Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier

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  1. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    7
    Ghost Recon: Future Soldier offers fun stealth gameplay to play with your friends.
  2. Svenman03
    Oct 22, 2021
    0
    And here we can se a usual Ubisoft game..... This trash game doesnt work in coop with friends..... You have to use a comunity fixes.... Pls dont buy this game if you want to play this with your friends... Waste of moneh and time. Trust me this game isnt worth it in coop or multiplayer.
  3. PSGaming
    Nov 10, 2020
    8
    Its a very good shooting game.But its not for everyone.There is many stealth missions,and if you get spotted you must restart from the last saved checkpoint,and if you are far it can get frustrating.Sound effects of the guns and characters and the music are great.Graphics are not the best,but also not so terrible.In darker environments you will spot some pixelated artifacts on screen.TheIts a very good shooting game.But its not for everyone.There is many stealth missions,and if you get spotted you must restart from the last saved checkpoint,and if you are far it can get frustrating.Sound effects of the guns and characters and the music are great.Graphics are not the best,but also not so terrible.In darker environments you will spot some pixelated artifacts on screen.The gameplay is sometimes clunky when you sprint or aim.Overall i think its a good game and if you are into stealth and shooter games then this is a game for you.At least give you can give it a try.… Expand
  4. TheSnitchfather
    Sep 9, 2020
    9
    9/10
    I found this game amazing, only weird thing is I just don't understand how to unlock certain weapons and attachments, which is why I took away a point.
    Nothing much to say though, it's Ghost Recon and it's nice.
  5. Berik
    Apr 24, 2019
    8
    So, futuristic shooter with squad elements and tactical precision. I only played the single player, but i had an excellent time with the game.

    First off, setting your team up for synch shots is extremely fun and satisfying. The game gives an attempt at a political story which is done alright, and goes to interesting locations which are beautifully designed. The gameplay is about using    So, futuristic shooter with squad elements and tactical precision. I only played the single player, but i had an excellent time with the game.

    First off, setting your team up for synch shots is extremely fun and satisfying. The game gives an attempt at a political story which is done alright, and goes to interesting locations which are beautifully designed. The gameplay is about using your futuristic gear such as invisibility, using drones and other cool gadgets you get along the way. I have to say, i found the game to be rather easy on even normal, so i started on the highest difficulty.

    The weapons are cool, but the differences between them don't really matter depending on your play style, which is either stealth or scarface style. Both are quite fun.

    I had a good time with this game back on the PS3, and i wish Ubisoft would make games like this again instead of the mess that is Ghost Recon Wildlands and Rainbow Six Siege (barf). I give Ghost Recon Future Soldier an 8/10. Please go back to these kind of games.    … Expand
  6. BeboFett
    Jan 23, 2019
    7
    A title with a couple of interesting mechanics that make it stand out a bit among the shooters of the generation. However, he commits the same errors of the genre, a plot full of unnecessary cliches and a short campaign. In spite of that it is quite enjoyable but leaves to be desired.
  7. okayokay
    Oct 10, 2018
    6
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  8. YASIFAIZI
    Feb 16, 2018
    8
    This game have good gameplay, good single player which you can also play co op, great multiplayer,
    great modes and many more
    but still have problem too
    like the graphics are not that good for tome and age, bad story, bad ending.
    other wise its a good game to play with friends or solo.
  9. ByYuxiSs
    Mar 9, 2017
    8
    I love this game and for my opinion this if it is a true ghost game recon not like that new wildlands that to me personally I do not finish convincing.

    This game has very cool secrecy tactics and I love it, good gameplay the only disappointment for my opinion is the story and to get the full online mode you need a Uplay Passport but still feel this game pretty cool and I do not want it    I love this game and for my opinion this if it is a true ghost game recon not like that new wildlands that to me personally I do not finish convincing.

    This game has very cool secrecy tactics and I love it, good gameplay the only disappointment for my opinion is the story and to get the full online mode you need a Uplay Passport but still feel this game pretty cool and I do not want it Give a bad score 8/10    … Expand
  10. midgard30
    Jun 6, 2014
    7
    I've just replayed the whole campaign again, and decided to rewrite my review and raise the score from 4 to 7, even though I think it deserves at least an 8. Being a big fan of tactical shooters, my expectations were quite high and was very excited to try it. Unfortunately, I was disappointed by the lack of tactics compared to previous Ghost Recon games. In addition, it was the third timeI've just replayed the whole campaign again, and decided to rewrite my review and raise the score from 4 to 7, even though I think it deserves at least an 8. Being a big fan of tactical shooters, my expectations were quite high and was very excited to try it. Unfortunately, I was disappointed by the lack of tactics compared to previous Ghost Recon games. In addition, it was the third time that such a thing happened with Ubisoft, so I was a frustrated by them constantly dumbing down games from the Clancy's franchise. My first low score was based on all this.

