The now infamous author Tom Clancy has always been famous for his outstanding series of novels, branching out with over thirty titles in all. However, he is more famous with gamers around the world for his co-founding of Red Storm Entertainment in 1996 and the release of several critically acclaimed tactical game series, such as Rainbow Six, Splinter Cell, and Ghost Recon. In this latest iteration of the Rainbow Six franchise, players get to experience a far more different title than any other in the franchise.
But is this latest ready for the next generation? Read on and find out…
Single and Multiplayer
Rainbow Six, the founder of tactical squad-based action games, has always been on top of its game in terms of story development and gameplay. Vegas’ singleplayer component is just that, as it continues the fine tradition of exciting combat and the remarkable ability to draw you into the story. The game, which can take about 6-8 hours in itself to complete, is completely ensnaring, as it does not jump you to different areas with only a simple briefing linking them, but instead flies you all around Las Vegas to different locations and gives you a short briefing en route ala Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter. The controls are simple and contain a brand new cover system that aids immensely in during firefights. The only nagging problem about the game, the voice command ability, is not as receptive as hoped. Even the AI is pretty decent for a Tom Clancy game, as that factor has been haunting the series for a long time.
The multiplayer, in every single aspect, is just as good as the singleplayer, if not more. Comprised of 8 different modes that can be played across 7 maps, playing over Xbox Live can produce some intimate firefights. The Persistent Elite Creation mode from Rainbow Six: Lockdown is back, this time being much more balanced and customizable than before. To that end, those who own the Vision camera can map their face onto a custom character to play as during the game.
- Rating: 5 out of 5
Tech Specs
Rainbow Six Vegas, as it is, could not have been possible on the current generation systems, as the game is built on the Unreal 3 engine. To that end, like the recently released Gears of War, the game is outstanding in terms of visuals. Vegas, the seemingly perfect playground by which to test the engine, comes out remarkably beautiful and truely tells you that the developers did a fantastic job. Players might even notice the main character growing a five o-clock shadow over time during the game! The audio is just as good, though it does seem that some sound effects were recycled and out of place. The soundtrack is excellent, as well as the dialogue, as it can be incredibly foul-mouthed while still humerous. Overall, you won’t be disappointed when you jump into the game.
- Rating: 4.75 out of 5
Overall and Replay Value
Ubisoft, almost always, has provided us with a quality product, especially so when it comes to the Tom Clancy series. With stunning realism, intense gameplay, and an invigorating amount of replay value, its a wonder the next generation started one year ago or just now. If you’ve got a friend that can’t understand what’s so good about the Xbox 360, show’em this game.
- Overall Rating: 5 out of 5
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas
Single and Multiplayer: 5
Technical Specs: 4.75
Overall and Replay Value: 5
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher: Ubisoft
Genre: Squad-based Tactical Action
Players: 1-16
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