Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Phantoms

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  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Aug 15, 2012
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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 276 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 45 out of 276
  3. Negative: 87 out of 276

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  1. alvir218
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    it's a mixed first person shooter with third person shooter, with a realistic modern weapons and futuristic devices that asks for group work.
  2. Marchelo1988
    Jan 3, 2021
    7
    Being a free to play (with microtransactions) game intended to be able to be run in many computers for friends to play it in different builts, the graphics are not the best but that can be absolutely forgiven. It developed into a pay-to-win, but surely delivered many hours of fun with friends (even If I suck at shooters) with its non-conventional gameplay tactics that allowed for differentBeing a free to play (with microtransactions) game intended to be able to be run in many computers for friends to play it in different builts, the graphics are not the best but that can be absolutely forgiven. It developed into a pay-to-win, but surely delivered many hours of fun with friends (even If I suck at shooters) with its non-conventional gameplay tactics that allowed for different playing styles and approeaches. And even if it's not a remarkable game, I believe that's a compliment for any shooter.… Expand
  3. SelimDemirci
    Apr 24, 2018
    0
    tavsiye etmiyorum.üye oldum oyuna girdim yarım saat her serverda bekledim ama oynayacak bölüm bulamadım.

    + bedava olması

    -karışık arayüz
    -bekleme süresi çok fazla
  4. PAOKAKIS
    Feb 9, 2018
    0
    We want Ghost Recon Phantoms Back.............. We PAYYY for this game......
  5. Tomle1202
    Jul 12, 2016
    5
    It is quite understandable why Ghost Recon Phantoms relies so much on microtransactions, but a generic shooter requiring little thinking is still what it is.
  6. koolaidthered
    Jan 5, 2016
    1
    This game is heavily P2W, even looking at the leaderboard and the store(to buy other P2W stuff) cost money, quite ridiculous.

    On a completely unrelated note, the servers are a ghost town now these days, but even if tons of people were playing I would still give this a 1 due to the insane amount of P2W this game tries to shove down your throat.
  7. Cristi12
    Jul 6, 2015
    3
    I think 3 is to much for this game.I started it when it was still in beta and since then,the game simply fell.At first it's fun.you get a 3rd person shooter,a game based on tactics and some cool features like the devices,but after a while,the looses all those things,the matchmaking goes on the idea "OP vs no OP" you might be lucky and get a team with no OP guns and skill against someI think 3 is to much for this game.I started it when it was still in beta and since then,the game simply fell.At first it's fun.you get a 3rd person shooter,a game based on tactics and some cool features like the devices,but after a while,the looses all those things,the matchmaking goes on the idea "OP vs no OP" you might be lucky and get a team with no OP guns and skill against some people who simply payed for this.you get no more strategic fight it's just hit and run.Camping it's also a pain in the a@$,if you are trying to storm a point then you can get killed by a sniper very easily(believe me,i know because i used to kill 4 guys in less then 20 sec,saving my team in the process).The devices are mostly a waste of time because there are **** who are using blackout,there for making you a target,if you are a skilled player,you can get out of this easy,if not,simply pray.And the most crazy thing is that the devs don't really give a f@#% about you,they just want your money,the greed of ubi.They promised new maps but in 3 years they barely got one out,you always play on the same maps over and over again,doing nothing but camping and screaming for a new map(i used to play the same map 6 times in row,knowing it's every point like the back of my hand).
    But this things are nothing,the most stupid thing of them all is that you can get banned for no reason,if you google it,you'll find articles about how people got banned for nothing,getting excuses like you've been banned because you're account was associated with the account of a permanently banned user,something that makes no sense,getting banned for multiple accounts is something else,you can delete your other accounts but the support won't care,telling you that there decision is final.
    In conclusion,you can try it because at first you'll find it fun,but in time you'll get to spend 30-40 euros/dollars a month just so you can get the latest gun(and about that.the guns are nothing but some modded guns that are made to be OP)and after you'll see that is not enough to win,you'll get so angry that you'll either destroy your platform,fight with strangers or friends on the streets,or you'll get to a sanatorium.I'm talking from experience and since i got banned from this game,my life became much more beautiful.    … Expand
  8. GENERALANXIETY
    Jun 28, 2015
    6
    Steeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep learning curve. I've never been a fan of the "free to play" model. I'd much rather just spend the money on a well designed, game with kick @rse maps, and a variety of game play modes.

