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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2

By Jeremy Gieske, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

Well-done tactical shooter with multiplayer modes.

Game Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 2007
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age 11+

Based on 10 parent reviews

probenji.
probenji. Adult
December 25, 2017
age 16+

This game is for 16+ years old. It is not for 13!

Blood and Violence when you shoot people, Swearing and use of legal drugs.
GoodDad1971
GoodDad1971 Parent of 11-year-old
November 23, 2015
age 11+

Should be 11+ not 13 Commonsensemedia

The Tom Clany title makes parents wonder. Rainbow Six, Splinter Cell, both rated M. This T rated title could have been a lot worse. Instead they took the tame way out. Ghost Recon AW2 is a strategy game with the occasional third person shootout. It is a third person, not third person view making it less violent to start, second, language isn't strong, only the occasional "Get the Hell out of there soldier!" And there is no blood whatsoever except when you go into a mini game sniper mission which is completely optional, and not bad. You are fighting for the greater good of America against terrorism. A lot is spent in night vision anyways. Terrorists are emotionless and the game is fun and strategic. 11+ at the oldest

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Too much violence
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What’s It About?

In TOM CLANCY'S GHOST RECON ADVANCED WARFIGHTER 2, or simply GRAW 2, rebel fighters in Mexico have overthrown much of the Mexican government and now are threatening the United States with possible nuclear weapons. It's time to call in the ghost team -- a highly advanced but secret special forces squad. The player leads the protagonist, Captain Scott Mitchell, through missions on both sides of the border, fighting with rebels, mercenaries, and a host of other baddies. Most of the game is pure tactical first-person action. A wide assortment of weapons and tools are available, and in several missions, the player chooses three additional teammates to help out. Occasionally, the player gets to make use of armored vehicles, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles, which adds variety to the game.

Is It Any Good?

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As tactical shooters go, GRAW 2 is one of the best available right now. Stunning graphics, outstanding multiplayer options, and a team-control system that works smoothly all come together in a well-designed and very playable sequel.

GRAW 2 also does a decent job of drawing a line between portraying the realism of the battlefield without going to the extreme of using blood and guts as a shock factor. Blood is visible, but not spurting everywhere. Body parts don't go flying off after an explosion. And, generally speaking, the game is fast enough paced that players don't spend a lot of time looking at the carnage they have caused. Overall, GRAW 2 is an outstanding first-person shooter game for teens and above.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how the player's character can die after receiving only a couple of shots. Does this affect the way you play? How does this game compare to other first-person shooter games/war games?

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