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For Gamecube? Really?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 20
Date: November 01, 2002
Author: Amazon User

When I first saw the Ghost Recon game for Gamecube on Amazon, I was excited, but also skeptical. I realize that writing a "review" for a game that I know nothing about at the moment is stupid, I can't help but hope that it does come out. Gamespot, IGN, and EGM all contradict the release of this game for the Cube; but Epinions, EB games, and of course, Amazon all show that the release of this game is indeed quite realistic. I can't wait to play the game of the year on my console for even more fun gameplay. It would certainly be heartbreaking if the game failed to come out. *fingers crossed*

Solid Game -- Highly Recommended!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 14 / 16
Date: November 20, 2002
Author: Amazon User

(Note: This review is based on the Xbox version, but I have not included any Xbox-specific features.)

Ghost Recon is a welcome break from death match, you-must-be-on-speed-to-keep-up type games. Instead of pulling a trigger and running around until you kill someone, this game forces you to develop detailed strategies to accomplish your tasks. The action you do encounter (and there is plenty) is intensified by the fact the stakes are much higher -- a couple of bullets or a well-placed grenade takes you out of the game. This forces you to develop a properly planned and well executed course of action.

The game is squad based. During single player mode, you play one of six soldiers and can switch between them at any time. Your player leads one squad of three, and you set a course of action for the other squad which is controlled by AI. As you complete missions and tasks, you unlock addition items such as new soldiers to choose from. Surviving missions also increases soldier skill.

Ghost Recon has significant replay value. It has 15 levels and 50 different tasks to complete, but because there are so many strategies that can be used to complete a level, they can be played numerous times with the same enjoyment level. Of course, on-line play adds tremendous replay and excitement.

In my opinion, the mark of a good game is how quickly time slips by while you are playing. Time after time I have intended to wrap up in 10 minutes only to find that an hour has passed. This is a fantastic game.

I do have a few complaints. The graphics are generally good, but can be on the choppy side at times. I have also experienced instances where the AI squad didn't do what I had mapped out. But, for the most part, the game is a welcome addition to my game library.

the best game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 12
Date: December 28, 2002
Author: Amazon User

i like this game so much i went and bought ten for friends of my. the game is so cool you look for all the bad guys and just shoot them all so if you want a game that has action and adventure get this one dont get any of the james bond.

The best army game ever created!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: January 18, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game has good environments and good graphics.If you buy it you wont regret it.It also a good game to play with your friends.Its the best [money] you will ever spent .

A well-executed game that rewards thinking

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 13 / 14
Date: February 27, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Finally, a first-person shooter that requires strategy and forethought. This is one of my favorite games for the Gamecube. As another reviewer pointed out, this game will appeal to people who like the James Bond series of games, but is superior in every way.

The Gamecube version of this game does not have online multiplayer capabilities, a significant drawback compared to the Xbox version. It still gets 4 stars from me because the single-player game is so deep and so much fun, I never notice the lack of online capabilities. The A.I. of your squad members and of the enemies is intelligent and sophisticated, and requires real strategy from you to get missions accomplished. Also appreciated is the realism of combat - one wrong move and you're dead. No unrealistic "health meters" in this game, and no flashing hearts lying around to restore health. Either you survive or you don't, which introduces a level of excitement to completing a mission that I didn't even know was missing from other games until I played Ghost Recon.

This game sounds remarkable in a surround-sound setup, and since the game is designed so that you need to know if someone is sneaking up behind you, surround-sound can actually enhance your gameplay. This game comes most highly recommended.

Develop Strategies

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 8
Date: March 21, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I do not consider myself to be a serious game player. However, I do enjoy playing this game a lot. First, the emphasis is on developing and implementing strategies, rather than just randomly running around shooting or blowing up things. For example, as a goal I try to accomplish the tatical missions while minimizing the casualities of my squad(s). In real life, losing 5 men to save a pilot would not be considered a successful mission. The game seems much more realistic that way. Moreover, Ghost Recon could be considered more of a combat simulator than a video game.

The missions are challenging and realistic. The game controls are a bit ackward, and I still make mistakes even though I'm fairly familiar with most of the actions. I haven't quite figured out to strategically use the map and Rules Of Engagement to its fullest. I am unsure if the fault is with me or the game.

Overall, I would recommend this game to anyone who wants to learn tatical combat strategies. It allows you to practice different roles in each mission (leader, support, demolitions, and my fave, the sniper). This may not be the game for you if you like shooting and blowing up things with as much carnage as possible. This is more of a strategy game that has plenty of action and firefights, but you must be patient and plan if you want yourself and your brothers at arms to survive.

The artificial intelligence is good, and not too predictable. However, you may be wiped out if you let your guard down thinking that you know the scenerio. The game also seems to emphasize eliminating all opposition in order to win, which takes from its realisim to a certain extent. For example, you simply do not rescue and guide the pilot to the extraction zone, but you must kill all enemies to complete the mission.

Ghost recon

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 7
Date: March 22, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I think this was a 4 and 1/2

the graphics where good good gameplay good 2 player co-op and good snigle play but over its not as good as the pc version i recommend it 4 the pc

Not the best FPS available.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 7
Date: April 28, 2003
Author: Amazon User

GHOST RECON manages to keep a pretty even pace with its only competition, CONFLICT: DESERT STORM. You manage a squad of four soldiers, and all of them must stay alive. Unlike CONFLICT: DESERT STORM, all of the missions are pretty similar.

Mulitplayer is good for split-screen, but there is no online play. If you want to play online, buy SOCOM on PS2. Split-screen multiplayer is actually pretty good here; better than MEDAL OF HONOR: FRONTLINE or CONFLICT: DESERT STORM.

Single player is just not as exciting. MEDAL OF HONOR has an awesome single-player experience, but if you own that, check out THE SUM OF ALL FEARS, SPLINTER CELL, or the upcoming RAINBOW SIX 3. Graphics are behind those of RED FACTION II or SPLINTER CELL.

In the end, GHOST RECON is not a bad game, but there are better games available.

Fire for effect!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: May 27, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Finally, a game for somebody who enjoys a bit of strategy and thought. As an ex-military person, I would recommend this game as one of the most accurate depictions of what it's like to be an infantry soldier in today's military. The weapons are perfect and accurate, such as the Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), the tactics are real, and the action is intense. If you've ever wondered what commanding a squad of six soldiers would be like, this is your chance.

You have the ability to switch from soldier to soldier in order to utilize the different loads and weapons that each soldier is carrying. You can set way points and assign your men to do various actions.

Like I said before, this game is by far one of the top five that exists on the Gamecube platform today. It may be a bit pricey, but it's worth every penny!

Airborne all the way!

Flawed but Fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: June 01, 2003
Author: Amazon User

For a game released in 2003, the graphics are mediocre. Especially the people: at a distance, they are grainy blobs. Up close, they're blocky and awkward looking. The Gamecube is capable of much more, and deserves better work from Ubi Soft. And the AI is really as bad as people have said.

But despite those problems, Ghost Recon is still a fun game. It's different from Medal of Honor, where you're on your own for most levels. In Ghost Recon, it really is about the squad, and using a variety of resources to complete a mission. You can select different soldiers for different missions, give them different weapons etc.

Ghost Recon is not a great game, but realistic FPS's are hard to come-by for the Gamecube, and you could do worse.

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