    The maps are mediocre, game play is choppy, matchmaking has been a nightmare. The weapons and tactical gear are interesting but not enough to beat out the COD's or Battlefield    Steeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep learning curve. I've never been a fan of the "free to play" model. I'd much rather just spend the money on a well designed, game with kick @rse maps, and a variety of game play modes.

    The maps are mediocre, game play is choppy, matchmaking has been a nightmare. The weapons and tactical gear are interesting but not enough to beat out the COD's or Battlefield franchises. Meh...It's a time killer.

    Could be so much better with a bit more effort on level design and more variety with game modes. Larger maps would be great to accommodate the snipers. Smaller maps for those that like faster pace.    … Expand
  9. The_Ghost
    May 21, 2015
    9
    I play during the close beta and i can say that right now the game improve alot.

    Pros - tactical game is awesome - weapon customization - well balanced classes abilities Cons - need more maps and game mode - fix the matchmaking I've been playing since the age of disconnect with this game but now the server is much stable than the close beta. Not that I'm bragging or something    I play during the close beta and i can say that right now the game improve alot.

    Pros
    - tactical game is awesome
    - weapon customization
    - well balanced classes abilities

    Cons
    - need more maps and game mode
    - fix the matchmaking

    I've been playing since the age of disconnect with this game but now the server is much stable than the close beta. Not that I'm bragging or something but this game requires skills, and also you need to spend the game currency wisely to get the top tier weapons and stuffs. One more thing, before i got my tier IX sniper and tier V armor I'm playing with the big boys of the colonel's rank with just tier I sniper.

    Definitely Recommend it    … Expand
  10. Videntify
    May 12, 2015
    3
    After playing for 20 hrs. I must admit that this is a good game but still Dev's greed ruins everything.

    for the Pros -really good concept game -well design classes and weapon system the Cons -Pay2Win. The weapon u can buy with 20-40 Euro overkill normal obtainable guns around 2 times vs low tier. -If you try to make it F2P U must spam 300hrs playing to reach top tier in every    After playing for 20 hrs. I must admit that this is a good game but still Dev's greed ruins everything.

    for the Pros
    -really good concept game
    -well design classes and weapon system

    the Cons
    -Pay2Win. The weapon u can buy with 20-40 Euro overkill normal obtainable guns around 2 times vs low tier.
    -If you try to make it F2P U must spam 300hrs playing to reach top tier in every classes and stilll be doomed by 20-40 Euro weapon.
    -the game's free currency is really hard to farm and the even if you pay real money for it u will easily bankrupt by the unbalance sell price and money sucking system.
    -sometime matchmaking takes really long and sometime it sends people into 5-6v8 match
    -very low in change not much update even after I look at it again after half a year    … Expand
  11. yogisimba
    May 5, 2015
    0
    This game is absolute garbage, don't even think about wasting your time with it. Here are my main issues with this game:

    1) The matchmaking is atrocious. This game basically has two different queues for players, noobs (levels one through ten) and everyone else. I just hit level ten so I get to play in the big boy group, should be okay though, right? Wrong. My first four games I played    This game is absolute garbage, don't even think about wasting your time with it. Here are my main issues with this game:

    1) The matchmaking is atrocious. This game basically has two different queues for players, noobs (levels one through ten) and everyone else. I just hit level ten so I get to play in the big boy group, should be okay though, right? Wrong. My first four games I played again a group of three guys who are ranked 6th, 9th, and 14th in the WORLD (as I later found out by checking the world athena rank leaders). The best guy on my team is ranked Colonel 1, which is basically Gold is Starcraft or League of Legends. Obviously, the unbalanced teams leads to the game being super boring.

    2) This game is the very definition of pay to win. Sure, you can buy most of the equipment in the store with money you earn by playing the game, but expect to spend 10+ hours of game play for a simple upgrade or a new gun. On the other hand, you get to play again people who have invested money into the game, take 1/4 damage and deal 10x as much as you.

