Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas

 Xbox 360
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 254 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 196 out of 254
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 254
  3. Negative: 23 out of 254
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  1. SteveM
    Oct 15, 2009
    10
    Honestly the best next generation online game evr created. The only reason games such as call of duty are rated better is because any one can play it its run throw a nade spray then die its sooo boring. However with vegas it takes skill and i can say right now the only people who dont like this agme is people who are bad at it.
  2. Chicago
    Mar 2, 2013
    10
    Pick this game up for under $2 at Gamestop, it is well worth it. I wasn't expecting much but myself and several friends all decided to buy it. Terrorist mode is fun and it STILL has an online community.
  3. Boman
    Jun 1, 2007
    3
    Online is awesome. Offline is garbage. On the back of the box, it says "splitscreen 2-4 players." It's true, you can sign in four controllers at once, but only two people can play at a time, so terrorist hunts and the missions never actually feel like you can play like a real SWAT team. Sure, you can play with more online, but there's something to be said about sitting on a sofa Online is awesome. Offline is garbage. On the back of the box, it says "splitscreen 2-4 players." It's true, you can sign in four controllers at once, but only two people can play at a time, so terrorist hunts and the missions never actually feel like you can play like a real SWAT team. Sure, you can play with more online, but there's something to be said about sitting on a sofa with your friends. Also, the enemies randomly respawn, which is just plain lazy. They wait until you aren't facing behind you, and then come from rooms you've already cleared. I was about to give this a 6, but offline is so terrible, I'm downgrading it even further.… Expand
  4. TomislavM.
    Jan 3, 2007
    6
    First of all I don't think people Ubi should sell this game under Rainbow6 name. Playing the first level was like Rambo3. I thought I was gonna get a quad-missile launcher on level 2. Now seriously. The thing that annoys me most (and I can't play it anymore) is that the 'hero' constantly has his finger on a trigger. And thats the first thing they teach you, never keep First of all I don't think people Ubi should sell this game under Rainbow6 name. Playing the first level was like Rambo3. I thought I was gonna get a quad-missile launcher on level 2. Now seriously. The thing that annoys me most (and I can't play it anymore) is that the 'hero' constantly has his finger on a trigger. And thats the first thing they teach you, never keep your finger on the trigger. Game is OK if you like games that display bodycount at the end of each level. In my humble opinion classic Rainbow6 tactical style was why the brand became popular. Don't get me wrong, I don't like long planing before play, but classic Rainbow6 gave me an opportunity to dynamically switch between teams, coordinate simple actions with 2-3 men 'on the go', without any pre-play planning at all. I am deeply concerned about where R6 series is heading. It's going to get lost in the sea of 'realistic' first person shooters, that the market is already overwhelmed with.… Expand
  5. PerseK.
    Nov 25, 2006
    1
    It sucks... 3rd person is NOT in ANY circumstances REALISTIC and makes the online game one of the biggest disappointents of the year.
  6. Broyax
    Apr 17, 2017
    9
    Je l'ai fini deux fois et pour tout dire on ne s'en lasse décidément pas ! on frôle le sans-faute avec une réalisation (bonne), une fluidité (sans reproche), une maniabilité (impeccable) à la manette, une interface bien pensée, une musique (exceptionnelle) de Paul Haslinger et surtout une IA absolument remarquable, aussi affûtée que réactive. Seuls la difficulté (fort élevée parfois) etJe l'ai fini deux fois et pour tout dire on ne s'en lasse décidément pas ! on frôle le sans-faute avec une réalisation (bonne), une fluidité (sans reproche), une maniabilité (impeccable) à la manette, une interface bien pensée, une musique (exceptionnelle) de Paul Haslinger et surtout une IA absolument remarquable, aussi affûtée que réactive. Seuls la difficulté (fort élevée parfois) et les points de sauvegarde (trop) espacés viennent un peu ternir un tableau encore très brillant au final.

    La campagne est vraiment passionnante et à des années-lumière devant le kévinisme kikoolol des infâmes Call of Duty et le gameplay y est bien plus riche et réaliste. Dans le genre FPS, on ne fait pas mieux.    … Expand
  7. Mybrosis
    Nov 14, 2020
    0
    buy fifa 21 because this games sucks! the graphics are outdated and don't look anything good unlike fifa 21 which is the madden of graphics. maybe this game could be good if they just copied armed and dangerous for the xbox
  8. CFR
    Jan 1, 2007
    10
    I think this game could not be better with the stunning explosions and the extra force on each bullet, the 4000 unique animations and the perfected cover system this game is the best shooter game on any console I have played so far I have 1 problem with the textures though on multiplayer and the tower top levels the graphics goe really blurred so please could someone help me.
