Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Nov 30, 2004
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
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  1. TotalGames.net
    80
    With a comprehensive (and more importantly, rather good) multiplayer game complementing the rather hard campaign mode, Ghost Recon 2 is at least heading in the right direction now - and for the moment that's good enough for us.
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    80
    Rejects all the good Ghost Recon trademarks, like free-form missions and a decent save system. This does not affect the robust multiplayer game, though. [Jan. 05]
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  3. Computer and Video Games
    70
    Military obsessives will love it and, providing those who play it are prepared to put in the time required to learn its quirks and foibles, they should be rewarded with a fairly satisfying experience.
  5. Game Chronicles
    70
    It’s obvious that the graphics-heavy Clancy games are tailored toward the beefier Xbox console, and the PS2 versions ported strictly for sales dollars. On the Xbox, Ghost Recon 2 rocks – on the PS2 however, it just doesn’t measure up.
  6. Game Informer
    65
    The linear missions and worthless squad AI were my biggest issues with this game. [Feb 2005, p.116]
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  7. GameZone
    62
    A flawed experience from start to finish, Ghost Recon 2 on the PS2 has its share of really good action-packed moments, but its glitches are just too hard to ignore.
  8. games(TM)
    60
    A brave sequel that tries a little too hard... Its lack of accessibility will annoy "Rainbow Six 3" die-hards, while the new direction will leave fans of the original feeling rather cold. [Christmas 2004, p.102]
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  9. IGN
    60
    Longtime fans of the series will hate this game. Action buffs will dismiss it in favor of a multitude of other titles, and online fanatics will snicker at its lacking competitive and cooperative modes.
  10. GameSpy
    60
    The game feels a bit rushed, as if it could have used a few months more in developments, particularly when it comes to balancing some of the combat.
  11. Worth Playing
    60
    Instead of making improvements, the development team made a game to appeal to a different crowd than their original audience, and I honestly don’t think the decision was a good one.
  12. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    60
    Lobotomized teammates, restrictive environments, and enemies with X-ray vision make it necessary to memorize entire levels. [Feb 2005, p.90]
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  13. DailyGame
    59
    Unlike the other Tom Clancy titles for PlayStation 2, which were absolute gems, Ghost Recon 2 is an almost abysmal effort. It's hard to believe Ubisoft published this game, let alone green-lighted it for final production in the shape it's in.
  14. PSM Magazine
    55
    Enemy AI that changes with the wind and level design that's inspired by tunnel vision drops this game into the lower echelon of military shooters. [Feb 2005, p.83]
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  15. Gamers' Temple
    54
    Just not that interesting of a game.
  16. GameSpot
    53
    Fails to live up to the lofty expectations of its own brand thanks to simplistic gameplay, lackluster presentation, a lack of co-op play, and an overall dearth of polish.
  17. The Sydney Morning Herald
    50
    An inferior product. This is a linear, action-oriented shooter that has precious little in common with the original game's realistic and tactical squad-based combat.
  18. PSX Nation
    50
    Two years after its predecessor conclusively proved it Ghost Recon 2 reaffirms it: the PS2 doesn't have the RAM to do justice to Red Storm's intense A.I. routines and team-based gameplay justice.
  19. Game Over Online
    50
    I'm really surprised how poorly Ghost Recon 2 for the PlayStation 2 turned out. Uninspiring level design, terrible squad AI and minimal multiplayer support all contribute to a frustrating and ultimately dull gaming experience.
  20. Gamenikki
    40
    It's a tactical, team-based online shooter that isn't very tactical, is only technically team-based, and has broken netcode. What do you think?
  21. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    37
    An extremely frustrating, poorly programmed mess. [Feb 2005, p.106]
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  22. My Gamer
    32
    So many things in this game are either unpolished or retarded that it’s hard to care about the subject matter.

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User Score
5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 24
  3. Negative: 10 out of 24
  1. The_D4RknesS
    Aug 8, 2022
    0
    bad gameplay, horrible animations, terrible movement, SUPER HARD difficulty because if you take damage the game doesn't regenerate HP not isbad gameplay, horrible animations, terrible movement, SUPER HARD difficulty because if you take damage the game doesn't regenerate HP not is there a health kit to heal yourself… Full Review »
  2. neojotic
    Aug 28, 2020
    6
    Didn't care too much for the campaign although it wasn't terrible. Was awesome to play online back in the day. Huge games online with a ton ofDidn't care too much for the campaign although it wasn't terrible. Was awesome to play online back in the day. Huge games online with a ton of action!

    Wasn't the best game in it's category but far from the worst.    … Full Review »
  3. Australian-Dark
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Wtf is wrong with people this game is the best I have been playing this game since I was 7 im 25 now and I still play it's a 10/10 game it'sWtf is wrong with people this game is the best I have been playing this game since I was 7 im 25 now and I still play it's a 10/10 game it's way better the woke go broke point the latest ghost recon game plus it's even better than wildlands so People who give this a 0 or less than a 7 is a dumbasss literally those scores are bs and shouldn't be here… Full Review »
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