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AWESOME TACTICAL SHOOTER IN FIRST WORLD

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 10
Date: February 01, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Just great! This is a very fun game if you liked GRAW or the SWAT games. The high tech is done very well and the controls are fairly easy to pick up.

I like that this game is done in a first world location, most tacticals are done in 2nd or 3rd world locations only. For me this game has a LOT of replayability on the single-player side, that's all I play is the single player modes. Realistic weapon sounds are great too, AI is decent and the missions are challenging, some I had to try several different ways to get past them and luck is a part of it as well.

One thing I didn't like was the inability to order your team to positions just using the map alone, like you can do in GRAW, this brings a measure of overall strategy that was nice in GRAW(still own this one and still have not finished it, replayability is great on this one too). I also think a 4 man team would be a better way to go as well, like GRAW.

I lived in Vegas for a time and this was a pretty good representation of it, the "Spire" level or Stratosphere in real life was just awesome! Although the interior is not the same as the real Stratosphere, but it really feels like you are doing combat in a real casino setting, which is a great novelty. I also liked the outdoor level that looked just like the Fremont Street LED light show, cool!

You'll have fun fun fun 'til your daddy takes your pc away...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 7
Date: January 21, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is simply amazing. And for many reasons. To begin with, the visual qualities are spectacular. The job that was done mapping the casinos and presenting a terrorist affected Las Vegas from the streets to the high-rises makes this game intensly interesting and superbly beautiful to look at. Don't be surprised if you find yourself momentarily forgetting about the enemy as you appreciate the spectacular architecture and lush surroundings...but beware!
I always find it interesting when reading other reviews...everyone is certainly entitled to their opinion. If one's pc does not have the capability to run a game should we blame the game? I don't think so. That's what the little labels on the end of the game box are for. Obviously, new games are going to have increasingly dificult specs to meet and I think that's to be expected. Isn't it an indication that it probably will be a very detailed and cutting edge game?
Should we blame the game if it is not identical in look or control to its predisessor? I don't think so. I say use some of the good qualities but keep innovating. It is each game's individuality that makes getting and starting a new game fun.
If one gets killed to many times because they can't reach the save point should we blame the game? I don't think so. If you are the type of gamer that likes to blow through the game in a hurry, I can certainly understand the beef with the spread-out save points. However, if you can re-arm or save whenever you want what's the challenge? It's very dificult for game designers to create a realistic means of "desire to preserve your life". I for one think that if you are faced with a substantial replay if you get killed you will do a better job of thinking and strategizing as you struggle to get through the tough spots...isn't that what it's all about? And by the way, is it a bad thing to replay something you are having so much fun with? Believe me, if you like this game you will want to play it several times anyway.
If there is a good selection of hand guns, sub machine guns, assault rifles and sniper rifles and you apparently can't get the job done with all that should we blame the game? Geeeez, I don't think so. I can't understand how anyone can feel that there is not enough weaponry in this game.
In short, stunningly beautiful and fun to play with killer AI, I highly recommend this game. Please do take heed of the required specs, but if it weren't for that this game could not have been rendered in such spectacular fashion. If you are about to get a new high spec pc, make this your first play...it will absolutely dazzle you!

One of the most enjoyable games I've EVER played

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 6
Date: December 22, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Rainbow Six: Vegas is just brilliant. The creaters have effectively implimented every little detail that would make this title a fantastic experience.

The artificial intelligence is one of the best I've ever seen: the enemies are alerted both by sound and sight. During combat, they take cover in any nearby object or wall and peak to return fire at sporadic moments. In larger areas, enemies move from object to object in attempts to flank you and your team all while tossing frag grenades, smokes, and flashbangs.

However, the area where the AI shines is your teammates. They respond to all of your commands in realistic manners - tell them to move to an area and they will move while taking cover and returning fire. They will always be able to reach any target given, whether the path requires climbing up ladders or rapelling down ropes. When they reach their destination, they will usually take cover near any wall or object and return fire accordingly. The artificial intelligence in this game is nothing short of amazing.

The gameplay just...works. Although others have said the game is more like a "run-and-gun" style, there are plenty of times when tactical positioning of your teammates is needed. Otherwise, running out in the open and holding down the mouse button will get you killed. The cover system in this game allows you to take cover behind practically any object or wall, standing or crouching. Once you take cover, the camera zooms out into third-person view. Although some have criticized this to be unrealistic and taking away from the first-person shooter experience, I completely disagree. The third-person view can be described as having an out-of-body experience seeing yourself holding your gun out next to the wall frantically spurting bullets into a casino of chaos. With a simple push of the button while taking cover, your character will lean out (left, right, or over an object) and aim his gun at wherever your crosshair was originally positioned, allowing you to accurately return fire while taking cover simultaneously. Ubisoft could not have done a better job with this duck-and-cover system.

