Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Mar 9, 2006
  • Also On: PC
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 241 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 167 out of 241
  2. Mixed: 45 out of 241
  3. Negative: 29 out of 241
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  1. BaronMonaco
    Jun 9, 2015
    7
    It was one of the first next-gen game in terms of graphics and it was also a solid campaign, with classic gameplay for the Ghost Recon franchise, but I think that the fact it was ahead of its time technically hide some of its defaults and now in 2015 those defaults are a true problem to the global experience.

    First the IA of the allies is way under what you would expect from a tactical    It was one of the first next-gen game in terms of graphics and it was also a solid campaign, with classic gameplay for the Ghost Recon franchise, but I think that the fact it was ahead of its time technically hide some of its defaults and now in 2015 those defaults are a true problem to the global experience.

    First the IA of the allies is way under what you would expect from a tactical shooter, and they really pissed me off in hard mode. Two there was a lot of bugs in the game (screen going black for a few seconds, disappearance of the HUD, not working checkpoints, etc...). And for those two reasons my experience about the game is very mixed when your teammates doesn't screw up and you have no bug it's an enjoyable tactical shooter, but sometimes it was just a task to advance.

    I would advice to buy Advanced Warfighter 2 or some Rainbow Six Vegas before this game    … Expand
  2. claychastain
    Nov 25, 2010
    6
    When this was first released, it was one of the best games ever made, but it's been put in perspective a few years later, which is what this review is based on. I had a lot of fun playing this game, but there were so many unforgiving points that made your replay sections over and over again. The multiplayer was compelling but they removed the cover system and it also looked far worse thanWhen this was first released, it was one of the best games ever made, but it's been put in perspective a few years later, which is what this review is based on. I had a lot of fun playing this game, but there were so many unforgiving points that made your replay sections over and over again. The multiplayer was compelling but they removed the cover system and it also looked far worse than the singeplayer for whatever reason. It's an interesting game, but these days doesn't really hold up.… Expand
  3. DuncanE.
    Mar 22, 2006
    5
    Good idea, just not implemented very well. Cannot be described as a "Halo Killer" as the playability is no way near the same level. I like this game, dont get me wrong, but its not up to the expectations given from the adverts and reviews. The graphics arent as polished as they should be, and the motion is juddery. Another month or so in development could have turned this good game into a Good idea, just not implemented very well. Cannot be described as a "Halo Killer" as the playability is no way near the same level. I like this game, dont get me wrong, but its not up to the expectations given from the adverts and reviews. The graphics arent as polished as they should be, and the motion is juddery. Another month or so in development could have turned this good game into a great game, sorry if you disagree! But it's my opinion and im sticking to it.… Expand
  4. Brett
    Mar 9, 2006
    5
    Most retarded AI ever seen.
  5. CiaranG.
    Mar 27, 2006
    5
    Definitely a good title for great graphics but for me, the gameplay and fun I had expected after seeing positive reviews were not what I had experienced. Parts of the campaign were fun and the storyline was fine. But as I progressed, I ended up with random glitches, crashes and errors. Eventually the game wouldn't load up the current mission and I was forced to restart the entire Definitely a good title for great graphics but for me, the gameplay and fun I had expected after seeing positive reviews were not what I had experienced. Parts of the campaign were fun and the storyline was fine. But as I progressed, I ended up with random glitches, crashes and errors. Eventually the game wouldn't load up the current mission and I was forced to restart the entire campaign. Problem is I really could not be bothered to go through some of the levels all again though - some parts were extremely difficult and frustrating and others were very boring - especially the first night mission were I could not see anything in the darkness. I was shooting lots of little red boxes and ordering around tanks and helicopters that I could barely see or witness any of the action. I gave up on the campaign and am now selling it on ebay to pay for burnout revenge, which I hope will be a different story. Online play was pretty useless too. After 10 minutes of waiting around in a lobby (boring and frustrating) I got into a game. The action and fun I expected was not there. The graphics and detail aren't as good as the campaign mode and the long wait to get into the game was not well worth it. For whatever reason, the online play was very boring and had a slow-pace. Call of Duty 2 is much more fun and I realised I could be having a lot more fun waiting less than two miniutes to play a game on Call of Duty 2. I gave the game a chance though and tried online play many times. However, I couldn't actually get into a game. Two or three times in a row, the lobby was closed ten minutes into it, I was kicked out, an unexpected error or two minutes after getting into a game there was another error. I had spent 40 mins just to play an online game - and I had got two minutes play out of it. Thats what put me off this game. I only give it a 5 because of the graphics and the campaign. I'm usually easily satisfied but very rarely a game just doesn't meet up to my expectations - and unfortunately this is one of them.… Expand
