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

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 144 out of 276
  2. Mixed: 45 out of 276
  3. Negative: 87 out of 276

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  1. smartassx
    Jul 20, 2014
    10
    Great controls. My only real gripe is people get bogged down in shoot outs but thats ok cuz ill run up on them and bunker them good. Great graphics and not hard to earn free credits to buy the guns. Not really pay to win though it looks like it from the onstart.

    gg
  2. Kale
    Apr 11, 2013
    10
    Extremely smart and engaging game, with a higher skillcap and better teamwork mechanics than any other shooters I've played. My only real concern with the title is that it's so completely not pay-to-win that I have no idea how Ubi is going to make any money with this exceptional free-to-play.
  3. leozaure
    Aug 31, 2012
    10
    Very nice TPS, very tactical and smart, you really should try, it's free ! ;) The content it limited but it will be more in a few time (they are only 4 maps and no armor customisation yet)
  4. PunjiStick
    Sep 7, 2012
    10
    This is a game with a STEEP learning curve. GR:O is almost completely reliant on tactical game-play, teamwork, and unit-cohesion to win games. Currently in open beta at the time of this review, Ubisoft is doing a fantastic job moving Ghost Recon: Online in the correct direction.

    This game is DEFINITELY worth a try, especially given it's a free to play game. Most players will attempt it,    This is a game with a STEEP learning curve. GR:O is almost completely reliant on tactical game-play, teamwork, and unit-cohesion to win games. Currently in open beta at the time of this review, Ubisoft is doing a fantastic job moving Ghost Recon: Online in the correct direction.

    This game is DEFINITELY worth a try, especially given it's a free to play game. Most players will attempt it, not understand it, and get frustrated. It's not your typical CoD knock-off shooter, and takes some adaptation and patience to really be competitive in-game.    … Expand
  5. serial_
    Sep 7, 2012
    10
    GRO is a breath of fresh air in the shooter genre. Too many games focus on destructible environments, vehicles, and bucket loads of bloom. Ghost Recon Online focuses on the most important thing that too many games today forget about until a month before launch: The Gameplay. What it may be lacking in the number of bullet points under its features list, it more than makes up for with highGRO is a breath of fresh air in the shooter genre. Too many games focus on destructible environments, vehicles, and bucket loads of bloom. Ghost Recon Online focuses on the most important thing that too many games today forget about until a month before launch: The Gameplay. What it may be lacking in the number of bullet points under its features list, it more than makes up for with high standards and quality of what really matters.

    People claiming it's a "camping game" don't understand cover-based shooters. It's not camping if you're advancing from cover to cover while assaulting an objective; it's tactical. Most people I've met who didn't like the game didn't stay with it past a few rounds. The game has a steep learning curve and you either push yourself to learn to play or you load of the latest re-skinned enumeration in the CoD franchise and plug yourself back into the meat grinder.

    This isn't CoD. Don't expect it to be. You need to work as a team, communicate, and focus your effort on the objective. If you just want to drop MOABs on people and run headlong into claymores after instantly respawning, then this probably won't quench your thirst.

