Title: Rainbow 6 Rogue Spear   Developer: Redstorm   Type: Shooter

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	Rainbow 6 Rogue Spear "If you have ever imagined yourself as the leader of a crack squad of specially trained anti-terrorist troops, then here's your chance to show what you are made of. Fans of Medal of Honor will appreciate this 1st person action-shooter that requires a degree of strategy, eagle eyes and a rapid trigger finger."

PSone REVIEW:   The year is 2001 and the world is now a very dangerous place. War has broken out all over the globe. On the front line is the counter-terrorism task force... code-named Rainbow. As a secret task force operating on both sides of the Atlantic they are poised to strike anywhere at a minutes notice. But now there is a new type of threat! Someone with hatred in their heart has gained control of the ultimate weapon and is preparing to strike. Once again it\'s up to Rainbow to take him out… before it\'s too late! This is a first person shooter in which a wide range of mission\'s are to be carried out. For those of you who don\'t know - first person means that the main character isn\'t visible and you are literally looking through their eyes. I was amazed how this perspective was relatively easy to adjust to after past mishaps. I recently tried Medal of Honor Underground, but couldn\'t get away with it and that bad experience led me to believe that first person games were not for me... until now! Fully detailed and loaded with weapons it\'s immediately obvious that Rogue Spear has attitude with a capital \'A\'. Movement appeared to be very smooth and after a short period of trial and error I realized that using the sticks was the way to go (the direction buttons seemed just too awkward). I found this in itself to be a refreshing change as many games make the analog control extremely awkward and clumsy. There is an amazing array of options available before play begins ranging from an ample choice of uniform styles… to a wide selection of weapons and gadgets that each team member may carry. Did I mention the teams? Well, the game isn\'t actually played with one character, as there are several members you can choose for each team. So if the character being played with is from the K.I.A. then control is also assumed for one of their remaining team mates, providing they aren\'t already dead. It\'s best to plan a strategy before a mission begins but carrying your plan through successfully is the hard part! Every single decision taken during play affects the overall outcome with the weapon choice particularly important, probably meaning the difference between failure and accomplishment. Rogue Spear looks and sounds as good as it plays. I really loved it when I got up real close to my comrades because they appear just as impressive close up as they do from a distance. When the team member in control \'kicks the bucket\' the view switches to show him/her dying, with blood spurting everywhere (dependant on the blood effects being switched on or off). Right from the start the music kicks in to set the atmosphere for the forthcoming mission. Making your way around the buildings terrorist\'s can be heard screaming obscenities, while team members can be heard communicating keeping you informed about their progress, casualties or kills. FEATURES:   · Breakthrough combination of strategy and stealth-like gameplay · 16 unique missions · Varied Multiplayer games and maps · 21 weapons including the M16, to the Berreta 90 Sniper Rifle · Choose from 18 different uniforms · Newly designed 3D planning, for before and during game, plans · Over 45 different character types · Rescue hostages, held by terrorists OPTIONS:   • 1 Disk(s) • 1 Block required on Memory card per save (min) • Up to 2 Players (without Multi-tap) • 2 way split screen multi-player option • Uses Dual Shock Pad Buttons • Uses Dual Shock Pad Analog Sticks • Uses Dual Shock Pad Vibration facility

	Sam Witts  "I think this game is a good representation of the first person style, although the gameplay itself may prove frustrating to some (it\'s so tricky!). However it\'s well thought out and certainly hasn\'t been thrown together on the spur of the moment. This isn\'t for those who just want a straightforward shoot-em-up, as we\'re talking sneaky tactics here at times. Overall Rogue Spear should provide entertainment and frustration for quite some time." Graphics  10/20 Playability  37/50 Sound  7/10 Lastability  16/20 70% This is a good solid title that should still appeal to those who like this type of game.

REVIEW SCORE GUIDE: OUR PLEDGE: We promise that we have fully played 'Rainbow 6 Rogue Spear' before writing this review. The scores given above are our honest opinion and were not influenced in any way by the manufacturer or distributor of the game. SUMMARY OF FINAL RATING (%) 00 - 59 This makes your console seem like an older machine. It utilises little or none of the PSone power. 60 - 69 This game is little more than average and we advise renting or play-testing before considering a purchase. 70 - 79 This is a good solid title that should still appeal to those who like this type of game. 80 - 89 This is a fantastic game that we think you will enjoy playing for quite some time. 90 - 100 This game either pushes the boundaries of it's genre further than ever before on this system, or creates a completely new gaming experience. Either way, it should not be missed and is an essential purchase in our opinion. IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ: It is very important that you are aware that the criteria we use to obtain review scores on the PS2 is very different to that used for games on the original Playstation (PSone). The Processing and Graphical power of the two consoles are vastly different and as our reviews are graded against what we estimate is the achievable potential of each system, it does not mean in any way that a game scoring 80 percent on PS2 is worse than a Playstation (PSone) equivalent which scores 95. A more detailed breakdown of this guide can be read here. READERS REVIEWS: {squall9999}  "Game: 1st Person Shooters Are Not My Type So I'll Pass This One Sounds: They're Pretty Encouraging And I Like Em Playability: Its A Drag, Once You Finished It, Then There's Nothing You Can Do. Difficulty: Well Its Kind Of Hard To Aim With A Controller. Graphics: I Can Still See Their Pixels" Graphics  7/20 Playability  20/50 Sound  10/10 Lastability  11/20 48% Ace Listro  "This Game Is Ok. But For A Newer Playstation Game, I Think Its Not All You Would Expect. The Graphics I Dont Want To Even Get Into, You Can See The Terrorists Through Walls If They Are Close To It, You Can Get Stuck In Some Glitches And Yes, You Can See The Pixels Of Your Teammates. Sound, Good Weapon Sound, Not So Good Music, It Just Kept Playing The Same Few Songs Over And Over. Controls, They Were Ok Once You Get Use To The Analog. Artificial Intelligence....horrible!" Graphics  7/20 Playability  20/50 Sound  5/10 Lastability  15/20 47% If you have owned 'Rainbow 6 Rogue Spear' long enough to have formed a solid opinion on it, then why not send us your own personalized Game Review using this form. Alternatively, if you would like to read what other gamers who already own this title think of it, click here.