  6. WilliamH.
    Jul 3, 2006
    6
    Good graphics. But, average AI (both ways). For example, enemy staring right at you , but makes no attempt to shoot you. On the opposite end, when your location is 300 yards away (even in the prone position) could not possibly be known to any enemy, you immediately get shot with one hit when turning a corner. From 300 yards away (or even form 50 yards away), there is no way the enemy Good graphics. But, average AI (both ways). For example, enemy staring right at you , but makes no attempt to shoot you. On the opposite end, when your location is 300 yards away (even in the prone position) could not possibly be known to any enemy, you immediately get shot with one hit when turning a corner. From 300 yards away (or even form 50 yards away), there is no way the enemy could anticipate your head from a certain corner even if he were aware of your current position. In addition, you cannot save your game without cheats. It is frustrating to play a full 60 minutes to get to a way point only to get shot as described above and have to start all over again (normal mode). Finally, while you can climb towers, you cannot enter any rooms in this game or jump any hurdle. Summary: Good graphics, but AI and environmental diversity needs alot of work. Bill While I'm not the best gamer in the world, I have been "gaming" now for 10 + years. Repeating the same way point attempt 4-5 times is not uncommon for this game… Expand
  7. WombatP.
    Feb 19, 2007
    5
    I have been playing Tactical games since Rainbow Six 1, but this is just sad. AI is horrible. Just set them to follow, don't try anything fancy, and pretend like they are not following you around. Its just not fun having to walk, stop, use the "Cross-Com" (this literally takes over a minute on average), set up your guys, and then some guy comes and caps you in the back. Cover system I have been playing Tactical games since Rainbow Six 1, but this is just sad. AI is horrible. Just set them to follow, don't try anything fancy, and pretend like they are not following you around. Its just not fun having to walk, stop, use the "Cross-Com" (this literally takes over a minute on average), set up your guys, and then some guy comes and caps you in the back. Cover system is horribly implemented. You are give so much stuff you feel obligated to use it, but you have a much higher degree of success if you run around, not being too stupid, and just shooting first. Graphics are great, but everything is yellow. If you see pictures of Mexico City, its got red, green, etc. In GRAW, everything is so yellow and orange you always have to squint. I honestly don't get why ALL the magazines and sites gave this game a good review. It's not just me, every single person I know with an Xbox360 would agree GRAW is terrible. I think n00bs just get a kick out of thinking that they are genius's and saying "Well, I am a fan of a tactical shooter, I have always been intillegent lol!!1 I pwn on Ghost Recon" Buy the original Rainbow Six or Ghost Recon 1, hell, even 2, instead of this garbage.… Expand
  8. SimonM.
    Dec 24, 2006
    6
    "Frustrating" seems to be a good summary of my feelings towards this game. While it has a lot going for it, these are negated by things such as the number of bugs, the poor AI and a difficulty level which, when combined with the checkpoint save system from hell and a control interface that feels sluggish and unintuitive, finds you spending far too long simply trying to get from one "Frustrating" seems to be a good summary of my feelings towards this game. While it has a lot going for it, these are negated by things such as the number of bugs, the poor AI and a difficulty level which, when combined with the checkpoint save system from hell and a control interface that feels sluggish and unintuitive, finds you spending far too long simply trying to get from one checkpoint to another only to die and have to start all over again.… Expand
  9. LauriS.
    Mar 13, 2006
    6
    Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter is a product of the new annoying trend of pseudo-realistic shooters. The graphics are nice for XBOX but nothing incredible and the framerate can go below playable occasionally. Health and ammo are instantly restored at save points and AI is nothing to get excited about. GR2 was somewhat fun but GRAW is just plain average.
  10. Ordish
    Sep 12, 2013
    5
    Far from great...far from horrible. It is a middle of the road shooter with all the tell-tale problems that are significantly more noticeable in FPS's. The controls are clunky and without sharp controls in an FPS, it can never be a great game. The graphics were dated and the friendly A.I. was terrible. Forcing myself to finish the single player campaign was tedious and not fun.
  11. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    7
    It was an OK tactical shooter when it was released, nothing special but what it did, it did it well.

Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#6 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#22 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2006

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 78 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 78
  3. Negative: 0 out of 78
  1. 360 Gamer Magazine UK
    70
    Horribly frustrating but deeply satisfying. [Issue #7]
  2. Gamestyle
    80
    And when some players will struggle to overcome the Normal default difficulty at times, the opportunity to replenish health would have been welcome.
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  3. Planet Xbox 360
    90
    Killer App? It appears so! There are certainly exciting times coming up for 360 owners and GRAW can now be the flagship for next-gen titles done right.
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