    But, if you're sick of CoD and its bajillion clones, then you're probably hungry for something like GRO to sink your teeth into.    … Expand
  6. Medibee
    Sep 7, 2012
    10
    This is a fantastic free to play game that is the least pay2win f2p ever. The game play is fast and fluid and the guns are varied and fun. With the new arctic pack coming out soon this is game that you must play.
  7. GrandJudge
    Sep 8, 2012
    10
    I recommend everyone at least try this game out (it's FREE.) If you are having trouble early, keep at it. Pretty steep learning curve. Playing with a group of friends is the best way to have fun, it is extremely team/tactical based. This is the farthest game from being p2w, everything you can buy with money can be bought with the free in game currency, and you get to keep all weapons andI recommend everyone at least try this game out (it's FREE.) If you are having trouble early, keep at it. Pretty steep learning curve. Playing with a group of friends is the best way to have fun, it is extremely team/tactical based. This is the farthest game from being p2w, everything you can buy with money can be bought with the free in game currency, and you get to keep all weapons and armor you purchase, it is not rented. As more content is added, I can see this being a real competitive game.… Expand
  8. Sonox
    Sep 8, 2012
    10
    Awesome game. No Pay2Win... You need good tactics and skills to win... There gonna be so many new Updates for example a Snow-Map-Mod and new camouflages! GJ Ubisoft
  9. Kerbouchard1224
    Oct 29, 2012
    10
    Ghost Recon Online is a very in depth tactical experience. I (as a paintball lover) found this to be just as tactical and unforgiving as a competitive paintball match. I do reccomend to play with at least one person you know, for a solid reliance upon each other. As far as camping goes, teamwork eliminates that problem (if anyone wants to work together). The F2P system is the best I haveGhost Recon Online is a very in depth tactical experience. I (as a paintball lover) found this to be just as tactical and unforgiving as a competitive paintball match. I do reccomend to play with at least one person you know, for a solid reliance upon each other. As far as camping goes, teamwork eliminates that problem (if anyone wants to work together). The F2P system is the best I have ever seen, allowing anybody who has the patience to understand the game to be rewarded. Yes, run and gun will get you killed, so if you love COD and it's the best game in the world, avoid this game like the plauge. Any real fan of Ghost Recon Future Soldier will enjoy this due to it's numerous combat improvements and it's . I highly reccomend this game for any paintball player or a serious tactical gamer. If you are new to the genre, be patient. You will learn to love it.… Expand
  10. Akshay_com
    Nov 6, 2012
    10
    Good game, But lags some times because of its peer to peer connections.
    Very nice TPS, very tactical and smart, you really should try, it's free ! ;) The content it limited but it will be more in a few time (they are only 4 maps and no armor customisation yet)
  11. Boux
    Feb 13, 2013
    10
    FINALLY a good multiplayer tactical shooter. The shooting mechanics in this game forces you to take a tactical approach to every situation. It takes a lot of time to become accurate when aiming down the sight so you can't just 360 quickscope. Because of these mechanics you have to have people who do cover fire for those who try to push back the front line. CoD style run and gun will notFINALLY a good multiplayer tactical shooter. The shooting mechanics in this game forces you to take a tactical approach to every situation. It takes a lot of time to become accurate when aiming down the sight so you can't just 360 quickscope. Because of these mechanics you have to have people who do cover fire for those who try to push back the front line. CoD style run and gun will not work in this game, you have to use teamwork. The weapon customization is also incredible. You can fine tune every gun you have as much as you want. And these weapons feel GREAT. None of them feel like peashooters. Great game, try it, it's FREE.… Expand
  12. melli06
    Apr 1, 2013
    10
    This is coming from an unbiased perspective and not really being a fan of the whole Tom Clancy thing, But wow does this game deliver in fresh tactics guns that actually have important stats like the time your gun is ready to shoot when coming from a slide. The map design although many are criticizing it is actually the best map design I've seen in a long while. The maps don't point outThis is coming from an unbiased perspective and not really being a fan of the whole Tom Clancy thing, But wow does this game deliver in fresh tactics guns that actually have important stats like the time your gun is ready to shoot when coming from a slide. The map design although many are criticizing it is actually the best map design I've seen in a long while. The maps don't point out perfect roots to flank from or buildings and cover to camp from. No instead you have to find it your self which I very much like. The graphics are some what above average. Average being compared to Halo 4 and Call of Duty. The community is very good in this game too. in most public games you will have people willing to strategize over a microphone instead the average game where people shut up and play. It also features a well rounded cover mechanic which just helps to keep the imminent strategy. I strongly recommend this game. It is only a multiplayer game, and is a free to play, you here that 60 Dollar Call of Duty free-to-play!… Expand
  13. 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
  14. sidalizedmia
    Jun 23, 2013
    10
    ghost recon onlin is best game online and he is free gameeeeee yeah freeeeeeeeee ******recon *****assult ****spesalist come to play this best game i love ghost recon online
  15. tanmanjf
    Oct 20, 2013
    10
    Loving it. At first I got a little frustrated because you know, its a Pay to Win game, but then I found out that you can buy all the same stuff just with the points you get from playing (they do cost a bit more but not all that bad). Best of all, they appear to be infinite (not like combat arms where you would buy a gun to use for say, a month...). The game is really well made, has decentLoving it. At first I got a little frustrated because you know, its a Pay to Win game, but then I found out that you can buy all the same stuff just with the points you get from playing (they do cost a bit more but not all that bad). Best of all, they appear to be infinite (not like combat arms where you would buy a gun to use for say, a month...). The game is really well made, has decent graphics and is fun to play (oh ya, and its FREE). Yes it still does help if the other guy has tons of money to spend on guns but because of the point system you can still get better guns w/o paying) truly, I'd give it a 9.7 but that's not on the scale.… Expand
  16. Loki2612
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    No other shooter provides such a good team experience. The cover system is incredible and the game is really tactical. It's hard in the beginning, but then super rewarding.
  17. zaphwoarang
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Tons of fun, excellent cover system, superb team play experience, unique class abilities, great maps. Cool weapons/ customizations, great community, A get-away from COD and Battlefield, a free triple A title. What more can you ask for...This game is the next big thing for shooters!
  18. aegisaeon
    Jan 16, 2014
    10
    This game is definitely worth a try! And not to mention it is going on Steam soon and its F2P !! You will get addicted by the gameplay as it differs from the normal FPS shooters of today.