    Now for my second run, I realized how much work has been put in this game. The story is as dull and cliché as other Clancy's games, but for me it fits perfectly for this kind of techno-war-spy games. Many people complained about the low quality of graphics on PS3, which is true, but it really didn't bother me at all, as I really liked the various landscapes on where the missions occur. It was good to fight in the autumn forest of Caucasus or in downtown Moscow during a riot, for instance. It changes from the common middle east desert theaters of operation. Also, there's a lot of nuance, contrast and richness in colors that in my POV counter balance the low resolution. There's a lot of details, soldiers and people hanging around, panicking, shouting, etc. One thing that stroke me only on a my second campaign was how immersive FS is.

    Still, there is one thing this game is lacking (and still angry about this) is the ability to give orders to teammates and apply real military tactics like Fire (suppression) , Fixed (the enemy), Flanked (their position) and Finished (by eliminating them).The only order you can give to your teammates is to point out a target - i.e. the famous Mark & Execute so cherished by Ubisoft. In the end, you feel that you're just playing yet another regular shooter.

    Another weakness are the clumsy controls: I'm a bit tired of games showing cursors where you can bend down in cover, and always pushing buttons for each and single action like hiding in cover, sprinting to next cover, jumping over obstacles, etc.

    It's very strong point though, is a good balance between infiltration and assault missions. In fact, playing the infiltration missions feels like doing a four teammates Splinter Cell mission!

    The part below was a little experience that I made on my first campaign, that I decided to keep in this new review, as I still considered an unacceptable gameplay design. It demonstrates how unimportant your decisions or gaming style are on some missions, and why Future Soldier do not deserve a higher score than 7, despite it's great qualities:

    Your teammates will play on their own to the point where I decided to do a little experience on the Pakistan mission (veteran difficulty level). In this mission you are caught in middle of heavy fire in the streets of Peshawar, full of cars and civilians. I hid my character behind a car and wait. After a while, my AI teammates cleared the place. So I advanced 20 meters further and again, hid behind a car and wait. Same thing, teammates killed all enemies on sight. So I could continued my little manege until I reached my destination where, guess what, I could complete the main objective!!

    What a HUGE disappointment to see that my teammates didn't need me AT ALL . I didn't shoot a single shot nor I gave them ANY order. What's funnier is that I even let an enemy soldier come just behind my back, shooting at me. When I thought I was finally going to die, one of my teammates killed the soldier and healed me!

    If you're looking for a true tactical shooter, this title will probably not fulfilled your expectations.    … Expand
  11. solo-kreep
    Nov 16, 2013
    10
    My favorite war game. Tom Clancy always makes the best and most realistic games. Online is the most realistic online shooting you can expirience. Thanks ubisoft
  12. SJ-ULTI-Reiews
    Sep 27, 2013
    8
    When this game was announced i was really exited, i had to wait 2 years to finally buy it. When i started the game i was ready for a 3rd Person Shooter/COD/fast paced type of game. It turned out to be the opposite, it is a Stealth/fast paced at times/ get cought and your as good as dead kind of game, and i actually liked the way it turned out to be like. It is a hybrid of two differentWhen this game was announced i was really exited, i had to wait 2 years to finally buy it. When i started the game i was ready for a 3rd Person Shooter/COD/fast paced type of game. It turned out to be the opposite, it is a Stealth/fast paced at times/ get cought and your as good as dead kind of game, and i actually liked the way it turned out to be like. It is a hybrid of two different genres, stealth and action.… Expand
  13. RLuke103
    Sep 24, 2013
    5
    These Ghosts will haunt your dreams. Let's get this over with, there is very little to no stealth element in this game, you will sneak onto a level with your stealth camo and pick off the first couple of enemies with the sync shot. Cool. Then a short while later in almost every level you're forced to go 'guns hot' and eliminate everyone in a shooting gallery-esque segment much like COD. SoThese Ghosts will haunt your dreams. Let's get this over with, there is very little to no stealth element in this game, you will sneak onto a level with your stealth camo and pick off the first couple of enemies with the sync shot. Cool. Then a short while later in almost every level you're forced to go 'guns hot' and eliminate everyone in a shooting gallery-esque segment much like COD. So much for the name 'Ghosts'. It feels to me that Ubisoft/whoever didn't believe this game would sell as a tactical shooter so they turned it into yet another COD clone with a few toys (camo) that quickly become redundant as time and time again you're somehow compromised and have to blast your way out of situations. Sorely disappointed as I imagined this game as 4 Sam Fishers in urban environments. The level design is particularly poor, no freedom, no room to think outside the box and attempt to flank and, even though still cloaked, somehow I discovered by an invisible enemy. Just progress from cover to cover in a straight line killing the shooting gallery soldiers and you'll be fine. Oh and the graphics? Like a polished turd once you see evreything up close

