PlayStation 3

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2

This sequel may not offer a wealth of new gameplay features (a sprint maneuver and a dozen new weapons), but its campaign is now just as praiseworthy as its multiplayer, which with awesome new maps and modes, is worth investing another year or two of your life into.

Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is a hell of a package. It's sort of a shame that so much of it is recycled from the last game, but nobody stops eating their favorite food because it's similar every time - and this is the Kobe beef of tactical FPS.

Suffice it to say that if you enjoyed the first Rainbow Six: Vegas, then you will undoubtedly find considerable value in Vegas 2. Although it may seem like more of the same, we were pretty entranced with Vegas and so highly recommend Vegas 2 as well. Sometimes, it pays to stick with what works.

No matter which version you choose, you can be assured of a fantastic tour of the violent side of Las Vegas that only Team Rainbow could guide you through. Vegas 2 is easily the best in the long line of Rainbow Six games, and comes very highly recommended for any first person shooter fan looking for a challenge.

A worthy addition to the Rainbow Six franchise, Rainbow Six Vegas 2 doesn’t change very much from the first game in the Vegas series but it is still an amazing first-person shooter. On the PS3 the graphics might not be as sharp as the Xbox 360 and there are a few stutters here and there but it does not eclipse what is otherwise a stellar tactical shooter.

If you loved the first, don't hesitate to pick up the second. Conversely, if you weren't thrilled by Vegas know that Vegas 2 is better though it is basically the same game. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've still got a number of gadgets, side arms, shotguns, and assault rifles to unlock…

And that makes it better than most games because Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is the best tactical shooter on the market. It doesn't gamble as much as it should and, instead, seems to take cover behind the formidable foundation established in the first game. But to its credit, Rainbow Six Vegas 2 does make one big gameplay tweak and provides another highly playable single-player campaign. It also provides a decent suite of cooperative options and more excellent online multiplayer. Though its experience system is now clearly behind the one found in Call of Duty 4, no game has a better control scheme or more satisfying tactical play. This ace belongs in every shooter's hand.

Die Idee hinter Rainbow Six Vegas 2 ist klasse und auch die Steuerung sowie der Multiplayer-Modus – inbesondere der Koop-Abschnitt - kann sich einmal mehr sehen lassen. Doch irgendwie werde ich den Gedanken nicht los, dass Ubisoft auf Biegen und Brechen unbedingt ein Sequel zum Taktik-Shooter produzieren wollte. Herausgekommen ist ein solider Titel, der allerdings mit teils langweiligen Levels und oft unspektakulären Missionen leben muss. Nichtsdestotrotz: Fans von Taktik-Shootern und gut verpackter Action werden auch mit Rainbow Six Vegas 2 wieder ihren Spaß haben.

The overall status of Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is one of satisfaction, but also disparity. The game relies too heavily on the events and effects of the previous title, and although there are plenty of neat new features to whet your appetite, the game hardly feels like a sequel and more of a downloadable add-on. Fans of the series will no doubt be intrigued by the substantial differences, but casual shooter fans will see the changes as minor and only be impressed by the subtleties. Vegas 2 is still one of the best and most dynamic multiplayer experiences out there; just a little more change would have been welcome.

Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is a game which doesn't bring a lot of new ideas to the table when compared to the first one. It is still however a fantastic single player and multiplayer game which looks great and immerses you into a SWAT team style unit. The graphics are generally very impressive and it is sure to appeal to fans of the series as well as people who have never played one of these games before. I found it more enjoyable than the first and the minor tweaks and enhancements have made it a better game, even if it isn't original.

Rainbow Six Vegas 2 ist mehr als ein Add-On, aber auch kein gefühlter zweiter Teil. Die Szenarien ähneln sich, die Spielmechanik ist praktisch ident zum Vorgänger. Das ändert jedoch nichts daran, dass sich auch in diesem Teil euer alter Ego perfekt steuern lässt, die Team-Befehle in der Regel gut funktionieren und auch sonst das Spiel sauber inszeniert ist. Die Schwierigkeitsgrade fordern zudem Einsteiger bis Profis und lässt so die Stunden wie im Helikopter-Flug vergehen. Das Kamera-Feature, wo ihr euer eigenes Gesicht ins Spiel integrieren könnt, verdient ebenfalls ein Extralob. Wer auf Innovationen verzichten kann, der sollte sich erneut auf den Weg nach Vegas machen. Es lohnt sich.

As I said previously, the biggest problem that most will have with Vegas 2 is that it doesn’t differentiate itself enough from the first. It doesn’t feel like an expansion pack exactly--it’s more than that--but it doesn’t feel like a full-fledged sequel either. For those who haven’t taken a stroll down the streets of Sin City than you needn’t look any further than Rainbow Six Vegas 2, but those looking for a sequel that surpasses the original in everyway imaginable will be disappointed.

"Rainbow Six: Vegas 2" é uma continuação que não foge do plano traçado pelo original, complementando sua história, adicionando algumas novidades relevantes e pouca coisa além. Como a mecânica se manteve precisa e dinâmica, e a apresentação continua caprichada, isto é uma boa coisa. É obrigatório para os fãs da franquia e admiradores de jogos de tiro com toques realistas.

