SOCOM II U.S. Navy Seals
- Incredible graphics and real-time firefights will give you the feel of actual combat, as you travel to Algeria, Albania, Brazil and Russia
- Partner up with other elite soldiers from around the world, from British SAS to Russian Spetznaz units, to ensure victory is the final outcome
- Utilize thebest weaponry available, such as the Light Armored Weapon, RPGs, machine gun turrets, shotguns and other tools of war
- Go online for 16-person gameplay -- 8 warriors per team. New mission types like Escort and Breach for extra combat action
- Use the SOCOM-compatible headset for better online communication and offensive/defensive strategy
Rating: 3 of 5
They should call it something else...
I've read lots of reviews & I can sympathise with you guys. I've experienced the same stupidity that exsisits in this game. The hard missions make this game more frustrating than entertaing. I do admit though this game can be addicting & I do like stealthy games with a challenge, but 2 restart a mission over & over again can be a real stink bomb.I was on the mission where you had 2 defend the embassy from terrorists swarming the area. I was upstairs fending off the bad guys upstairs while I had team Bravo take position downstairs. It was a good game plan,We were doing really good upstairs dropping tangos left & right, Eventually we lost team bravo, but me & Jester were still doing pretty good upstairs, the clock almost ran out 4 the chopper 2 arrive until all of a sudden Stupid Jester says "TANGO SPOTTED", So what does he do... He all of a sudden runs stright 4 the enemy when I told him 2 "HOLD" & gets gunned down & the mission fails.ARRRRGHHHHH!!! I think that part is dumb, not all my seal team was incapacitated, Specter was still alive! And on top of that, does anybody know where 2 go 2 get 2 the top of the roof? Another thing that is stupid, is when the screen says OBJECTIVE COMPLETE: EMBASSY DEFENDED". NO IT AIN'T! evry second more & more soldiers come & storm the place, not giving me time at all 2 even figure out where 2 go, the map is almost useless. If any of you have heart conditions I would not recommend this. It is fun, but somehow the experience can get ruined very fast! I recommend getting the first & third one.
Rating: 2 of 5
The Glitches
1. On mission 9 when I had 2 rescue a couple of embassy workers; I planted a C4 on the door in the parking lot & instead of my team mate running away from the C4, they ran towards the C4 & began 2 prone next 2 it. So my bravo team got blown up & Jester started shooting at me.
Not only that, when I had 2 defend the embassy 4 nine minutes. Some bad guys started shooting at me through the walls.
Also when my one of my team mates close quarter combat with the bad guys, they both get rifle butted at the same time.
2. On mission 11, the part when I had 2 escort a specialist. When I was in the tunnels, a lot of my guys got stuck behind crates & walls.
Also I was behind doors trying 2 take out some bad guys when suddenly the specialist just ran into the room & gets wasted.
Took me weeks 2 finish this game.
Not only that, when I had 2 defend the embassy 4 nine minutes. Some bad guys started shooting at me through the walls.
Also when my one of my team mates close quarter combat with the bad guys, they both get rifle butted at the same time.
2. On mission 11, the part when I had 2 escort a specialist. When I was in the tunnels, a lot of my guys got stuck behind crates & walls.
Also I was behind doors trying 2 take out some bad guys when suddenly the specialist just ran into the room & gets wasted.
Took me weeks 2 finish this game.
Rating: 3 of 5
not better than SOCOM I
Overall, I recommend the SOCOM games. They are very well done. But when I read a review, I like 2 see the criticisms so I know what may make me decide weather or not 2 make the purchase. A few levels into this game & I am realizing I'm just not enjoying it the way I thoroughly enjoyed SOCOM I. I think these are great games but there are definitely some changes in II that are not 4 the better.
cons:
1. overuse of foliage on many levels:
Apparently some people are raving about the realistic leaves & foliage but it is so obstructive at times that game play becomes frustrating & annoying rather than it's main goal of being enjoyable. Sometimes I can't tell a plant from a team mate or an enemy. sometimes nothing can be seen but leaves making it impossible 2 spot enemies. They brush directly over the camera at times making it impossible 2 see ANYTHING. I believe the game should be realistic 2 a point, but this crosses the line & interferes with game play at times.
2. Team mates talking too much:
suddenly your team mates are a bunch of jokers. commenting on certain people or areas of the game. When walking though a swamp one team member jokes about not bringing his bathing suit. Another makes jokes about a prostitute. Seems unprofessional & when using stealth 2 look out 4 terrorists, I don't want 2 hear jokes in my earpiece as I do it. And when they spot an enemy, they yell in your earpiece "WE'VE GOT COMPANY UP THERE ON THE BRIDGE!!!!" Yea, thanks 4 startling me.
3. NVG:
the night vision goggles are absolutely horrible in SOCOM II. it's like watching a fuzzy, grainy TV station. In SOCOM I they were very clear, helpful & comfortable 2 use.