  9. GavinB.
    Feb 4, 2007
    10
    Excellent game. The only thing left dragging behind in this game is sadly its slightly less "Able" Single player missions. Multiplayer is by far one of the best components of any game out for the xbox 360 at the moment.
  10. SamF.
    Jul 26, 2007
    10
    Awesome game.. as with other raters, I rarely play anything else. I got Gears Of War at the same time and it barely gets a look-in unless friends who don't have Rainbow Six Vegas are online. Otherwise, I'm on this. For the people disparaging the offline play, they're idiots. This is a brilliant, immersive game with great sound, graphics and gameplay. The controls are Awesome game.. as with other raters, I rarely play anything else. I got Gears Of War at the same time and it barely gets a look-in unless friends who don't have Rainbow Six Vegas are online. Otherwise, I'm on this. For the people disparaging the offline play, they're idiots. This is a brilliant, immersive game with great sound, graphics and gameplay. The controls are intuitive, the cover mechanics are superb and it even has a simple, but engaging storyline to tie it all together in a nice bundle. Online it is also tons of fun. Nothing is better than getting a couple of friends into a team and running through the co-op missions and terrorist hunts. Brilliant fun!… Expand
  11. BruinsFan247
    Nov 28, 2006
    10
    Ignore all negative posts on this game, it means only that the negative poster cant stand getting owned. I by no means am great at this game, but it brings back the fun that was Rainbow Six 3. Its all here. I havent b een able to take this game out of my console since I brought it home. No, the graphics arent what you might come to expect for a nex-gen game, WHO CARES! The game play is Ignore all negative posts on this game, it means only that the negative poster cant stand getting owned. I by no means am great at this game, but it brings back the fun that was Rainbow Six 3. Its all here. I havent b een able to take this game out of my console since I brought it home. No, the graphics arent what you might come to expect for a nex-gen game, WHO CARES! The game play is top notch, isnt that what matters? Some of the levels are too big, although "Street" is back for an encore (as well as most of the older maps im sure via marketplace download in the future) with enhanced visualls. Any fan of online shooters with an Xbox360, this is a must have!… Expand
  12. AlexS.
    Dec 2, 2006
    10
    A fantastic game the most balanced and tactical Rainbow Six in years! So well done, the cover system is genius and the action comes thick and fast. The fact that the graphics are "washed out" doesn't really matter, the physics and grittiness of it makes it seem almost like real life sometimes, which, in my opinion, outweighs the graphics by a large margin. The online multiplayer is A fantastic game the most balanced and tactical Rainbow Six in years! So well done, the cover system is genius and the action comes thick and fast. The fact that the graphics are "washed out" doesn't really matter, the physics and grittiness of it makes it seem almost like real life sometimes, which, in my opinion, outweighs the graphics by a large margin. The online multiplayer is fantastic as well, being able to cutomise your character any way you want is awesome, especially with over 5 million possible combinations! The maps are so well mapped out, and the gunfights that take place are so tense and thrilling! Great fun to play, bastard-hard as well. Great game.… Expand
  13. MichaelR.
    Oct 1, 2007
    10
    This game is with out a doubt the best game ever made.Its a great tactical shooter game,very smart AI, & it has absolutely the greatest graphics I have ever seen.Some levels were like a war zone and it was very intense from start to finish.There were no glitches what so ever.The only complaint I have which is the same complaint about all games is that its just to short.I beat it at normal This game is with out a doubt the best game ever made.Its a great tactical shooter game,very smart AI, & it has absolutely the greatest graphics I have ever seen.Some levels were like a war zone and it was very intense from start to finish.There were no glitches what so ever.The only complaint I have which is the same complaint about all games is that its just to short.I beat it at normal mode in 2 days.I imagine that the hard mode would take 4 days.Its definitley worth buying.… Expand