    3) The server connection is horrid. I have a beautiful internet connection, never had any trouble with it. I then get a message saying "Your connection to the server has been lost". Once I log back in, I notice that my ranking has dropped by two or three spaces. So to get this straight, I'm being penalized (as if I rage quit) because of your horrible servers?

    4) Lastly, the game encourages objectives, which is awesome, however, the community doesn't seem to grasp this concept. Most players will be recons (snipers) and camp all game long.

    Again, please don't waste your time with this game.    … Expand
  12. bluered2
    Apr 22, 2015
    0
    Now they ban you cause you play with skill and dont buy their stuff. And they ban your PC, Notebook not IP or something basicly its verry verry huge pay to win. Cause you have to spend money Armor/Weapon packs + Brand new PC's and Notebook's
  13. gncnmn
    Feb 8, 2015
    4
    Conclusion : You must pay to win...

    I have spend many many hours to play this game spread to my friends watched pro videos (as a competitive player). Now I rank between "General 1Star - Colonel 5", one of my friend is a total noob he has no idea what strategy aiming or pre-aim camera angle minimap strategy or anything else he just pays and grabs top gear and he is General 4 Star killing    Conclusion : You must pay to win...

    I have spend many many hours to play this game spread to my friends watched pro videos (as a competitive player). Now I rank between "General 1Star - Colonel 5", one of my friend is a total noob he has no idea what strategy aiming or pre-aim camera angle minimap strategy or anything else he just pays and grabs top gear and he is General 4 Star killing people without thinking just rushing forward, it takes me to kill him 5 bullets he kill me with 2... with number crounching you need ~300K AC to get Highest Tier Weapon and 150K AC to get Top Tier armor+inserts 75K AC with your build Devices 150K AC for all devices (they needed for certain situations) "To Max 1 class is about 600K AC with 0 mistake pre-programmed buying..." first 100K AC is easy to earn you can make it in 1 week by playing 1-2 hours a day easyly by leveling 3 classes and spend nothing... then your AC earning / day is aproximateliy 1K/Day you need more AC to repair armor and If you don't count first 100K AC you need 500K AC to max out and it will take about 300-500days if you dont PAY, if you pay its instant...

    This game should be PAID from start. All would be ok and could become a legend like CounterStrike... but its absolutely no FreetoPlay its FreetoDie...    … Expand
  14. Loskutorr
    Jan 28, 2015
    0
    PROS:
    - I cant remember any.
    CONS: - A very few maps, all of them are just corridors. - Everybody are camping and sniping on the same places all the time. - Paying customers are hugely privileged with ammo, damage, armor, etc.. (Pay to Win!) - To get anything you need to play same three maps over and over again, because retarded children always vote for most sniping friendly    PROS:
    - I cant remember any.

    CONS:
    - A very few maps, all of them are just corridors.
    - Everybody are camping and sniping on the same places all the time.
    - Paying customers are hugely privileged with ammo, damage, armor, etc.. (Pay to Win!)
    - To get anything you need to play same three maps over and over again, because retarded children always vote for most sniping friendly maps...
    - Graphic looks like from year 2000.
    - No advanced graphic settings.
    - No adjustable FOV.
    - Very low res textures.
    - Horrible weapon sounds.
    - No memorable music.

