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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Mar 18, 2008
  • Also On: PC
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7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 131 Ratings

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  1. RegnorVex
    Mar 25, 2008
    6
    Fun enough in SP but who buys a Clancy tactical shooter to play alone? The box is clearly marked "Multiplayer co-op 2-10", but when you get all 4 of your gang together and load up the game, you learn that it only supports TWO players in co-op story mode. How lame is that.
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  2. Sergenteen
    Feb 17, 2008
    1
    Has to be the worst series that Clancy has ever come out with, and is just not worth the money. If you need a fps to satify you right now try Halo 3, or Get Frontlines Fuels of war with 32 people on line. One way or another just dont waste your money on this crap. And if you need to play a game by Clancy, just wait until september comes and EndWar comes out.
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  3. stevenellen
    Mar 20, 2008
    10
    This game is good. U saddo's that r rubbish and rate this game poorly dont buy shooter games. is there was no vegas 1 u would rate this game 10 out of 10. the online is better than cod4.offline not so brill but that is wot this game is about.dont buy it on ps3 bcoz it cant handle the graphics.or it can be jus them bein lazy not bein botheres to make gd games.this games has superb graphics and online is great on this game and always will be. steven… Expand
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  4. VV
    Mar 22, 2008
    9
    Even if not a big leap over RSV this is a better overall game, it feels more solid and full of the same great tactical goodness of the original, more of the same? well when it is this good... bring it on!. Graphics may not be as shiny as CoD4 but they are fantastic anyway, but realistic gameplay is what is going to catch you for hours and hours. I preffer the new more open Las Vegas industrial scenarios better than the glowing neon casinos of the first one. Great job.… Expand
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  5. SimonE
    Mar 22, 2008
    10
    Decent game despite some reviews. Gameplay and graphics are good and has a long life span due to the multiplayer. The new features on the game are very nice and gives that extra touch. Many people have given bad reviews based on comparions with the previous one which is wrong. Any first time gamer to R6V2 will say this is a decent game which it is. If you enjoyed the first one you will enjoy this one. If you havent played R6V2 then you must give it a try.… Expand
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  6. GaryC
    Mar 22, 2008
    9
    More like Rainbow Six Vegas 1.5 - but that's ok because this game really is very good. Terrorist Hunt on Realistic almost makes this game worth the admission price alone. It is some of the most awesome heart-pounding fun you can have. The story mode is very good - again, you simply must play this on realistic. The A.I has been improved although there is still the ocassional dumbness from the A.I terrorists. Generally though, they are much smarter. XP is gained and carried forward in all modes now - great stuff - so by the time you play MP, you have levelled up quite a lot (especially if you play Terrorist Hunt!). OK, so the graphics are not COD4 standard, but don't let that put you off. Also, you need to play this game with more than just run and gun tactics. Play Terrorist Hunt to learn the maps before you play multiplayer - it'll help. Does it sound like I've become a Terrorist Hunt fanboy? you bet!… Expand
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  7. RavenWolfx
    Mar 23, 2008
    5
    I was really looking forward to this game and I have to say that the $65 i spent on it were completely wasted. This game has the exact same graphics as the original Rainbow Six Vegas, the terrorists say the exact same things ("You killed him!", "Whose with me?"), and nearly the exact same weapons. This is not a new game, just an expansion and the few new weapons and features (Look, a sprint button! Oh, you can stop reloading so you can fire again! OMFG!) can't justify a $65 purchase. This should have retailed for $20 or $30, or should have just been a Microsoft download. This is pathetic and I'm pretty sure I will have to stop supporting Ubisoft with this money-grubbing game.… Expand
