Shadow Ops: Red Mercury

 Xbox
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Jun 15, 2004
  • Also On: PC
User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 4 out of 14
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  1. JONR
    Jun 10, 2004
    10
    This game has great EVERYTHING!
  2. GunnarH.
    Aug 10, 2004
    9
    I awaited this games arrival with much anticipation, and I did NOT get disappointed!!
  3. BobM.
    Feb 1, 2005
    8
    Shadow ops is a solid game. It is tough and very intense. The graphics are very nice and the levels are a blast. Everything is great in this game except one thing. The are no checkpoints. You have to restart the long levels every time you die.
  4. NuNRG
    Nov 18, 2004
    9
    Definitely an under appreciated FPS. The graphics may not set a standard for the genre, however, it does have its moments. The sound effects and music is among the best in an xbox game easily on the same level found in the recently released Halo 2. The aiming cursor feels very tight making it easy to aim in on targets. The control scheme setup rivals that of Halo's and in a few ways Definitely an under appreciated FPS. The graphics may not set a standard for the genre, however, it does have its moments. The sound effects and music is among the best in an xbox game easily on the same level found in the recently released Halo 2. The aiming cursor feels very tight making it easy to aim in on targets. The control scheme setup rivals that of Halo's and in a few ways actually improves upon it. The left-trigger is used to zoom in making it easier and feel more natural than pushing in the R3 (very nice) Weapons change is done via the d-pad with each weapon assigned to a direction press for four weapons carrying at once vice two from Halo (an improvement) You can lob or roll a grenade with the black/white buttons (another improvement) Xbox live and link play support (oh yeah) and a fairly decent story to carry you through the game making Red Mercury a very solid purchase.… Expand
  5. FSWMaster
    Jun 29, 2004
    8
    This is a great single player game. Wouldn't know about multi or online since I like to play games by myself. The only thing is after the first couple of levels of Middle Eastern and Jungle environs, it really starts to feel like Medal of Honor on PS1. Also, it has a teen rating which means no blood at all. This was probably done because with it coming out in the summer, they know This is a great single player game. Wouldn't know about multi or online since I like to play games by myself. The only thing is after the first couple of levels of Middle Eastern and Jungle environs, it really starts to feel like Medal of Honor on PS1. Also, it has a teen rating which means no blood at all. This was probably done because with it coming out in the summer, they know they will make more money with all the kids out of school. I've never shot anyone but I would think that I would see blood if I did. So much for a game that strives for ultimate realism like a full blown movie as the developers would have you think.… Expand

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#48 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2004
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#24 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2004

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 45
  3. Negative: 11 out of 45
  1. DarkStation
    70
    An average shooter through and through. The gameplay is average and so are the graphics. There isn't anything new or exciting happening in this game, but mostly things we have seen done better in other titles.
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  2. games(TM)
    50
    An average single-player game with competent but not brilliant multiplayer modes tacked onto the side. [Aug 2004, p.106]
  3. Xbox Nation Magazine
    40
    This wonky A.I., coupled with an online component that falls flat on its face, makes Mercury hard to recommend for shooter fans. Just like Hollywood, rote imitation works for a short time only.
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