    The game while presented "free to play", is definitely just "pay to play" or "pain to play". It is just a quick cashgrab.    … Expand
  15. MiguelMazo
    Jan 27, 2015
    0
    wow i have never played a game that where non paying user vs paying users, this game is an aboulute big magestic piece of **** when you get tou capitan to prove your skill you play against people who pay for stuf in game and by the way yes it does make a difference i fired with my shotguntier 3 in the face of an enemy and it didn't died but guess what he shoot 2 **** bullets of his SMG,wow i have never played a game that where non paying user vs paying users, this game is an aboulute big magestic piece of **** when you get tou capitan to prove your skill you play against people who pay for stuf in game and by the way yes it does make a difference i fired with my shotguntier 3 in the face of an enemy and it didn't died but guess what he shoot 2 **** bullets of his SMG, no, not an LMG, but a mother **** SMG at me and killed me!!! game currency is so **** slow to earn, yea the first 5 level of class is not, just enought to grief for tier 3 gun that by the way you must play with a previous tier to unlock the next weapon, if you want to get mad and **** it out loud i recomend to get this game if you want to win every single match i recomend paying for stuff in this game, in personal **** this piece of ****… Expand
  16. Jaysimps
    Jan 14, 2015
    1
    Ghost Recon Phantoms is a free to download, but generally pay to play game. Each time the game is "updated" is seems as though the game gets worse and worse. From is original launch, the game has gone in favor of those who purchase the game compared to those who don't. If you do not want to spend roughly $60 to play this game, then don't play it. Its a waste of time and should be taken offGhost Recon Phantoms is a free to download, but generally pay to play game. Each time the game is "updated" is seems as though the game gets worse and worse. From is original launch, the game has gone in favor of those who purchase the game compared to those who don't. If you do not want to spend roughly $60 to play this game, then don't play it. Its a waste of time and should be taken off the market as a free to play game.… Expand
  17. Frankenstejn
    Jan 5, 2015
    1
    Game ghost recon online was perfect 9/10
    Game ghost recon phantom is total **** 1/10 (p2w **** as all new ubisoft game)
    I played this game 2 years but now terrible.
    And support by ubisoft terrible. 0/10
  18. berkay1122
    Dec 19, 2014
    10
    Alright this reviews are out dated. game is completely changed from A to Z. specialy graphics. because it looks perfect right now. also gameplay is still unique itself. i really enjoying with this. its not pay to win but if you pay like around 50-60 dolar you can start with better weapons and gears etc. BUT the fact is at some point a free to play player can reach that level too (10 levelAlright this reviews are out dated. game is completely changed from A to Z. specialy graphics. because it looks perfect right now. also gameplay is still unique itself. i really enjoying with this. its not pay to win but if you pay like around 50-60 dolar you can start with better weapons and gears etc. BUT the fact is at some point a free to play player can reach that level too (10 level = 3 or 4 days depend your activity) and this is not a mmorpg game so gear doesnt mean everything. SKILL > MONEY this is another fact. so give a chance and play. trust me this game is fun.… Expand
  19. LiquidBlack
    Dec 5, 2014
    2
    ______Despite it's (quite enjoyable) playability Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Phantoms fails horrendously to actually define itself as a game. It would be more accurate to describe it as a free "Demo" with an enormous amount of DLC which you have to pay for.... $$$$$$$$$
    ______And let me tell you, it ain't cheap either, if you want the next weapon upgrade from the one you start with you're    ______Despite it's (quite enjoyable) playability Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Phantoms fails horrendously to actually define itself as a game. It would be more accurate to describe it as a free "Demo" with an enormous amount of DLC which you have to pay for.... $$$$$$$$$
    ______And let me tell you, it ain't cheap either, if you want the next weapon upgrade from the one you start with you're looking at paying at least £5 for the "Ghost Coins" which you will have to purchase (with real money) because nearly all of your earnings from playing called "Athena Credits" will go towards repairing your Body Armour and purchasing smoke grenades; frag grenades; HE grenades. Which you will have to buy if you want to compete effectively....
    ______Don't get me wrong here, the Ghost Recon Player vs Player experience is A LOT of fun, however when you consider how much you end up having to pay for it to be on the same level as most of the other people playing it's value runs very low in a very short amount of time. If you want to spend over £100 to £200 just to get to same point as most of the players who just killed you, then this game is definitely for you! Oh and don't forget your £7 a month subscription to "Athena Armoury" (Entirely Optional but generally required, if you don't want to constantly repair your armour). Remember however that the weapons WILL NOT WORK the same way in a game against people as they do in the firing range. Firing range weapons work perfectly (and your targets don't move either...) in game weapons miss MUCH more of the time, I've found them harder to aim, Significantly lower on damage and in general not at all what you expect from when you've tried them in the firing range.
    ______The discrepancies between firing range and in-game could be argued to be due to player body Armour upgrades and/or lag interference, but even if this is the case i don't know how the gap can be so huge.
    ______Unless of course the game is programmed to fire almost perfectly in the firing range...... now who would want that unless you're giving them real money for the next weapon up?............ Surely not the developers of the game?...
    ______When you try a weapon from the shop and it works absolutely perfectly, compared to the weapon you're used to using... and not achieving the results you're expecting. Would you be more inclined to upgrade now, rather than waiting until you've played another 1000 games? (Which btw, will take you 20-40 minutes each on average)
    ______ Apologies to all for the extensive use of dots in my review ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... . (Also i would like to add ______ is the start of a new paragraph.)    … Expand
  20. Xcell78
    Oct 27, 2014
    7
    For starters I have been playing this game for say 3 months or so now and I have really enjoyed it thus far. It is one of the best tactical shooters I have ever played, but it is not without its flaws. First and foremost, it is a Pay 2 Win game. That is right!, to get the best gear, devices and weapons right from the rip you would almost certainly need to buy them to be at a fair advantageFor starters I have been playing this game for say 3 months or so now and I have really enjoyed it thus far. It is one of the best tactical shooters I have ever played, but it is not without its flaws. First and foremost, it is a Pay 2 Win game. That is right!, to get the best gear, devices and weapons right from the rip you would almost certainly need to buy them to be at a fair advantage with veterans. I myself first started and grinded out my first Tier 4 weapons, if you can not afford to buy the weapons then you can expect to play 20 hours or more grinding to Tier 4 on one character. That part is fine if you are a hardcore type of person, but it will take the average gamer forever and a day to do it.

