SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Aug 27, 2002
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 97 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 73 out of 97
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 97
  3. Negative: 13 out of 97
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  1. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    The first on-line game I actually liked. I played it a lot, but not as much as the second one...
  2. Flashyboy89
    May 19, 2023
    9
    Man, I really loved this game back in the day. Commanding my A.I. squad with my voice was a fun gimmick at the time but even without that, the game was a blast.
  3. Whyeeszy
    Aug 30, 2020
    8
    I’m going to be completely honest when I say this: SOCOM is kind of hit or miss when it comes down to the bottom of the barrel. SOCOM was a game that I grew up with as a child and still play today. However, it does have a few issues that might take away the fun for some people. If you’re a person who loves a great story in video games, then you might want to reconsider picking this one upI’m going to be completely honest when I say this: SOCOM is kind of hit or miss when it comes down to the bottom of the barrel. SOCOM was a game that I grew up with as a child and still play today. However, it does have a few issues that might take away the fun for some people. If you’re a person who loves a great story in video games, then you might want to reconsider picking this one up for the story value. Story wise this game lacks behind with no true direction which sometimes left me confused on what’s going on. Gameplay wise; This game is innovative for the time but may also be a hit or miss with most players. There’s no checkpoint system at all which leaves the harder missions even more difficult. However these issues don’t take away from the realism this game provides. The guns, the sounds, the commands, and even the fact you can die in a few shots are all apart of the realism which just shows you how much the developers put into this game even for 2002 standards! Overall, If you’re the type of person that is into the Military or is even curious about it, I’d recommend it. For the person who is stingy about stories and other small details, you might want to set your expectations a bit lower. Also allow me to warn you that Sony pulled the plug on Mulitplayer capabilities unless you install mods and other things on a PC.… Expand
  4. Djwoods23
    May 6, 2018
    10
    The whole reason I got in to gaming, THIS GAME! Socom is simply the best game of all time. Campaign gave you reasons to play it, to unlock things for multiplayer. Multiplayer was amazing for their maps and having to be tactical. No of this run and gun bull crap you see now a days. You actually had to work as a team to draft the other team. After each round, you switched sides and eachThe whole reason I got in to gaming, THIS GAME! Socom is simply the best game of all time. Campaign gave you reasons to play it, to unlock things for multiplayer. Multiplayer was amazing for their maps and having to be tactical. No of this run and gun bull crap you see now a days. You actually had to work as a team to draft the other team. After each round, you switched sides and each side had their own unique set of guns and character skins. Desert glory, frost fire ruins... iconic iconic iconic maps. If this game were remastered for PS4, I'd never play another game after. Simply the greatest of all time.… Expand
  5. DGDrocks7
    Aug 2, 2013
    8
    This is where the great SOCOM series started. It's dirt cheap nowadays so pick this one for your PS2. Even if the online is dead, the singleplayer is quite tense and deep. I hope Sony re-releases this on the PSN as part of an HD collection.
  6. PersistantPwner
    Apr 18, 2013
    10
    Excuse me Are you serious?! People here need to give inteligable, honest reviews and if they dont like the game, tell specifically why! Im speaking of course to the user who put nothing but IT SUCKS on the review. GROW UP!
  7. Zarathesus
    May 2, 2011
    10
    Without a shred of doubt, the greatest game I have ever played. There's never been anything that can compare. I'll never forget how much fun I've had with this game, just as much as I'll never forget how much it socially crippled me. This game became a drug. Therein, deemed as Socrack.
  8. RIkardN.
    Oct 13, 2005
    9
    Its not fun to only play in singelplayer, but online is amazing!
  9. AlexJ.
    Oct 17, 2004
    10
    It's the best thing i rate it 10 itst the best weapons levels graphics and its just the best!!!!!!!!!.
  10. JoeB.
    Jul 5, 2004
    10
    Finally a game about something I want to do with my life.
  11. FredyD.
    Jun 23, 2004
    10
    It's a Great game to play online! This game is soo awsome that i don't even notice that i play it about 8 hours a day!
