WinBack: Covert Operations

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Koei
  • Release Date: Mar 27, 2001
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7.8

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  • Summary: After less-than spectacular sales on its N64 version of the game, Koe's anti-terrorist action/adventure WinBack has returned on the PS2 to help make waiting for "Metal Gear Solid 2" a little easier.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. GamePro
    80
    Despite its averageness, WinBack: CO is fun, satisfying stealth/action fare. If it were the only game you had, it’d be great.
  2. GamerWeb Sony
    80
    The new multi-player options and superb gameplay could actually keep you playing until MGS 2 in October. I've played precious few PS2 titles that are better, and Winback is certainly one of those games that will seem impossible to put down.
  3. IGN
    73
    This is a pretty good cake, albeit of a flavor you've probably never tried...I'd put Winback ahead of "X-Squad," on the strength of its better-thought-out gameplay and far longer mission (not to mention the replay value all the multiplayer modes add).
  4. Core Magazine
    67
    An above average effort on the PS2. Basically an enhanced port of the N64 sleeper.
  5. GamePower
    62
    There is a feeling of tension derived from negotiating through the bee's nest of enemies, regardless of how stupid the AI may be at times or how bad the voice acting.
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  6. PSX Nation
    60
    Compared with the sights/sounds/gameplay of "MGS2", the technical flaws that were present on the N64 version (and haven't been fixed in this PS2 port) stand-out like a sore thumb on Roger Ebert's hand (there's a lovely image for you!).
  7. Daily Radar
    50
    The controls are incredibly stiff, the locales are boring and rectangular, and the enemies will stand stock still until you shoot them.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15
  1. JasonT.
    Jul 4, 2001
    10
    Everything... it was a masterpiece... a work of art!!
  2. wesker2012
    May 27, 2012
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time. I played the 64 version. Put so many hours into this game.
  4. VinhT.
    Jul 4, 2001
    10
    Spectacular!! Best game I have played yet! Quenches your thirst for action-espionage
  5. Serge
    Aug 18, 2001
    10
    Umm..can i rate it 11?
  6. P.O.
    Jul 27, 2002
    10
    Great game. I can't stop playing it.
  7. BrandonBlake
    Oct 17, 2022
    9
    Operation Winback is a insanely engaging stealth shooter with memorable characters and cutscenes full of charm borrowing influences fromOperation Winback is a insanely engaging stealth shooter with memorable characters and cutscenes full of charm borrowing influences from classic action movies of the time. The cover system is enjoyable and doesn't run stale due to the beautiful level design. Definitely a hidden gem deserving of more praise.… Expand
  8. [Anonymous]
    Jul 4, 2001
    3
    Terrible! I can't believe I spent $50 on this game!

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#50 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
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#81 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001