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  8. VenomShot
    Mar 23, 2008
    1
    This game was a terrible letdown. More like Rainbow Six 1.25, they copied and pasted all of the weapons, soundbits, graphics and even some of the multiplayer levels from Rainbow Six 1, and put it right into this game. Aside from sprinting and the new A.C.E.S. system nothing is new; this was definitely not worth $60, not worth the wait, and not worth the hype... You're better off buying Rainbow Six Vegas 1 and saving yourself $30. People who already own Vegas 1 beware, because you'll be buying the same game twice if you get this!!!… Expand
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  9. localcelebrity
    Mar 24, 2008
    0
    Ubisoft have actually managed to deliver a sequel that's inferior to the original in every way. I don't know they've managed it, but they have. The first Rainbow Six Vegas oozed class. The love and care that went into every last detail was plain to see. But this thing feels like the ugly sister. It's almost as hideous as Assassin's Creed (but that's another story). It's derivative beyond belief. The self-plagiarism is so rampant they've even recycled music, bits of dialogue and even the loading animation! Worse still, there are no surprises whatsoever. In single player or multiplayer. This is, quite simply, an innovation-free zone. Not only that, but it's technically incompetent. Frame rate drops at the slightest bit of action?! Come on, is this is a beta - or some sort of sick April Fool's joke, come early? With Call of Duty 4 out, you just can't get away with this stuff anymore. I was a huge Rainbow Six fan, but this thing is going straight on ebay - faster than a rat up a drainpipe.… Expand
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  10. Hobag
    Mar 24, 2008
    8
    The game is tight, good single player, good online, but in the single player they need to have more scenary involved in hotels and casinos in vegas. Most of the areas are like warehouses and crap like that. The point of the game being called Rainbow Six Vegas is that you FEEL like your in vegas, not in a god dam ghetto
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  11. kennyg
    Mar 25, 2008
    10
    these graphics are absolutely astounding. the colouring, movements, physics interactions between all these dynamics – to say these are improvements from the last vegas game is an understatement. the game has been entirely revamped; this is NOT an expansion pack, i repeat, NOT an expansion pack, it is a new game with an altered original concept, new maps, and like i said, ASTOUNDING graphics. the online gameplay is off the hook too! :D… Expand
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  12. Gavin
    Mar 25, 2008
    4
    Very disappointed in this game. Have been playing COD4 for the last few months and was looking for a change so picked this up and I have to say I would agree with ScottG that this looks like a game from 5 years ago. The graphics are average and the weapons don't have any "feel" firing one is much like firing any other. In terms of multiplayer the match making is a real pain. Instead of the system creating two teams out of the available players and starting the game itself (the best and fastest approach in my opinion and well executed by H3 and COD4) the matchmaking here just lists out the available games which means that available people join different games so it takes much longer for any one game to get enough players to begin. I really cant understand why this matchmaking method is still used - again its like a throw back to years ago. The online games themselves were also poor - my team spawned in exactly the same narrow spot every time which made it easy for the other team to take up position and take you out as you tried to move into the map. I appreciate that can be seen as part of the game but you dont get much of a chance when you are shot within a few seconds of spawning. Bottom line - i will be trading this game in pretty soon. If you havent tried COD4 then I would recommend it as a much better game.… Expand
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  13. G-moneyCash
    Mar 25, 2008
    9
    considering i'm an rpg guy - strictly rpg - this been the crossover (cross-hare? lol) game for me. i'll be renting every shooter out there! i found the plot to be quite alluring, especially with the terrorist aspect of it. definitely with the times. i highly recommend it to people who don't like shooters, normally. it's highly immersive and really interactive... i read something somewhere that said that in this game the game doesn't play you, you play the game. very accurate, methinks.… Expand