    Once you reach Tier 4 and you have at least a Tier 3 Tac suit with upgrades you can now begin to compete somewhat that is. I rolled many decked out players with a Tier 4 weapon...it wasn't easy..but it is possible if you are a good player. The best way if you are not geared to deal with a person that is geared is to tag team it with a friend or teammate, they are anything but invincible but trust me it can be done with some coordination.

    Now with all that being said I did like the game enough to purchase all the top Tier weapons and gear (T9) and am now ranked amongst the top 1000 players on the Athena Leaderboards. I have spent around $300 to get all the gear and weapons for all 3 of the classes, so it ain't cheap, but if you enjoy this the way that I do and you are in a good financial position, then its worth supporting the developers or at least in my opinion. It really is a unique game and it does run rather smooth with nice graphics.

    Now there are 2 distinct things that really piss me off in this game and these are first off: The matchmaking straight up sucks. Yes it as bad as BF4 with stacking Vets against the gearless noobs. It is indeed awful ...expect to get steam rolled allot against better geared teams.

    2nd of all this game plays really smooth even when you don't have the best ping...I would say it has the best net code I ever seen....except for the fact if someone has a bad ping you almost certainly will loose to them nothing worse than a geared lagger...for whatever reason they have a lag shield.

    But all and all the game is for sure worth a shot if you have the patience to learn its mechanics and the money to gear up or the time to grind it out. It truly is the only Multiplayer FPS I have ever played with this type of combat system.    … Expand
  21. 6661984
    Oct 12, 2014
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has a HUGE PAY TO WIN WALL after you leave the beginners server. The matchmaking is random and the game pretty much FORCES you to spend real money if you want to keep up. They have new guns coming out all the time that are a little better than the set from the previous week. never any new maps though. The clan games are pointless. you can never find 2 clans ready to play. The way they sell you items is a huge scam. you get so many multiples of crap items. you never get your moneys worth..dont bother reaching out to UBISOFT for support or complaints with this game as it is hosted in signapore and not the Normal US branch so customer service will do nothing to help you and are rude. they will take money out of your in game wallet bcuz they feel like it. no money back. play CS:GO instead. at least the items you buy in that game you can turn around and sell for real money… Expand
  22. Jebu911
    Sep 18, 2014
    9
    This game is very similiar to Gears of war in its gameplay alltho this one has slightly superior one. I have had such an amazing time playing this game and I honestly dont think this is a Pay2win title while others do. Personally i have had no problem being top of the ranks and earning multiple MVP medals with just the tier 1 items. I can see that some weapons in the top tier are almostThis game is very similiar to Gears of war in its gameplay alltho this one has slightly superior one. I have had such an amazing time playing this game and I honestly dont think this is a Pay2win title while others do. Personally i have had no problem being top of the ranks and earning multiple MVP medals with just the tier 1 items. I can see that some weapons in the top tier are almost strictly better than your starting gear but I dont see too much of a problem in that because the matchmaking seems quite balanced during busy hours of gameplay and i rarely see any one hit kill snipers or other "super weapons". But when you do see that guy with pimpd out gear it does piss you off but those are rare and far between and they still die to your regular bullets unlike in free2play games like World of tanks where your only balanced bullets have to be bought with real money. I'd give it 10 but the limited game modes and maps (still many for a free to play) make it bit repetitive if you play it more than 2h in a day.… Expand
  23. mpelley92
    Sep 16, 2014
    0
    They may as well call it Ghost Recon: Rich vs Poor (and good games vs bad games)
    In all seriousness, this game is headed downhill just like every other pay2win game that this industry is shoving down our throat. The gaming community will fail because of games like these.
    We have to go back to the roots... release a full length quality game for the regular price of $59 with no DLCs or    They may as well call it Ghost Recon: Rich vs Poor (and good games vs bad games)
    In all seriousness, this game is headed downhill just like every other pay2win game that this industry is shoving down our throat. The gaming community will fail because of games like these.