    Highly recommand it if you are a fan of shooters!
  19. devon007
    Apr 14, 2014
    10
    With its launch, Ghost Recon Phantoms is now the best tactical, team based shooter in the online market.
    This game needs planning and communication among team members. It makes you feel you are part of the multi-player team rather than just an individual in an online shooter.

    Definitely a worth investment, and way ahead of its past (70 metacritic is out of date!)
  20. H8_Mile_Fisher
    Apr 15, 2014
    10
    this game is great for a free game. If you somewhat grind you can upgrade weopans. each game gives you 1000 credits, and it'll take 12000-24000 credits to buy guns, and around 10000 to fully upgrade. so if you play a days worth, you can actually buy and upgrade a pretty sick gun. Great potential for team work, i say this cuz u need to play with people you know to have teamwork, nobodythis game is great for a free game. If you somewhat grind you can upgrade weopans. each game gives you 1000 credits, and it'll take 12000-24000 credits to buy guns, and around 10000 to fully upgrade. so if you play a days worth, you can actually buy and upgrade a pretty sick gun. Great potential for team work, i say this cuz u need to play with people you know to have teamwork, nobody talks. It's a 10/10 because i can find nothing wrong with it, it's not pay to win, and its not a huge grind to get things either, its the perfecrt middleground for microtransactions. if you like tactical gameplay and not just running and gunning, this is the game for you. cover system and camera are very good.… Expand
  21. TC_Blaze
    Apr 12, 2014
    10
    Ghost Recon is an amazing game if you enjoy a good tactical shooter. This probably is one of the best free shooters on the market at the moment. Overall 9.5/10.
  22. badazzz
    Apr 12, 2014
    10
    This is a game for the tactical, thinking team. If you like to be strategic, analyze the situation, coordiante with your team and WORK TOGETHER, this is the game to end all games. Two thumbs up!
  23. Marchetti
    Apr 13, 2014
    10
    muito bom o jogo, tem a captura de base como o bf e ainda contina com elementos da serie
    alem de ser free-to-play tem graficos excelentes e muito bem detalhados
    em fim, acho q pra quem é fan de games fps esse é indispensavel!
  24. Vargr9
    Apr 13, 2014
    10
    Game is good so far and has a ton of potential. Only a few maps so far but they are well laid out with numerous ways to get to the same area allowing fair game play and layout stops campers from picking people off. This is a game that will get better as time progresses.
  25. namila007
    Apr 23, 2014
    10
    Great tactical shooter games.You cant win a round without team play and you have to use the cover system .(no run and gun) There're 3 classes and each one having 2 different devices.you have to use at the right time and move forward.Play it and decide.
  26. Starbreaker01
    Apr 24, 2014
    10
    Hands out the best game I've ever played it has the FPS feel but its a TPS I've never loved a game so much until now. For a game to be free, its really good and I would recommend that you play it, you'll be addicted to it
  27. LOWKAN
    Apr 24, 2014
    10
    Great game! If you play any 3rd person shooters, you will like this. With some time and effort you will get it down in no time! this game IS all about COVER! really it is...Maps are ok, they seem to be a bit unbalenced. some at least. customization is awesome, and controls are great. even if you play with a controller! always you can make it to the way you play. the game is very slow paceGreat game! If you play any 3rd person shooters, you will like this. With some time and effort you will get it down in no time! this game IS all about COVER! really it is...Maps are ok, they seem to be a bit unbalenced. some at least. customization is awesome, and controls are great. even if you play with a controller! always you can make it to the way you play. the game is very slow pace at first, and when the snipers come out, oh boy, are you in some heat. take your time and master a class you want to really use. it is then then perks of that class come out. some time to get ahead...you still need to pay to play tho!! You dont need to be greedy! show some support and give them your money.. $14 bucks can go a long way. which really should be the price of the game.... but w.e.… Expand
  28. mac671
    Jun 2, 2014
    10
    Very refreshing shooter, something that has been missing on the market. This is a game where you get severely punished for "run and gun", and need to outsmart your opponents. Some people said that there is a steep learning curve... to me playing this game felt more natural than any other shooter. This is a really good game!
    It is free to play you have so you don't have to take my word    Very refreshing shooter, something that has been missing on the market. This is a game where you get severely punished for "run and gun", and need to outsmart your opponents. Some people said that there is a steep learning curve... to me playing this game felt more natural than any other shooter. This is a really good game!
    It is free to play you have so you don't have to take my word for it, download it and make up your own mind.    … Expand
  29. LQTLKT
    Jun 28, 2014
    10
    Probably the best tactical shooter ever made. Outstanding! Everyone should give it a try. Even people that usually dont like TomClancy games (as i ) should give it a try. Especially movement and cover functions are very unique and unseen in shooter games.
  30. 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.
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#46 Most Discussed 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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