  12. ChachM.
    Apr 8, 2004
    8
    Musical Score: 8. Good music, but could use more variety. Playability: 8. Easy-to-master dualshock controls. Accuracy: ? I wouldn't know; I'm not a Navy SEAL. Interest factor: 7. After the second or third time running through a mission due to some stupid AI glitch can be pretty frustrating. Please note that "Jhon S." (yes, he spelled his own name wrong) blatantly plagiarized Musical Score: 8. Good music, but could use more variety. Playability: 8. Easy-to-master dualshock controls. Accuracy: ? I wouldn't know; I'm not a Navy SEAL. Interest factor: 7. After the second or third time running through a mission due to some stupid AI glitch can be pretty frustrating. Please note that "Jhon S." (yes, he spelled his own name wrong) blatantly plagiarized TechTV in his review, and it should be removed.… Expand
  13. DanS.
    Apr 4, 2004
    10
    Excellent.
  14. JowK.
    Mar 19, 2004
    10
    It's good.
  15. AnonymousMC
    Feb 19, 2004
    10
    This game is the best shooting game that you can get. Little lone amazing online. To say this game is bad, you are crazy, and must play like Poke'mon all day. If you would rather throw a Poke'ball than take your terrorist anger out, than you are crazy. It may lag watching your teammaters, but does it lag when you are playing? Didn't think so. This is the best. If you agreeThis game is the best shooting game that you can get. Little lone amazing online. To say this game is bad, you are crazy, and must play like Poke'mon all day. If you would rather throw a Poke'ball than take your terrorist anger out, than you are crazy. It may lag watching your teammaters, but does it lag when you are playing? Didn't think so. This is the best. If you agree with me, than you are awesome, but if you dont, than play me and I'll own you. Incase anyone wants to know my SocomII online name, it is SealSnipa. I am ranked 20,000 (captain)(wings). So this game is the best. Sniping is realistic because it actually moves around which anyone would do. Also, the sound is unbelievably realistic. The best part is, shooting the terrorists heads and watching blood spill out like milk out of jugs(haha). Aso, a great glitch, dead man walking. If you don't know how to do it, you are a noob, and if someone ranked ensign is reading this, I don't know how one could be so horrible. Like I said, send me a friend invite, and I'll confirm it and I'll own you(except admirals). Again, this is the best game I could have ever bought for playstation 2, and for the online play. Let me say it one more time, this game is absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!(o)(o)TITS!!!!… Expand
  16. SealSnipa
    Feb 19, 2004
    10
    This is the hottest game out I tell you. If you say this game is bad, than u stink at the game. But if you are like me, and have your wings(captain),than the game is awesome. I would give it a 100 of 100 if i can. There may be many glitches in the game, but sometimes you just gotta have fun.
  17. BooberM.
    Jan 6, 2004
    10
    The best shooter I've played to date. The lush surrounding, realistic sounds and superb gameplay make it worth playing.
  18. B.Rock
    Dec 19, 2003
    10
    SOCOM can be frustrating. But that is the point. To me, and I don't know any better, but the fact that 'you die, you reset' is as close to real life as you can get. Isn't that the point? Any closer and the CD's would have to self-destruct anytime your character died. That is what leads to the stress level, because every corner, every view, every LOS is SOCOM can be frustrating. But that is the point. To me, and I don't know any better, but the fact that 'you die, you reset' is as close to real life as you can get. Isn't that the point? Any closer and the CD's would have to self-destruct anytime your character died. That is what leads to the stress level, because every corner, every view, every LOS is important...make the wrong move and BOOM, you are hitting start and waiting for the game to 'REPLAY MISSION'. Yes it is frustrating. Now how much respect do you have for our men and women in uniform? Point being, the game is great despite this. In fact, it enhances the game because completing a mission is that much sweeter. As I believe Deep Purple put it "Its not the kill, its the thrill of the chase." … Expand
  19. Linus
    Sep 5, 2003
    10
    This game is one of the best ever, anyone who thinks else either sucks at the game, or dosnt know what a good game is. I find socom to be very addicting, i got the game about a year ago and im still playing it 24/7. To me Socom could be better than the GTA series, if there werent any glitches or lag. I played Vice city for about a month and i got bored of it, the same thing with gta 3. This game is one of the best ever, anyone who thinks else either sucks at the game, or dosnt know what a good game is. I find socom to be very addicting, i got the game about a year ago and im still playing it 24/7. To me Socom could be better than the GTA series, if there werent any glitches or lag. I played Vice city for about a month and i got bored of it, the same thing with gta 3. Thats why this game deserves more than a ten.… Expand
  20. Andreas
    Jun 25, 2003
    9
    The control can be a bit messy, and the concept is not exactly new. But the game is sooo much fun in both one-player, and online to let it be!! Enjoy! (",)
