you on what is going on and what you are getting into. In co-op multiplayer you sit in the chopper with.
The other gripe with co-op multiplayer is if everyone in the party dies, you start at the beginning of the mission.
This mechanic, of course, doesn't seem to be "blind" fire for the computer, as it seems even on the normal difficulty setting enemies can be DEADLY accurate with blind fire, sometimes frustratingly so.Multiplayer isn't bad either.
I would prefer a set amount of enemies on a map in standard locations, however Ubisoft opted for random appearance and MOSTLY random location of enemies.
Character models lack detail seen in today's games, but for a game released in '06, this would have looked awesome.
Overall I think that this game for $20, for those who aren't too graphic obsessed with games and enjoy first person shooters, is a decent choice.
The only sound effects I find annoying are the one armed bandits in the casinos are always making noise and that, I suppose, is authentic Vegas.Gameplay is typical first person shooter with a Gears of War style "hide behind an object and blind fire" mechanic.
There are a ton of options available, which includes Co-Op via Live (co-op can be done local split screen as well).
only to occasionally have enemies pop up in the rooms we just cleared, killing us from behind.
It wouldn't be my first choice in aging first person shooters (I may give that honor to GRAW 2 instead), but it is a solid choice.
Ending is terrible. Teamates AI isn't great, but better than some games.
The guns are for the most part accurate, the cover system is excellent - why can't games like Call of Duty 4 have cover systems like this game has. This is a pretty good game for shooter fans.
although your character looks fantastic when behind cover. Heck, why can't Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter have cover systems that are as easy to use as this.
The graphics are ok, although fall off bigtime when compared to games like Call of Duty. Most of the time they do the right thing.
But I don't buy shooters really for the story, I buy it because I want to shoot terrorists.
I love the game controls for this game where you can you can take cover behind objects and shoot from there and also the amount of control you can have over your character. It is very strategic and makes you plan your attacks making it feel more and more like a swat team operative. I just got this for Christmas and had played it in the past and am still way hooked on playing this game. It's not just a point and shoot game you can zoom in and out there is inferred, night goggles, ect. It's not a game that you can just go rush into a room and expect to not be shot you have to plan everything out. The AI in this game is amazing in the fact that your terrorist are smart and do adapt to the situation again making it feel more realistic. This is a classic game one that everyone must have that likes first player shooter. I also would say how surprised I was when I played this online how many people were playing online it just goes to show even though there is a 2nd of this game people are still sticking with the original and for $20.00 its a great deal.
I find the game refreshing when I am looking to knock off a few bad guys. The game itself is a typical First Person shooter. My only complaint would be the IR and NV goggles display. However the tac ops that are available for your team add a sort of realism to it. Though I find I place my character in places that negate my teams ability to cover my six. Not realistic enough but still doable for game play. Fun and exciting to play.
Buy and enjoy.By the way, those of you that like to play for achievements might have a ridiculously frustrating time trying to unlock "Special Operations". With an awesome multiplayer and a seriously challenging story mode, you'll be hooked.
Sound is about average for the next gen consoles, but you over sensitive marshmallows that can't handle frequent "adult" language might wanna set your parental setting to: Don't Buy This Game, Idiot. I'll just get to the point.Graphics are obviously incredible especially when you play in HD, Gameplay is a very good step up - even though it's clearly imitating Gears of War with it's health, blind fire and cover system.
It was different from all other R6 titles prior to it and stands out well amongst first-person-shooters. Theres alot of swearing especially when you're Terrorist Hunting where sound effects will consist of guns discharging, enemies swearing hilariously (I thought so) and explosives occasionally going off.I know it might be considered too late to be typing up a review on RSV, but it's worth it.
I originally bought this game when it came out in 2007 and I loved it immediately. It took me a week to beat it on realistic (a chapter a day) and trust me, you're gonna need alot of patience, accuracy, cover and strategy - which is definitely what the programmers intended to extract from you.
It's the only one I'm missing and is known for being glitched TERRIBLY.
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