Full Spectrum Warrior

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  • Summary: Full Spectrum Warrior is based on a game commissioned by the U.S. Army to train light Infantry troops in urban combat situations. Soldiers are placed in a tense, hostile, and claustrophobic environment where they must complete a variety of military objectives. Players act as the SquadFull Spectrum Warrior is based on a game commissioned by the U.S. Army to train light Infantry troops in urban combat situations. Soldiers are placed in a tense, hostile, and claustrophobic environment where they must complete a variety of military objectives. Players act as the Squad Leader, providing direction to Alpha and Bravo fire teams. The successful Squad Leader effectively uses cover in the environment and moves his fire teams in a coordinated fashion so they can protect themselves from possible attacks that could come from any direction. Full Spectrum Warrior puts you in the dirt with your men, where danger lurks around every corner. [THQ]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Game Chronicles
    95
    A game like no other. It almost rises above the definition of the word “game”, but you can’t argue that there is a lot of challenging fun and addictive gameplay to be found in this attractive package.
  2. GameSpy
    90
    The interface works a whole lot better on the PC, and if your machine is up to running it all maxed out, then it will look that much cleaner. All this aside, however, the game itself is intense and utterly engrossing.
  3. IGN
    88
    The only real problem is that the game lets you have everything immediately and never really steps up the strategy and tactics into new and interesting territory. Creativity and style aren't necessarily an option.
  4. Edge Magazine
    80
    Whatever you conclude about the bigger picture, this is special stuff. The claustrophobic buzz of flies, the distant muezzin drone, the desperation as you crouch uncertain in the dust whilst your men call frantically for orders will lodge in your mind long after you've walked away from the game. [July 2004, p.98]
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  5. Gamezilla!
    78
    I just wish there was more of it to enjoy, and something has to be done about the multiplayer - it just wasn't enough. If ever there was a game that cried out for a sequel, Full Spectrum Warrior is it.
  6. PC Format
    74
    Ample proof that thinking men are welcome in the modern army.
  7. Gaming Age
    67
    More a glimpse into how a real Army fire team moves and engages enemy forces than it is a challenging real-time strategy game.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 5 out of 16
  1. LeonMurray
    Aug 11, 2004
    10
    One of the best games around, the graphics are outstanding and the gameplay is all around very good. The only problems are a few glitchesOne of the best games around, the graphics are outstanding and the gameplay is all around very good. The only problems are a few glitches which arn't a problem as they are really small. The game play is like nothing I've seen before and nothing like "Rainbow 6" or "Hidden and Dangerous 2" which was what I was expecting it to be. This game certainly opens a new field in tactical gaming and is deffently worth all the money. For a new player the game should last for 12 hours where I can guarentee you'll enjoy every second!!!!!!!!… Expand
  2. LpSilent
    Apr 28, 2014
    10
    This game is brilliant, honestly I'm not joking, I used to play this series when I was young and had no idea their even was a ''Sequel'' whenThis game is brilliant, honestly I'm not joking, I used to play this series when I was young and had no idea their even was a ''Sequel'' when I discovered that the series had ended, it disappointed me as this game had a lot of potential to move it even further, I'm rating it a 10/10 because its basically using real tactics & the game engine is alright, Graphics are good for that time period, they've done a good job.… Expand
  4. TonyBullard
    Sep 22, 2004
    8
    I've played through a good portion of the Xbox version, and I've played through the PC demo, and I gotta say it's a solid game.I've played through a good portion of the Xbox version, and I've played through the PC demo, and I gotta say it's a solid game. For those who really enjoy the use of tactics, this game is chock full of circling enemies and finding alternative paths.
    The translation to PC is fairly smooth. My only complaint is about the movement cursor. In the Xbox version, you could direct your men towards walls that were around corners, out of site. But in the PC version, anything out of site is off limits. If you can't currently see around a corner, you can't send your men around it. It makes for some troublsome times if you want your men to hide behind a car on the side that isn't facing you. Not sure if that makes sense, but you'll get it if you've played the game.
    Overall though, very well made, well acted, well thought out. Good solid game.    … Expand
  5. Matamoros
    Feb 21, 2014
    8
    AaronD referred to this as "anti muslim american [sic] junk."

    Apparently, he doesn't like it when innocent people defend themselves against    AaronD referred to this as "anti muslim american [sic] junk."

    Apparently, he doesn't like it when innocent people defend themselves against jihad.

    You know, Aaron, if you want less "anti muslim" sentiment, get your coreligionists to stop murdering people.

    No more beheadings, no more bombings, and -- Poof! -- No more hostility toward those who practice "kill the pagans wherever you find them" (Qur'an 9:5).    … Expand
  6. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 2, 2022
    5
    the audios come out amazing, physics too but it doesn't save and it's still buggy the game flops
  7. EM
    Dec 13, 2008
    3
    Your troops need to spend more time on the firing range. Can't hit targets right in front of them, but they seem to hit each other easy Your troops need to spend more time on the firing range. Can't hit targets right in front of them, but they seem to hit each other easy enough. If you lose a man, you have to run all the way through the mission again. Glad I didn't pay much for this one.… Expand
  8. AaronD.
    Jun 20, 2006
    0
    Another politically incorrect, militarist, anti muslim, american junk.

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#56 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004

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