REVIEW: Rainbox Six: Vegas 2

Developer / Publisher:  Ubisoft | Format: Xbox 360

Reviewer: Craig Jay Gallagher Last year's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 was one of the stand out titles of the year. It set a new standard for Tom Clancy games and introduced one of the series finest story lines. The ending left gamers wanting more and Ubisoft have obliged.

When approaching Vegas 2 it's essential that you are familiar with the first game as the sequel follows on from the events depicted in it. We get a more fleshed out version of the events which lead up to the initial terrorist attack and a more in-depth look at the individual stories within the team. All this and an ending which is positively cinematic.

Much like the story concerns the same incident the gameplay remains pretty much identical to the first game. That said there are a few changes and new additions. The ability to sprint is now an option, which is pretty handing for finding cover to escape enemy fire. The ability to level up through the completion of objectives is another addition which is much appreciated. Completion of key tasks, such as making a certain number of head shots. You can then use these level up bonuses to purchase new weapons and gear. Everything else pretty much remains the same, which is a god send for seasoned veterans of the series and an easy pick up for new comers.

Tom Clancy endorsed games are an almost monthly release, which would have grown pretty old at this stage were it not for the overwhelming quality of the titles. No other gaming series has gone from strength to strength with each release. Vegas 2 isn't just an essential purchase, it's the only game you'll need

Comments

[zeroOne]

Nice review, I was on the fence about purchasing this but consider myself swayed after reading your review. Keep up the good work.