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  14. AndrewAdam
    Mar 26, 2008
    7
    The AI on this game seems to be far worse than the predecessor. I have only played for a few hours and I have seen my AI teammates stand still while a grenade is sitting next them, and terrorists that are stuck or in stupid hiding places that they can easily be shot from. I played the first one recently and this feels like a step backwards. The XP and Aces system are cool. I will consider before I buy any more of Ubisofts "sequels", as GRAW2s campaign was not great and this one seems weak also.… Expand
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  15. CarlVoss
    Mar 26, 2008
    9
    Of all the strengths of this game I really have to just revert back to aesthetics. Give it up for these freaking graphics! The trailers are OK, but when you actually see them for yourself you are convinced that the next next-gen consoles will look like real life. And this game isn't all that far off from it. When you see a grenade rolling toward you, you're flippin' horrified! Two thumbs up and all that jazz.… Expand
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  16. AAACE5
    Mar 28, 2008
    7
    Actually a 7.5! I used to love the original Vegas 1, but 2 left me with mixed feelings. The story mode is good with a fair amount of challenge. Terrorist hunt is alot better in 2 than vegas 1. But after that... everything else seems to fall short! The new multiplayer maps aren't that great or rememberable besides the Villa. The other maps just don't make you get hooked on playing for 6 hours like the last vegas. The new gameplay modes are fun for a short time, but after that... you're looking for something else to do. The matchmaking is extremely played out. When the 360 didn't have many shooters it was ok, and we got used to it. But know I get bored sitting in a room with people talking about nothing for long periods of time. Maybe i'm just spoiled by the recent crop of shooter games we received from last year. I was able to notice too many flaws with the game. From freezing, to loosing control of my squadmates, to extreme frame drops, and a list of other problems. I kind of with they had have waited on vegas 2, and remade the game from scratch. I have honestly been considering trading R6:Vegas 2 in, since 2 hours after I bought it. But my live friends keep trying to get me to keep it. I don't know if this game will last another week with me, cause I already rarely ever play it!… Expand
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  17. StuHill
    Apr 2, 2008
    5
    I was waiting for this game hoping that it would build on the last, but to just get a glorified add on pack is a bit of a con. The single player story is very short even on Realistic setting its not much challenge. The multiplayer is average but the host thing is really poor and the game seems very laggy. If COD4 wasn’t such a good game then this would be an expectable release. But to just rehash the title and hope that would be enough is very lazy, and it might just be me or does anyone else feel that this incarnation is bit slower on the old controls? Maybe I’ve just been playing COD too much but this is just so slow with the movements etc that you ask the game to do. In my opinion buy the first game you’ll enjoy it a lot more and rent the second one for two days (as after that you’ll have finished the single player on all difficulties and you’ll be getting hacked off with the crap multiplayer)… Expand
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  18. jondoe
    Apr 3, 2008
    4
    Graphics are sub-par (looks very old). Audio programming is atrocious. Physics is bad. I can shoot through wooden crates & such but can't throw grenades through glass windows. I bought the game cuz I loved the 1st Vegas game. All this game left me is a sour taste. This game was rushed out the door so Ubi can rake in moolah without care for gamers. Go play COD4 you'll like it more!
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  19. Kylenoname
    Apr 5, 2008
    8
    I agree with wardieboy that it should have been an expansion pack but it is a huge step up from the original vegas. I especcialy like thefull character customization and improved multiplayer gaming but i also liked playing with the same people more than once rather than finding a new mathc eery time i want to play.
