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  1. Dec 2, 2015
    0
    Crash report + 2x00000000041 error + Disconnecting from the server + Lags + bags = Ubisoft trash quality
    Btw in beta it was ok.
    Do not buy this game. Its like Evolve. After 2 months will be dead.
  2. Dec 2, 2015
    8
    When I played the open Beta I was surprised at how fresh the gameplay was. The last couple of years have been over crowded with COD clones and every developer seems to be copying COD. For what its worth Modern Warfare 1 was the best in my honest opinion. Anyway back to Rainbow Six. I played the original games on PC years ago and this was a pleasant surprise. Though it doesn't have singleWhen I played the open Beta I was surprised at how fresh the gameplay was. The last couple of years have been over crowded with COD clones and every developer seems to be copying COD. For what its worth Modern Warfare 1 was the best in my honest opinion. Anyway back to Rainbow Six. I played the original games on PC years ago and this was a pleasant surprise. Though it doesn't have single player elements to it, its all multiplayer. In my books thats not good. You need to be able to play a story mode. there has to be more to each level than just attacking and protecting, even if there was just a cut scene that you can watch.
    At first the games design is all based around attacking and defending, then unlocks, each particular attacker and defender have certain abilities. All the content that people complain about not being there is in fact there in the form of cutscenes for each character that you unlock. And well the 11 maps and then thats it. But the gameplay is very good. So good you will come back to it again and again. They say future updates will release more maps and characters to unlock, which in turn will just increase the longevity. Thats is true . Bit I can't help feeling disappointed towards the lack of single player missions. Even the single player situations for some reason don't run at the same frames per second in multiplayer than it does in the single player missions. Leaving controls and movement feeling laggy. Plus the AI is atrocious. Its just shoot the moving target and so on. No fun there. Anyway all in all, this game is fun for the basic element that it focuses on. The graphics are good when you are playing multiplayer and most importantly if you have a team that communicates its worth the purchase. Because each round will last a lot long if you work together rather than going lone soldier. 8/10
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  3. Dec 2, 2015
    0
    Rainbow Six is a novel based on Tom Clancy's book, the original series had: Single Player (very elaborated btw (cause Tom Clancy was alive)), dozens of weapons to choose or even not carry any guns for any operator (several agents from around the world recruted to R6), you could choose from several camouflage suits, choose if it was heavy, medium or light armor, the kind of bullet to use inRainbow Six is a novel based on Tom Clancy's book, the original series had: Single Player (very elaborated btw (cause Tom Clancy was alive)), dozens of weapons to choose or even not carry any guns for any operator (several agents from around the world recruted to R6), you could choose from several camouflage suits, choose if it was heavy, medium or light armor, the kind of bullet to use in your weapons (rubber, hollow, fma, etc), a super detailed planned phase with briefing and realism (one well aimed pistol shot and you are dead, even on heavy armor).
    All that... is gone... as other guy said in another review Tom Clancy is turning in his grave... in Siege you have Operators, from diferent CTU around the globe (not R6 agents) using their CTU gear (R6 did not have any of those, they should not be recognized as they were a SECRET CTU).. some operators only have one primary weapon, you can't choose not to pick a weapon, you can't host your own game if you want. There is a progression system on MP where you can accelerate the process putting more money on it (original R6 MP let every one pick whatever they want, everyone was equal). Sometimes you have to shoot 5-10 times to kill a terrorist... you have an HP bar... the graphical settings have to be tweked or it will look terrible (all console filters on)

