Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas

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  • Summary: The PSP version features exclusive new content and all-new characters as Las Vegas finds itself in chaos and Rainbow operatives are forced to defend one of the most recognizable cities in the world. The future of Las Vegas and global security is in your hands... will you be able to saveThe PSP version features exclusive new content and all-new characters as Las Vegas finds itself in chaos and Rainbow operatives are forced to defend one of the most recognizable cities in the world. The future of Las Vegas and global security is in your hands... will you be able to save Vegas? New Team, New Location – Two new Rainbow operatives enter the impending doom that is Las Vegas as their console brethren, Keller, Park and Walter, simultaneously work against the clock to save "Sin City." As Brian Armstrong, work as a field operative and assault expert, taking down tangos from the ground floor. As Shawn Rivers, use your sniper and long-range shooting skills to pick off terrorists from above, one at a time. Tag-Team Gameplay – In single-player mode, play as both a field operative and sniper as you battle to protect the innocent from carnage. Observe - Plan - Assault – Use tactical planning to maneuver through Vegas environments while utilizing high-tech equipment like snake cams to strategically "tag" terrorists prior to entering a room. Take Cover – When the action heats up, switch to third-person view while taking cover, giving you time to examine the situation before making your move. Tailored Control System – Shoot your way out of relentless gun battles utilizing a tailored control system built specifically for the PSP system. Player Rewards – Build up your stats to unlock exclusive Rainbow Six Vegas content, including concept art and the feverish Terrorist Hunt mode. Terrorist Hunt Mode – Hone your skills in Terrorist Hunt mode, where your objective is simple – kill the terrorists. Enter specific points of single-player maps and down the spawning terrorists one at a time. Multiplayer – Take the fight to five of your closest friends via wireless (Ad Hoc) or online play (Infrastructure) in Survival and Team Survival multiplayer modes, while exploring six classic Rainbow Six maps. [Ubisoft]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 20
  3. Negative: 2 out of 20
  1. PGNx Media
    80
    Rainbow Six Vegas is a fine portable shooter.
  2. Play UK
    78
    Sadly it's a little too short with a lack of replay value, but you'd be hard pushed to find a title with better production values on the PSP. [Issue#156, p.85]
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  3. Game Chronicles
    73
    I totally enjoyed the new characters, new parallel storyline, new locations, and exciting gameplay. Sure it was too easy at times, but there were also some areas where things got downright nasty, but in the end, Vegas on the PSP is a great addition to the Rainbow franchise.
  4. IGN
    55
    It has a number of gameplay issues, like the clunky cover system, the sections where you're forced to clear room after room with only a sniper rifle and more. Its online works reasonably well, but it simply isn't fun.
  5. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    50
    Over complicated and visually lacklustre - this is a disappointing outing for Rainbow Six. Stick with "Medal of Honor Heroes." [Jan 2007, p.76]
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  6. PSW Magazine UK
    50
    A bland, ugly and dreary game - which goes against everything you're used to after playing the series on PS2. There's a certain compulsive quality to sniping but after a couple of levels, you'll develop a strange sense of deja vu and wish you were playing a better shooter.
  7. Eurogamer
    30
    Movement is on the analogue nub, camera controls on the face buttons. It's a system that has worked okay for other PSP shooters, but there's a stiffness here that makes it feel more like Super Treacle Squad than a simulation of impeccably-trained Special Ops.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 5 out of 12
  1. jefftinith
    Jul 8, 2009
    9
    this game blew me away when first got it i think it is one of the best games for the psp systems the only thing i wish is that you had is thatthis game blew me away when first got it i think it is one of the best games for the psp systems the only thing i wish is that you had is that you would get to have the extra two people that you where supposed to find in the mission so you could have to back you up and have there mouth move when they talk other wise it is an awsome game i am always online trying to find players but i never can because no one plays this game anymore but is an awsome first person shooter i highly recomend this game go online… Expand
  2. WesS.
    Jan 24, 2008
    9
    A great game overall. The graphics are good but not spectacular. One thing this game is missing is more online players.(Only 4 players) I A great game overall. The graphics are good but not spectacular. One thing this game is missing is more online players.(Only 4 players) I would recommend this game.… Expand