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  20. StanoHorstmano
    Apr 5, 2008
    2
    Love COD4 and Halo3. I did not play the first Vegas. This games multi-player lobby SUCKS.. Really. Super old style like some late 90's Doom II or ROTT old school garbage where your pinging hosts and then try to join a game and its no longer going when it was just going and you were fast to choose. Garbage. Wack. The game itself is about keeping your team of retards from getting killed. Imagine going through Halo 3 while having to take care of RainMan. You will want to teabag this company till they give you your money back.. I wish I could get my money back. I am back to playing COD4 multiplayer. I am going to try to sell my game on Ebay and hope that GOW2 is the 'next new thing' not this awkward single player and 'JUST FORGET ABOUT IT' multi-player stinker. Why all the good reviews from game sites? Why?? Why?? Are they making $$… Expand
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  21. DC
    Apr 6, 2008
    1
    S.S.D.D this game sucks, this should have been an expansion pack on xbox live for FREE. I can't believe Ubisoft would put such garbage out, first it was GRAW 2 they pulled this same BS with. The only different from GRAW and GRAW 2 was the rescue feature of your team when they were hurt. Whats new about R6V2? anyone....anyone....that's right "The Run Feature" you win $59.99 the exact amount you paid for this trash. Ubisoft should refund us all our money back, if you never played the 1st R6V then buy this game if you've played the 1st one and you're looking for something new STAY WAY this is not the game for you.… Expand
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  22. BrandonL
    Apr 8, 2008
    9
    Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 is a true sequel no matter what people say. Yes, game play was the same, but that was the reason I came back again anyways. When playing I didn't have that feeling of old and used in my mouth. Minor changes within the game play create a fresh game that keeps the gamer coming back for more. I haven't had problems with any lag or glitches that others talk about, but that isn't to say it doesn't exist. So a patch would be nice to help out those who do have these problems. The game fixed what I didn't like about the first game and made me love the experience even more for it. Few sequels improve as much as this game does when truthfully reflecting upon the game, it has so many changes that add up to create a wonderful, lasting experience. Graphics have also received a significant boost. When the playing the first one, sometimes I felt like I was playing an Xbox game. This one boosted the graphics to a satisfying level. I won't lie, it isn't anywhere close to Call of Duty 4's graphics, but the important part is that they pull me in. Which the first one didn't and the this one did. There are a few random parts that are Vegas 1 level (mostly vehicles have this problem). Looking at the game from a neutral view, I can easily say that this game warrants a nine.… Expand
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  23. TroyF
    Apr 9, 2008
    4
    Buggy, Buggy, Buggy. With an online that feels reminisent to "Lockdown" all over again, with bugs that have carried over from Vegas 1 . My opinion is Rushed, more of the "SAME", and should have been an expansion pack for $20 u.s. at MOST. Ubisoft may turn into another EA before EA buys them out. Scary for us gamers and consumers.
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  24. AdamD.
    Apr 9, 2008
    9
    incredible piece of gaming bliss. if you're looking for a new tactical shooter look no further. while this game may not be leaps and bounds above original vegas, but it's in no way a lockdown (considering lockdown require absolutely no thinking at all). also, 11 new weapons plus new gear, the graphics are definately improved upon, while it may be no COD4 in looks, but i also doesn't have something called a "glow" effect to cover all the textures either, which in turn, actually makes the game look more realistic. the gunplay is absolutely perfect and the multiplayer is great. once in a while there's lag, and if you don't like finding a new game every round, play in player matches, and considering the ranked leaderboards are all flubbed anyway, it shouldn't be a big deal. the map design in this game is far superior to anything i've ever seen in a game, and the co-op is always fun. buy or die.… Expand
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  25. MattBeddingfield
    Apr 16, 2008
    8
    This review pertains only to Single Player and Split Screen Co-Op as I had no time (nor interest) in Online Multiplayer. Simply put, if you liked the first R6V, and it's hard not to, you'll like R6V2 better. But not by much....it's for all intents and purposes an expansion pack. The sprint button and the new gear/weapons are fun to use, but nothing you haven't seen before. The problem with R6V2 is that it's just not as big a step as you want with a sequel. More of the same is good, but not excellent.… Expand
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  26. Bishop201
    Apr 22, 2008
    8
    Though I dislike that they reused the mechanics of the first game I do love the fact that my friends can drop in an out of the game without having to quit and restart and all that. Also I like being able to use my own created character in all modes. I wish more games would do that since I feel more involved in the story that way. On the other hand I have to say that even though achievements are an encentive to unlock every gun I have to say I don't really feel a difference when I switch between them in the main game so I basically just use what looks cool on screen. Bottom line is that after playing Call of Duty 4 nothing else measures up right now. Thats just the way it is. Hopefully if there is a Vegas 3 they will try harder to reach the bar COD4 has set.… Expand
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  27. NickS.
