Common Sense Media Review
By Brett Molina
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Intense tactical shooter with a mature story.
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Why Age 18+?
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Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 7 parent reviews
Based on 14 kid reviews
Kids say this tactical shooter offers a mix of engaging gameplay and intense violence, marked by heavy profanity and blood, which some reviewers believe makes it suitable for mature players around the age of 12. While many enjoy the strategic elements and teamwork aspects, the frequent swearing and graphic content raise concerns about its appropriateness for younger audiences.
- tactical gameplay
- intense violence
- heavy profanity
- suitable for mature kids
- mixed reviews
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
What's It About?
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?
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.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
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.
Game Details
- Platforms : Xbox 360 , PlayStation 3
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Available online
- Publisher : UbiSoft
- Release date : March 18, 2008
- Genre : First-Person Shooter
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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