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Notes to New Computer Gamers

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 7
Date: June 27, 2002
Author: Amazon User

First of all, Ghost Recon is one of the best games ever made for any system. I have written 2 reviews on these games, so if you want more detail you can check those out. I just wanted to say a couple things to people BEFORE they buy games of this level.

You HAVE to make SURE you have a PC that can play this game how it was MEANT to be played. When PC Gamer, or any other magazine reviews games they often use very powerful computers to get a true idea of the games capabilities. They use the top of the line processors, graphics accles, and sound systems, not to mention high definition monitors.

Therefore, if you are running something like a P2 250mhz computer with a 8 mb video card, and 64mbs of Ram, its NOT going to look or PLAY how it was made to. I made that mistake once. I had an old computer, bought SWAT 3, and was upset over the graphics, slow downs, choppy play and so on. Then I got my gaming sytem, a 2.0 GHZ P4, 700mb RAM, with a Geforce3 t-500 card, flat screen trinitron etc etc etc....ALL of a sudden SWAT 3 was a TOTALLY different game on the new computer. It's been the case with every game I've bought since, and going by my reviews, I've bought a ton of them.

Graphics cards are sometimes overlooked, and are very important. The quality computer games out there are built for the higher end computers, and if you expect the life like 3-D gaming, anything less than a Geforce 3 will leave you wanting more. The reports on the Geforce4 Ti-4600 are convincing. If you can get it for a good price, don't hesitate.

Bottom line is this...if your going to get into the PC Game Market, make sure you have the system to run them on. It may cost you up to or over 2 grand, but that way your sure to get EVERYTHING you pay for, and expect from PC Gaming. If thats too much, grab a PS2, its discounted and you can still get some great games to keep you entertained.

Good luck and take care.

Explosive Nerve-Wreaking Expansion Pack!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: April 16, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Ghost Recon: Desert Siege, the new explosive action-packed expansion for the hit PC game of the year, Ghost Recon. Desert Siege, in my opinion, is a truly action-packed add-on that has nerve-wreaking game play, breath-taking graphics, and electrifying multi-player that allows you to wreak havoc on enemies. In Desert Siege, the storyline is the same, except the conflict between countries is now in Africa. When things tend to get out of hand, that's when the highly trained green berets, known as "The Ghosts", are sent out to help control extreme situations. When the U.S. sends out The Ghosts to deal with the conflict in Africa, you are forced to learn new strategies in a whole new place, the deserts! In Desert Siege, there are a lot of goodies added in this explosive expansion pack. Desert Siege now, has improved graphics, 9 new weapons, 8 new single-player missions, 5 new multi-player maps, improved enemy and friendly A.I., and of course, more obstacles containing vehicles, rocks, tents, etc. This is exactly what makes Desert Siege an exciting, nerve-wreaking, breath-taking game experience. Trust me, if you want to get a game, then get a game, but if you want to experience full-fledged excitement and danger, get Desert Siege.

NOTE: Requires full version of Ghost Recon to play Ghost Recon: Desert Siege!

A great addition to an already wonderful game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: April 03, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Ghost Recon, probably the most realistic PC FP war game ever released, just got a great add-on for a great price. Desert Siege adds much more to the gameplay then usual mission packs, and for this price you would be foolish not to get it.

I almost exclusively play multiplayer on UBI's gaming network or over my IP. This being said, its a fair statement to say that this mission pack adds an entire new world to the online gaming experience. Not only are there many new single player maps available, but also several multiplayer maps just begging for modern combat. Heck, I would have paid just for the multiplayer maps and the new 'Siege' option while in multiplayer.

Siege allows you to be on the defensive or offensive squad with the goal of capturing a marked location or defending it. This is great fun, especially with max realism and no respawns because you can picture yourself going for the objective on the map as if it were assigned to you in real life...

I dont need to go on. If you liked (or in my case, love Ghost Recon), buy this pack. Support Red Storm and be ready for an amazing fun factor with this expansion!

Great Game but need proper hardware

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 10, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I've seen many complaints about games not working on their system, whether it is a problem with the video card, not enough memory, or your CPU is just not fast enough. I've played many games, RTCW, MOHAA, Ghost Recon, Desert Siege, and Max Payne. I was able to turn on the highest video settings without experincing problems. Before you buy the game check the requirements! If your computer meets them or barely makes them don't buy the game, you should always beet the recommended. When you actually have the right pc the games are actually fun.