There's something very satisfying about executing a precise breach-and-clear move on a room full of terrorists. it provides a thrill that not many shooters out there today can match. And while there's an argument to be made for the premise starting to wear thin, as long as Ubisoft keeps developing games that play as well as this, people will keep buying them. The real question after this oh-so-similar sequel is, what is the team going to do to really take this experience to the next level?

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 feels more like an expansion pack than a true sequel, thanks primarily to its lackluster single-player mode and incremental improvements in Persistent Elite Creation and online play. However, those improvements are smart ones, with the new experience system in particular adding quite a bit to the overall experience. It’s time for the Rainbow Six franchise to explore new territory, but you’ll enjoy this final trip to Sin City.

Rainbow Six Vegas était un excellent titre, était-ce une raison pour ne rien changer ou si peu de choses ? Les seuls ajouts au gameplay ne sont en fait que des corrections d'erreurs passées réclamées par la communauté des joueurs (sprint, ordre de lancer de grenade) et laissent sur le carreau ceux qui s'attendent à un minimum d'innovations quand ils investissent dans une suite. Pourtant, on ne descendra pas le jeu en flèche car force est de constater qu'on dévore sa campagne solo et son mode coop qui profitent de niveaux bien travaillés et pour certains originaux et fichtrement bien mis en scène.

I have to say, this has been a fairly hard game to review for me. The game itself is quite good. Graphically it does look good, it sounds good, has a very good story line and the choice of weapons, the ACES system and online play are all top notch work from Ubisoft. But the game still feels unfinished and rushed out. Somehow, they have made it feel like the game is no more than an expansion pack and that £40 or £50 is day light robbery. But, even with all the glitches and imperfections, this is still a top class game. Hopefully Ubisoft will release a patch which will cure all of the problems the game has. It’s sad that the game does require a patch, it should have been released fully working and complete. However it does have problems, and this does bring its score down. If Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 didn’t have all of its problems, this would be a 90% game. No doubt!

In the end, Rainbow Six Vegas 2 gets a mild recommendation. Team intelligence quirks, server issues in multiplayer, and a general sense that the game does little to improve upon the original leave it as a scant improvement. Of course, it doubles up on the length of the single player campaign, boasts better level design, and improves the balance of its competitive multiplayer modes. So consider it a fine sequel; just don’t expect it to rewrite the formula.

Der Vorgänger hatte mir extrem viel Spass gemacht. Der Nachfolger hat fast dieselbe Qualität, bietet aber einfach zu wenig Neues für ein Vollpreisspiel. Wenn dies als Erweiterungspaket angeboten worden wäre und der Preis gepasst hätte, wäre es in Ordnung gewesen. So bekommt ihr zwar das A.C.E.S.-System und einen aufgebohrten Onlinemodus geboten, für Solisten hingegen bleiben die Änderungen im Detail. Ausserdem ist es ärgerlich, dass Spieler, welche die deutsche Version spielen, nur mit Spielern mit eben jener Version online die Fetzen fliegen lassen können. Hier hätte Ubisoft anders vorgehen müssen. Auch grafisch hätte ich mir noch ein wenig mehr gewünscht. Am Ende bleibt ein solider, überteuerter und spassiger Titel übrig, den man auch als Erweiterung anbieten hätte können.

Pour définir cet ultime volet de Vegas, on optera pour l’adjectif décevant. Sans attendre un hit incontournable, les amateurs du premier titre novateur pouvaient espérer une suite égale, plus belle et tout aussi agréable à jouer. Ici, ce n’est pas le cas. Le jeu est buggué, conserve son horripilant système de sauvegardes par checkpoint et ne donne pas l’impression d’avoir trop embêté ses développeurs par son aspect visuel. En outre, il faut tout de même avouer que le gameplay des Vegas trône une fois de plus dans cet opus. Nerveux et Hollywoodien à souhait, il permet de garder son joueur en haleine pendant quelques heures.

Okay, eigentlich war es klar, dass die Konsolenversionen von 'Rainbow Six Vegas 2' zumindest inhaltlich keine neuen Impulse mit sich bringen würden. Und auch optisch gibt es keine Besserung – teilweise sogar das Gegenteil: heftige Slowdowns auf der Xbox 360, Ruckeln bei der PS3. Fans von Sonys Konsole müssen zudem mit einer gekappten Teilnehmerzahl im Multiplayer-Modus, langen Ladezeiten und dem Wegfall der Kamerafunktion leben. Insgesamt gilt dasselbe Fazit wie bei der PC-Version: Fade Story, schwächelnde Technik und die inhaltlichen Kürzungen bringen das Spiel stark ins Straucheln.

Le FPS "tactique" a en effet bien du mal à justifier son statut de jeu complet, tellement les ajouts apportés peuvent sembler mineurs pour qui a déjà essoré Vegas premier du nom. L'apport non négligeable des A.C.E.S. et le mode coop revu et corrigé (mais jouable à deux uniquement) seront sans doute considérés comme suffisants pour justifier l'achat auprès des plus gros fans, même si l'on ne peut pas vraiment chasser cette impression de débourser 70€ pour une extension déguisée. Le recyclage est en effet présent à tous les niveaux de Vegas 2, qui use et abuse de sons, textures, objets et autres gadgets déjà utilisés dans le premier épisode. Cela n'empêche pas le jeu de rester très fun, d'autant plus en multijoueur, mais on reste persuadé que toutes ces petites innovations auraient été bien mieux utilisées si elles avaient été introduites d'entrée de jeu fin 2006.