Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8984 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: UBI Soft
• Released on: 2005-08-26
• Platform: Xbox

Manufacturer's Description
The Kazakh President has been assassinated by a Pakistani warlord attempting to take control of the country. Follow the Ghosts as they work in concert with U.N. forces to track him and his military across Kazakhstan. The Ghosts are the only chance to thwart his attacks against high profile targets and to prevent national devastation. More tactical approaches in each mission: Missions are open-ended, and contain multiple objectives that can be completed in the order that the player chooses. Objectives can be approached from several directions and different strategies can be used to complete each objective.

Experience new threats and challenges: There are eleven compelling single-player missions in which the Ghosts fight through some of Kazakhstan's harshest terrain.

Extensive multiplayer content:

Customer Reviews

Really great - but only if you like this type of game
This game has been somewhat unjustly reviewed so far. The simple fact of the matter is that it is an absolutely brilliant game, at a fantastically good price, and worth every penny of your money - and for either single or multiplayer.

But, and it's a big BUT, only if you like the style of play.

This game is designed from the ground up as a fairly realistic simulation. There are no health packs, you die very quickly if you get shot, and one-man head on assaults a-la Halo will never, ever, work. It's all about carefully planned attacks, hitting the enemy where they don't expect you, using the terrain, carefully watching for enemy movement, picking targets off at a distance, and not getting too close. If that doesn't sound any fun to you, just don't buy it.

On the other hand, if you want a game to really get your teeth into, with a genuinely engaging, edge of the seat, feel-the-battlefield-fear war sim, you really couldn't do much better.

For single player there are 11 missions, which feature a variety of objectives in a nice selection of environments. Most of the time you'll be part of a team of 4, with the ability to give simple orders to you team - who are thankfully fairly dependable and a geniune help, and do not require constant guidance. The other missions are just you alone. For these you're granted the ability to shoot around corners using a camera on your gun, and to call in artillery strikes, and they are a genuinely fun and chalenging variation. The levels are nice and open and not the least bit linear, so it's up to you whether you attack from the front or try and circle around behind a heavily dug in enemy (and for the same reasons as must exist in real life, I'd really advise the latter).

Any of the missions can be replayed solitary style or co-op, and can be varied between normal mission objectives, a straight enemy hunt and more. As I havn't got Live I can't comment on the multi-player, but there are lots of gametypes and plenty of maps (about 24).

The AI is surprisingly good. Enemy troops will drop to their stomachs when under fire, run away, try to outflank you, and use vehicles to good effect. One of my most memorable moments came in one of the single player missions, when I decided to move to the other side of a large rock I'd been sniping from behind, only to run straight into 3 enemy soldiers who'd been about to outflank me. Maybe not to the level of Halo Covenant AI, but much better than that exhibited in your usual FPS.

Graphically, the game is excellent. The maps are huge, at about 2 km to a side, and the draw distance is impressive. Atmospheric effects are really nice, especially the rain, and it chugs along comfortably at 30fps. You can choose between 1st and 3rd person views - even in game - and the character animations are really nice. Just try switching between a rifle and rocket launcher in 3rd person view and you'll notice the attention to detail.

The sound is of likewise quality, with good gunfire effects including the whiz of misses and the thuds of bullets in the dirt around you. It really gets the job done of immersing you in the moment.

In terms of longevitey, I would estimate about 8-12 hours to finish the campaign on Normal difficulty. After that, there's the harder setting and Lone Wolf mode to try, of which the latter is a definate must. So even without the multiplayer I reckon there's a good 16-24 hours of play here.

Downsides? Relitively few. On the odd occasion you will find yourself pinned down by an enemy who's just out of sight (in the fog or rain, usually), so you can't shoot back but are still under fire. The best course is usually just to try and outflank them. Also, given the fairly unforgiving nature of the game, you can sometimes get stuck in a hard part of a level, but I prefer to view this as a challenge and try to change my tactics.

So, to sum up, if you want a fast paced, one man army, circle strafing frag fest, don't buy this game. If, on the other hand, you'd like a game with some gritty realism, real strategy, edge of the seat tension, and great replayability, I really couldn't recommend it more.

Especially at less than £20.

Ultimate LIVE Experience !
Ghost recon 2 was always a popular team based xbox live game but summit strike really adds something new to what was allready great. There are lots of great new maps which you have to master to be able to flank the enemy which will take time but once you have you will be hard to beat! There is not much new for single player because this expansion pack is aimed mainly at live users. Overall GR2SS is a great game and the way to go in online gaming!

One of the best titles/series ever!
I bought this game on a friday and almost literally played it all weekend! I completed it come Sunday evening, and although that may seem a short-lived game, this came with plenty of Tom Clancy gaming experience and a lot of spare time and dedication!!

To anyone who loves playing any of the Rainbow six series, or the original Ghost Recon, then this game for less than £20 is a right bargain! I couldnt believe the price when i saw it in the shops!

As the guy above says, yes it is hard, it is tough, and people will shoot you when you cant see them - but isnt that what happens in the battlefield? This game is one of the most realistic, satisfyingly explosive plays you'll encounter.
But i must stress, if you're after the kind of game where your health bar runs down from 100, then this isnt for you! If you're shot in the leg you'll limp away, if you're shot in the head you're dead! Simple as, realistic as!

The attention to detail is immense. The soldiers (mainly your team) details are incredible, from them hitting the ground, to pearing around corners, to changing their weapons. The level terrains are so diverse you'll cream yourself with the variety of landscapes you come across!!

I dont have xBox live, so therefore cannot comment on the live play, though i remember playing the original GR on the PC and loved every minute of that. On this version you can also play multiplayer on the one xbox - upto 4 players on one screen! Probably a bit crowded but 2-player would be incredible!

Overall, this game to me is amazing. Id also reccommend the other Ghost Recon2 for xbox, the only issue with the game i have is that there is an ending! Highly playable, highly enjoyable and the graphics are extensive in every sense of the word!

To anyone who likes the Clancy series, or anyone whos willing to attempt to learn how this game is played, which wont take long when you get in the right frame of mind, this is a bargain!! Legendary game, legendary series come on GR 3!!

Easily earned * * * * *'s!