  14. JakeT.
    Jan 3, 2007
    10
    Give it a 9.5. I am a fan of shooters, and this one is top notch. I don't even know where to start. It is certainly one of the most balanced FPS games I've played. There really aren't any sure fire tactics that work all the time, which I like. You have to have different tactics for different situations. This game does almost as good at discouraging camping as Gears does, Give it a 9.5. I am a fan of shooters, and this one is top notch. I don't even know where to start. It is certainly one of the most balanced FPS games I've played. There really aren't any sure fire tactics that work all the time, which I like. You have to have different tactics for different situations. This game does almost as good at discouraging camping as Gears does, which means a lot to me. It is fairly easy to discourage campers in most of the game modes, which this game is surely not short on. Personally, the deathmatches on this game don't do a whole lot for me but many of the other modes are really fun when you give them a chance. One thing that bums me on this game, though, is the fact that they dropped the option of having the one handed low caliber grenade launcher instead of a pistol. I loved that from previous installments. The single and multiplayer modes are a blast. The game does require patience, so make sure you know that coming in. It is the perfect compliment to Gears, actually. It is super-realistic as far as games go. The guns all feel right on. The Co-op Terrorist hunts online totally rock. If you have surround sound and have been in a Casino before, you will be absolutely blown away by the sound of this game. Stunning. Don't listen to the naysayers and especially don't pay attention to the Edge Mag rating. There is a reason that their ratings are almost always completely different from everyone else's. They want attention. Good magazine, they just march to the beat of a different drummer on ratings. How much you have enjoyed R6 games in the past needs to be considered before you buy this game, though. If you like old R6 games, this one will rock you. If you hate them, you'll hate this one. You might like it online, but you'll hate single player.… Expand
  15. TeroU.
    Oct 8, 2007
    10
    Almost perfect shooting game with brilliant duck&cover -system.
  16. RainbowS.
    Feb 13, 2007
    5
    Good tactics and a great setting but I expect more from the next gen gaming, give me Ghost Recon over this any day.
  17. ScottW.
    Feb 26, 2007
    10
    All I can say is WOW! Awesome graphics and gameplay. Rainbow SixVegas online is just wow really long challenging plenty of game types to keep you going and I think there should be some new ranks to get some more weapons that are really cool.
  18. JaceN.
    Feb 4, 2007
    2
    Save yourself some money and go have a watergun fight with some twelve year olds...only blindfold yourself...take some drugs to slow your reactions...and give the children shotguns with live ammunition...then go play in a demolished building with far too many doors and no defensible positions...welcome to Rainbow Hell!
  19. DylanS.
    Mar 10, 2007
    9
    This game is great, graphics, story, multiplayer, etc. But my only problem was the checkpoints, there wasn't enough. But overall this is a must buy game.
  20. StewL.
    Mar 8, 2007
    8
    Great game. Minus for bland graphics in multiplayer and not enough game options online.
  21. TimG.
    May 1, 2007
    9
    The Multiplayer is one of the best I've ever played, they just didn't take the same time on the story mode in my opinion.
  22. DaveA.
    Jun 4, 2007
    8
    Must have for fans of the genre, better than most games on 360. It would be in my top 5, there are some minor shadowing issues but overall a great experience single and multiplayer, my mates and I cannot get enough.
  23. RobC.
    Aug 17, 2007
    10
    As a previous soldier, this game defines what its like to really be out there in the action. Awesome.
  24. TrevorB.
    Jan 1, 2008
    10
    This is an excellent title and a "must" for any fan of console shooters. The story is great, the game play is top notch, and the environment/setting couldn't be better.
  25. KhristianRainford
    Oct 2, 2008
    8
    The Rainbow Six games always remind me of a more Arcade approach to the tactical based shooter series whereas Ghost Recon is slightly more strategic. Its a very very good game and the options of rushing and sending several of your mum in through another door works really well. It is a bit disappointing thouh when you find this is part of a series of games and there isn't aThe Rainbow Six games always remind me of a more Arcade approach to the tactical based shooter series whereas Ghost Recon is slightly more strategic. Its a very very good game and the options of rushing and sending several of your mum in through another door works really well. It is a bit disappointing thouh when you find this is part of a series of games and there isn't a conclusive ending..it sort of makes you feel cheated.

    SCORE : 89%    … Expand
  26. AronovitchJ.
    Nov 25, 2006
    10
    After releasing a disaterous Rainbow Six Lockdown, Ubisoft got their act together, pulled out all the stops and gave us Rainbow Six Vegas. The graphics are top notch, the storyline is compelling and (yes even though this is a Tom Clancy game) the AI for both your squad and the enemy is actually quite good. This is the Rainbow game we have all been waiting for.
  27. SionHughes
    Nov 27, 2006
    9
    Awesome game I agree that the online multiplayer is a little sketchy but that can easily be overcome by its amazing gameplay and realism.
