Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2

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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
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  1. Soturi
    Nov 17, 2011
    7
    Single 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
  2. oblivion2011
    Jul 3, 2011
    6
    The "recon" game we call Rainbow Six Vegas 2 has a lot of smoothing out to do. It's hard to control your teammates at times. And I find the AI either too weak, or absurdly broken. And not every single aspect of the game is very utilized or focused very well. You will get into the habit of sticking with specific gears and methods when playing this game. Definitely lacking build-up andThe "recon" game we call Rainbow Six Vegas 2 has a lot of smoothing out to do. It's hard to control your teammates at times. And I find the AI either too weak, or absurdly broken. And not every single aspect of the game is very utilized or focused very well. You will get into the habit of sticking with specific gears and methods when playing this game. Definitely lacking build-up and smoothing out.… Expand
  3. suneater
    Dec 17, 2012
    6
    The single player is completely throwaway and only serves to introduce you to the gameplay in preparation for the multiplayer. There's tons of customization options and its great fun to change your loadout, camo and armor between matches with friends. Feels clunky & arcadey and not reminiscent of actual Rainbow Six games.
  4. gas
    Dec 3, 2011
    6
    This Vegas 2 is more or less the same as Vegas 1 with improved graphics (not so much btw).
    Tbh it seems a bit a map pack more then a new game, prolly with this release the focus was all on multiplayer, as single player its quite flat corridor action based and really nothing more then first Vegas.
    Still ultra scripted so there is zero replayability, and the tactical approach is present only    This Vegas 2 is more or less the same as Vegas 1 with improved graphics (not so much btw).
    Tbh it seems a bit a map pack more then a new game, prolly with this release the focus was all on multiplayer, as single player its quite flat corridor action based and really nothing more then first Vegas.
    Still ultra scripted so there is zero replayability, and the tactical approach is present only when opening a door.
    Cover system is still the same, not bad tbh, but in this release it seems to work a bit worse then in Vegas 1 prolly due to the fact there are more irregular objects around which can create some issues when trying to cover behind.
    The main problem in my opinion is that devs wanted to do something for the mass, looking as COD serie as inspiration, so they decided to cut out most of the tactical approach which was the core of the first games in serie, but sadly this title cant stand any chance compared to BF or COD serie in multi, and lost his fans as tactical shooter, so actually it has really not a specific place on the market imo.
    For a next time will be better to decide what kind of player please with the title, as this one fails a bit in every direction.
    Giving a 6 cause the game is not bad at all, especially now its easy to find it at super low prices, just its Vegas 1 with enhanced multiplayer support.    … Expand
  5. Katzenstreu
    Dec 21, 2012
    7
    This games is actually pretty good, but it's a short fun. I played it for 2 hours and the singleplayer was finished, well, at least there is a multiplayer so I can still play this game. Well, is it normal that I crash often?
  6. DickG.
    Apr 20, 2008
    5
    Should have been the prequel to TC's Rainbow Six Vegas, highly disappointed in graphics and storyline, both vintage 4-5 years ago. Too many doors, very short single player game.
  7. SiddharthaG
    Jul 20, 2008
    6
    It's not a bad game, but the cover system of Gears of War simply does not work on PC. But that's not my problem with it. My problem is that Ubisoft consolized this once great PC FPS series and made it into a rambo campaign. No more tactics are needed, the enemies are easy to take down, and it's not very satisfying. For us long time Rainbow Six fans, it's sad to see the It's not a bad game, but the cover system of Gears of War simply does not work on PC. But that's not my problem with it. My problem is that Ubisoft consolized this once great PC FPS series and made it into a rambo campaign. No more tactics are needed, the enemies are easy to take down, and it's not very satisfying. For us long time Rainbow Six fans, it's sad to see the series go down after Raven Shield, all because of Ubisoft's desire to appeal to the large run and gun crowd.… Expand
  8. LongtimeGamer
    Apr 21, 2008
    5
    Too many rehashed maps and awkward AI continues to be a problem. The multiplayer browsing system is from the stone age. Without the ability to name a server it's impossible to build a community, and the buggy server selection screens usually show a ping of "zero." Underwhelming, go play CoD4.
  9. Kislen
    Apr 8, 2013
    7
    This game had purely amazing potential, but fell short due to some horrible bugs in the multiplayer (endless soundloop, for example.)