    And that is it... I just lost any hope on this series
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  4. Dec 2, 2015
    10
    It's very intense and strategic, you have thousands ways to attack or defend which make this game very fun to play. Comunication is everything and all operators are very balanced with their specials skills.
  5. Dec 2, 2015
    10
    Reminds me of my young ages when i was playing competitive 5v5 on cs 1.6. Finally something to give me the same feel. Great game, didn't have any problems with it in the first two days. Connecting everytime, no renown bug which i encountered only in the beta. Overall an extremely good game
  6. Dec 2, 2015
    0
    Rainbow six games always have single player mode and Rainbow six siege have amazing single player. Developers say on E3 that this game will have single players and it s awesome i cant stop playing single player story is intense and amazing.
  7. Dec 2, 2015
    9
    This is a very strategic and sophisticated shooter with destructable environments and a focus on teamwork (not nearly as fun without cooperating on headsets). The atmosphere and tension is great and the operators you can play as are unique with their own cool skills and gadgets. There will be more content added over the next year so I'm not bummed like some critics are. The gameplay isThis is a very strategic and sophisticated shooter with destructable environments and a focus on teamwork (not nearly as fun without cooperating on headsets). The atmosphere and tension is great and the operators you can play as are unique with their own cool skills and gadgets. There will be more content added over the next year so I'm not bummed like some critics are. The gameplay is fresh and the want to stay alive is even higher and the gunfights are that much more intense. Love it. Only cons are some bugs/glitches that need to be fixed but overall its a worthy installment in the series. Expand
  8. Dec 1, 2015
    1
    No 3rd person cover mode. This is literally what put Rainbow 6 on the map. I don't know why you would do away with one of the best features to date. It is what made it unique, Literally brought the franchise backwards as it plays like Delta force 2 on a 486 computer. Choppy at times. Stiff movement and not fun to play. Don't waste the money on it like I did. Unless they can put the vegasNo 3rd person cover mode. This is literally what put Rainbow 6 on the map. I don't know why you would do away with one of the best features to date. It is what made it unique, Literally brought the franchise backwards as it plays like Delta force 2 on a 486 computer. Choppy at times. Stiff movement and not fun to play. Don't waste the money on it like I did. Unless they can put the vegas style fight mechanic back in it. The game is a bust. Expand
  9. Dec 1, 2015
    4
    There simply is not enough game here to warrant the price. As a huge fan of both rainbow six vegas games ((And all their respective DLC content)), I feel extremely disappointed. This game consists of 11 maps in its entirety. Their content roadmap states they will be adding 4 more over the next year. So sometime by Christmas Next year, there will be 15 Maps. ((MAYBE.))

    It is no
    There simply is not enough game here to warrant the price. As a huge fan of both rainbow six vegas games ((And all their respective DLC content)), I feel extremely disappointed. This game consists of 11 maps in its entirety. Their content roadmap states they will be adding 4 more over the next year. So sometime by Christmas Next year, there will be 15 Maps. ((MAYBE.))

    It is no coincidence that the ability to select game modes is hidden under different UI than any other FPS would ever have utilized. The Developers are clearly trying to stretch what little content they have as far as possible. This is shameful.

    What game is there is certainly nice. The guns are nothing particularly amazing, but passable. The explosives are enough to illicit some tactical play. Nothing here hasn't been done before, better, Elsewhere. For a game with so little, Ubisoft then has the nerve to put in a cash shop, for boosters and skins. In case you weren't getting all of the limited content fast enough, and so they can churn out more recycled garbage.

    The AI feels no different than it did in Rainbow Six Vegas 2.

    Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Released in 2008 with:
    12 maps, 4 DLC maps
    A Full Campaign.
    Extensive character Customization

    The Maps themselves do not feel NEARLY as exciting as those in Vegas 2. We were going through neon sign graveyards, Bright, loud casinos, of various makes, a whole construction zone for CQB training, Oil refineries, Trainyards....I had the most fun on a shooter I'd had up until that point. I was hoping to recover some of that, but the wind is right out of my sales.

