Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 40
  2. Negative: 3 out of 40
  1. Jan 19, 2022
    85
    Not only is Rainbow Six Extraction a great cooperative shooter, it also differentiates itself from most of the competition by promoting a more tactical, reasoned approach: the Archean threat is not to be underestimated, as things are always a poor decision away from turning sour for your team. It’s a real shame that you have to unlock almost everything though, difficulty levels included.
  2. Jan 19, 2022
    85
    The game is interesting if you play with someone, but I'm sure that the game will get its popularity in casual games. Shooting, locations, monsters they are Archaeans are worked out and made at the highest level, the game lacks a little polish, but I'm sure that in less than a week after the release it will all be fixed.
  3. Jan 19, 2022
    84
    Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction is a thoroughly competent shooter. It's a good companion piece to, but not replacement for, Siege. Though it's best when played with a three Operator squad, it's still functional as a single player game, though pretty challenging and not super rewarding as a solo experience. I enjoyed the mechanics of the Incursion missions, and learning the maps. Though the alien designs lacked originality, fighting them was still engaging. It was a nice break from combat with humans. I wish there was more to the package at launch, like a real campaign and characters to care about, not just avatar Operators to level up. Still, alone or with a couple of friends, Rainbow Six Extraction meets or exceeds the expected amount of fun. I wish it tried to do more.
  4. Jan 19, 2022
    83
    Rainbow Six Extraction offers an atmospheric co-op experience with clever gameplay mechanics that make up for its minor flaws.
  5. Jan 27, 2022
    80
    Rainbow Six Extraction really is what its description says it is. A stealth shooter spin-off of Siege. Although it's played comfortably solo or with random players online however the experience takes off when the party is planned, and team tactics can be unfolded in really many alternative ways. It may suffer in the variety aspect, both in enemies and mission design, but given the different approaches depending on the operator and the random distribution of objectives it's sure to keep even the least relevant to the genre glued for several hours.
  6. Jan 27, 2022
    80
    Inspired from Siege, the new Rainbow Six roots its strength in a mastered gameplay and a strong day one content. A potential hit if Ubisoft deserves Extraction the same follow up and update process than Siege.
  7. [W]ipe away the goo and there’s an impressive, thoughtful game underneath.
  8. Jan 24, 2022
    80
    Rainbow Six: Extraction differs from previous games in the series, but the changes in the game's concept have made it an interesting new sequel with entertaining tactical gameplay.
  9. Jan 19, 2022
    80
    The greatest strong point of Extraction is undoubtedly to succeed in brilliantly mixing two distinctly different universes: on the one hand, the ultra-calculated military aspect of the Rainbow Six saga and, on the other, the tireless fashion of infected (or zombies) which has been attacking our favorite hobby for years.
  10. Jan 19, 2022
    80
    Rainbow Six Extraction successfully transplants Siege’s excellent gunplay and reliance on coordination into a tense battle for survival. While its objectives are inconsistent in terms of difficulty, they’re almost always thrilling to complete, and making it out alive with just a few bullets left, with a teammate slung over your shoulder always feels exhilarating. Now, if you’ll excuse me, Lion has gotten himself captured in Alaska again.
  11. Jan 19, 2022
    80
    Compact, dense and interesting, Rainbow Six Extraction is an excellent retooling of a lot of the things that made the multiplayer focused Rainbow Six Siege work so well, with a sci-fi skin and oodles of progression. As with many games in the genre, if you’ve got the friends, Extraction will handle the fun.
  12. Jan 20, 2022
    78
    In the intensely competitive market of online co-op FPS games, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Extraction has effectively differentiated itself. It inherits some of the tactic and strategic features of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, its design encompasses a unique enemy eco-system, and its difficulty setting appeals to both casual players and hard-core players. However, the time-consuming unlocking progress and slightly sluggish "MIA system" prolong gaming time and also result in homogenization of the mid part of the game's process, which makes the gaming experience somewhat repetitious or tedious.
  13. Jan 21, 2022
    77
    Rainbow Six Extraction is a frantic but tactical first person shooter that gives its best experience playing with other 2 people. Possibly good friends. It has several flaws in terms of balance and regarding the player progression but if you want an hardcore experience, Extraction could be perfect for you.
