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My first review. Rainbow six vegas 2.

Pros Cons
Addictive gameplay Poor storytelling
Tight controls Repetitive gameplay
Amazing visuals Not enough content
Awesome audio
Intense action

Alright. Lets get this down Quickly. My first review and all. Now this game has a story but not which I found I could get into to much but it still delivers a slim of interest. What really morally brings me back is the fact that the game is thrilling. There are intense firefights and a few times that I was sweating when i had to help a couple of hostages on the realistic setting. What i noticed and hated but found as a good thing to do was that as you increase the difficulty your allowed to carry less and less ammo. making you not only ration it but also use things such as your gadgets(grenades and like) more strategically. Thankfully since i spent A few long hours playing this game when i got it.(first game i bought for my 360)That there was plenty of eye candy to go around. Visuals were very well done, could use a little polishing with the textures and shadings. But other wise still good no the less. As it was my first 360 game when the characters first talked my mouth actually dropped at how well their mouths moved with the words. It was quite real. Normally I wouldn't have paid attention to their mouths. But at the beginning you have to go threw this little briefing. And to hear them properly i normally have to look at their faces. Now way on the downside is the Content. Yes there are a lot of guns and such. But not many for their respective category. As where some of the stats were a little off i did like how they got one shield in the shield category. Anyhow This game has pros and cons. Just the game play will get repetitive and just not enough content for my tastes. However me and my friend noticed that the co-op was surprisingly skillful. One player plays squad leader. And the other isn't hindered with the controls as squad leader. Which now the i think of it the controls are a bit screwy manly due to the odd sensory on the 360's d-pad. All in all what matters is do you find it fun. I do and I'm pretty sure anyone else who owns this game can agree with me. So i could recommend this game to a good 9/10 of all shooter fans. And my rating would have to be 4/5 stars

My Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Review

Pros Cons
Addictive gameplay
Tight controls
Engaging story
Intense action
Just plain fun

In the sequel to the first RS:V, you play as Bishop, a Special Elite Agent for Rainbow. The game initially starts in France in 2005, but quickly jumps to Vegas to coincide with the first games timeline. Your goal in the game is to stop the terrorists from taking control of Las Vegas and to capture Gabriel Nowak, a former Rainbow Operative turned bad.

The game plays almost identical to the first, but there are a few differences. Kills, both in campaign and multiplayer, now add experience. This unlocks new weapons. Teammates can now be ordered to throw a grenade at a specific point, you have a new ability to sprint, and can even using this ability moving side to side. The difficulty of this game is also identical to the first. Plan your moves wisely, or be prepared to eat bullets.

If you are a fan of the first, this game will be no different. I was hoping that the multiplayer would have new modes or be expanded on a bit, but it's not that big of a deal. I highly recommend this game.

A Good Sequel

Pros Cons
Fantastic multiplayer Annoying audio
Intense action
Just plain fun

I barely played the original but really got into this sequel. The team based games are great and the fact that I could play online coop missions was fantastic.

My favorite part probably of the game is the intense team based play that ensues. You REALLY have to communicate in this game (unlike COD, Halo), which is great because I prefer team chatter to dead silence.

The single player was good, but the multiplayer makes up for it easily. The only downfall to me was the appalling language that the terrorists used. I mean seriously, no one swears THAT much!! Ok well maybe George Carlin did.

5/5

Perfect 1st person shooter. AWESOME ONLINE for 360. Word of advise is to not focus on ranking up. If you actually get good you will rank up fast without trying.

The Tactical shooter of this Decade delivers again

Why the criticism this game received from so many, I yet to understand. The Vegas series is easily one of the best made, with its Terrorist Hunt agenda and awesome shooting mechanics not to mention sweet frame rate, there is simply nothing not to like about RSV2 or the first one. This game throws you right back in the midst of the action where the Terrorist are looking to take over Vegas, and your job as Bishop, is to lead the assault or the Hunt against them. There are some great locales and wide open maps that are the most exhaustive I have yet to play in a shooter. Your objectives vary from, disarming bombs, saving civilians, and taking out the enemies...And much more.... With the addition of the sprinting ability the action does pick up pace in this second installment, and its something that works really well...Especially considering the enemies AI has been revamped and they are pretty sharp as well as accurate. You can now run from one point of cover to the next, you also can sprint from side to side, something new in this genre and its useful to say the least..... The sound of the game and the weapons are top of the line, very much comparable to the sounds of COD....The visuals and graphics are absolutely stunning and watching enemies blood decorate the adjacent wall after shooting him just never gets old....The storyline is simple but good and you will be hooked as soon as you turn this game on. Did I mention the frame rate is running at 60 frames a second and never misses a beat. The A.C.E.S system is also a great addition allowing you to hone the many skills you have in combat, from a marksman, to all out assault....These also unlock weapon and camo upgrades that you constantly get to outfit throughout the game. If anything keeps this game from a perfect score it would be the lackluster partners AI and the weak MP, that just did nothing different and the matchmaking system is nothing to brag about leaving you searching for games for longer periods of time then you might want. The lobby is just one I personally care to avoid. The other thing that can get you frustrated is the DIFFICULTY...This game is one of the hardest I have yet to play, you will be reloading checkpoints way more then you care to, but that being said the gunplay never gets old and you can earn xp all over again even reloading so in its own way it is not too bad..... Bottom Line is, there are not many games that can even wave a stick at this one, it is by far the top FPS on the shelf, right beside COD 4 and if you care to do yourself some justice then pick this game up. Its worth every penny.....If you are a Hardcore FPS fan then this is a perfect fit, where as the casual shooter might not be up for the war that wages in Rainbow Six Vegas 2........ A hard and long fought battle, but rewarding in every way

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