Ghost Recon began as a PC franchise and was brought over to Xbox two years back. Though a number of people loved the original on Xbox, I found it to be ugly, cumbersome, frustrating, and, frankly, not much fun. Ghost Recon 2 -- a game not only made for consoles, but made specifically for Xbox -- fixes many of the problems I had with the original, making for one of the best shooters on Xbox. A tactical squad-based shooter, Ghost Recon 2 plays somewhat like a slowed-down version of Rainbow Six 3. It's more realistic than most shooters, with cover being vital thanks to location-specific damage for you, your teammates, and the enemy. If you stick your head out too often, it will get blown off (not literally, as Ghost Recon 2 has no blood or brains) and it takes just a few hits to the body to drop you for good. Run-and-gun play style doesn't work here. Sure, you can go Rambo in some instances, but for the most part, you need to play caution and play smart. This type of slower gameplay might initially turn some off, but those who stick with it will find an engrossing and somewhat unique military shooter. As a less-than-ecstatic fan, I couldn't jump immediately into the Ghost Recon 2 world. But after a few of the earlier missions, GR 2 began to grow on me. If you've never played Ghost Recon before, you need to adapt your style just a bit. Once you hit the groove, Ghost Recon 2 has a lot of goodness to offer.
Ghost Recon began as a PC franchise and was brought over to Xbox two years back. Though a number of people loved the original on Xbox, I found it to be ugly, cumbersome, frustrating, and, frankly, not much fun. Ghost Recon 2 -- a game not only made for consoles, but made specifically for Xbox -- fixes many of the problems I had with the original, making for one of the best shooters on Xbox. A tactical squad-based shooter, Ghost Recon 2 plays somewhat like a slowed-down version of Rainbow Six 3. It's more realistic than most shooters, with cover being vital thanks to location-specific damage for you, your teammates, and the enemy. If you stick your head out too often, it will get blown off (not literally, as Ghost Recon 2 has no blood or brains) and it takes just a few hits to the body to drop you for good. Run-and-gun play style doesn't work here. Sure, you can go Rambo in some instances, but for the most part, you need to play caution and play smart. This type of slower gameplay might initially turn some off, but those who stick with it will find an engrossing and somewhat unique military shooter. As a less-than-ecstatic fan, I couldn't jump immediately into the Ghost Recon 2 world. But after a few of the earlier missions, GR 2 began to grow on me. If you've never played Ghost Recon before, you need to adapt your style just a bit. Once you hit the groove, Ghost Recon 2 has a lot of goodness to offer.
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