Summary
- Release Year: 2002
- Genres: Shooter, Strategy, Tactical
- Platforms: PlayStation, PlayStation 3
- Developers: Big Grub
- Publishers: Gotham Games, Sony Computer Entertainment, Take-Two Interactive
Spec Ops: Airborne Commando (2002) Review
Spec Ops: Airborne Commando is a third-person shooter video game developed by Zombie Studios and published by Atari for the PlayStation 2. It was released in North America on September 10, 2002, and in Europe on October 4, 2002. The game is the first Spec Ops title on the PlayStation to feature a third-person 3D shooting style.
Players take on the role of an elite U.S. Ranger paratrooper who is dropped behind enemy lines in a variety of missions. The game features 16 missions, each with its own unique objectives. Players must use a variety of weapons and gadgets to complete their missions, including assault rifles, sniper rifles, grenades, and C4 explosives.
Spec Ops: Airborne Commando features a variety of gameplay elements, including stealth, action, and puzzle-solving. Players must often use stealth to avoid detection by enemy forces, and they must also be able to think strategically to solve puzzles and complete their missions.
The game also features a variety of multiplayer modes, including deathmatch, team deathmatch, and capture the flag. Up to four players can compete in multiplayer mode.
Gameplay
Spec Ops: Airborne Commando is a third-person shooter game in which players take on the role of an elite U.S. Ranger paratrooper. Players are dropped behind enemy lines in a variety of missions, and they must use a variety of weapons and gadgets to complete their objectives.
The game features a variety of gameplay elements, including stealth, action, and puzzle-solving. Players must often use stealth to avoid detection by enemy forces, and they must also be able to think strategically to solve puzzles and complete their missions.
The game also features a variety of multiplayer modes, including deathmatch, team deathmatch, and capture the flag. Up to four players can compete in multiplayer mode.
Weapons and gadgets
Players have access to a variety of weapons and gadgets in Spec Ops: Airborne Commando. These include:
- Assault rifles
- Sniper rifles
- Submachine guns
- Shotguns
- Pistols
- Grenades
- C4 explosives
- Binoculars
- Laptop
- Handheld radio
Players can also use a variety of vehicles in the game, including jeeps, tanks, and helicopters.
Missions
The game features 16 missions, each with its own unique objectives. Some of the missions include:
- Infiltrating an enemy base
- Rescuing hostages
- Sabotaging enemy equipment
- Assassinating enemy leaders
Players must use a variety of tactics to complete the missions, including stealth, action, and puzzle-solving.
Multiplayer
Spec Ops: Airborne Commando features a variety of multiplayer modes, including deathmatch, team deathmatch, and capture the flag. Up to four players can compete in multiplayer mode.
The multiplayer modes are fast-paced and action-packed, and they offer a great way to test your skills against other players.
Graphics
The graphics in Spec Ops: Airborne Commando are impressive for a PlayStation 2 game. The environments are detailed and realistic, and the character models are well-animated. The game also runs smoothly, even on older PlayStation 2 consoles.
Sound
The sound in Spec Ops: Airborne Commando is also top-notch. The voice acting is excellent, and the sound effects are realistic and immersive. The game’s soundtrack is also well-composed and fits the tone of the game perfectly.
Overall
Spec Ops: Airborne Commando is a great third-person shooter game that offers a variety of gameplay elements, including stealth, action, and puzzle-solving. The game also features a variety of multiplayer modes, making it a great choice for both single-player and multiplayer gamers.
If you’re a fan of third-person shooters, then you should definitely check out Spec Ops: Airborne Commando. It’s a great game that offers a lot of replay value.
Score: 8/10
Review Score
8/10