  14. Feb 23, 2022
    75
    Rainbow Six: Extraction is challenging and engaging. However its narrative is borderline useless and the core gameplay is highly demanding to players not used to the genre.
  15. Jan 28, 2022
    75
    If you're a more casual gamer, a high difficulty level and lots of repetitiveness will most likely discourage you from playing Rainbow Six: Extraction. But fans of R6: Siege and demanding tactical shooters should check out this game. It has potential, and I'm curious how Ubisoft will deal with it.
  16. Jan 25, 2022
    75
    All in all, Rainbow Six: Extraction is a well-built and decidedly good co-op experience — it’s just not a great one. It doesn’t offer revolutionary gameplay, big wow moments, and doesn’t seem to have much of a beating heart. But if a player is looking for an enjoyable distraction — and frankly, who isn’t during these endlessly unprecedented times? — this is one title that makes it easy to grab a few friends and launch a mission without a big commitment.
  17. Jan 23, 2022
    75
    Rainbow Six Extraction is a good cooperative PvE game that takes the codes of Rainbow Six Siege. The stealth, the management of our agents, the difficulty encountered, the intelligence of the monsters and the strategy make it a totally different game and does not feel like a flat copy of Left 4 Dead. The gameplay could have seemed repetitive, but the worlds change so much that we don't get bored. Moreover, the progression system is also a factor. You quickly get a taste for the gameplay, which very often requires you to make decisions and thoughtful movements.
  18. Jan 20, 2022
    75
    Rainbow Six Extraction is the black sheep of this game series, as he is the most different one of them all. The game delivers some amazing fun times, but the lack of variety in it holds this game back. I hope that just like it's older brother, Siege, it will grow to thrive and maybe one day it'll be more than what just feels like a DLC to Siege.
  19. Jan 19, 2022
    75
    Extraction is an above average experience. The gunplay is top notch – expected when it’s pulled directly from Siege – and overall is fun, if a bit shallow. While I can’t speak to its long term lifespan, I can still recommend that you jump in and give it a whirl.
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  1. Jan 19, 2022
    Rainbow Six: Extraction is a fun co-op shooter for those willing to push themselves without entering the realm of frustration. Ubisoft made sure it's as accessible as possible, so it's really easy to form a fireteam across platforms and get to work. Replayable and interesting. [Recommended]
  2. Jan 19, 2022
    All in all, I can say that I still enjoyed the variety and challenges presented by these enemies. [Review in Progress]
  3. Jan 19, 2022
    Extraction’s grinding is no more or less rewarding than a clicker game. Its best asset is its underlying mechanics, which make for a solid shooter if you can find the right group of friends with which to play it. In the end, it’s not much more than a way to kill time until better, more interesting games arrive.
  4. As far as Rainbow Six Extraction goes as a whole, I think there's a lot of good here. The missions are challenging, the aliens are clever, and the progression system is rewarding enough to keep you interested. Nothing is going to blow you away or keep you playing for hours on end, but it works as an FPS you can have a really fun time with on occasion. Sometimes that's all you really need, isn't it?
User Score
4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 180 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 180
  2. Negative: 91 out of 180
  1. Jan 22, 2022
    0
    Only 2 hours of actual content, the rest is standard Ubisoft repeating missions. Don't condone bad business practices by buying this game.
  2. Jan 21, 2022
    2
    I can’t describe how boring this game is. Ubisoft is known for copy-pasting its own franchises until people are fed up. Rainbow Six Siege,I can’t describe how boring this game is. Ubisoft is known for copy-pasting its own franchises until people are fed up. Rainbow Six Siege, released in 2015, is a good game. Rainbow Six Extraction, released in 2022, is Rainbow Six Siege converted into PVE. All assets, characters, weapons, gameplay are shamelessly reused. The problem is, this game is not fun. You can have a good time playing a bad game, even more so in a co-op title. Rainbow Six Extraction is a bland game, devoid of soul. I would be surprised to find anyone who manages to enjoy their time with it.

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  3. Jan 21, 2022
    2
    The game is so incredibly bland. Nothing interesting at all. The only nice addition is the stake of losing an operator. Otherwise a mindlessThe game is so incredibly bland. Nothing interesting at all. The only nice addition is the stake of losing an operator. Otherwise a mindless copy paste of everything. On top of that my buddy gets kicked every 5 mins from the game. Full Review »