  21. BobS.
    Jun 15, 2003
    8
    I gave this game an 8 because of the one player adventure mode. It is fun and stuff, but if you die you have to start all over, whick makes it frustrating. I hope SOCOM 2 makes a better one player adventure. I had heard that the online play is awesome so I bought a network adaptor because I already had broadband, and SOCOM online rules. It is so much fun. I don't have much time in a I gave this game an 8 because of the one player adventure mode. It is fun and stuff, but if you die you have to start all over, whick makes it frustrating. I hope SOCOM 2 makes a better one player adventure. I had heard that the online play is awesome so I bought a network adaptor because I already had broadband, and SOCOM online rules. It is so much fun. I don't have much time in a day, but I find myself playing SOCOM for hours on end. It is an awesome online experience for any PS2 owner.… Expand
  22. LARSONATOR167167
    Jun 12, 2003
    10
    This game is the best, it should be the Metacritic Game Of The Year.
  23. JohnM.
    May 31, 2003
    10
    Tim s is a sh.thead 4 saying this game sucks he does play with dolls and prolly is drunk when he plays it so tim s put the beer in the pack and bring up the back.
  24. AdamY.
    Apr 30, 2003
    10
    My wife says she is a Socom Widow now, this is the only game I play and I am totally addicted to the online action. PS2 doesn't get any better than this! Without a doubt the most awesome shooting game on the market.
  25. EricS.
    Apr 26, 2003
    10
    Wicked sweet.
  26. PatG.
    Apr 21, 2003
    10
    This game is probably the best game that I've played in years and trust me I play a lot of games Socom overrules everygame out on the market.
  27. KyleH.
    Apr 7, 2003
    10
    The best game i have ever played, great graphics, smooth sound and the headset adds a dimesion that no other ps2 game has been able to do. The best ps2 game on the market, bar none.
  28. KenC.
    Mar 11, 2003
    10
    I am addicted to this game, I LOVE IT. i especilally love the online mode. AWESOME GAME, not a type of game fps people would love though. ( although i LOVE fps) go RF2!!
  29. PaulG.
    Feb 26, 2003
    10
    This game is the shiznat.
  30. ChrisE.
    Feb 9, 2003
    9
    Awesome game, except on mission 8 under lt. JG difficulty, you will hear a 3 round burst come fromover 100 yrds away in teh fog and take out all of your guys, which made the mission extremely hard and my guys seeem to be total dumbasses and get stuck behind everything and not shoot the bad guys at the right time, other than that its an awesome game, last mission is the best
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Awards & Rankings

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#38 Best PS2 Game of 2002
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#7 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
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#30 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. GamerWeb Sony
    85
    It’s easily said that SOCOM is the best console based tactical shooter ever, and it wins that throne quite handedly.
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  2. netjak
    87
    After playing online, say goodbye to your social life, and also the 12 mission single-player attempt.
  3. PSM Magazine
    80
    One of the greatest features of this game, by far, the headset lets you tell your computer-controlled teammates exactly what to do...makes SOCOM such an innovative title. [Oct 2002, p.28]
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