All the guns sound and feel as realistic as I could...imagine them to be. Any gun carried will be displayed on your character during the third-person cover view, including silencers (if mounted on your gun), of course.

Besides the stable, sturdy core of the gameplay, it's the little things that make Rainbow Six: Vegas quite an experience: diverse, realistic voice-overs from all characters, the motion-blurring effects, static interference of video transmissions, and humorous dialogue from your enemies as you peak under the door with the "snake cam."

Although I have not played any previous titles from the Rainbow Six or Rainbow Three series, I have played other titles such as Goldeneye, Halo, Half-Life 2, Counter-Strike (1.6 and Source), and Call of Duty - all quite enjoyable. Based on today's general expectations of a "good first-person shooter," I do not understand how other reviewers can criticize the same aspects of the game that make it incredible.

One of the cons to this game would be the high hardware requirements (mainly processor, video card, and RAM). Some of the checkpoints are relatively long, and it may be frustrating to die after just having successfully executed an infiltration into a heavily-fortified area. Overall, it's not THAT bad, and perhaps it is there to create a blance for those who complain that the enemies may be too easy.

All in all, I would recommend this game to ANYONE with the adequate hardware requirements who also likes first-person shooters. It's the big and little things that make this game a top-notch production. Oh yeah, and it's just plain fun!

EXCELLENT!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 5
Date: February 28, 2007
Author: Amazon User

One of the best FPS games I've ever played on a PC. Exceptional single player and multi-player gaming. Unfortunately, it is very, VERY buggy, and the multi-player interface is not all that great. The gameplay is some of the best in the business, though!

Best FPS since Far Cry

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: March 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game has heavy duty system requirements (I had to dial down all video options to play it on my 3 1/2 yr old 2.8ghz HP with an Nvidia 6200), but if you can manage it, it's worth the money. The squad command controls are easy to work with, and unlike the earlier Rainbow Six games, no planning is required (or possible). The only hitch was that some of the printed instructions were erroneous, but the in-game instructions were correct. I found the story line adequate, the acting very good, and the environment and goals interesting and challenging. Best FPS since Far Cry, in my opinion, and that includes Half Life2, Call of Duty2, the FEAR's and Prey.

BEST FPS EVER!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: July 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Seriously....both single player and multi-player has the best user interface I've ever seen. One of my all time favorite games.

This game will be AWESOME!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 11
Date: May 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

depise the fact that this game has been delayed again trust me guys it was a smart move cuz if it came out on may 22nd. Who knows if it will be good or bad and since it got delayed again and im sure they are working on it to make it really great so the reviewers can say this is a great game and not give it a lame score like on those previous titles. I am very patient. This game will rule when it comes to stores on june 13th!!! Can't Wait!!!!

Best game I have played since Far Cry.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This isn't in the vein of some of the previous Rainbow Six offerings in the sense that it eliminates some of the tactical elements - though anything would be an improvement over Rainbow Six Lockdown. However, that aside this is a terrific experience. This has quickly become the staple game for our LAN parties and is really the best thing that I have played since Far Cry. I picked this up in the bargain bin thinking that it would have little chance of running on my 3 year old 2.8Ghz pentium. I was wrong. It works with all of the graphics options up full, and with patch 1.5 I can play it with full widescreen support as well. The single player campaign rocks, it runs perfectly fine on Vista, and the multiplayer with its 600MB map pack makes for days of Lan gaming on either Co-op, Terrorist hunt or any of its new game types added in patch 1.5. A must buy for PC shooter fans.

Best Since Raven Shield

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Many of you won't believe it, but this is the best Rainbow Six in the series. I was totally disappointed by Lockdown, and had similar expectations for Vegas. But I was mistaken. In Vegas they've simplified the game and also added new gameplay features that ratchet up the excitement. Instead of peaking around corners with Q or E, you can now 'take cover' by hitting the right mouse button. This switches to a 3rd-person view of yourself against a wall or under a barrier, while still allowing you to aim. When ready to fire you move in the direction needed and your 3rd person self ducks out to shoot. It's hard to describe, but it's fantastic. You can also set up your scope, take cover, and pop-up into scope view to take a shot. The graphics are fantastic, especially on your character, Logan, and you can understand the requirement for Shader 3.

I'm giving this 5 stars instead of 4 since it is so much better than Lockdown and deserves a look from anyone who had fun in the past playing Rainbow Six.

My only complaints would be that on the PC it doesn't seem possible to have more than one profile (my son and I take turns making progress). Switching 'Q' from "peek out" in previous versions to "throw grenade" is a great convenience, but I was a little surprised when I went to take a peek around a corner and instead dropped a grenade on myself and my guys!

All in all, I've found this game a lot of fun, better than GRAW 1. (I haven't tried GRAW 2 yet).

Bang for buck

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Great graphics, voice, storyline, and fun.
4 months later, I still play it from time to time and it's still fun.

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