Shane's rating for Ghost Recon

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: February 09, 2004
Author: Amazon User

If you love the First Ghost Recon game you will for surely love this game. In the game the Green Berets (Marines), go settle a 60 year old conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea. It includes multiplayer teams, 8 missions, and play online mode. My dad bought it for himself a couple of years ago and wouldn't let me play it so when he was gone I would always sneak it and play it. It may be rated mature, but it doesn't have much blood or gore, but it has a lot of violence. It is so real it will make you fill like your in Africa along with the Berets. In most war games you get to play with one soldier, well in this one you get a team of Berets (6 soldiers) to do missions. If you like this game you should also check out Ghost Recon Island thunder, and Rogue Spear. This is the best PC game of the century!

A letter from a Ghost in Africa

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: October 15, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Dear Family:

I hope you got my letter describing how I loved my tour of duty in Europe that I recently undertook. I know you all may not approve of me re-enlisting for a second tour of duty, but my most recent campaign was nothing short of amazing.

My boys and I were traveling to Germany for some R&R when we got the call from HQ that an uprising in Ethiopia was happening. So of course we heeded the call and zipped over to help stop a crazy warlord from disrupting crucial shipping lanes. I must say that our job in Africa is a lot more varied then Europe. Instead of lush forests, we now operate pretty much in the open in the hot dry desert. But all our tactics and training came in handy on this mission, because our foes are just as tough as they were in Europe.

Our missions in Ethiopia started off with a cool beach landing at night. From there we protected convoy's of crucial supplies, assaulted an oil factory, and in our favorite mission, stopped a convoy of three tanks. Wow, that was amazing, but at the same time, nerve-racking.

Our foes are just as tough as the thugs back in Russia. They use combact tactics efficently and smartly, flanking, suppressing fire, they use it all. We also noticed (while we were running for our lives) that they toss a lot more grenades then the russian thugs did. But they also have an annoying tendancy to be able to fire an automatic weapon from yards away and score a headshot (which should be impossible). Believe me when me and my ghost buddies got really, really, ticked off about this.

My buddies have kept all the old skills from the first campaign. They are still essential in surviving a mission, constantly spotting and killing bad guys that would have killed me quickly. But they still need my direct intervention occasionally to make them do the right thing. Good thing we still have all our death-dealing weaponry to teach these warlords a thing or two...hehe...

I expect the news reports on everything we've done will start coming home soon, but trust me. This was one campaign that I liked fighting in.

Your son,
Ghost #325

...really?...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: April 02, 2002
Author: Amazon User

do we really need to rate this? get it....u know...

It's a MUST BUY expansion game for Ghost Recon

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 09, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I always love Tom Clancy games, like Rogue Spear and Ghost Recon. I bought The Desert Siege expansion pack from Amazon.com, and it is the most challenging team shooter game.

Desert Siege is not for a beginner Ghost Recon Player, since the computer enemies has very good artificial intelligence. They can hide and they can run away from you! It can cause a real havoc when you have to deal with an enemy sniper until you can figure it out where he hides.

The first time you play it, you may get frustrated a little bit because the enemies are harder! but after a while, you will figure their behaviors out.

Must play game of the year!

Super fast shipping!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 7
Date: January 18, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Great Product & Fast shipping!

Also fast responds!

Great missions but it ends too soon!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: April 03, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Desert Siege is the new modification for Ghost Recon. Desert Siege includes 8 new missions, several new weapons, 5 new multiplayer maps, and 2 new modes of play: Siege and Domination. While the single player missions are intense, it's the multiplayer that's really outstanding. The muliplayer maps tend
to be medium to small with lots of elevation changes and intricate design (See Canyon). In my opinion, the mission maps are better suited for multiplayer as they offer a better chance for medium to long range engagements. Siege mode was a great addition. The goal of Siege is to overtake or defend a specific location on the map. The fighting is fast and fierce since the fortified position is clearly marked on the map, thereby eliminating the need to hunt and scan for enemies. The only reason I give this game 4 stars instead of 5 is due to the brevity of the single player mode. The addicting design of the maps, coupled with interesting mission objectives, and enemy rich environment leave you crying for more when the missions suddenly halt. I was able to finish all 8 missions in just under a few days of intermittent play. I still highly recommend this add-on, not only for the brief but exciting single player experience but also for the great new multiplayer experiences to follow.

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