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terrible

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 4 / 7
Date: July 16, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is terrible. Don't waste your money or time. The cover and explanation of the game look great but playability is terrible. To start off, I have a fast computer with 1 GB of RAM, 2.8 GHz Athlon 64 computer, 40 KB/s DSL connection, ATI Radeon 9600 128 MB video card. Not the best but better than what is recommended on the box.

Let me just say that the load times are so long for both single and multiplayer. And, when it is loading it doesn't provide you any progress bar. It is so long that you might think your computer has hung and will need to be reboot. Also, when trying to play multiplayer and you select a server/game to join, it will take about 5 min to load. What is even more frustrating than that is, after you've waited between 5-10 min, you've suddenly been disconnected and the computer hangs.

Overall, I found myself sitting and waiting more than I've found myself playing. This game sucks. Don't buy it. Marketing guys did a great job displaying and hyping this game. The artwork on the box looks great. But, the programmers and project leads for this game are all amateurs need more practice.

I decided to write this review because I can't return the game to Target and get my money back. I just wasted $50. So, to all those who are considering the game, run (don't walk) away from this game.

Move along now, nothing to see here...

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 4 / 8
Date: July 20, 2006
Author: Amazon User

The original Ghost Recon got me into pc gaming. Waited and waited for the next installment. Five years later, GRAW... Do not waste your time on this juvenile piece of junk. Your computer probably can't run it anyway.

This isn't Ghost Recon

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: May 23, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I wish I'd seen some of the other reviews before acquiring this disappointment. I am quite the fan of the original Ghost Recon and for a while have hoped to see some similar games come out. I jumped on this and had a copy pre-ordered. When it arrived I was very disappointed. This is more like Splinter Cell with rather ignorant robots following you around. If you like Splinter Cell you might like this. If you want another Ghost Recon, just stay away.

The game installed fine for me and has its interesting aspects, but it just isn't the experience I was looking for. It is a far cry from the original Ghost Recon games. Rather than controlling multiple squads with the ability to play as any member of any squad, you are limited to playing a single character who can give orders to other members of your team. The other team members are often less than bright about how they fulfill those orders. The storyline doesn't strike me as being nearly as believable as the original Ghost Recon. The lack of the ability to save when I want is terribly annoying. I was initially impressed with the way the game map worked but quickly became annoyed using it. Graphics are nice but can't make up for the other flaws in the game.

On the whole I'd say stay away. I'm sure there are those who love the game, I'm not one of them. For me this game is a major disappointment.

sad, really

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: May 28, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I loved the original ghost recon, but this is not even close. You can't save...you can't pick up weapons even when you are out of ammo...the firing reticle looks like the background...and there doesn't seem to be any difference in the power of most of the rifles. Also, how about a silencer that is actually silent.

This game was a bummer...way to kill a franchise.

Watch out for the copy protection

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: August 17, 2006
Author: Amazon User

More than a little bit of a dissappointment, if you've been into the Tom Clancy tactical games. I thought GRAW would really set a new standard. So much for hype. I don't know if it is because it was developed as a console game (they tend to be a bit "dumbed down" compared to PC games - please don't take offense if you only play console games) or was badly ported or the developers just ran out of good ideas. On top of this, it has Star Force protection, which is a major problem. Wierdly, Ubi pulled SF from its other major release this year but has not (as of this writing) issued a patch to remove it from GRAW. You can remove SF from your system but then you cannot play the game (it will reinstall the stuff). Given the problems folks have had with SF, if you are going to get Ghost Recon, I recommend waiting until it a patch is issued or until SF is removed from the disk.

High-End No Joke

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: May 23, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I agree with the other comments about the AI and the like. I thought life was bad after struggling to get Rainbow Six - Lockdown to even run, no such luck with GRAW.

If you don't have the Geforce 6/7 family or the ATI 9600-9800 or X series, don't buy it until you upgrade. I didn't read the fine print on the minimum specs and when I couldn't get it to run, I broke down and got the NVIDIA Geforce 7800 GSOC and $340+ later, both games now run okay. I've had some crashes to desktop w/GRAW even after loading the 1.06 patch but could find no info on the website about that issue (seems the patch mostly fixed multi-player issues).

I've completed GRAW all the way through and some missions will keep you up trying to figure a way to get to the goal area. I've had good success with the 50 cal. sniper rifle, but good luck finding ammo laying around. I've also found that sending your team to specific points around a hotspot will keep you alive longer (they seem to see the enemy as fast as the enemy sees you) All in all, if you have the machine hardware to run it, it's not a waste of money.

Not worthy of 'Ghost Recon' franchise

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: June 17, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I loved to original Ghost Recon (and expansions) and had been waiting for a sequel. After being jerked around on the Stonewall PC release (until it was canceled) I was ready to enjoy a new squad-level tactical simulation.

This isn't it.

The only improvements over the original is allowing you to select/change the weapons load-out ala Rainbox Six or SWAT and the expected improvements in graphics over the last few years.

