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100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
3.3
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Description

You have been recruited by John Clark to be a member of Rainbow, the most elite counter-terror team in the world, with members from all over the world, even Russia and Israel. You start out rescuing hostages from the terrorists, but as you go on, you discover there are bigger things at stake... Such as the entire world...

Rainbow Six re-invented first-person shooter genre with realistic weapons and tactics. You must use existing intelligence like floor plan layouts to plan your assault. You can use up to four teams, with a variety of equipment from simple body armor to biosuits, breaching kit and more. There are many different weapons available, from pistols to machine guns to shotguns to grenades. You can switch between different teams as needed, or leave them under AI control. Coordinate different teams with go codes. Engage variety of terrorists or perform stealth missions.

Rainbow Six also features a robust multiplayer with variety of maps and mission types to choose from.

Alternate Titles

  • "Rainbow 6" -- Informal name

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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Dreamcast $1.25  
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® $9.99  
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six    
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The Press Says

IGN May 19, 2000 A 100
GameSpot Jun 05, 2000 8.1 out of 10 81
Jeuxvideo.com Jan 18, 2001 15 out of 20 75
Gaming Target Nov 30, 2000 7 out of 10 70
Gamekult Jan 22, 2001 5 out of 10 50

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Trivia

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six was ranked # 22 in the 50 Best Games of All Time list published by PC Gamer Magazine in its April 2005 issue.


This entry was contributed by Kartanym Bronze Star Contributing Member (9910), murcalumis (714), Kabushi (48039), Grant McLellan (555) and Derrick 'Knight' Steele (2187)
 

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