Return to My Roots
Back in November, the release of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2 was overshadowed by "another game". All of my LIVE friends at the time were too stuck on Halo 2 to remember the old days of strategy and one-shot kills. In the last few months, however, most of them have finally gotten over Halo and have ventured out, looking for the next big game. A few actually enjoy Black Hawk Letdown, though I don't understand why, and even more have been playing a lot of the Battlefield 2 Demo with me. But that's a demo we're talking about, we needed a full game. Just then, on my birthday, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2: Summit Strike arrived to save the day. Suddenly, most of my friends were all playing the same game. The sequel to the game that the clan began playing together nearly three years ago...but were we going to enjoy it?
So first, let's talk basic game info. This stand-alone expansion pack features over 25 maps, a whopping 24 multiplayer game modes, and 15 new weapons. More of a solo-campaign person? Well, there's a completely new 11 mission campaign packed in to this game. As if this still isn't enough, the game is only $29.99! The graphics are a bit more polished than in Ghost Recon 2, and blood has been added. The audio is still amazing in Dolby Digital 5.1, a pleasant surprise after a week of playing BH(L)D. The game also still offers first-person and over-the-shoulder views, though online games can be limited to first-person only for those who are series veterans.
"How are the new game modes?", I hear you ask. While I have yet to play Heli Hunt, I have spent quite a lot of time on Armor Strike. When I last checked, I was ranked 13th overall in the mode. Armor Strike is a squad-based game type in which each team tries to destroy the other teams tanks, via laser designation, while protecting their own. This will require that every player be ready to go from offense to defense at any time. It's a pleasant change from LMS and SS, and will lead to hours of fun.
In closing, if you're a fan of military shooters, the Ghost Recon series, or even just a fan of Xbox LIVE shooters in general, give this game a try. It's only 30 bucks and can easily be rented if all that's listed above isn't enough to warrant your purchase. See you online.
Back in November, the release of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2 was overshadowed by "another game". All of my LIVE friends at the time were too stuck on Halo 2 to remember the old days of strategy and one-shot kills. In the last few months, however, most of them have finally gotten over Halo and have ventured out, looking for the next big game. A few actually enjoy Black Hawk Letdown, though I don't understand why, and even more have been playing a lot of the Battlefield 2 Demo with me. But that's a demo we're talking about, we needed a full game. Just then, on my birthday, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2: Summit Strike arrived to save the day. Suddenly, most of my friends were all playing the same game. The sequel to the game that the clan began playing together nearly three years ago...but were we going to enjoy it?
So first, let's talk basic game info. This stand-alone expansion pack features over 25 maps, a whopping 24 multiplayer game modes, and 15 new weapons. More of a solo-campaign person? Well, there's a completely new 11 mission campaign packed in to this game. As if this still isn't enough, the game is only $29.99! The graphics are a bit more polished than in Ghost Recon 2, and blood has been added. The audio is still amazing in Dolby Digital 5.1, a pleasant surprise after a week of playing BH(L)D. The game also still offers first-person and over-the-shoulder views, though online games can be limited to first-person only for those who are series veterans.
"How are the new game modes?", I hear you ask. While I have yet to play Heli Hunt, I have spent quite a lot of time on Armor Strike. When I last checked, I was ranked 13th overall in the mode. Armor Strike is a squad-based game type in which each team tries to destroy the other teams tanks, via laser designation, while protecting their own. This will require that every player be ready to go from offense to defense at any time. It's a pleasant change from LMS and SS, and will lead to hours of fun.
In closing, if you're a fan of military shooters, the Ghost Recon series, or even just a fan of Xbox LIVE shooters in general, give this game a try. It's only 30 bucks and can easily be rented if all that's listed above isn't enough to warrant your purchase. See you online.
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