SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Tactical Strike

 PSP
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 6, 2007
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
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  1. Pocket Gamer UK
    90
    Like a sniper taking aim from out of nowhere, SOCOM: Tactical Strike sets sights on PSP and emerges as one of the year's best. Phenomenal visuals, tight tactical gameplay, and unparalleled multiplayer make this a must-have title.
  2. Play UK
    85
    A solid tacitcal offering. [Issue#160, p.90]
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  3. GameSpy
    80
    Amazingly polished for such a dramatic change in design philosophy, and the fun you'll have playing it more than makes up for its troublesome camera, tepid multiplayer, and absence of actual bloodshed.
  5. Game Informer
    80
    This is the first SOCOM in a while that I've felt comfortable recommending to anyone. [Dec 2007, p.159]
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  6. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    80
    Cold, brutal, clinical...the real face of modern warfare. [Christmas 2007, p.110]
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  7. GamePro
    80
    The real meat of the game is the incredibly satisfying tactical combat.
  8. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    80
    Some SOCOM purists may be turned off by the new control scheme, but if you stick with it, you'll find it's worth it. [Jan 2008, p.82]
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  9. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    79
    Developers Slant Six have done a good job fitting a new genre into both the PSP itself and an existing series: it was about time the third person tactical action sim made its way onto a handheld.
  10. PSM3 Magazine UK
    78
    It's a tactical treat and a rather more accessible experience than previous games. [Christmas 2007, p.82]
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  11. Digital Entertainment News
    76
    SOCOM: Tactical Strike isn’t the action-based affair most series fans are accustomed to, but the real-time strategy title is good at what it does. Graphically impressive on PSP, SOCOM: Tactical Strike is worth a look.
  12. GameZone
    75
    The game has some issues, namely from an awkward camera and some irksome AI. However, there is still an impressive level of polish for such a departure, considering the impressive control elements.
  13. GameSpot
    75
    It's a new twist to the series, but if you like stealth or strategy games, you'll probably like Tactical Strike.
  14. Da Gameboyz
    75
    The campaign is simple and has many technical issues, however overall this latest version of the SOCOM series is a nice new twist to a workhorse of a franchise.
  15. TotalPlayStation
    75
    As it stands right now, though, it's merely going to have to settle for being the digital equivalent of tactical splinter; hardly lethal, but annoying enough that it can't really be ignored.
  16. Extreme Gamer
    75
    It’s good to see Slant Six games take the SOCOM series away from the normal frag em’ and bag em’ PS2 Zipper treatment. Tactical Strike brings the fun of precise planning and the joy that comes when an executing a plan goes perfectly.
  17. GamingTrend
    75
    In the end I think this is a good game that just missed the mark of being a truly great game.
  18. PALGN
    75
    Despite a few minor issues, polished visuals and solid gameplay make SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Tactical Strike a fun and entertaining game.

Awards & Rankings

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#37 Best PSP Game of 2007
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#52 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2007
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#63 Most Shared PSP Game of 2007

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 4 out of 27
  1. CallOfDuty
    Jan 6, 2013
    3
    Worst socom ever made,i was expecting a new socom then it turns out to be real-time gameplay,do not buy or you will regret buying thatWorst socom ever made,i was expecting a new socom then it turns out to be real-time gameplay,do not buy or you will regret buying that game!!!!!!!!!!!!… Full Review »
  2. sebastianali
    Aug 7, 2019
    5
    Podria ser un juego bastante divertido si no fuera porque los niveles se hacen demasiado largos (considerando que si perdes tenes que volver aPodria ser un juego bastante divertido si no fuera porque los niveles se hacen demasiado largos (considerando que si perdes tenes que volver a empezar y solo salio para PSP), sumado a que a pesar de ser un juego "realista" algunos enemigos aguantan muchos tiros. Me parece ridículo que si disparas a un enemigo que no te preste atención haces como 10 veces mas daño que si le disparas al haberte descubierto. Si vas a hacer un juego realista, procura que TODOS se sometan a las mismas reglas. También es muy lento, repetitivo y aburrido. Los personajes van muy lento y no ayuda en nada la dificultad del juego mas los bugs de la IA. Gráficamente se ve muy bien para la PSP y la música esta bastante bien. Mediocre.… Full Review »
  3. OliverW.
    Dec 20, 2007
    9
    A very nice package for us older gamers. It's still real time, but no twitchy aiming - you just give order to your team. Great game. The A very nice package for us older gamers. It's still real time, but no twitchy aiming - you just give order to your team. Great game. The multiplayer is a bit deserted and the few matches I tried were over a bit too quickly.… Full Review »
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