    Sad stuff Ubisoft. This unpolished game was put on the streets like an unwanted child with the hope that a few dollars might stick to it. Just as well I got it for £5 on eBay.    … Expand
  14. savagejoe444
    May 28, 2013
    7
    This wasn't the Ghost Recon game I (we) were waiting for, but it's really fun, especially if you're playing with friends in the co-op campaign! The MP is fun as well! Just wish all the stuff we say in the first gameplay preview was in the final product, but I'm happy with what I have.
  15. Dr_Radio
    May 2, 2013
    5
    The game is not worth at full price. Not at all. The game is so frustrating to the point where i didn't want to play anymore. Stealth game? Action game? DECIDE DAMNIT. The game itself isn't that hard, but in the stealth sections, if you raise alarm, you'll probably restart from the last checkpoint, but to do that, you must go through a loading screen, and they are SO, DAMN, LONG. GraphicsThe game is not worth at full price. Not at all. The game is so frustrating to the point where i didn't want to play anymore. Stealth game? Action game? DECIDE DAMNIT. The game itself isn't that hard, but in the stealth sections, if you raise alarm, you'll probably restart from the last checkpoint, but to do that, you must go through a loading screen, and they are SO, DAMN, LONG. Graphics are pretty washed out and bland, especially the cutscenes which looks even WORSE than the actual game. Story... is pretty boring... Here's a secret base, kill some dudes, rescue this guy, rinse and repeat. This game had potential, but it shouldn't have included action gameplay. Take "Mark of the Ninja" for example, that game is near perfect for me, and that's because it was focused on stealth, nothing else. This game is just another modern "realistic" third person shooter with nothing new to it, other than some "gadgets". Don't play this, please. The only thing preventing this from being any worse is the fact that it actually works, and it is fun at few points.… Expand
  16. Jacer200
    Apr 20, 2013
    7
    The game is a pretty fun third person war shooter. You need to play it on elite to get any kind of a challenge. The sound is great and the gameplay is fine. The game is pretty short so I would not buy this for anything over $20.

    With that said the story is a joke and the cut scenes are terrible. The on going beer theme is ridiculous. The game has was developed with terrible resolution.    The game is a pretty fun third person war shooter. You need to play it on elite to get any kind of a challenge. The sound is great and the gameplay is fine. The game is pretty short so I would not buy this for anything over $20.

