Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 Review

Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 box art

System: X360, PS3, PC, PSP
Dev: Red Storm Entertainment
Pub: Ubisoft
Release: Aug. 23, 2007
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: Teen
Review by D'Marcus Beatty

Review Rating Legend
1.0 - 1.9 = Avoid
2.0 - 2.4 = Poor
2.5 - 2.9 = Average
3.0 - 3.4 = Fair
3.5 - 3.9 = Good
4.0 - 4.4 = Great
4.5 - 4.9 = Must Buy
5.0 = The Best

Besides the graphical differences mentioned earlier, which are pretty negligible, the PS3 version also offers a little Sixaxis support. You can control the MULE and the Cyper with the Sixaxis as well as command Mitchell to roll. While these are interesting additions and are pretty well implemented for the most part, they aren't as efficient as simply controlling them with the standard controls and will be overlooked by the vast majority of gamers.

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Another addition to the PS3 version of GRAW 2 are the inclusion of new exclusive maps for the stellar multiplayer, which also works great on the PS3. There are a lot of possible multiplayer games and cooperative games available, and they all incorporate the same great gameplay that the single player portion has.

Considering that GRAW 2's single player campaign is relatively short for the hardcore player, the multiplayer more than makes up for the price of the game, although the player will have to decide whether the new maps make up for the loss of online ease offered by Xbox Live.

Overall, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 is an incredible game for the PS3. There isn't much to warrant another purchase if you own the Xbox 360 version, since the Sixaxis support is unnecessary and the new maps, while a great addition, come at the tradeoff of the lack of Xbox Live, which is obviously a better online experience. However, if you haven't played the Xbox 360 version, there is no reason to not have this game if you have a PlayStation 3 and consider yourself a hardcore action fan. GRAW 2 is undeniably one of the best gaming experiences on the PS3, even despite the fact that it's been available on another system for months.

By D'Marcus Beatty
CCC Co-Site Director

Features:

"Advanced" PLAYSTATION 3 System Experience All-new weapons, multiplayer maps and Co-op modes, plus the integration of the SIXAXIS� wireless controller provide the most advanced warfighter experience to date.

All-New Battlegrounds For the first time ever, the Ghosts will defend U.S. soil from a cross-border attack, taking the fight to all-new locations. They will battle enemies in mountain terrain, barren deserts and even on their home turf in El Paso, Texas. Each environment presents its own benefits and challenges and will call for fresh tactical approaches.

Vastly Improved AI AI is more challenging than ever. Watch your back as rebels send their own team members to flank your position or gain vantage points by utilizing vertical gameplay to pick you off from the rooftops above. But don't worry - your team's got your back. Improved squad-mate AI will now feed you more of the information you need with descriptive commands like "enemy spotted behind red truck ahead."

Improved Cross-Com The revolutionary Cross-Com feature has been upgraded for Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2. The new Cross-Com 2.0 will give the player more information than ever before. Not only will you be able to see what your friendly forces see in the top left display, but the click of a button will expand that to full-screen view for a clearer and more precise picture. This will give you a more comprehensive view of the entire battlefield. The new Full Command View will allow unprecedented precision in developing and issuing tactical plans on the battlefield.

Your Team Just Got Bigger - Command lethal air strikes with jet fighters. - Gain mobile cover for otherwise impassable situations and replenish armaments on the battlefield using an unmanned artillery M.U.L.E. - Immediately heal the entire team, including the squad leader Scott Mitchell, with an all-new medic class of soldier.

Screen Resolution: Up to 720p (Standard HDTV, Widescreen).

Rating out of 5	Rating Description
4.9	Graphics Gorgeous visuals with incredible lighting, explosion, and smoke effects.
4.6	Control Controls take getting used to for newcomers, but are great once the gamer becomes acclimated.
4.7	Music / Sound FX / Voice Acting Great voice acting, sound effects, and moody music.
4.8	Play Value Multiplayer adds a lot of replayability to the otherwise stellar gameplay.
4.8	Overall Rating - Must Buy Not an average. See Rating legend above for a final score breakdown.

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