Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Mar 9, 2006
  • Also On: PC
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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. 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.
  2. InfernalD
    Dec 18, 2021
    8
    What I remember about this game is that this is when Tom Clancy games Peaked. This Game was gritty, realistic, difficult and definitive of the series. The Multiplayer was very sweaty and the Story is pretty much an exactly the peak of tech in the early 2000s very cool shooter. much dope.
  3. joer40
    Sep 10, 2015
    9
    Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter was one of best new games to come out on the 360. The best part of the game was the multiplayer that I put many hours into with my friends.
  4. Soldier23
    Jul 3, 2015
    8
    Just bought this game and I must say that this game was pretty hard for me. If you are a beginner to the GRAW series, this game is challenging. Graphics are superb and sound is awesome. Only reason I give it a 8/10 is because one headshot and you're dead...
  5. 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
  6. twos
    Dec 25, 2013
    4
    This game had quite a few interesting ideas and mechanics but for the most part they could do with a bit of polish for example the use of support units, this makes the game seem like you can and must take a tactical approach to levels, however the limited control means that more often than not your support units do little more than cover your flank. In my opinion this campaign was allThis game had quite a few interesting ideas and mechanics but for the most part they could do with a bit of polish for example the use of support units, this makes the game seem like you can and must take a tactical approach to levels, however the limited control means that more often than not your support units do little more than cover your flank. In my opinion this campaign was all about caution and patience, two things which quickly dissipate in a (realistic) shooter game where one shot can kill. Whilst I think the game may have been a bit of fun when it was released, 7 years late I don't feel like it is worth going back too, Also I have to note I am not against tactical shooters as a whole, I played the original ghost recon on xbox and loved it.… Expand
  7. 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.
  8. Compi24
    Jun 25, 2013
    8
    With its beautifully digitalized interpretation of warfare, its fairly interesting story, and that always-successful Tom Clancy seal of approval, "Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter" renders itself an incredibly enjoyable shooter.
  9. Watermelon789
    May 8, 2012
    9
    TCGRAW its traditionally a perfect example of what is a tactical war-game in a way that makes you think you're intelligent and smart to carefully move and take care of your platoon. Ignoring the graphical aspect , GRAW is marvelous.
  10. coldcalculated
    Apr 24, 2012
    9
    Decent game with good graphics at the time. I was disappointed with the fact that i couldn't switch between first and 3rd person camera. Great gameplay and cover system. Multiplayer leaves a lot to be desired. It is obvious that the majority of the production went into the single player mode. A lot of fun.
  11. Decoy1207
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    Great addition to the Tom Clancy series. This is the best 360 game in my opinion to date. (2011) You love it or you hate it. Loved the multiplayer, Co-op and the Singleplayer was just amazing.
  12. 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
  13. ZacD
    Jul 26, 2009
    9
    Great game, the best Naruto game I have bought in a while, at a great price too! $.98 plus tax at my local wal-mart. The graphics and explorability (word?) are great and sets it apart from naruto games on nintendo consoles. If only they get some bleach games like this!
  14. SadisticX
    Jul 20, 2008
    4
    This game was rushed. It's jam packed full of bugs to the point where it interferes with the already bad gameplay mechanics and frustrating controls. As others said AI is terrible. That means units sometimes dont follow orders or get themselves shot while your trying to do your objectives. The graphics are bad, the whole game is overly dark, and overuses the "bloom effect". It seems This game was rushed. It's jam packed full of bugs to the point where it interferes with the already bad gameplay mechanics and frustrating controls. As others said AI is terrible. That means units sometimes dont follow orders or get themselves shot while your trying to do your objectives. The graphics are bad, the whole game is overly dark, and overuses the "bloom effect". It seems like a cheap way to get the "next gen' look. the night missions are almost unplayable and the nightvision is nearly usueless. You'll have to turn off the dynamic contrast on your HDTV and raise the brightness which makes the game look JUST like a ps2 game. The explosions are good, the animations are good and the voice acting is top notch. This game was rushed in ALL other departments, probably because of pressure from the overexcited gaming community hype or shareholders or microsoft in an effort to keep its lead over sony.… Expand
  15. Max
    Aug 3, 2007
    9
    Tom Clancy games rarely disappoint me. I had a fun time with Ghost Recon. Sadly, it was my first game i bought for the 360 and I didn't know what would happen when I pick up the 360 when it's playing a cd inside it.....(it gets scratched). The assortment of rifles, snipers, and machine guns were fun to play with. The maps were fun and I liked how I could hook up 3 other Tom Clancy games rarely disappoint me. I had a fun time with Ghost Recon. Sadly, it was my first game i bought for the 360 and I didn't know what would happen when I pick up the 360 when it's playing a cd inside it.....(it gets scratched). The assortment of rifles, snipers, and machine guns were fun to play with. The maps were fun and I liked how I could hook up 3 other controllers and play online with my friends. I am disappointed in GRAW 2 because there isn't anyone playing GRAW1 anymore and GRAW 2 isn't as good. This game was$60 well spent but there isn't many people playing it anymore so a used copy from Gamestop would well suit a gamer.… Expand
  16. NateC.
    Feb 24, 2007
    9
    Impressive. Great graphics and gameplay. Friendly AI is dumb as a post though. You actually have to think to get through the game.
  17. 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
  18. JamesA.
    Feb 19, 2007
    10
    Great graphics, fun online, only wish more co-op, if anyone who said this game is too hard doesn't know a good game, games are ment to be hard, the makers don't want you to beat it as soon as you get it, lost of wapons, I love it, my fav.
  19. TimothyCycofoo831
    Feb 16, 2007
    10
    GRAW is absolutely the most realistic game, compared to other games.