4. Targeting:
unless you're very close 2 an enemy, your crosshairs will not turn red 2 indicate you have a good shot. in SOCOM I, you could spot an enemy very far away & target him easily.
5. Team mates shooting everything:
sometimes you want 2 scope the area, or you're trying 2 lay low & just observe an enemy's movement & the team starts firing away. It seems team mates are just firing at anything that comes within sight even if the enemy hasn't spotted you & is not moving in 4 the kill.
6. Game difficulty:
In the beginning of the game it allows you 2 chose difficulty settings. I chose the easiest one since I had never played it before. Well, after 3 incredibly easy & short levels, I wanted 2 change the difficulty 2 make it more challenging. Only 2 find I couldn't do so once I started.
7. Lack of specific line of travel:
Some levels don't give you a line of travel 2 follow when looking at your map. Leaving you 2 decide which direction 2 go in 2 reach the next destination. If you veer slightly off course, the game warns you & most times immediately fails the mission within seconds. Not giving you enough time 2 realize your mistake & get back on course.
8. As always, bad AI.
Team members seem 2 be day dreaming when terrorists are creeping up on you. At times I have led the entire way clearing the path of all enemies, only 2 have my team mates fail the mission because they failed 2 cover me, or got taken out by approaching terrorists. In some missions you lead a specialist with you 2 gather intel. After I cautiously open a door & am about 2 clear the room of terrorists, this fool decides 2 run right into the room ahead of me ( when he is ordered 2 FOLLOW ) & gets wasted. blowing the mission. The game can become tedious when having 2 reply an entire mission due 2 team mates blowing it over & over again.
9. Enemies take multiple gunshot wounds without flinching. I've hit terrorists with 5-7 bullets only 2 have them keep moving & firing.
cons:
1. overuse of foliage on many levels:
Apparently some people are raving about the realistic leaves & foliage but it is so obstructive at times that game play becomes frustrating & annoying rather than it's main goal of being enjoyable. Sometimes I can't tell a plant from a team mate or an enemy. sometimes nothing can be seen but leaves making it impossible 2 spot enemies. They brush directly over the camera at times making it impossible 2 see ANYTHING. I believe the game should be realistic 2 a point, but this crosses the line & interferes with game play at times.
2. Team mates talking too much:
suddenly your team mates are a bunch of jokers. commenting on certain people or areas of the game. When walking though a swamp one team member jokes about not bringing his bathing suit. Another makes jokes about a prostitute. Seems unprofessional & when using stealth 2 look out 4 terrorists, I don't want 2 hear jokes in my earpiece as I do it. And when they spot an enemy, they yell in your earpiece "WE'VE GOT COMPANY UP THERE ON THE BRIDGE!!!!" Yea, thanks 4 startling me.
3. NVG:
the night vision goggles are absolutely horrible in SOCOM II. it's like watching a fuzzy, grainy TV station. In SOCOM I they were very clear, helpful & comfortable 2 use.
4. Targeting:
unless you're very close 2 an enemy, your crosshairs will not turn red 2 indicate you have a good shot. in SOCOM I, you could spot an enemy very far away & target him easily.
5. Team mates shooting everything:
sometimes you want 2 scope the area, or you're trying 2 lay low & just observe an enemy's movement & the team starts firing away. It seems team mates are just firing at anything that comes within sight even if the enemy hasn't spotted you & is not moving in 4 the kill.
6. Game difficulty:
In the beginning of the game it allows you 2 chose difficulty settings. I chose the easiest one since I had never played it before. Well, after 3 incredibly easy & short levels, I wanted 2 change the difficulty 2 make it more challenging. Only 2 find I couldn't do so once I started.
7. Lack of specific line of travel:
Some levels don't give you a line of travel 2 follow when looking at your map. Leaving you 2 decide which direction 2 go in 2 reach the next destination. If you veer slightly off course, the game warns you & most times immediately fails the mission within seconds. Not giving you enough time 2 realize your mistake & get back on course.
8. As always, bad AI.
Team members seem 2 be day dreaming when terrorists are creeping up on you. At times I have led the entire way clearing the path of all enemies, only 2 have my team mates fail the mission because they failed 2 cover me, or got taken out by approaching terrorists. In some missions you lead a specialist with you 2 gather intel. After I cautiously open a door & am about 2 clear the room of terrorists, this fool decides 2 run right into the room ahead of me ( when he is ordered 2 FOLLOW ) & gets wasted. blowing the mission. The game can become tedious when having 2 reply an entire mission due 2 team mates blowing it over & over again.
9. Enemies take multiple gunshot wounds without flinching. I've hit terrorists with 5-7 bullets only 2 have them keep moving & firing.
Rating: 5 of 5
Review
Game is really good & challenging. For a beginner like me this game is pretty intense & challenging. The graphics are really good & the options 4 zoom in & out make the game pretty realistic (somewhat).
Rating: 4 of 5
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THIS GAME IS FUN AND YOU ARE IN CONTROL OF THE ACTION.
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