    May 10, 2008
    8
    Meh. It was fun, but I've played so many better FPS titles on the 360 that its hard to justify buying this game when its basically the same exact game, except easier. The first one required a lot of command on your allies part, this time around I found my self doing most of the work, not to mention how ACES rewarded me for not letting my allies get any kills, what's up with that. And its short, even on realistic, ignoring, my buddies my first run through was only six hours. Its super buggy, enemies spawn out of nowhere in T-hunt and people take unfair advantage of the sprint function in online play, if I want to play COD4, I'll play COD4, but Rainbow Six is about tactics and stealth not running around like a jackass. But these are all trifles, the game is still really good, I really like some of the weapons and the cover system. Its just hard to justify buying this game, its not good or unique enough to differentiate itself from its kickass predecesor. Also, you didn't fight in as many casinos, that was a real letdown I mean come on, that's what Vegas is all about, right?… Expand
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  28. MaxwellBurke
    May 22, 2008
    4
    Mediocre at best. I bought this on release day and expect a great game that will get alot of longevity out of it. Instead I got a seemly rushed game with graphics that cannot compare to CoD4 or even Halo 3. The controls are simple and fine. The Co-Op can be fun, but even with another player in Co-Op you must drag those AI around with you the entire time, I'd rather have 3 other people than 2 AI in my opinion. Decent game for the Tom Clancy fanboys or Tactical Gamers that want a new game to play. The campaign is really the only good part. Online is also mediocre at best. Major glitching issues and balance issues are a major problem. I must admit Terrorist Hunt on Xbox Live is addicting for about two weeks. You might get a month or so out of this game if you are hardcore Tom Clancy gamers, other than that it is a Rent at best.… Expand
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  29. samjames
    May 22, 2008
    9
    hey Scott G, maybe u should try getting a decent internet connection?? and if u want to play in a server more than one time, play player matches!! not ranked!! hardly anyone plays ranked matches, and i dont really know why they do. achievements maybe. this is a sweet game single player, and an insanne game on multiplayer!! i got my 1000 kill achievement in like 5 days!! not quite as good as cod 4, but this (poos) on halo and kicks it in the face!!! brilliant game, but i must admit, im getting bored with it after a few months, but that happens with any game =) peace… Expand
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  30. TomRepasky
    Jan 11, 2009
    5
    I've played everything there is to play. I played co-op story, and solo story. I've played every terrorist hunt mission. And all of it on the hardest difficulty. I've even played online a fair amount. There is one things holding this game back, and that is the graphics. The entire time I played this game, I felt like I was playing a Dreamcast game. Detail went into important things, yes, like the players and enemies. But where the designers missed is obvious. The world that surrounds you is a surreal cross-eyed version of a planet parallel to Earth, where ambulances have some red airbrushed on to the sides that may look like a red cross from several miles away, all bottles, cans, and containers have the same effect, minus legibility from far away, and the ground you walk on has trash and paper actually cemented to the ground. If you have a friend who likes these kinds of games, however, this is a must get. But if you're alone, move on.… Expand
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  31. [Anonymous]
    Mar 13, 2008
    0
    The controls were just at sticky and imprecise as the first game, not worthy of a sequel.
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  32. Chris
    Mar 15, 2008
    10
    Truly an amazing tactical FPS. It may not be much different from the first, but no one said that more of the same is a bad thing!
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  33. IFSAWidowmaker
    Mar 17, 2008
    10
    This game is going to be another blockbuster.
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  34. AlexC.
    Mar 17, 2008
    4
    I have played it at gaming conventions. The game really feels weak in delivering the same Vegas feel that its predecessor acquired. The gameplay itself has not changed much, and the weapons do not feel unique. All in all, the game feels very recycled, doesn't try anything new, and after beating the first game so many times, this game got boring to me quite quickly.
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  35. DavidL.
    Mar 18, 2008
    10
    This game is great. Much better than the PS3 version.
