Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six
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Product Summary

Platform: Sega Dreamcast
Publisher: Majesco Sales Inc.

Video Game Reviews of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six

Customer Review: gets my heart beating fast
Summary: 4 Stars

I'll start off with the cons that have already been said:
-polygonal graphics, it's no big deal though
-sometimes bad computer partners, in small areas the computer may get stuck against the walls and you have to run back to them to get them off the wall
-lots of controls, that only takes less than half an hour to get them figured out

I've seen a few times in the lower reviews that people were hoping for a game like Goldeneye. Although they're both shooting games, I really don't think you can compare them.

This is not a game where you just run around at full speed and shooting everything in sight. This is in attempt to be a realistic game, it is one or two shots and you're done. It is strategy and stealth. For missions you create a plan, then you and your team act based on that plan. If you're not into making plans, there is a default plan that can be loaded.

One thing you do need to enjoy this game is patience. It takes about 20 minutes to create a plan and about 5 minutes to act on it. Creating the plan involves thinking. If you're a patient person who likes shooting games, definitely get this. If you're looking for a multi-player faster paced shooting game, look elsewhere.

Description of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six

As first-person shooters go, Rainbow Six is to Dreamcast what GoldenEye 007 is to the Nintendo 64: the most innovative and intriguing title of its kind for the platform. Borrowed from Tom Clancy's novel of the same name, Rainbow Six offers a fascinating first-person adventure through lush worlds and highly detailed environments that have yet to be seen on gaming consoles. But don't stop to smell the roses too often or you'll end up staring down the business end of an oncoming Stinger missile.

You command an elite antiterrorism force through a series of stealth and action missions. Sometimes you will need to sneak through a foreign embassy in the dark with your night vision goggles on, while other times you'll need to launch a full-on weapons attack on your enemies. The game does both types of missions well, but you'll have to spend some time planning with your team before you start each level. Plotting out missions in advance and positioning team members lends a unique real-time strategy feel to the already excellent shooter aspect of the game.

As the team leader, you are solely responsible for making sure each mission goes well. Direct and protect your squad, save any hostages who might be hanging around, and accomplish your main mission objectives. The latter may include sabotage, simple spying, or even assassinations. Good luck. --Bill Hutchens

Pros:

  • Perfect mix of first-person shooting and strategy
  • Complex environments
  • Foes boast realistic intelligence
Cons:
  • No multiplayer support
  • Multiple objectives are sometimes overwhelming

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