    I would still be firing this game up to play some multiplayer now and then if it weren't for all the game-destroying problems it had. The guns sound great, the gunplay is wonderful, graphics are good story isn't super compelling, but isn't terrible. It's    This game had purely amazing potential, but fell short due to some horrible bugs in the multiplayer (endless soundloop, for example.)

    I would still be firing this game up to play some multiplayer now and then if it weren't for all the game-destroying problems it had. The guns sound great, the gunplay is wonderful, graphics are good story isn't super compelling, but isn't terrible. It's a real fun shooter, through and through.    … Expand
  10. Headshot5590
    Dec 31, 2011
    7
    It's a good FPS with a great customization system. You have to grind to get far in the A.C.E.S and it ruins the game for me because i hate grinding against bots.
  11. Dark_D3s7r0y3r
    Jul 22, 2016
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a huge mixed bag for me. On the one hand, you have fantastic customization options and gameplay mechanics and incredibly solid, precise, and satisfying aiming, but on the other hand you have downright ugly graphics (even for it's time, this game looks like it's from 2005), the ability for PLAYERS to be HEADSHOTTED in SINGLE-PLAYER (making a lot of encounters simple random chance on whether enemy AI lands a headshot), and no player revives - you get downed, you're dead. As a tactical shooter, the only tactic I've ever needed to use was sending my otherwise useless AI teammates into rooms to soak up enemy fire with their huge, reviveable health pool while we all pick enemies off. Now, if the whole campaign allowed for this, I might add a point onto this review, but towards the end you get separated from your teammates and have to go through huge complexes crawling with enemies ready to instakill you and send you back to that checkpoint you got 10 minutes ago.

    In the end, this game has just enough pros to balance out its cons, making it a very frustrating but fun enough experience. Play this with friends if you can, but expect heavy rubberbanding all over the place if you have any lag at all. At least the respawning makes it somewhat bearable.    … Expand
  12. Taberone
    May 12, 2013
    7
    A good shooter, but multiplayer doesnt work, I cant get too close to any enemies without being instantly headshotted and dying instantly. There were some frustrating moments, such as the refinery. Your AI teammates are gone, and its basically shoot someone and hope nobody notices and rushes you to headshot you. The last area/level was frustrating because of the helicopter assaulting you.
  13. OnlyFails
    Jul 18, 2013
    5
    Completed the game on the hardest difficulty (barley).
    It was very frustrating having enemies (no spawn right in front of me sometimes and performing a one-hit kill on me causing me to restart about 5 minutes back and having me sit through unskippable cutscenes again.
    Overall I probably would not play this game again ever, buyer beware, this game my ruin you mentally.
  14. Tomle1202
    Jun 18, 2022
    5
    Vegas 2 may look a little bit better than some Eurojank titles, but it definitely feels like one.
  15. Asp_klg40
    Aug 29, 2021
    7
    Прекрасная игра, не смотря на год выпуска. Отличный тактический шутер. На пару вечеров.
  16. Jackie_Jackson
    May 26, 2022
    7
    Ну что вы штурмотроны блин сколько можно вас ждать в онлайне этой древнегреческой игры ???

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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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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
  1. 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.
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  2. PC Format
    74
    Fun with friends, but folds like a nervous poker player in single play. Genuine chances need to be taken for the threequel to succeed. [May 2008, p.102]
  3. AtomicGamer
    79
    Rainbow Six Vegas 2 isn't terribly exciting when played alone, but it is solid when you go online.
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