    We have to go back to the roots... release a full length quality game for the regular price of $59 with no DLCs or expansions or annoying micro-transactions.

    I cannot believe people pay so much money on video games... makes me sick.    … Expand
  24. BryanFurysMom
    Sep 10, 2014
    2
    When did Ghost Recon become Tron with guns? This isn't Ghost Recon at all but rather a slick futuristic shooter with the Ghost Recon branding pasted over it. I have no problem with Free to Play games...when they're done right but this isn't done right at all. The graphics also need work. They don't look as spectacular as they could. This is a PC platform we're talking about, Ubisoft. ThereWhen did Ghost Recon become Tron with guns? This isn't Ghost Recon at all but rather a slick futuristic shooter with the Ghost Recon branding pasted over it. I have no problem with Free to Play games...when they're done right but this isn't done right at all. The graphics also need work. They don't look as spectacular as they could. This is a PC platform we're talking about, Ubisoft. There are other F2P shooters that look and play a million times better than this game and they've been around longer. What does that say?? Ubisoft had to wait until Tom Clancy was dead so that they could rape the Ghost Recon franchise and turn it into this abysmal pile of garbage because if he was still around, he wouldn't have signed off on it.… Expand
  25. sdoust2014
    Aug 31, 2014
    5
    I'm writing this because I am absolutely appalled at the level of money-grubbing and content-splicing in the current state of the game. Phantoms has by far the worst implementation of micro-transactions and "DLC" I have ever seen. Let me list a few brief reasons:

    1. GC costs per gun are completely out of control. For example, a Tier 7 assault rifle costs roughly 1800GC. 1800GC is 8$.    I'm writing this because I am absolutely appalled at the level of money-grubbing and content-splicing in the current state of the game. Phantoms has by far the worst implementation of micro-transactions and "DLC" I have ever seen. Let me list a few brief reasons:

    1. GC costs per gun are completely out of control. For example, a Tier 7 assault rifle costs roughly 1800GC. 1800GC is 8$. For ONE gun?! Please ask yourselves if this is reasonable because I can't see how it could be.

    2. Your "DLC" is nothing but more microtransaction packs which, in my opinion, are grossly overpriced at $19 and $25. Usually DLC includes actual content such as maps or new game modes. I'll remind you that the last letter of DLC stands for content. Start making some and we'll support it.

    3. AC sinks such as armor repair and grenade replacements. Completely absurd and pointless; you are making us pay for grenades and durability as if this is an MMORPG.

    4. The amount of cash shop elements on the front screen which includes a button that flat out says BUY AAA (a monthly subscription service that offers absolutely ZERO value unless you enjoy being able to pay for new guns first!). It’s almost subliminal in how shameless it is. Other pointless cash shop elements: item storage (this is a tactical shooter?), cash shop button on main screen, random treasure chests for 3-4$ (hope you don’t get special ammo!),cash shop links within inventory menus , first in-game screen says “GET YOUR AAA PASS” in large text, cash shop link in scrapyard menu, etc. Please grow some respectability and a sense of subtlety.