  4. AaronH.
    Jun 18, 2007
    8
    To be honest, these "professional" reviewers really need to wake up and have some coffee and try reviewing this title again. Those reviews To be honest, these "professional" reviewers really need to wake up and have some coffee and try reviewing this title again. Those reviews are very bias with a sprinkle of idiotics for good measure, as it is a bad idea to compare a totaly different game designed for staionary entertainment machines such as the PC or the consoles, let alone the fact Ubisoft made it rather clear this was a totaly different game in focus and design from its console/PC bound brother. With that in mind, and the hardware limits of a portable device, the game serves up a very fair FPS engagement for fans of the PS2/Xbox Rainbow Six 3 titles. The weakest links in this game stems from a online experience that lacks co-op, a few stiff controls few new commers, a learning curve to those used to the simplified RV6 servings of the console/PC edition, and a few bugs. The stark complaint about this title's graphics verus the homebound edition is funny due to the poor choice of comparisons. First, the PSP is not an Xbox 360 nor a PS3, so please take the complaints of previous reviewers with a grain of salt as they fail to compare it to other PSP titles in the same genre serving. Establishing my opinion on that, this title stacks up rather well to SOCOM Fire Team Bravo 1 and 2 as a decent title for graphics and a far better FPS engagement than Coded Arms. It's apparent, though, that this game's a bit goofy to those playing for the first time. There is a mild learning curve to those who are used to the simplified health and kit system in R6V for the Xbox 360/PC/PS3. Health does not regenerate, and gernades must be equpied before tossing, just like prior franchise installlments such as Rainbow Six 1 all the way up to Raven Shield (PC)/ Rainbow Six 3 (consoles). This, coupled with the shapes buttons (circle, square, etc) are bound to camera control and the analog stick bound to movement. For those not used to playing Nintendo 64 shooters such as Goldeneye, Duke Nukem 64, Turok Franchise, or Perfect dark then this is going to be a very akward situation and a very annoying one to contend with. The weakest part of this game stems from its multiplayer serving of only Survial (deathmatch) and Team Survial. None of the award-winning gametypes exist here, such as Hostage Rescue or Attack and Defend. Also MIA is Co-operative play with other people, considering I'm not the most anxious of people to play a match against others these days, I generaly hover around Co Op like a moth to fire. Sadly this is one of the few Rainbow Six titles to lack co op in any way or form, for the moment. I just hope there is some direct community backlash at the lack of co op and a direct request to make a content patch.… Expand
  5. FireMaker125
    Mar 18, 2023
    6
    First, this is nothing like the console or PC version of this game. This plays more like a strange hybrid of the older titles and Vegas.First, this is nothing like the console or PC version of this game. This plays more like a strange hybrid of the older titles and Vegas. Control-wise, it’s pretty typical for the PSP: the analog stick moves the player, the face buttons are used to look, the left trigger locks on to your opponent (the face buttons can be used to change the position of the lock, such as aiming at the head or chest), right trigger fires and D-Pad handles auxiliary functions such as interacting with the environment or switching/reloading weapons. Gameplay-wise, it’s a relatively slow game. Most of it is spend indoors: it feels a bit like the older Rainbow Sixes, but less refined. It’s difficult, but not unplayably so; the main issue is the AI, which is not smart. Enemies will often stand still and shoot; they either will or won’t notice the player. It really does harm the game, because they aren’t fun to fight. The story feels like an afterthought; honestly it’s pretty forgettable. In the end, it’s a functional FPS for the PSP; it’s pretty mediocre, and I’d personally recommend Coded Arms or Medal of Honor: Heroes over it. It’s fine for the system, but there are far better choices.… Expand
  6. SevZeroSeven
    Jun 2, 2019
    4
    THis game is so UNFAIR you only get 5 Magzines for your primary weapon and some of these missions are very long you cannot refresh yourTHis game is so UNFAIR you only get 5 Magzines for your primary weapon and some of these missions are very long you cannot refresh your ammo...you can't pickup ammo/Grenades from dead enemies,, Thats UNACCEPTABLE. There are NO Health packs EVER! at any Point!!! The Checkpoint system is a **** joke. so If you're injured and low on ammo or have no Ammo you are screwed. If you still own a PSP dont waste time on this.… Expand
  7. ColinC
    Apr 14, 2008
    4
    Terrible. This was the first FPS I played on the psp and I was worried. Bland environments, sluggish control, and a not very interesting Terrible. This was the first FPS I played on the psp and I was worried. Bland environments, sluggish control, and a not very interesting story had me worried this was maybe the best the little psp could do. Then I picked up the first Syphon Filter game, Dark Mirror, and it blew me away. Especially in comparison. Give thisRainbow 6 a pass. There's better stuff out there by far.… Expand
  8. ChadH.
    Sep 6, 2007
    3
    Very Very disappointing. Not worth half the money. Very short. Not many levels and very limited movements by the character.

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#72 Best PSP Game of 2007
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#22 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2007
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#47 Most Shared PSP Game of 2007