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  36. Ryencoke
    Mar 18, 2008
    10
    Excellent game. Controls are nice. Only thing that sucks is how long it takes to Rank up. And how difficult it is to actually kill someone. Aside from that, awesome game.
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  37. Bones
    Mar 19, 2008
    10
    I loved the first and this is what I expected in a sequel. The VS multiplayer is great but the Co-op really makes this game shine. If you're a fan of the first, buy this one. If you didn't like the first than this new one won't win you over.
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  38. JamesO.
    Mar 19, 2008
    9
    The controls are the best of any FPS !Have a look at the Official xbox magazine review in the UK. You anonymous fool!
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  39. Brucey
    Mar 19, 2008
    10
    Don't Listen to the other gamers giving this a 0 and 4, that is untrue. The gameplay, graphics and online play have been improved hugely due some minor alterations. True the game has not been massively changed but the levels are completely different and the story is the best from any games I have played before! The multiplayer and terrorist hunt put this well above COD4 for me. Enough said, go and buy the game!… Expand
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  40. MarkB.
    Mar 19, 2008
    10
    Improves on the already superb "best tactical shooter" around!
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  41. SimonG.
    Mar 19, 2008
    10
    Omg, do not listen to the bad reviews, they have not got a clue. Just do yourself a favor and go buy it, it is awesome in every single way possible... 10/10
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  42. PaulH.
    Mar 19, 2008
    10
    Unleash a whole new world of hurt. As with every new installment of the R6 series, this comes with an impressive array of new weapons, and baby some of them are just awe inspiring. I’m not going to say which weapon is good for what. After all, we MAY meet online someday so I’m not just going to GIVE away the knowledge of them I earned by trial and error. Just trust me, play with the new weapons a lot and learn the best uses for them, they are a real blast this time around!… Expand
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  43. JustenK.
    Mar 19, 2008
    6
    Plays exactly the same as the original, yet the level designs are bland and uninspired. This game is nothing but Ubisoft cashing in quick. Don't get me wrong it's fun to play, but should have been released as an ($40) expansion pack.
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  44. DeNiro
    Mar 19, 2008
    5
    Boring and recycled. More of the same thing is a bad thing especially when RB6V version 1 had PS2 graphics and sound. If you but this game all your doing is filling Ubisoft's pockets while they come to the party with nothing.
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  45. NickM.
    Mar 20, 2008
    8
    A decent sequel, the new maps are amazing, but the weapons are still a bit old, and no matter how hard you work to unlock new ones, the ones you start with are just as powerful, and more than likely just as or more accurate, but this game is still worth buying, especially if you enjoyed the original RB6V.
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  46. ShelleyO
    Mar 20, 2008
    8
    it's pretty much vegas 1 with slightly different maps...however, during the first mission i swear i encountered a few hallways ripped directly outta vegas 1, seems like rather lazy game development on the part of ubisoft but it doesnt really matter i guess
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  47. Wardieboy
    Mar 20, 2008
    3
    I was hoping for at least some improved graphics in this game but I am really disappointed. After playing COD4 this feels like a big step backwards. It is just more of the same and it should have been released as an expansion pack. Rather than pushing out a FPS game every six months (GRAW & R6V) Ubisoft should focus on quality and not quantity. W e are not sony fanboys after all.
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  48. Nick
    Mar 20, 2008
    9
    Very happy they did not change much from its predecessor. Finally a Developer which is thinking about the whole picture; adding level ups for everything in the game, Yay! I would give it a 10 but I was expecting more apparel to be added. The single player is much more interesting than before too.
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  49. LarryV.
    Mar 20, 2008
    10
    Smooth performance, fierce gameplay. For such a graphically rich game with plenty of moments where a lot of people, gunfire and explosions are onscreen at once this game runs silky smooth. Whether you are in campaign or multiplayer, the game has very little trouble keeping up. There are very few moments when the game’s frame rate seems to drop (how DO you measure frame rate on a console anyway?). The game itself is a ton of fun and seriously intense. There are plenty of white-knuckled moments to keep you on the edge of your seat.… Expand
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  50. KevinM.