    5. There is actually a $99 “DLC” bundle. Worse yet, they claim it contains $180 worth of items. Are you out of your minds with this one? This game is not worth $180 I’m sorry to inform. Plus, this $99 bundle isn’t even the complete package; you know more guns are coming in future.

    Once again I have to say that I really like the game and play it often and also I did put a bit of money into it. However, I do not honestly feel satisfied with that purchase because $25 gets you basically nothing in this game.

    One last thing: this game IS PAY TO WIN: you can buy “special ammo” that does more damage, you can buy a tier 7 gun and attachments from the start, and you can buy better armor from the start. Finally, you can’t buy everything with the earned (not paid-for) currency and I hope you earn 5,000 points a game because if not, you’ll be waiting a while to unlock basic things.    … Expand
  26. TIE_Breaker
    Aug 22, 2014
    2
    The number 1 most realistic military shopping sim, where your spending can turn the tide of a battle. With full USD integration and a true bonus for wasting your cash, you'd be hardpressed to get a more realistic AAA wallet-trap anywhere else!

    "WTF?! MY PROFITS?! WHY, UBISOFT? WHY STEAL MY CONCEPT?!" -Whoever the hell made Farmville
    "We've got to have... MONNAYE." -Various YouTube Poop
  27. ccam
    Aug 12, 2014
    8
    This game, free to play, it might be the successor of Counter Strike; tactical and teamwork based. Controls and graphics are really nice.
    Recommended.
  28. Wataru731
    Aug 5, 2014
    3
    I have been playing this game since it was in open beta and overall I think that it's a really good game. While there are some p2w aspects, generally, teamwork is necessary to win games and skill often times will trump OP weapons.

    I would have given this game a higher rating if not for the update they recently released. It completely revamped the leveling reward system to make it more    I have been playing this game since it was in open beta and overall I think that it's a really good game. While there are some p2w aspects, generally, teamwork is necessary to win games and skill often times will trump OP weapons.

    I would have given this game a higher rating if not for the update they recently released. It completely revamped the leveling reward system to make it more new player friendly. However, this update is unfair to players such as myself who have put hours and hours into the game. New players will now have 128,000 credits (which can buy several of the higher tier weapons and equipment) by the time they reach level 10. For reference, I have two level 30 characters and I only made 60,000 credits by leveling up. Unless Ubi$oft creates some sort of compensation system for their older players, I refuse to give it a higher score than this.

    Bottom line: This is a great game for brand new players. Old players, you may want to consider abandoning ship.    … Expand
  29. HMG-MetaCritic
    Aug 4, 2014
    5
    Lots of potential, ends up to be a great 3rd person shooter only to be ruined by the pay 2 win system and the lags/glitches! You basically can't afford anything unless you play 24 hours a day or buy your guns online. I'm still waiting for the next rainbow six...
  30. adoukenN
    Aug 4, 2014
    1
    This game is fun until you are level 8 or higher because then.... it´s stupid Pay 2 Win game... I recomended to all gamers... don´t download this parody for game
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#46 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
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#43 Most Shared PC Game of 2012

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. SpazioGames
    May 19, 2014
    65
    It's basically the same game as Ghost Recon Online but with not so many more maps: a third person shooter that aims to be tactical without being able to provide fun for more than a few hours. It deserves to be tried only because it's free and nothing else.
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  2. Edge Magazine
    May 16, 2014
    70
    Classes and skills are well-balanced, and even though you’ll cycle through the small map selection quickly, they offer enough possibilities to stave off fatigue until Ubisoft adds more arenas. With more modes and maps, Phantoms would be a formidable offering, but it’s worth dipping into until then.
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  3. Gamereactor Sweden
    Apr 30, 2014
    70
    Considering this is completely free to play, Phantoms has a lot to offer in terms of tight controls, nifty cooperation and a neat ranking system. Given the fact that it will keep evolving, it looks like fans will have good reason to stay.
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