Full Spectrum Warrior

 Xbox
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 67 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 67
  3. Negative: 0 out of 67
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  1. Gamer's Pulse
    70
    A great mix of tactical shooter and strategy based gameplay that, although fun, stumbles a bit due to the limitations within the game.
  2. Gaming Age
    67
    It’s this lack of real replay and major feeling of linearity that I feel many will be turned off sooner than later.
  3. GameCritics
    65
    Oh, and one final message to the developers, a little note for next time-if you're not going to bother making your characters able to climb stairs, a good way to disguise this massively unrealistic shortcoming is to not put any stairs in the game! Something to keep in mind.
  5. NTSC-uk
    60
    From the wreckage of its weak structure and thinly spread action, the auspicious concept of Full Spectrum Warrior emerges a damaged, substantially broken vessel. Its strengths, however, are such that only a fool would dismiss it at this juncture.
  6. Cheat Code Central
    60
    Lacks depth in all areas. In any given situation there are only a few options available to you. The game is linear and scripted which means that you can learn by trial and error. Events in a game of this nature should be randomized since that's how a war is experienced.
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  7. Game Revolution
    58
    While the graphics and overall presentation rock, the gameplay is hampered by a lack of depth, length and intricate strategy, leaving this warrior a few medals shy of the full spectrum.

Awards & Rankings

25
#25 Best Xbox Game of 2004
21
#21 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2004
36
#36 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2004

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 36
  3. Negative: 1 out of 36
  1. storygamer
    Nov 9, 2020
    9
    Full Spectrum Warrior is a Xbox cult classic. While many war games are dull shooters without innovative ideas, this game challenges you. IfFull Spectrum Warrior is a Xbox cult classic. While many war games are dull shooters without innovative ideas, this game challenges you. If you want to complete all the great designed complex missions, you have to play strategically. Also, the graphics, story and presentation are nearly flawless. The AI is the only thing that can be criticised. Besides that, Full Spectrum Warrior is a masterpiece!… Full Review »
  2. Broyax
    Apr 6, 2017
    2
    Une sorte de jeu de stratégie en temps réel tactique avec des bidasses... une "sorte de" car ce n'est pas un STR classique en raison de laUne sorte de jeu de stratégie en temps réel tactique avec des bidasses... une "sorte de" car ce n'est pas un STR classique en raison de la lenteur des déplacements et des actions ; ce n'est pas non plus un jeu en tour par tour (forcément...) d'où l'urgence de donner des ordres rapidement le cas échéant.

    Vu l'interface très perfectible, vu que le jeu rame, vu qu'on... ne voit rien ou pas grand'chose (à hauteur de soldat uniquement, aucune vision plus éloignée ou globale à part le zoom et une petite carte en 2D -le GPS- qui s'affiche après plusieurs secondes) vu tout cela, Full machin bidasse s'avère d'une rare lourdeur à l'usage. Il est beau certes mais aussi tout en anglais, les sous-titres français envahissent d'ailleurs la moitié de l'écran.

    Le principe est intéressant mais aurait mérité un tour par tour à la Xcom par exemple. En l'état, Full truc troupier fait trop chier.    … Full Review »
  3. PigBodine
    Mar 23, 2011
    8
    You move, you die... repeat. A game that makes you think about what you do before each and every step and is therefore tense as all hell. ThisYou move, you die... repeat. A game that makes you think about what you do before each and every step and is therefore tense as all hell. This is not a fun game, and is better for that.… Full Review »
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