Summary
- Release Year: 2011
- Genres: Shooter, Tactical
- Platforms: PlayStation 3
- Developers: Zipper Interactive
- Publishers: Sony Computer Entertainment
SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs (2011)
SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs is a tactical shooter video game developed by Slant Six Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3. It was released on April 19, 2011, in North America and April 22, 2011, in Europe. It is the fourth installment in the SOCOM franchise and the first to be developed by Slant Six Games.
The game follows a five-person squad of U.S. Navy SEALs as they are sent on a mission to neutralize those responsible for the elimination of a NATO Special Forces team in Southeast Asia. The game features a variety of single-player and multiplayer modes, including a cooperative campaign mode and a competitive multiplayer mode.
Gameplay
SOCOM 4 is a tactical shooter game that emphasizes teamwork and cooperation. Players control a five-person squad of U.S. Navy SEALs and must work together to complete objectives and survive. The game features a variety of weapons and equipment that can be used to complete objectives, including assault rifles, sniper rifles, shotguns, and explosives.
Players can issue orders to their squad members using a context-based command system. This system allows players to quickly and easily give orders to their squad members, such as moving to a new location, taking cover, or engaging the enemy. Players can also call for support from UAV surveillance drones and aerial strikes.
The game features a variety of different enemy AI types, each with their own unique behaviors and tactics. Enemies will flank the player’s squad, take cover, and use suppressive fire to pin them down. Players must use their wits and teamwork to overcome the enemy and complete their objectives.
Single-Player Campaign
The single-player campaign in SOCOM 4 follows a five-person squad of U.S. Navy SEALs as they are sent on a mission to neutralize those responsible for the elimination of a NATO Special Forces team in Southeast Asia. The campaign consists of 14 missions, each of which takes place in a different environment, such as jungles, urban areas, and mountains.
The campaign is designed to be challenging and realistic. Players must use teamwork and cooperation to overcome the enemy and complete their objectives. The campaign also features a variety of different enemy types, each with their own unique behaviors and tactics.
Multiplayer
SOCOM 4 features a variety of multiplayer modes, including a cooperative campaign mode and a competitive multiplayer mode.
The cooperative campaign mode allows players to team up with friends to complete the single-player campaign. Players can choose to play as any of the five members of the SEAL squad and must work together to overcome the enemy and complete the objectives.
The competitive multiplayer mode features a variety of different game modes, such as Team Deathmatch, Domination, and Search and Destroy. Players can choose to play as either the U.S. Navy SEALs or the enemy forces.
Reception
SOCOM 4 received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game’s challenging and realistic gameplay, while others criticized its lack of innovation and technical issues. The game was also a commercial disappointment, selling less than 1 million copies worldwide.
Despite the mixed reviews, SOCOM 4 is still a solid tactical shooter that offers a challenging and rewarding experience. The game’s emphasis on teamwork and cooperation makes it a great choice for players who enjoy working together with friends.
Legacy
SOCOM 4 is the last game in the SOCOM franchise to be released on the PlayStation 3. The franchise has been dormant since then, but there have been rumors of a new SOCOM game in development for the PlayStation 5.
Whether or not a new SOCOM game is ever released, SOCOM 4 will always be remembered as a solid tactical shooter that offered a challenging and rewarding experience. The game’s emphasis on teamwork and cooperation made it a great choice for players who enjoy working together with friends.
Review Score
7.5/10
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