    Mar 20, 2008
    9
    better then vegas 1 they changed almost all the things wrong with 1 A.I is a lot smarter on both sides. want to play realistic set your a.i to follow and let them work they will get more kills then you hows that for realistic. you mite get made as they have all the fun!
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  51. ScottG.
    Mar 21, 2008
    2
    The multiplayer is third rate, in my opinion. The matchmaking is a self-selected host, lobby-based system (as opposed to Halo and COD's party-based system). This would be forgiveable if it actually worked. However, you can only play one game! That's right. You go to the server filter, enter your search criteria, find a game that you like, click join, load, you're in the lobby, wait for it to fill up, wait for the host to launch, game starts, game over, repeat that whole process over again. It's very difficult to play with the same group more than once. You can re-search for the same host. That obviously has it's drawbacks. This isn't just a step behind party-based matchmaking, it's a step behind the original Xbox Rainbow Six 3 from 5 years ago! I've also had issues with connectivity, ie lag.… Expand
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  52. MikeDC
    Mar 21, 2008
    9
    How do people give things a ZERO or a ONE? If you haven't played the game for hours don't F'in rate it. Anyway, the first one was fantastic and this is pretty much the same game..sooo...yes its fantastic! Not quite a "true sequel" but you can not rate it down heavily because it "didnt do anything new" or "is more of the same"! More of the same = awesome! (and why don't all you REAL gamers play it on realistic, thats the ONLY way to play. I beat the first one on realistic and now I'm doing number 2 on realistic!)… Expand
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  53. FredO.
    Mar 21, 2008
    10
    Tac shooter bliss. A perfect blend of tactical shooter and pure action, this game transcends the high mark set by Vegas 1. I love how you have to plan your actions and be careful but you don’t have a whole lot of micromanagement the way some tac shooters do. There is just enough to keep me interested without overwhelming me with too many choices that change too little to be very effective anyway. A deep, gritty story and ease of use controls makes this a pure winner in my book.… Expand
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  54. Japster
    Mar 21, 2011
    7
    Firstly, this is not Rainbow Six: Vegas 2, this is more like Rainbow Six 1.5. I wouldn't go as far to say that this feels like a mere expansion pack. It still has a lengthy career and an improved multiplayer component. However, Vegas 2 feels all to similar to the first one. This is not necessarily a letdown, if you enjoyed the original Rainbow Six : Vegas, you will thoroughly enjoy it's successor. Vegas 2 has a story that is good enough to to keep the player immersed in the action,but it is by no means spectacular, but ties in with various missions to give the player a sense of purpose. However, if you expect the story to tie any loose ends in the previous iteration, you will be disappointed. You take control of a player named Bishop, and you will guide him through a narrative that runs parallel to the original Vegas storyline. Gameplay remains much the same, with a few tweaks such a tightened cover system and the introduction of a sprint function. It proves very useful in the game, especially when you are being overwhelmed by a large number of enemies. Enemy AI can range from tactical and aggressive, to downright daft. Throughout the game enemies will attempt to flank you and use cover. It forces the player to use some light tactical combat. There are very few instances where one can just "run-and-gun". A few set-pieces in the game, I encountered stupendous AI which affected my two team mates. From time to time, your team mates will attempt to go gung-ho and land up in impossible situations. This is a further annoyance because it's up to you to revive them. In most of these occurrences you will get caught in the crossfire and start again at the nearest checkpoint. In terms of graphics, Vegas 2 is identical to it's predecessor. Back in 2006, the original Vegas set the bar high for next-generation gaming. However, two years later, it does come across as sub-par. Nonetheless, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 will still appeal to fans of the first game. It has a stellar campaign, and a brand new leveling system, that expands throughout the various game modes, single-player or online. Then again, Vegas 2 does not introduce anything new in terms of visuals, gameplay and story. So if you did not like the first game, don't even bother.… Collapse… Expand
