Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2

 PC
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. GameSpy
    90
    Sporting slightly more impressive graphics than either the 360 or PS3 versions (mostly due to the superior definition of higher-end LCD displays combined with flashy video cards), the PC version of Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 could be the best version of the game.
  2. Computer Games Online RO
    87
    Nevertheless, Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 remains a good game, recommended for military shooter fans and action games alike, because it represents the ideal combination between realism and action.
  3. PC Zone UK
    83
    A refinement and general improvement on Vegas, as it's better paced, more consistent and bigger. [June 2008, p.70]
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  5. Pelit (Finland)
    83
    Quotation forthcoming. [June 2008]
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  6. Worth Playing
    82
    While Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 has departed from its hardcore roots and offers little beyond a second helping of the previous title, it is nevertheless a worthwhile, entertaining venture with just enough squad-based tactics to keep things interesting.
  7. FiringSquad
    80
    Hopefully Ubi shakes things up for a third instalment however, because the current trend is going to result in something downright style and mediocre for Vegas 3.
  8. Cheat Code Central
    80
    Vegas 2 may cover a lot of old ground, but like the city itself, it's something that you just can't stop paying a visit to every now and then.
  9. Play (Poland)
    80
    It irks me that in many places the Ubisoft team didn't bother to polish the details, but this game has so many nice little features that it's hard to stay angry for long. The weapons have a heavenly look and a hellish bang, if much too weak recoil. [June 2008]
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  10. PC PowerPlay
    80
    Overall, Vegas 2 is a solid effort. Gameplay may not be particularly groundbreaking, but is of a high quality. [Jun 2008, p.57]
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  11. AtomicGamer
    79
    Rainbow Six Vegas 2 isn't terribly exciting when played alone, but it is solid when you go online.
  12. GamingExcellence
    79
    If you're expecting a good Rainbow Six game, you're just going to be disappointed.
  13. IGN
    77
    With Rainbow Six: Vegas 2, Ubisoft delivers what's nearly a carbon copy of what we saw in its predecessor. Though little attention has been paid to alleviating issues with the single-player content, the online modes can be a lot of fun.
  14. PC Gamer
    77
    A fine extension to the original story, but its lack of tactical depth gets tiresome. [July 2008, p.54]
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  15. PC Gamer UK
    75
    With or without others to play with it's a lot of fun. It's just not something to should about from the rooftops. [May 2008, p.82]
  16. GameZone
    75
    Nothing new here, but still a well-packaged good-looking game that happens to feature anti-terrorist forces preventing the destruction of Las Vegas.
  17. Gamers.at
    75
    Rainbow Six Vegas 2 disappoints due to the weak AI, the sterile level designs and its “only ok” graphics. Is it too much to ask for more missions in the dark, a better AI and more innovations in the sequels? [Issue#14]
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#48 Best PC Game of 2008
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#29 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
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#15 Most Shared PC Game of 2008

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 236 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 146 out of 236
  2. Mixed: 64 out of 236
  3. Negative: 26 out of 236
  1. JoachimF
    Jan 28, 2009
    10
    An excellent shooter, alot better and improving gameplay over the last versions. But sometimes you end up dying, way to fast you start to go An excellent shooter, alot better and improving gameplay over the last versions. But sometimes you end up dying, way to fast you start to go a little towards your enemies and then you get shot once and then you are dead, i would have rated 8, but alot of people rated it 0 because they dont know how to play tactical-shooter games, so it gets a 10.… Full Review »
  2. FernandoMandoLeRando
    Apr 25, 2008
    1
    In Brazil, this game is very talked about. I think not this very good is. No storyline it has. No plot. very bad game. But the terrorist i In Brazil, this game is very talked about. I think not this very good is. No storyline it has. No plot. very bad game. But the terrorist i like kil I speak not English good.… Full Review »
  3. Soturi
    Nov 17, 2011
    7
    Single player game is actually quite good but some missing controls over teammates make playing sometimes desperate. Simultaneous takedownsSingle player game is actually quite good but some missing controls over teammates make playing sometimes desperate. Simultaneous takedowns are practically impossible, teammates have some problems if you order them to shoot through window and game would need rule of engagement mode named sure-shot, where teammates would shoot only if they were sure about 1 shot kill… Full Review »
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