    In Closing, This game is a major disappointment to any Vegas fan who expected more.
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  10. Dec 1, 2015
    9
    If you enjoy shooting, this game is for you. If you enjoy tactical gameplay and strategizing, this game is for you. If you enjoy working as a team and communicating with friends, this game is DEFINITELY for you. If you want to blow things up...guess what...it's for ya here.
  11. Dec 1, 2015
    10
    I've been waiting for this game for a long time. And now it's here. It has great shooter mechanics, destruction and maps. The gameplay is really groundbreaking when it comes to all the different operators and choices you can make. And I really like that teamwork and communication is so essential, like Counter-Strike. It's been a long time since i've played a tactical shooter this good. II've been waiting for this game for a long time. And now it's here. It has great shooter mechanics, destruction and maps. The gameplay is really groundbreaking when it comes to all the different operators and choices you can make. And I really like that teamwork and communication is so essential, like Counter-Strike. It's been a long time since i've played a tactical shooter this good. I hope this game will live on for a long time. Expand
  12. Dec 1, 2015
    5
    Not to minimize the rediculous "0" ratings, teh fact that this game is getting 10's is just as much of a joke. The game is not currently playable online, consistent disconnects. 10's must be coming from ubisoft, what a joke. I own this game - got it 'free' with buyin a gtx 970. From the 5 hours I played, graphics are last gen, gameplay can be great if servers beef up, and not worthNot to minimize the rediculous "0" ratings, teh fact that this game is getting 10's is just as much of a joke. The game is not currently playable online, consistent disconnects. 10's must be coming from ubisoft, what a joke. I own this game - got it 'free' with buyin a gtx 970. From the 5 hours I played, graphics are last gen, gameplay can be great if servers beef up, and not worth $60 price for online only. If a game is online only - no campaign, it has to show why it justifies the price for limited options. Expand
  13. Dec 1, 2015
    9
    After beta i'm afraid about the game but right now is the best game from FPS on the market with come out this season.
    Very tactical and team play game.
    Somebody who still considering what to do just take and have fun with that game.But you need a nice team for play.
    They fix the problem with the matchmaking and now is perfect.
  14. Dec 1, 2015
    10
    I wasn't even planning to play this game. Then I gave the open beta a shot and I was hooked. Such an interesting multiplayer - constant mind games, constantly tricking the opponent. This isn't a call of duty zerg rush to win game, this is a tactical shooter that encourages teamwork. Really amazing graphics and sound.

    I am very impressed Ubisoft and the dev team behind this game. A
    I wasn't even planning to play this game. Then I gave the open beta a shot and I was hooked. Such an interesting multiplayer - constant mind games, constantly tricking the opponent. This isn't a call of duty zerg rush to win game, this is a tactical shooter that encourages teamwork. Really amazing graphics and sound.

    I am very impressed Ubisoft and the dev team behind this game. A solid game that I will play for a long time.
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  15. Dec 1, 2015
    10
    Very fun and fresh game for current FPS market, especially as a 5man premade with friends. Epic destruction, geatr graphics, map design, especially sound design. Probably a little overpriced tho.
  16. Dec 1, 2015
    10
    One of the best FPS shooters of this year. It is a little slow paced and requires you to think before doing anything. A little service crashes happen sometimes, but still it will e resolved in near future
  17. Dec 1, 2015
    10
    I will be honest. I really dislike Ubisoft. Like, I actually find the joke "Why is EA the worst company in the US? Because Ubisoft is in Europe" funny. I have also no "Rainbow Six fandom" to speak of, nor do I even remotely enjoy Counter Strike. Now, with all that out of the way let me get to the review.

    I started playing in the Open Beta. I was hooked. I normally don't buy games, this
    I will be honest. I really dislike Ubisoft. Like, I actually find the joke "Why is EA the worst company in the US? Because Ubisoft is in Europe" funny. I have also no "Rainbow Six fandom" to speak of, nor do I even remotely enjoy Counter Strike. Now, with all that out of the way let me get to the review.

    I started playing in the Open Beta. I was hooked. I normally don't buy games, this one I actually ended up buying. The game offers so many moments you can remember the next day, clutch saves, lucky snipes and the lot. You feel like you're actually doing something, instead of mindlessly shooting everything that moves.

    The game feels very balanced, and the developers are actually listening to the community. They have laid out a roadmap of what's to come in 2016, new operators, new maps and it's going to be completely free. Coming from a LoL player that is still playing because of how competitive the game is, I feel like this is going to be in similar fashion.

    Some people I see are whining about how you have to unlock Operators and all that, which is absolute **** There are 20 operators in the game. After doing the tutorials and situations, which are singleplayer content, I ended up with 7800 Renown. Which allows me to unlock 2 Operators from each of the 5 CTU'S for a total of 10. So with about 2.5 hours of playtime, I unlocked half of the Operators. I think that is beyond fair, in fact I'm quite shocked. I feel like I am at no disadvantage whatsoever.

    The game feels great. You can get it for 30$ and in my honest opinion, that's a good deal. I can't wait to get back into it.
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  18. Dec 1, 2015
    9
    By playing all the closed and an open beta, along with the release on day 1, all I can say is: most issues were fixed, gameplay is vivid, action plays out great, i love the graphics, map design, and overall depth that the game has. Cons? Ye, there are few of them. Hitboxes, lack of single player campaign. But... I dont mind. Love the game so far.
  19. Dec 1, 2015
    10
    Amazing game.

