• Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 4, 2003
User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 118 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 8 out of 118
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  1. JMfromtheeastsidee
    Oct 26, 2003
    10
    This game will rule ps2 for ever. There is no wrong going in Socom II, and John ur just the stupid guy that gets voted off for cheating. Yea you herrrd. Everyone go out and get Socom II !!!!!!!!
  2. [AEF]Morpheus
    Dec 1, 2003
    10
    Even with the lag i still give it a 10 outa 10. I think they did a great job the lag will be fixed i hope but hey anyways still a super game.
  3. MikeC.
    Oct 25, 2003
    10
    if this game is anything like the first one, and im sure from the raves about it, that i will far exceed the first one, than it is an automatic 10, if the scale could go higher, this rating would jump with it....greatest multiplayer mode in any videogame ever...yes that even includes super mario cart for super nintendo..
  4. AlexZ.
    Oct 27, 2003
    10
    The greatest game......ever what else.
  5. JeffJon4s
    Oct 31, 2003
    10
    PERFECT...No Cheaters....PERFECT
  6. E.P.
    Sep 14, 2003
    10
    This game is going 2 rock; the last 1 was good. And no more cheaters!!!!!!!!!!=-D
  7. JeremyG.
    Nov 4, 2003
    10
    This game is the bomb!!! THIS IS THE BEST SIMPSONS GAME EVER!!!!!!!!! There were some cool rides and missions I think that HOMER was so tight in his "UNDERWEAR"!!
  8. JustinT.
    Nov 6, 2003
    10
    This is a great game fun to the bone. Ghost can't even hold a candle to it, which would be X-box's only comeback. New improvents rock, the best one so far that I've noticed is that it takes more to bring someone down (not two hits in the leg!) You will like it, if you don't check your pulse cuz your dead friend!
  9. AnthraxMailbag
    Dec 22, 2003
    10
    This game is amazing. you play the game as a retired cowboy, who was forced to live on the streets of persia after the surviving the cold war of mongolia. You can perform moves such as butslapp!! which stuns your enemy for 1 and a half hours. This gives u time to perform other moves ranging from spine tear !!!! to chest bite. BUTT be aware young mongolians, as ur rage meter fills, u This game is amazing. you play the game as a retired cowboy, who was forced to live on the streets of persia after the surviving the cold war of mongolia. You can perform moves such as butslapp!! which stuns your enemy for 1 and a half hours. This gives u time to perform other moves ranging from spine tear !!!! to chest bite. BUTT be aware young mongolians, as ur rage meter fills, u transform into a 1 norstreled Beaver!!!! who has the ability to perform tail whip. or u can just use guns such as the machine gun. You are sent into places like east peru and north america, (my geography is a bit messy) as u embark on these missions, u must defeat terrorist organisations such as the scouts and the evil bus drivers of south - west peru, who spit acid on u causing ur character to be stunned for one and a half hours. Now i must go to the mosque and ask forgiveness of my god as i have told many lies in the last 60seconds Expand
  10. Lt.jimD.
    Oct 25, 2003
    10
    The first socom was and still is the best game on ps2 until socom2 comes out i give it a 10.
  11. BigDog
    Oct 25, 2003
    10
    I don't know why johns complaining about no glitches i guess he's a little cheater himself. Oh well this game will be one to remember!!!!
  12. CFC-YfCBrother
    Oct 27, 2003
    10
    This game can be game of the year
  13. DukeNukem
    Oct 31, 2003
    10
    The best game i've seen in a long time. It will own all other games for a long time. It is like Vice City all over again.
  14. JoeyS.
    Feb 7, 2004
    10
    This game is one of the best games i played... the only cheat i have found is that u can push r3 to get more ammo only works for awhile but works good when u really need it socom is way easier than socom 2 but i dont know which is better i recomend everyone to play them both.
  15. SGTPARKER24
    Mar 21, 2004
    10
    This game is awesome i can't get off of it for i sec.
  16. Andrew133
    Mar 3, 2004
    10
    Looks good plays better.
  17. RaymondV.
    Jun 3, 2004
    10
    KEEP THEM COMING!!!
  18. HowardD.
    Nov 13, 2003
    10
    It is really ubeliveable they just keep getting better and better. This is the SHIZNIT!!!!! BlazinDawg
  19. HowardD.
    Nov 13, 2003
    10
    It is really ubeliveable they just keep getting better and better. This is the SHIZNIT!!!!! BlazinDawg
  20. NickP.
    Nov 18, 2003
    10
    This has to one of the most realistic games ever. If you are a fan of war or strategy games you got to try this.
  21. [Anonymous]
    Oct 19, 2003
    10
    This game will rule all!!! Best online game for PS2 hands down. Sooo much better that the original and that gam rules...cant wait for this 1..no more cheaters either...im countin down the days...
  22. LucasA.
    Dec 16, 2003
    10
    This game game is sick you. ---Lucas
  23. RyanS.
    Oct 29, 2003
    10
    This game will probably i mean will be the best game to hit the playstation 2 or any other system. the first one kicked so i think the second one will be great. SOCOM II BABY
  24. NickF.
    Oct 29, 2003
    10
    I am a Beta Tester for Socom II. I've been playing it for about a month and a half now. Yes there are some issues with the beta...but according to Sony and Zipper interactive they have been worked out. I do get booted quite often, there are some bugs, and some new weapons issues...however, they have all been fixed. Even with these old problems on the Beta I still play it every single I am a Beta Tester for Socom II. I've been playing it for about a month and a half now. Yes there are some issues with the beta...but according to Sony and Zipper interactive they have been worked out. I do get booted quite often, there are some bugs, and some new weapons issues...however, they have all been fixed. Even with these old problems on the Beta I still play it every single day. Go out now and preorder Socom II. If you even remotely enjoyed the first Socom you will love this one. Just don't buy it expecting it to be Socom with new maps...it has changed...but for the better!!! Expand
  25. Cpt.Snipe
    Feb 12, 2004
    10
    Beautiful game... no glitches well none like in SOCOM 1 and r3 only chnages ur clip, it doesn;t give u more ammo...lol DUH! ne1 wanna add me online... add Certain Death orrr my new name... Cpt Snipe
  26. Jomama
    Mar 24, 2004
    10
    The best game ever made... period.
  27. Weeman
    May 22, 2004
    10
    I love this game its the best playing online with other players its awsome BEST GAME EVER I SWEAR NO LIE.
  28. Fakeone
    Jan 18, 2005
    10
    After socom, i only like 3rd person shooters. The best online console shooter ever.
  29. DavidC.
    Dec 11, 2003
    10
    The online gaming is so awesome. i can't seem to put the controller down once i'm online. Way to addictive, i have no life anymore.
  30. ThomasT.
    Dec 23, 2003
    10
    One of the greatest games in the world!

Awards & Rankings

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#24 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
39
#39 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 42
  2. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. 93
    Singleplayer, SOCOM 2 offers about 15 – 20 hours of gameplay – however the hours online are endless.
  2. Completely overshadows its predecessor in every single way.
  3. And speaking of landscapes, the game's graphics are breathtaking, thicker foliage, clean sight lines and better camouflage for the characters. A beautiful looking game.