SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Oct 11, 2005
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  • Summary: Battle through 12 single player missions in three new, heavily researched Areas of Operation – each up to five times as large as past SOCOM AO’s. Utilize land vehicles and watercraft to traverse the terrain. Everything from a turret-equipped pickup to SEAL-team configured Humvee to the SOC-RBattle through 12 single player missions in three new, heavily researched Areas of Operation – each up to five times as large as past SOCOM AO’s. Utilize land vehicles and watercraft to traverse the terrain. Everything from a turret-equipped pickup to SEAL-team configured Humvee to the SOC-R Assault Boat are available. Pilot strikeboats along waterways for waterborne assaults and use swimming/water for cover and stealth ops. Defeat the world’s terrorists with over 30 highly configurable weapons – for a total of up to 950 total weapon configurations. A SOCOM-compatible headset can be used to communicate verbally with fellow team members during online games, either in game or in the main lobby. Improved voice recognition commands greatly assist tactical options. Lead your SEAL team into firefights in single player mode or battle online with up to 32 players per map (with up to 4 spectators). Compatible with SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo (PSP title). [Sony]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 59
  3. Negative: 1 out of 59
  1. Detroit Free Press
    100
    The controls are tight, the action tense and the graphics crisp. And, most importantly, lag was rarely an issue, even in 32-player firefights.
  2. Gaming Age
    91
    One of the best games in the crowded squad-based war genre. It has a few off and online glitches and bugs, but overlooking them there's a ton of authentic and addictive war gaming to be had.
  3. AceGamez
    90
    With its breathtakingly expansive environments, unparalleled musical mastery and enough gadgetry to make Sam Fisher look about as deadly as Action Man with a broken arm, SOCOM 3 both dazzles and delights.
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  4. Game Revolution
    83
    SOCOM 3 has the distinction of being the best online offering the system has ever seen. Those without a PS2 network adapter need not enlist, but for the rest this game is practically a tour of duty.
  5. netjak
    80
    Visually, it's understandable that Zipper had to make some compromises in exchange for the larger levels. As a result, SOCOM 3 looks no better than previous installments to the series and in some areas less so.
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  6. Game Informer
    78
    Definitely a decent game, but if the franchise doesn't evolve, it runs the risk of losing its crown as the dominant PS2 shooter. [Dec 2005, p.166]
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  7. Computer Games Magazine
    40
    It's like any flat stretch of road in the country, nice and smooth with some decent scenery that gets you where you have to go. [Jan 2006, p.89]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 4 out of 27
  1. The_D4RknesS
    Jun 30, 2022
    10
    Best military game ever on PS2, this game is closer to a simulator than a casual game
  2. David
    May 27, 2006
    10
    best military online game i'd will ever play. I like the team work. the sound quality is the best , if your a military buff like me you best military online game i'd will ever play. I like the team work. the sound quality is the best , if your a military buff like me you knoe this game is as close as you can get.… Expand
  4. ScottyHotty
    Oct 16, 2005
    10
    Excellent all round. Zipper has listened to its fans and have made an excellent addition to the Socom library. Enjoy!
  5. Bosefus123
    Oct 27, 2011
    10
    This game is godly. It has large combat with vehicles and small combat with no vehicles giving you the best of both worlds. The only downsideThis game is godly. It has large combat with vehicles and small combat with no vehicles giving you the best of both worlds. The only downside is some of the small maps are poorly designed, but most of them are great and so much fun. Very challenging and tactical game modes too.… Expand
  6. impactwrench
    May 24, 2011
    9
    Just plain fun. I could go on SOCOM bingers for hours at a time online. Tons of maps. Easy to meet new friends online. Too bad the cheatersJust plain fun. I could go on SOCOM bingers for hours at a time online. Tons of maps. Easy to meet new friends online. Too bad the cheaters have to ruin it. RIP SOCOM. I wish my PS3 would play the old PS2 disks. Maybe for kicks Ill pick up another PS2 but Id rather see the original SOCOM games rewritten for PS3.… Expand
  7. JoeA.
    May 9, 2006
    8
    good campaign for once online is pretty uber but on the other hand - waiting til da end of a round just so u can play again cos u died sucks good campaign for once online is pretty uber but on the other hand - waiting til da end of a round just so u can play again cos u died sucks when u first start playing online, u often do more watching & waitnig than actual playing good tho.… Expand
  8. C.S.
    Oct 15, 2005
    1
    I've owned a Socom game since the day the original Socom was released. I can't believe I'm saying this but this game I've owned a Socom game since the day the original Socom was released. I can't believe I'm saying this but this game isn't fun. Take it from me. I would rent this before buying. Graphics are hard to look at.They are maybe a step above the original Tomb Raider. Game play has changed dramatically from S2. Zipper dropped the ball on this one. But then again they made a game for a system that is on it's last legs.… Expand

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#35 Best PS2 Game of 2005
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#44 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
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#68 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005