    With that said the story is a joke and the cut scenes are terrible. The on going beer theme is ridiculous. The game has was developed with terrible resolution. So playing on your 1080p tv will break your heart. But the game was fun for the 8hrs. of game play.    … Expand
  17. Scimajor
    Mar 30, 2013
    0
    I won't list the features in this review as Wikipedia does that nicely already. I will, however, explain my score. My score is based entirely on the fact that the case said that it is "Play Station Move Compatible" and that is clearly NOT the case. I purchased the game specifically for that reason and the claim was completely false. Making clearly false product claims, particularly onesI won't list the features in this review as Wikipedia does that nicely already. I will, however, explain my score. My score is based entirely on the fact that the case said that it is "Play Station Move Compatible" and that is clearly NOT the case. I purchased the game specifically for that reason and the claim was completely false. Making clearly false product claims, particularly ones that drastically alter game play, is inexcusable.… Expand
  18. El_Masticator
    Mar 29, 2013
    5
    This brief overview is catered to those who have enjoyed the previous Ghost Recon games (as well as the Rainbow Six series). I have played every GR game ever made on consoles since they were released on the original Xbox. With this foundation of GR history, I can accurately say that Ghost Recon Future Soldier is a step in the wrong direction for the franchise. The developers decided on aThis brief overview is catered to those who have enjoyed the previous Ghost Recon games (as well as the Rainbow Six series). I have played every GR game ever made on consoles since they were released on the original Xbox. With this foundation of GR history, I can accurately say that Ghost Recon Future Soldier is a step in the wrong direction for the franchise. The developers decided on a more "fast-paced" style of gameplay, as opposed to the more tradition "slow and cautious" style. They achieved this with a slick new cover movement system and regenerating health, among other things. While a neat idea, the way they carried out these changes ruined the realism of the GR experience. Getting shot in previous GRs was a big deal, and could potentially end your mission. In this game you are practically a tank. I found myself able to just charge the enemy and pepper them with gunfire to get through tough situations. Another tweak is the lack of squad commands. I miss the days when tactical shooters were actually tactical. You no longer have full control over your squad; the commands have been essentially stripped down to only include the new "synch shot" command. It does take some thought to tell my squad who to target and when to shoot, it hardly compares to the old days of flanking, suppressing, and blindsiding the enemy. While the friendly A.I. are highly intelligent and will perform well during engagements (i.e. use cover and get into decent positions), the lack of commands results in almost no tactical element in the game.
    The multiplayer is alright, but once again the unrealistic health makes the game feel catered to a run-and-gun style of play. These are the major changes that affect the game, and I should note that there are many other details (gun customization, the new suppression camera, level design, very frequent cutscenes) that both add to and subtract from the GR authenticity. This it what it boils down to: If you are a GR veteran, I would recommend renting before buying, or wait until it's $20. However don't expect the classic GR experience. And make sure you have plenty of snacks, because the frequent cutscenes that occur in the middle of missions are loooong, and you can't skip those sob's.    … Expand
  19. Rockstar1971
    Jan 23, 2013
    1
    One of the most frustrating games I ever have played on the PS3. Ubisoft did bad work here. Save points are horrible and trying to accomplish anything is simply maddening. Do not buy this game, do not rent it, do not take it for free from someone. You will spend hours doing the same thing over and over again and the mechanics aren't true squad based. The squad goes wherever they want andOne of the most frustrating games I ever have played on the PS3. Ubisoft did bad work here. Save points are horrible and trying to accomplish anything is simply maddening. Do not buy this game, do not rent it, do not take it for free from someone. You will spend hours doing the same thing over and over again and the mechanics aren't true squad based. The squad goes wherever they want and you are left to target enemies for them to shoot. My main complaint is so often in the game it will not allow you to advance without out being detected, at all. Just maddening and not fun game play. Terrible!… Expand
  20. Syriamn
    Jan 6, 2013
    8
    Uninteresting story and dated graphics in the cutscenes but looks very cool in the gameplay. My favourite feature is the gunsmith. It makes all the difference. Decent campaign and engaging (excellent in fact) multiplayer. Both thumbs up!
  21. kirkkh
    Nov 28, 2012
    5
    Oh lord, this is just Call of Duty with more bullet damage. I thought there'd be some kinda strategy this time around. But there's the same old tricks: spawn camping, dolphin diving, strafe shooting --irony is that Call of Duty might have more strategy. Tom Clancy games RIP.
  22. MAS360
    Nov 15, 2012
    10
    By far the best FPS I have ever played. Nice graphics for the game, a very good story, perfect voice dialogues, very detailed weapons in story mode and multiplayer mode. Even though there are not as many levels in the game without the ad-on's, the levels are really made good. Not just a run and gun game, but you actually have to play tactical with or without a team if you decide to. AnBy far the best FPS I have ever played. Nice graphics for the game, a very good story, perfect voice dialogues, very detailed weapons in story mode and multiplayer mode. Even though there are not as many levels in the game without the ad-on's, the levels are really made good. Not just a run and gun game, but you actually have to play tactical with or without a team if you decide to. An overall perfect way to put together a FPS. Compared to most FPS stories Ghost Recon has a good story and it actually takes some time unless you play on EASY. Also if you are looking for a game that is offline multiplayer, there is a nice co-op mode you can enjoy.… Expand
  23. kris2fur
    Sep 9, 2012
    8
    It's not the best game but it's pretty good. A good journey good story different to all the origanls but in this case not bad and a different ending.
  24. Kor510
    Aug 18, 2012
    0
    The game is advertised to be compatible with the PlayStation Move. It is not. If you're looking for an online shooter, you definitely want to avoid this title.
  25. silentironlung
    Jul 19, 2012
    6
    This is a game that I was really looking forward to, and it let me down in a lot of ways. Firstly, the gameplay is a little rough around the edges. Numerous times I would get stuck behind cover, leading to a frustratingly unnecessary death. Secondly, the story is non-existent. It's run of the mill shooter fare. And last but not least - the ending is garbage. Why, you might ask? There isn'tThis is a game that I was really looking forward to, and it let me down in a lot of ways. Firstly, the gameplay is a little rough around the edges. Numerous times I would get stuck behind cover, leading to a frustratingly unnecessary death. Secondly, the story is non-existent. It's run of the mill shooter fare. And last but not least - the ending is garbage. Why, you might ask? There isn't an ending. Basically.