  55. SpartanEdge
    May 11, 2011
    10
    I'm very suprised the user score isnt higher for this,but ah well.. For my general overview of this game,everything applies from my Rainbow 6 Vegas 1 review,plus what follows in this review for this game.This game,like Vegas 1,has great detailed graphics,great choice of equipment & weapons,& a great campaign & well told story,but one phrase that comes to my mind when thinking about the R6 Vegas games,is "They give with one hand,& take away with the other".& by that i mean Both titles have online & offline campaign Co-Op(Great),but you never quite get it 'all' in either title..i'll explain.In Vegas 1,you can have 4 player Co-Op in the campaign(again,great),but when played in Co-Op,you dont get any story cutscenes or events.You merely play individual missions,without any sense of story.Now in Vegas 2,you have all the cutscenes & storytelling in Co-Op,but only 2 player Co-Op..Whats the crack!? can we have both next time please? is it too much to ask? But due to the fact that it does at least have on & offline Co-Op,& the whole story while doing so,plus other improvments,like being able to use your own custom character in all the modes including campaign,& the leveling system(PEC or Persistent Elite Creation),that unlocks more equipment,Armour & weapons,(You even see your rank badge on your character),in which you earn experience points in all modes,(Thankfully including campaign,for a change,for those like me,who have no interest in multiplayer modes)this game gets full marks from me.… Expand
  56. Watermelon789
    Jul 19, 2011
    8
    It plays annoyingly fun , the tactical theme is somewhat improved but slyly . The graphics are dated, but fine enough. Rainbow Six is not beater of the multilayer, neither a single player landmark, actually they do it nice and decent.
  57. sinadoom
    Sep 28, 2011
    8
    I played this before the first one. After finishing it, I played the first one and thought I had actually got the wrong disc. They have added NOTHING to RSV2 from Rainbow Six Vegas. The only difference is that you can customize your character and weapons by ranking up in single player and terrorist hunt as well, not just multiplayer. As with RSV1, the multiplayer is very laggy. But terrorist hunt is a good feature. Lots of weapons and tactical gameplay. Controls could've been better but still not bad for a tactical shooter. Story is not good, but better than the first one. It's not like your typical shooter;- think anti-terrorist group or SWAT rather than super-soldier or GI Joe from the army. Definitely recommend it, but it doesn't have lasting appeal and gets boring quite easily.… Expand
  58. Larux18
    Dec 20, 2011
    9
    This shooter combines realism and tactics to make one of a kind, it comes with a long and realistic campaign and a great multiplayer with tons of ranks and weapons, sure, the controls aren't the best and the graphics don't really live up to what some people want but overall this is fun and really good.
  59. SirEddieCook
    Jan 21, 2012
    9
    It's an out of favor genre, but Ubisoft delivers a great tactical shooter and sequel that exceeds the original. Graphics and Game Play are strong, with a deep package of Single Player Campaign, Terrorist Hunt Missions and a very good Multiplayer. The result is a stirring gaming experience, especially Calypso Casino with evenly matched quality teams. They need to make more games like this.
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82 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 66 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 66
  3. Negative: 0 out of 66
  1. Game Informer
    93
    A hell of a package. It's sort of a shame that so much of it is recycled from the last game, but nobody stops eating their favorite food because it's similar every time - and this is the Kobe beef of tactical FPS. [Apr 2008, p.80]
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  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    90
    Ubisoft has taken a huge gamble by not making wholesale changes to Rainbow Six Vegas 2, but it's come up smelling liike roses. It's still one of the very best-value, high-quality FPS packages available on the 360. [Apr 2008, p.72]
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  3. GameSpy
    90
    Suffice it to say that if you enjoyed the first Rainbow Six: Vegas, then you will undoubtedly find considerable value in Vegas 2.
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