Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Covert Ops Essentials

 PC
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. CheckOut
    70
    Essentially a multimedia encyclopedia with a few playable levels thrown in, Covert Ops Essentials is mainly for "Rogue Spear" fanatics and those with a passing interesting in counterterrorism.
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  2. PC Gamer
    70
    For the money, it's a worthwhile investment, but it could have used more missions. [Jan 2001, p.155]
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  3. IGN
    64
    In the end the purchase comes down to one simple decision: are you looking for a full-fledged game or a Green Beret's idea of edutainment?
  5. GameSpy
    60
    A nice addition to the Rainbow Six series as a supplement -- especially if you're a history buff and want to learn more about the real-life men and women combating terrorism around the globe.
  6. Game Over Online
    55
    Nine, cough*three*cough, missions doesn't quite constitute an expansion pack to me.
  7. GameSpot
    52
    Essentials is anything but.
  8. Adrenaline Vault
    50
    For those who want to learn more about counter-terrorist practices, Covert Ops is a valuable resource.
  9. Daily Radar
    50
    Combining an informational resource with a full expansion pack would have been a better idea than this greedy effort.
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User Score
5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. AdamR.
    Feb 6, 2002
    8
    The game was good, but it needs more levels in the campaign mode.
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