    And I'm not in to multiplayer, so I didn't try it out. It doesn't reflect my score in any way.    … Expand
  26. CobaltNinja16
    Jul 17, 2012
    6
    Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is a mixed bag. I wanted to enjoy it, but a game can only come so far. The story centers around a team of ghost looking for the people who killed another team of ghost. It would have been a nice story if it didn't go straight for the "Russian terrorist have a nuke" cliche. Then the story just ends with no sense of payoff after an already lengthy andTom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is a mixed bag. I wanted to enjoy it, but a game can only come so far. The story centers around a team of ghost looking for the people who killed another team of ghost. It would have been a nice story if it didn't go straight for the "Russian terrorist have a nuke" cliche. Then the story just ends with no sense of payoff after an already lengthy and frustrating last mission. The gameplay is probably the reason you should maybe invest in this game. The team focused co-op will make a great time with friends or if you don't have friends, your AI teammates will be okay. The competitive multiplayer is serviceable a few game modes and unlocks. The graphics look out-dated and there is not much spectacle in the environments. All together Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier is tough to recommend. If you enjoy team based third person shooters, then go ahead and give it a shot. But the rest of us can wait until a better game comes.
    6/10    … Expand
  27. The_Retro_Kid
    Jul 4, 2012
    5
    Bought it..... played it....... got bored within 1 hour... put it back in the box...... never opened it agian...

    Sorry to say its multiplayer is not at the same level as BF3, in fact its not even close... apart from its single player game to the hardcore fans it does not offer anything thats worth getting exited about..
  28. Synesthetic
    Jun 29, 2012
    8
    The concept is great, and this game is definitely designed to be played with a friend,but seriously, the graphics, especially when it comes to defining a face are poor, but that's just being picky.
    I seriously enjoyed this game playing with friends, and is a fun tactical style shooter. If you think CoD is the be all and end all of gaming then i suggest you miss this as all you will do is    The concept is great, and this game is definitely designed to be played with a friend,but seriously, the graphics, especially when it comes to defining a face are poor, but that's just being picky.
    I seriously enjoyed this game playing with friends, and is a fun tactical style shooter. If you think CoD is the be all and end all of gaming then i suggest you miss this as all you will do is complain.    … Expand
  29. Sly697
    Jun 26, 2012
    4
    A generic military game with no team based strategy besides every once in a while a sync shot. There was no split screen co-op as promised, the camera angle is nauseating at times, the shooting mechanics just doesn't feel right and every mission seems identical to the last, sneak in fight out. I was hoping for a high tech version of rainbow six Vegas and what i got was a call of duty.
  30. ballergt
    Jun 25, 2012
    10
    This game is good and its not short, play it on elite and it will take you EVEN longer!! So many trolling out there giving hate to this fantastic game. Also @ IAMABOSS, how did you finish it in hours? That is just stupid thing to write. Graphics are not that great as I didn't expect its a great mind thinking game.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. PlaySense
    Jul 9, 2012
    80
    A fun and extremely tactical shooter with teammates that actually aren't idiots…. or that is mostly the case. We can't shake the feeling that the game isn't completely "finished", but that doesn't keep us from giving Ghost Recon: Future Soldier a strong recommendation.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jul 3, 2012
    80
    When the dust from the dirty bomb settles, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier looks noticeably grimy and raw in a few spots, but its mission has still been achieved. The visuals can be iffy, but the feeling of being an elite soldier of the future has been faithfully rendered in other ways. The pace is fast, the gadgets are empowering, and your job can shift from shrewd predator puzzles, to battles of attrition fought on a knife's edge. [July 2012 p.72]
  3. Play UK
    Jun 17, 2012
    60
    Provides a decent distraction for a brain that doesn't want to be pressured into thinking at all. [Issue#219, p.73]
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