On the other hand, there are some major drawbacks.
- You cannot change the "mode" of your squad: There's no longer a sneak, normal, assault toggle.
- The AI for your team is still lacking. For example, the guy with the sniper rifle won't peek around a wall and nail a target and so will get machine-gunned down.
- Stupid mission definitions. SpecOps guys are hard core, but you don't drop four of them into Mexico City against strong opposition without some level of support (artillery, armor, air support, additional infantry, etc.)
- No mission briefing prior to weapon load out: This is really a gripe about mission again. When you are weight limited knowing whether or not to expect enemy armor or air assets is sort of necessary. Otherwise nobody is going to lug out a single-shot missile; you'll take extra grenages or ammo.

comon people! its great!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 8
Date: May 16, 2006
Author: Amazon User

hey, whats with the negativity? this is the first time in a many YEARS that I play a military fps that actually makes me scream TAAAAAANK! when I see one coming around a corner and im wounded and my teammates are out of anti-tank ammo and im sweating and I just wanna run home to my mother!

just beacuse its not excactly the game you "oldschool" recon fans excpected, doesnt mean it isnt a really good game!
and to those that think its too arcady or easy or someting, I just say try to beat the game on hard in coop.now thats hardcore.

GR Classic

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 8
Date: May 24, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is truly spectacular. Here's what I thought (system specs: 2GHz 2400+, ATI Radeon 9500pro, 768MB RAM).

With my PC I was able to play with everything (minus filtering and shadows) on medium. To enhance MP play I'll probably drop it all down to low. It ran very smooth until there was a massive load of something (large volumes of fire being one, or the initial game save) and then it hung for about a second and then it was good.

I love the guns, and the weapon load-out possibilities. It's so nice to have an SMG as a side arm. The look, feel and sounds of the guns are amazing.

I Like:

* When you launch a grenade at a wall near or across from a baddie (or team mate) the force of the explosion makes them go flying away, it's very entertaining, but can really only be accomplished three times - yes, I'm evil.
* Cross-Com! I love this! It's so stinking cool. In the heat of battle it really does feel useless (for now) but is still very very neat. I can't wait to see how this changes in the full game, and I can't wait to see if it becomes more useful.
* Sounds: Just WOW! I think that since the Original GR, every GR after it wants to win an award for Best Sound. I can hear the bullets zipping or snapping past my head (or hitting it), I hear wind howling through the buildings, I hear Rebels calling me a Gringo. It's all great stuff and very cool.
* The M99: This thing is simply Pimp. There's no other way to describe it. It will puncture vans, trees and cement collumns and still make the kill. It's a great way to take out those darned MGs and pesky kritters hiding behind trees.
* Hand Grenades: I'm having a hard time adjusting to them. Your character will move in such a way that he throws off the aim, but they have awesome explosions and do a lot of damage to the area around them.
* Graphics: I amped some of my settings up for a Medium/High combination. My PC ran horribly, but I could at least get a sense for what they were like. In a word: Beautiful. Definatley worth the videocard upgrade.
* Your Team AI: They're excellent shots, and soak up bullets fairly well.
* Enemy AI: There's a lot of them, and they drop fairly easily.
* SMG Side Arms: Yes! Finally! We have a customizable XM8 and MP5SD to use, not just the M9 and G17.
* Tac Map: You can see enemies around the corner, which is a nice tactical advantage. You can also issue waypoints to help your team move around. We'll also have the ability to get a drone in the first game which will be a big Plus!

I Don't Like:

* M99: Not enough ammo for one lengthy mission. I ran out fairly quickly. Having to reload after each shot. Yeah, it's more realistic, but kindof a pain. Edit: For this mission, the ideal kit for me is the M99 and M8 Compact with extra mags for the M99. The length of the mission dictates I have a sidearm I can grab ammo for, and there are enough enemies for me to need extra mags for the M99. The problem is, we don't have enough capacity for all of those. I understand this is a gameplay issue for MP, and have not tried this yet in SP.
* Grenades: They're explosion is unrealistic, they don't go up and out, they just explode in a half-circle type shape. A lot of fun to watch, but difficult to throw.
* Enemy AI: They're smart, or at least very alert. They're not smart enough to try and flank you however, they would rather stand in one spot and shoot at you.
* Your Team AI: It feels as if their movements aren't very deliberate. They also have a tough time understanding the concept of cover. I put one guy behind a corner to aim down an alley, he instead gets there, finds out he's being shot at, rounds to corner and his mowed down. Not a bright thing to do. I had another in a firefight, I ordered him to move to saftey, and rather than stop fighting and run, he just stayed - didn't kill anyone, and died. Perhaps as I play more I can take better control of my Ghosts. But for now, it's easier to make them cover my 6 (and 3 and 9) and take on the shoot myself, they're too cumbersome.
* SMG Side Arms: Again, not enough ammo. I understand the reasoning, but again I feel we should be told prior to the mission which caliber bullet we're selecting and what the odds are that the OPFOR is carrying that same Caliber.
* Tac Map: Being able to see the enemies from above takes a certaina mount of realism out of the game. Your Ghosts tend to make up their own routes based lossly off of your waypoints. This is especially annoying when they walk into someone's Line of Fire, rather than go the safe route you provided them with.

This game kicks ass. Plain and simple. I'd give the demo a 7/10 which means that: Full Game + Add On = 10/10

as bad as rainbow six 4

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: May 30, 2006
Author: Amazon User

What the heck UBI??? Ghost recon??? rainbow six 4??? What are these things. Not even close to the previous version. Come on, please give us a true improved, good game to play instead of fool us with the old title. Today's pc game is dead and hard to find a good title as before. I am very very disappointed. just reinstall the previous ghost recon and raven shield games.

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