    We bought 5 copies of they to play in it.

    Why this game amazing? All is easy - nobody made very good tactical shooter before. BF for childrens, this game for normal people
  20. Dec 1, 2015
    9
    A nice alternative to other online shooters. Anyone raiting this game very low for not having SP is an idiot, the game never claimed to have a campaign and as such should not be docked for not having one. The multiplayer is a lot of fun, especially when with a good group that doesn't treat it as 5 lone wolves. I would recommend this game to anyone who has grown tired of CoD and wantsA nice alternative to other online shooters. Anyone raiting this game very low for not having SP is an idiot, the game never claimed to have a campaign and as such should not be docked for not having one. The multiplayer is a lot of fun, especially when with a good group that doesn't treat it as 5 lone wolves. I would recommend this game to anyone who has grown tired of CoD and wants something more tactical, slower paced, and with smaller, but more important, teams. Expand
  21. Dec 1, 2015
    10
    If you are looking for a solid, multiplayer FPS title - look no further. You found it.

    Rainbow Six: Siege provides an intense multiplayer experience unlike any on the market today. While Insurgency has the same punishing mechanics and tactics and Counter Strike has similar objective and one-life foundation, nobody has yet to mix the titles until now. The result is glorious. Any fan of
    If you are looking for a solid, multiplayer FPS title - look no further. You found it.

    Rainbow Six: Siege provides an intense multiplayer experience unlike any on the market today. While Insurgency has the same punishing mechanics and tactics and Counter Strike has similar objective and one-life foundation, nobody has yet to mix the titles until now. The result is glorious. Any fan of tactical FPS need to have this in their collection.
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  22. Dec 1, 2015
    10
    The multiplayer is too good! so many ways to breach. Here you have to be very careful since you only have one life. It makes for a whole new gaming experience.
  23. Dec 1, 2015
    9
    A refreshing take on the FPS genre that sits closer to CS: GO on the FPS spectrum than it does to BF/COD. I expect this game to get polarized reviews, either people will love it, or hate it because experience can differ heavily. When you have a team that works together with mics and coordinates, its one of the best games I've played in the last couple years - however when you have a loneA refreshing take on the FPS genre that sits closer to CS: GO on the FPS spectrum than it does to BF/COD. I expect this game to get polarized reviews, either people will love it, or hate it because experience can differ heavily. When you have a team that works together with mics and coordinates, its one of the best games I've played in the last couple years - however when you have a lone wolf that insists on doing their own thing or a team that doesn't really coordinate it can be very frustrating. Overall my experience has been really positive (PC), people seem to be getting into the spirit of the game and while there are a couple bugs, there isn't anything too major that detracts from the overall experience. Although there are still micro-transactions, I give props to Ubi for free DLC maps and operators. Overall I think this is a strong shooter that will get better in the coming months. Expand
  24. Dec 1, 2015
    2
    I am extremely surprised and disappointed with this game. After a year and a half the game is only what was shown at E3 2014, no improvements whatsoever, why it took so long to finish is beyond me.

    There is no story mode, only multiplayer, and no option to have AI teammates. The game is extremely limited. I was expecting it to be a modern version of rainbow six vegas 2, but instead you
    I am extremely surprised and disappointed with this game. After a year and a half the game is only what was shown at E3 2014, no improvements whatsoever, why it took so long to finish is beyond me.

    There is no story mode, only multiplayer, and no option to have AI teammates. The game is extremely limited. I was expecting it to be a modern version of rainbow six vegas 2, but instead you cannot select the mode, map or any details of terrorist hunts, it just cycles between different modes and maps. I prefer terrorists hunts and miss the day where you could play just that and pick your map and vary the amount of enemies, but no longer.

    Likewise the pvp aspect also goes between different game modes. They completely eliminate the ability to make your own choices in this game. And for any mode you no longer have your own character, you only purchase specific characters which are limited to a few weapons. So you can spend currency upgrading a weapon but might not be able to use that weapon unless you're the first to select that character.

