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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)

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Intense tactical shooter with a mature story.


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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that 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.

Educational value: Not applicable.
Positive 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 applicable.
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 applicable.

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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.

What's the story?

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.

Is it any good?

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.

Game themes & details

Game Details
Available on: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
Available online
Genre: First Person Shooter
Developer: UbiSoft
Released on: March 18, 2008
Price: 59.99
ESRB Rating: M for Mature

This review was written by Brett Molina
 
 

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Parental ...
teen, 18 years old
 
Tweens and older, no younger
i play it, and it isnt too bad. My son Jay plays, but with gunshots, you cant hear the language, and the game isnt gorier than COD4. I really dont think it is too bad

Source144
teen, 15 years old
 
The game is not that fun it's just to much swaering and there is always this loud glitiching soud when I play online. The campeign in fun though. My brother and I use to play it, and then we realized how bad it was.

 
This is a very good game but it has a lot of bleep words.

jgsaw
adult
 
be a squad leader today
you use your bran to sort out and use real military tactics the violence is not too bad you see blood splatter on walls and black circles surrounded by blood

Mando122
kid, 13 years old
 
great for almost for everyone
it teaches you america will protect you with the best of the best us men

Ideas that we ...
kid, 12 years old
 
The truth
I know I'm young but I'm into Tom Clancy so I tried this title the game has a large amount of rude language and blood no decapitation but the havoc system is put in use makeing body's flail on death blood is also a problem splatin on death you are rewarded for killing and I have heard unlined a rude place to be (i have mic and chat off) thank you for reading

mjdtherealdeal
parent of 11 year old
 
I loved this game and so did my son, we play it together quite a bit.
I loved this game. I do not think it is too violent at all. Yes, there are people shooting, using grenades...etc. However, there is no blood if any at all. It is just fine.

 
Not too bad for a mature kid
There is some blood, swearing is not too bad. While the themes aren't too great, any mature kid will be able to handle it. Concerned parents shouldn't worry. However, shots in the heads will result in a spout of blood, and there are some not-so-kind people online.

BucketHead811
teen, 15 years old
 
I recommend the CoD series.. Not this.. I attempted to play this and its outrageously boring.. 1.5/5 , 2/10.

tommy18
teen, 15 years old
 
Iffy game for 14
Rainbow vegas 2 is a tactical shooter. But also a very violent one. Same as far cry 2 and the other M rated shooters. Its not got any real gore as in dismemberment but has plenty of blood and some moderate language. Its a very good and realistic game but violent. So iffy for 14.

Fenris
teen, 18 years old
 
Again an amazing game from Tom Clancy
This is totally good, you can create your own character, you use for everything. Blood though is pretty brutal, and it has a hidden optionthere is a code where you can make the game a third person shooter: Pause the game in Single Player mode, then hold RB and press A(2), B(2), X(2), Y(2), A, B, X, Y. Note: you can not do this on Xbox live. This game rules go Rainbow Six Vegas!!

 
Its a very violent game.
Rainbow vegas is a great game. Its very violent with no proper dismemberment and etc. There is a spray of blood, a lot of blood. I don't see why its got so much blood, more blood than Call of duty. The language is there but barely noticeable. Online it has lots of language. Its a very violent game. The reviewer below me says no blood. He must be playing a different game. Its got a lot.

Rokstr327
teen, 17 years old
 
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.

Tazdyay
kid, 12 years old
 
Great Game
I thought this was a good game and I play it a lot. The only thing I don't like is how much language there is and how much blood splatters on the wall when you shoot the terrorists. But all in all, a good game.

Brent w
teen, 14 years old
 
Good game
I'm 13 and I've played this game since I was 11. The language is pretty bad with the terrorists shouting curses out like "shoot the f--kers. There is also way to much blood. I think this game is good for mature kids that are 10 and up

Jesterâ„¢
teen, 16 years old
 
Mature, tactical shooter for older teens
Tom Clancy's ranbow Six Vegas 2 is an intense tactical shooter that keeps you thinking. You can't run int a fight guns blazing, you have to think it out and approach enemies with caution and stealth. So, unlike a lot of shooters, it does require more thought and attention before you attack. However, it is still intensely violent, with lots of blood and swearing. The violence goes as far as shooting your enemies and doesn't get worse than that. That isn't to say it's mild. While there is no dismemberment or gore, there is a lot of blood that you will see sprayed across the floors and walls after a gunfight. The game also contains a lot of coarse language, from "s*it" to "f*ck" and phrases like "F*ck You" and "Shoot the f*cker". The messages in the game concentrate solely on killing the enemy and saving the civilians, so while it is a noble cause, it is not approached in the best way. "Just Shoot Them" could be the game's logo. It is an easy game to learn the controls etc. but becoming good at it is something else, because if you are used to shooters like Halo and Killzone, you'll find you are goin to die a lot if u just run in guns blazing. Overall, a well designed game with a few technical hiccups for mature players.

OhioGrown
parent of 12 and 16 year old
 
Good fore teens and mature tweens
My kids are 12 and 16 I got the game for my 16-year old and after watching him play for a while I jumped in. We had a blast! The violence can be intense at times but ive seen worse in t-rated games-- on wii. The language is strong but infrequent. I eventually let my 12 year-old play, because he is mature for his age and he needs to bond with his bro. I recommend this game for 13+!!

Starside 3
kid, 11 years old
 
Be prepared for violence
You will see bodies with blood on them.Civilans will be trapped inside a door with poison gas.You save tied up hostages and shoot terrorists with blood.You give orders as a leader of a squad.

trogdor56
parent of 18 year old
 
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

protective parent
parent of 14 year old
 

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