  28. RedR.
    Dec 2, 2006
    6
    As usual, the legendary British magazine Edge gets it right. Ignore the hype from the usual suspects with their 8's and their 9's. This game is overrated. Edge magazine set the barometer of game standards and whatever you do, you should never buy a game until you have read the review in Edge first. Here is an article about Edge: - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edge_(magazine) As usual, the legendary British magazine Edge gets it right. Ignore the hype from the usual suspects with their 8's and their 9's. This game is overrated. Edge magazine set the barometer of game standards and whatever you do, you should never buy a game until you have read the review in Edge first. Here is an article about Edge: - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edge_(magazine) Edge is a multi-format computer and video game magazine published by Future Publishing in the United Kingdom. It is known for its industry contacts, editorial stance (which has frequently given it problems in obtaining pre-release review code for games),[citation needed] yearly awards, and longevity. The magazine is very strict in its scoring; it was several years before any game was given a ten-out-of-ten rating and the scores it grants major games are often controversial. The magazine was launched by Steve Jarratt; a long-time video games journalist who has launched several other magazines for Future. The current editor is Margaret Robertson.[2] Other regular contributors to the magazine include Tim Guest (the author of My Life In Orange), "Mr Biffo" (founder of Digitiser) and game developer Jeff Minter. Previous columnists include Trigger Happy author Steven Poole (who chose to end his column after issue 148, April 2005) and Toshihiro Nagoshi of Sega's Amusement Vision (whose column has been on hiatus since issue 142, November 2004). In 2003 the magazine celebrated its tenth anniversary. Artwork for the hundredth issue's cover was specially provided by Shigeru Miyamoto. One of Edge's forerunners was ACE, its main competitor is Games… Expand
  29. SuperWolf
    Dec 6, 2006
    9
    I must say that having not picked up a Rainbow Six game in nearly five years, I was not planning on buying this title until I downloaded the demo. Completely revamped from previous outings and the new improved duck and cover system makes for some of the most intense shootouts seen on the console (on par with Gears of War in this respect). The array of weapons is satisfactory, but I must say that having not picked up a Rainbow Six game in nearly five years, I was not planning on buying this title until I downloaded the demo. Completely revamped from previous outings and the new improved duck and cover system makes for some of the most intense shootouts seen on the console (on par with Gears of War in this respect). The array of weapons is satisfactory, but what's more impressive is the customization allowed, want a laser sight on your shotgun? I'm pretty sure you could do it if you want. Only real downside I have noticed is there doesn't seem to be any way to play split screen multiplayer over XBox Live. I have heard rumors that this is just a glitch and may be patched, since the manual (in all it's miniscule glory) seems to allude to the ability to do this, though the two sentences in the manual that explain how to do this are vague at best. Other high points are the environments (much bigger than previous efforts) and the team command control. Now that everything is context sensitive, you need only send your team to a door, where they will wait until you determine what action they should perform (breach door, smoke door, flash bang door) using the D-Pad. The game takes away all the micro-management of previous entries and has simplified everything in this respect, making the experience all that more immersive. Casual shooter fans may be discouraged by the high level of difficulty, even on normal mode (Realistic mode provides a nice challenge for the seasoned veteran). I could go on, but suffice it to say this game is a top 5 for the Xbox 360 library for sure. In fact if I could I would have given it a 9.5.… Expand
  30. Pidgeman
    Dec 9, 2006
    9
    I loved the Rainbow Six games on the original X Box and so this was one of the games i was most eager to get on the 360 (Halo 3 being top). Ubisoft have not disappointed! The team command system has been slighly simplified from previous games and this makes things a bit smoother, i particularly like the enemy tag system which makes storming a hostage situation a little less nerve I loved the Rainbow Six games on the original X Box and so this was one of the games i was most eager to get on the 360 (Halo 3 being top). Ubisoft have not disappointed! The team command system has been slighly simplified from previous games and this makes things a bit smoother, i particularly like the enemy tag system which makes storming a hostage situation a little less nerve wracking. That does not mean that the game is by any means easier than the previous games, the enemy AI is much higher than before, and the single player campaign is challenging even on the lowest difficulty setting. Once again Rainbow Six really delivers online. All the usual types of team game are available, as well as co-op challenges through the story mode. The servers seem to be spot on and i have noticed no lag or glitches. Graphics and sound are both excellent really adding to the atmosphere and tension. All in all definitely worth the wait. A must have.… Expand
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#5 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2006
7
#7 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#5 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2006

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 67 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 69
  3. Negative: 1 out of 69
  1. IGN
    93
    The sprawling levels like the glowing Fremont Street or the Hoover Dam open up Rainbow like it's never been before, and the result is a balanced shooter that is as much close-quarter combat as long-range head shots...The best first-person shooter on the Xbox 360.
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  2. TeamXbox
    95
    It's the game's multiplayer mode that will keep us playing Vegas for years to come. This isn't just the multiplayer game of the year, it may actually be the best multiplayer game in the whole Xbox 360 library.
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  3. 360 Gamer Magazine UK
    80
    Due to the easy-to-use squad control, advanced A.I., gorgeous visuals, realistic physics, and intense action, Rainbow Six Vegas is easily the best in the series. While the game has been slightly simplified - and is not a massive next-gen leap forward - the result is a fantastic, intense experience that few others can rival. [Issue 18, p.62]
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