SOCOM: U.S. Navy Seals: Combined Assault

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 7, 2006
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  • Summary: Protect America and freedom from enemy forces in urban and rural warfare in SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Combined Assault, which features all-new 4-player cooperative play, improved enemy behavior and tactics, and new vehicles and weapons for campaign mode. Command the most feared Special ForcesProtect America and freedom from enemy forces in urban and rural warfare in SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Combined Assault, which features all-new 4-player cooperative play, improved enemy behavior and tactics, and new vehicles and weapons for campaign mode. Command the most feared Special Forces team ever assembled through a single, massive Area of Operation with varied missions spanning across multiple diverse regions. Players can experience the campaign mode in single player or in 4-player online cooperative mode. Additionally, players have the option to select an individual tactical mission area that was previously completed, and play it as a stand-alone, or 'Instant Action', mission in 4-player online cooperative play. Players can then customize these Instant Action missions for nearly endless replay. SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Combined Assault also contains the full "SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs" multiplayer online game with all maps, patches and updates included and it is completely compatible with SOCOM 3 Online multiplayer. In addition it features new competitive 32-player maps, exclusive to SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Combined Assault. Improved Crosstalk functionality between SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 2 and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Combined Assault allows each game to have even more dramatic effects on the progression of the other, in addition to unlocking special features across the titles. [SCEA]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 38
  3. Negative: 1 out of 38
  1. GameZone
    88
    Combined Assault isn’t a major leap forward for the series but this is still one of the most addictively fun military shooters available on the PS2.
  2. GameSpot
    82
    It focuses on creating a lengthy and engaging campaign that works great as a single-player experience but can also be played cooperatively online. The result is a new SOCOM game that offers great value for returning SEALs and new recruits alike.
  3. DarkStation
    80
    On what may have been its last foray on the aging PS2, the developers have continuously refined the SOCOM formula, and added fun connectivity with the PSP for good measure.
  4. AceGamez
    70
    I enjoyed quite a few lengthy gaming sessions on this title; the online ranking helps you quickly team up with fellow elite Seals and you can easily while away the hours negotiating the many maps available.
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  5. GamesRadar+
    70
    Combined Assault feels more like an average expansion pack. The new multiplayer maps are welcome and well designed but there are only 10 of them, making it feel like you're playing SOCOM 3 1/2 instead of the legitimate sequel you paid for. Combined Assault does introduce a 4 player co-op mode into the mix, but why would you opt for that when 32 player matches are going on all around you?
  6. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    70
    Stomach-churning graphics and bad AI undermine an otherwise solid tactical shooter. Has "For Hardcore Fans" written all over it. [Apr 2007, p.89]
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  7. Gaming Age
    42
    If you already own "SOCOM 3," and you’re really only playing it for the multiplayer stuff, then you can avoid this one and save yourself a few bucks.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. RyanJ.
    Apr 21, 2007
    10
    Wow! It has a great combination of stealth and head-to-head battles. It is really realistic because it has enemies surrendering and men not Wow! It has a great combination of stealth and head-to-head battles. It is really realistic because it has enemies surrendering and men not noticing you in the shadows. Probably the best third-person shooter ever!… Expand
  2. LoganPlyler
    Oct 30, 2006
    10
    I believe this is going to be the best socom game. There are so many more options on the demo as well as the game itself such as you can haveI believe this is going to be the best socom game. There are so many more options on the demo as well as the game itself such as you can have a medic pack and heal yourself when your hurt, you can also have a regular weapon pistol and a grenade launcher (m79) and at-4 or rpg. I cant wait til November 8th.… Expand
  4. AlexO.
    Nov 5, 2006
    10
    This game is the best socom so far. It is the next generation of a navy seals game and will live longer than any other socom game there is.
  5. PaulB.
    Nov 12, 2006
    9
    Excellent Game! Great Maps! One of the best shooters of all time, if not the best. Online is fantastic with the combination of the Socom 3 Excellent Game! Great Maps! One of the best shooters of all time, if not the best. Online is fantastic with the combination of the Socom 3 maps as well. Co-op play is a step ahead for Socom's online play. There is only one problem with the game though. In a single player campaign, teammates will sometimes get stuck in the environment. This can be frustrating, but it doesn't take away from the great shooting. If you love military games that make you think, then this game is a must have.… Expand
  6. ZackM.
    Dec 28, 2006
    9
    Awesome game. There's better graphics, bigger explosions, larger battle fields, and tougher enemy forces to deal with this time around. Awesome game. There's better graphics, bigger explosions, larger battle fields, and tougher enemy forces to deal with this time around. This game is very addictive, so be forwarned!… Expand
  7. GeorgeB.
    Dec 18, 2006
    8
    Worth it if you are a SOCOM fan. Hard to earn enough badges to get advanced equipment. Still love it. George Bush likes to kill people from Worth it if you are a SOCOM fan. Hard to earn enough badges to get advanced equipment. Still love it. George Bush likes to kill people from his living room chair.… Expand
  8. Stealthgear
    Jul 15, 2013
    6
    This game is a sad piece of propaganda from the mid 00s and a cash in on what was left of the Socom series for Sony. Opening titles try toThis game is a sad piece of propaganda from the mid 00s and a cash in on what was left of the Socom series for Sony. Opening titles try to recruit you into real military service. The point of the game is to fire on other armed people who supposedly captured other teamates and oppose you. Elimating the enemies is barely satisyfing. Firing the weapons is only sort-of fun. Today, without online play, a Socom game is only half as good. The server has been shut off for this game. It does have a single player, but it seems the story is barely there. The controls, graphics, and sound are all okay for PS2. The voiceovers and music aren't as good as Socom II's. Neither is the sense of urgency of the missions. The epic scale is gone. The level design is more undefined than previous games, as are enemy positions. Enemy AI is quite good. Lots of times you will get fired upon and not know where the enemy is. The open maps can make the game more difficult than it should be, as well as the kickback of the weapons makes the controls too hard. Sniping should have been easier so you could pick up and play this one. Instead you die often enough you won't want to play it. You are supposed to become a hero, but its an average game that won't stand the test of time, and its a pretty sad cash in on war and what was popular in video games.… Expand

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#64 Best PS2 Game of 2006
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#79 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
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#44 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006