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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2

(2008, Video Games - First Person Shooter, Rated M, Play it on: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 17.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Intense tactical shooter with a mature story.

Why We Rated This not for kids

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    You play a counterterrorism operative attempting to thwart terrorism, although it's done through violence. Killing a civilian or squadmate is punished by forcing you to replay the level.
  • Violence:

    You'll kill terrorists using an array of guns and explosives, including sniper rifles, assault weapons, and grenades. You will see blood smeared and splattered on floors and walls in generous amounts. There's also a reward system related to how terrorists are killed. For example, bonuses are assessed when you execute a headshot, or kill a terrorist through cover.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    The phrase "shoot the f--ker" was used quite a bit, as well as "s--t" and "f--k". Depending on who you play online, odds of profanities could increase.
  • Consumerism:

    Most of the advertisers were fake, but there was heavy promotion for Comcast as well as Far Cry 2, a game from the publisher of this title.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 was written by Brett Molina

Parents need to know this is an intensely violent tactical shooter. While you play the role of a counterterrorism operative who rescues hostages and thwarts a terror threat, it's done in a violent fashion. There's a reward system related to how terrorists are killed where you earn bonuses for executing a headshot or killing a terrorist through cover. Players use the standard assortment of firearms and grenades to do this. There is some strong language as well, and more will likely be heard while playing online.

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  • Families can talk about how this series of Tom Clancy titles compares to his books? Are they more or less exciting? This game may also spur some discussion on current events, particularly those related to terrorism.
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What’s the Story?

Tom Clancy returns to Sin City in TOM CLANCY'S RAINBOW SIX VEGAS 2, a gripping sequel with intense commando-style action. You lead Rainbow's Bravo team squad as Bishop. Your goal is to thwart a terrorist threat in Las Vegas from mastermind Alvarez Cabrero. Joining you on this quest are two teammates, paving the way for impressive tactical possibilities.

The familiar tactical controls remain, cultivating an environment where strategy is crucial. You can command squadmates to perform basic tasks like regroup, hold position, or clear a room. A fresh wrinkle allows computer-controlled peers to suppress enemies with grenade tosses. Players can also adjust rules of engagement between assault and infiltrate. Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 adds the RPG staple of leveling up with experience points, frequently earned by specific kills. As you earn points, you're rewarded with a higher rank and unlockable gear. You can also earn ACES, or specialization points, depending on how skilled you are in markmanship, close-quarters combat, and assault techniques. Close

Is It Any Good?

This second chapter of the Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas series looks more polished than the original, from sharper visuals to a sleeker interface. Levels are cleverly designed to force you to retain focus, and plenty of obstacles litter the landscapes, allowing foes to hide easily. The cover system makes for easy transitions behind obstacles. The campaign is playable with a friend, but the computer-controller squadmates still prove useful. They clear rooms quickly and efficiently. Your team's skills are balanced enough that you'll never feel like you're carrying the team. If the campaign isn't enough, there's also an intriguing Terrorist Hunt mode. Going solo or with a team, you invade a map and must kill all the terrorists within. There's also an assortment of multiplayer and co-op modes to choose from. Close

Publisher’s Details

Released on 03/18/2008, price $59.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: M (for Mature)

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • Easy to play

    PERFECT GAME EVER

    THIS IS THE BEST GAME FOR KIDS WHO WANT TO GO INTO POLICE, SWAT, ANY OF THAT EVER. ITS APPROPRIATE I ALLOW MY KIDS TO PLAY IT. I LOVE IT WHEN THEY KILL ME AND ITS SO COOL RAPPELING UP AND DOWN WALS, USING THERMO VISION, NIGHT VISION AND IRS VISION. The language is the worst ive heard is dammit and hell. Blood not any except when u shoot them, no blood on ground after it, violence shooting and whackinga guy with ure gun up close

  2. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title off for age 15 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Safety isn't an issue

    Great game

    i like like this game. i play it a lot. the concern parents may have is language... but 13+ have heard it before without any problem.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Alabama
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • Easy to play

    awsome

    this is a great game for kids it's language is f*** 5 times and the blood is not even bad i'm twelve and have

  5. I rate this title off for age 15 and give it 5.0

    great bloody game

    this is a great game but when you shoot a terrorist blood sprays and splatters on the walls and smears on the floor in large amounts blood stain terrorists clothes. The language is very bad they use fuck more than grand theft auto and say shit

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