SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Aug 27, 2002
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  • Summary: SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs places you in the role of an elite SEAL commander whose team is asked to fight terrorists in more than 12 of the most deadly missions ever. Engage enemy terrorists with fellow SEAL team members via intense team-based gameplay. Utilize the SOCOM headset to communicateSOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs places you in the role of an elite SEAL commander whose team is asked to fight terrorists in more than 12 of the most deadly missions ever. Engage enemy terrorists with fellow SEAL team members via intense team-based gameplay. Utilize the SOCOM headset to communicate and plan strategies with fellow SEALs in single player and online play.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    100
    I love this game, and I don't see myself playing anything else at home for a good three or four months. [Sept 2002, p.11]
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  2. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    93
    The realistic weapons and possibility of one-shot deaths give it a visceral excitement other shooters lack. [Oct 2002, p.186]
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  3. GMR Magazine
    90
    Possibly the best reason to own a PS2 network adapter. The team-based miliary tactics work better online than off. [Feb 2003, p.93]
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  4. Electric Playground
    80
    The game is also annoyingly dark during night missions. Even with the brightness cranked, it was pretty hard to see.
  5. PSM Magazine
    80
    One of the greatest features of this game, by far, the headset lets you tell your computer-controlled teammates exactly what to do...makes SOCOM such an innovative title. [Oct 2002, p.28]
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  6. Games Radar
    70
    SOCOM: US Navy SEALs isn't quite PS2's online killer app, but it's a worthy beginning.
  7. G4 TV
    60
    The frustration factor, however, runs needlessly high in SOCOM as a one-player adventure.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 55
  3. Negative: 5 out of 55
  1. Zarathesus
    May 2, 2011
    10
    Without a shred of doubt, the greatest game I have ever played. There's never been anything that can compare. I'll never forget how much funWithout a shred of doubt, the greatest game I have ever played. There's never been anything that can compare. I'll never forget how much fun I've had with this game, just as much as I'll never forget how much it socially crippled me. This game became a drug. Therein, deemed as Socrack.… Expand
  2. B.Rock
    Dec 19, 2003
    10
    SOCOM can be frustrating. But that is the point. To me, and I don't know any better, but the fact that 'you die, you reset' is SOCOM can be frustrating. But that is the point. To me, and I don't know any better, but the fact that 'you die, you reset' is as close to real life as you can get. Isn't that the point? Any closer and the CD's would have to self-destruct anytime your character died. That is what leads to the stress level, because every corner, every view, every LOS is important...make the wrong move and BOOM, you are hitting start and waiting for the game to 'REPLAY MISSION'. Yes it is frustrating. Now how much respect do you have for our men and women in uniform? Point being, the game is great despite this. In fact, it enhances the game because completing a mission is that much sweeter. As I believe Deep Purple put it "Its not the kill, its the thrill of the chase." … Expand
  4. GamerX_3
    Nov 27, 2002
    10
    I havent really played this game but when i did i thought the graphics were kewl or awesome the battle would be this game and desert storm I havent really played this game but when i did i thought the graphics were kewl or awesome the battle would be this game and desert storm for the best war games.… Expand
  5. FredyD.
    Jun 23, 2004
    10
    It's a Great game to play online! This game is soo awsome that i don't even notice that i play it about 8 hours a day!
  6. ChrisE.
    Feb 9, 2003
    9
    Awesome game, except on mission 8 under lt. JG difficulty, you will hear a 3 round burst come fromover 100 yrds away in teh fog and take outAwesome game, except on mission 8 under lt. JG difficulty, you will hear a 3 round burst come fromover 100 yrds away in teh fog and take out all of your guys, which made the mission extremely hard and my guys seeem to be total dumbasses and get stuck behind everything and not shoot the bad guys at the right time, other than that its an awesome game, last mission is the best… Expand
  7. DGDrocks7
    Aug 2, 2013
    8
    This is where the great SOCOM series started. It's dirt cheap nowadays so pick this one for your PS2. Even if the online is dead, theThis is where the great SOCOM series started. It's dirt cheap nowadays so pick this one for your PS2. Even if the online is dead, the singleplayer is quite tense and deep. I hope Sony re-releases this on the PSN as part of an HD collection.… Expand
  8. TimS.
    Mar 25, 2003
    1
    This game sucks! when you go online the other players are like drunk ducks trying to ice skate!!!i would rather play with me sisters dolls!!!!!!

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Awards & Rankings

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#38 Best PS2 Game of 2002
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#7 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
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#30 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002