    Mikko this is a reply to you. If you think rainbow six vegas is more realistic than graw than i should slap u. GRAW for one can be unrealistic. so can other games that try to be realistic. but GRAW is the most realistic video game today because tacticalism and the perfection of the 1 shot kill. Im a 2nd    GRAW is absolutely the most realistic game, compared to other games.

    Mikko this is a reply to you.

    If you think rainbow six vegas is more realistic than graw than i should slap u.

    GRAW for one can be unrealistic. so can other games that try to be realistic.

    but GRAW is the most realistic video game today because tacticalism and the perfection of the 1 shot kill.

    Im a 2nd luietenant in the army and I know how to lead a squad or company.
    meaning i dont run around like a vulnerable idiot
    I play with my friends which are also in the army.

    we play tactical. Like it was real warfare and trust me this is the most realistic thing we can ever get to

    Far cry is FAR from realistic. dont even gotta question that answer

    DOOM... not even close to realistic

    the only things that arent realistic is the Weapon recoil.
    thats about it so lets rethink this situation    … Expand
  20. MikeW.
    Feb 13, 2007
    4
    Pretty graphics are the ONLY plus point of what is a dire, frustrating, glitchy step backwards for this franchise. Too difficult in places but the pure boredom is the real killer.
  21. BobJ.
    Jan 18, 2007
    2
    Great graphics, great sounds, awesome intros. But the gameplay couldn't suck more. AI is a step 15 years back. Your buddies are as dumb as carrot sticks. Enemies are unbelievably mechanic. Basically there's no AI. The characters just sit there and shoot you, or they pop out of the corner every 3.23 seconds, and your team gets shot and does the same 3.23 second delay when it Great graphics, great sounds, awesome intros. But the gameplay couldn't suck more. AI is a step 15 years back. Your buddies are as dumb as carrot sticks. Enemies are unbelievably mechanic. Basically there's no AI. The characters just sit there and shoot you, or they pop out of the corner every 3.23 seconds, and your team gets shot and does the same 3.23 second delay when it hides around a corner. It's a sad sight to see such awesome graphics wasted on this non-existing gameplay.… Expand
  22. 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
  23. MikkoP.
    Nov 21, 2006
    3
    It sucks. Reason 1. You have to wait 10 mins. To get into online match. Lobbies should be banned by law, because all they really do, is support endless sh*t talking between every single round. Everybody have to be ready, and if somebody is on the phone, others have to wait! This is the phase where I exit to dashboard. Reason 2. The HUD It´s frickin ugly, it totally spoils the It sucks. Reason 1. You have to wait 10 mins. To get into online match. Lobbies should be banned by law, because all they really do, is support endless sh*t talking between every single round. Everybody have to be ready, and if somebody is on the phone, others have to wait! This is the phase where I exit to dashboard. Reason 2. The HUD It´s frickin ugly, it totally spoils the feeling of being there. It ruins the single player by showing enemies with VERY ugly red hud symbols. And if you switch it off, you´re dead. Do elite soldiers really need this techno crap to survive? What if the enemy uses EMP (electro magnetic pulse). Our elite soldiers would be in deep s*it 'cos the Cross Comm wouldn´t be there to make them a hot capuccino. I think that a Ghost Recon game should make the player feel like he's really one-with-the-nature -type of expert gueriila. GRAW makes you feel like a T1000. Not an elite soldier. Reson 3. The 3rd person. In a game that strives for realism? 3rd person takes all the realism out. It shows us all the time enemies and tons of landscape, you never would see in real life. In online play, I found this to be most idiotic thing. What it does, is ruins the slightest bit of realism, and encourages people to camp. Yes, there is the 1st person option, but nobody uses it. Nobody! Any 1st person shooter is more realistic than GRAW. Far Cry is more realistic than GRAW. Doom is more realistic than GRAW. Please, no 3rd person in realistic games!… Expand
  24. Syc
    Nov 9, 2006
    8
    An excellent tactical shooter that's accessable enough to appeal to those who normally wouldn't play this type of game. Co-op is also excellent though the removal of the single player cover system in multiplayer is perplexing.
  25. FordP.
    Sep 17, 2006
    2
    This game just doesn't do it for me. It has a lot of potential but I can't stand to wait for 15 mins. just to get into a game. Not sure why they couldn't use Halo or SOCOM's party styles. Oh well, it looks pretty though.
  26. TylerH.
    Aug 2, 2006
    10
    I love this game, even though it does have some wired glitches, it is still the best war game out so far for xbox 360.
  27. 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
  28. AnthonyVolpe
    Jun 9, 2006
    10
    An enormous improvement over the previous versions. The gameplay is solid but unforgiving, the squad commands are great and surprisingly intuitive, and the Republic-Commando-style teammate healing feature is a great plus. Online play with the right group of people is unlike anything you'll ever play - 11-year-old Halo 2 trolls NEED NOT APPLY. Older, more wily and tactical playersAn enormous improvement over the previous versions. The gameplay is solid but unforgiving, the squad commands are great and surprisingly intuitive, and the Republic-Commando-style teammate healing feature is a great plus. Online play with the right group of people is unlike anything you'll ever play - 11-year-old Halo 2 trolls NEED NOT APPLY. Older, more wily and tactical players recommended and welcomed.… Expand
  29. TrayB.
    May 20, 2006
    10
    great game,shooter,and the graphiscs are pretty good as well.
  30. DAneR.
    May 13, 2006
    10
    Sick game one of the best ones. If youre like me and had the orginal xbox but hated all the tom clancy games you should get this game because it is a big imporvement on the old games.
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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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