    There are a lot of glitches in the game too, which with no changes to the game in a year I don't see how they havent fixed these big mistakes. Including seeing an enemy AI through a doorway and shooting them 15 times and it doesnt register any of the shots. Also for costing $60 MSRP (which im regretting the $30 I paid for it) the game acts much more like a free to play with all of the micro transactions to unlock guns and weapon skins.)

    Connection issues: Assume this is a start up problem but while matchmaking only 1/4 searches finds matches, usually youll connect and then the host will leave and it kicks you out or it just stops searching after 8 seconds and brings you back to menu.

    The only good I see from this game is that when selecting graphics options it explains exactly what all options does, which would be really good for any non-pc expert.

    TL;DR This game is a huge disappointment, and Ubisoft has proven once again to be a terrible dev company.
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  25. Dec 1, 2015
    10
    Finally FPS which requires usage of brain unlike some retarded CoD or one of the million CoD clones.
    Awesome maps, destructible environment, great weapons, unlocks etc. GOTY material
  26. Dec 1, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That game is only hardcore gamers and smash the crappy cs;go ,many way to play ,operators, destruction , weapons recoil and many things wchih make that game amazing . Expand
  27. Dec 1, 2015
    9
    To get the most fun out of it, press start on main menu and turn certain modes on and off. I like playing mostly classic terrorist hunt and bomb defuse TH. On TDM, I play mainly hostage rescue. For operator I go with Sledge. He has powerful weapons and is good for beginners. I'm glad SP is basically challenge tower training missions. Story campaign is too overblown in other Rainbows.To get the most fun out of it, press start on main menu and turn certain modes on and off. I like playing mostly classic terrorist hunt and bomb defuse TH. On TDM, I play mainly hostage rescue. For operator I go with Sledge. He has powerful weapons and is good for beginners. I'm glad SP is basically challenge tower training missions. Story campaign is too overblown in other Rainbows.

    This is very much like any other traditional Rainbow 6. The explosive environments add so much challenge and tacticle planning. The only thing that keeps this game from getting a 10/10 is that they didn't include local co-op and a tps cover system this time. If you like games like Socom, Unit13, Ghost Recon, Swat, Counter Strike, or anything related to armed forces/ espionage, this is a dream come true.
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  28. Dec 1, 2015
    9
    It's a thinking man's shooter. Twitch FPS players look elsewhere. This game is all tactics and I love it. The ones griping about it play instant gratification FPS titles like COD which gets old almost immediately. I won't go on about the details inside the game because I'd rather people discover it for themselves, but if you like hardcore teamwork games, this is high up that tree. I'dIt's a thinking man's shooter. Twitch FPS players look elsewhere. This game is all tactics and I love it. The ones griping about it play instant gratification FPS titles like COD which gets old almost immediately. I won't go on about the details inside the game because I'd rather people discover it for themselves, but if you like hardcore teamwork games, this is high up that tree. I'd suggest you join a clan because pubbing alone is not a viable option. Other than that, it gets a 9/10. I love everything about it, but if it had more maps, it would have a solid 10. Also, I don't care for campaigns, I never play FPS campaigns anymore, they really are all the same. Expand
  29. Dec 1, 2015
    7
    Very hardcore and tactical gameplay - quite punishing if you're up against a good team -- picked it up for around 30USD - so not fussed about value for money;
    A bit of a shame that there is no story line and multiple loadouts -- def. not worth $60+ like some people are paying
  30. Dec 1, 2015
    8
    Great shooter mechanics with tactical gameplay and tons of gadgets guarantee hours of fun! There's a ranked system too for those of you who like to play competitive. Best enjoyed with friends.
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 37
  2. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 3, 2016
    86
    An excellent and innovative breath of fresh air. The more I play, the more I like. I hope this is new role model for shooters to come. [Jan 2016]
  2. CD-Action
    Feb 4, 2016
    70
    Siege’s multiplayer mode with its hectic pace and unpredictability seems to have a huge e-sport potential but with random teammates is often unplayable. [01/2016, p.52]
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Jan 20, 2016
    80
    Unfortunately, there aren’t that many maps available, but each one of them has lots of details and alternate routes, like basements and balconies. Even the airplane is much more complex than the archetypical “long tube with seats.” [Issue#205, p.48]