Summary
- Release Year: 2005
- Genres: Shooter, Tactical
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Ubisoft Casablanca
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six 3: Iron Wrath: A Comprehensive Review
Introduction
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six 3: Iron Wrath is the second expansion for the critically acclaimed tactical shooter, Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield. Developed by Ubisoft-Casablanca, Iron Wrath was released as a free download for FilePlanet subscribers on June 9, 2005, after almost two years in production. This expansion pack offers a substantial amount of new content, including a 7-mission campaign, 3 classic missions, 8 new multiplayer maps, 6 new weapons, and 5 new multiplayer game modes.
Campaign
The Iron Wrath campaign consists of seven missions that follow Rainbow’s efforts to neutralize a terrorist nuclear bomb threat. The missions take place in various locations around the world, including a chemical plant in Russia, a hospital in Iraq, and a high-rise building in Hong Kong. Each mission presents unique challenges and requires careful planning and execution.
One of the standout missions in the campaign is “The Hostage Rescue.” In this mission, Rainbow must rescue hostages from a heavily fortified terrorist compound. The mission area is large and complex, with multiple floors and rooms to clear. Players must carefully coordinate their team’s movements and use a variety of tactics to overcome the enemy forces and rescue the hostages.
Classic Missions
In addition to the new campaign missions, Iron Wrath also includes three classic missions from previous Rainbow Six games. These missions have been updated with new graphics and gameplay mechanics, but they retain the same challenging and intense gameplay that made them fan favorites.
The classic missions included in Iron Wrath are:
- “Presidential Palace” from Rainbow Six
- “Urban Sprawl” from Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield
- “Office Building” from Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield
Multiplayer
Iron Wrath expands Rainbow Six 3’s already robust multiplayer offering with 8 new maps and 5 new game modes. The new maps are designed for a variety of playstyles, from close-quarters combat to long-range engagements. The new game modes add new layers of strategy and challenge to the multiplayer experience.
The new multiplayer game modes included in Iron Wrath are:
- “Secure Area”: Attackers must capture and hold control points while defenders try to prevent them.
- “Hostage Rescue”: Attackers must rescue hostages and escort them to an extraction point while defenders try to stop them.
- “Bomb Defusal”: Attackers must plant and detonate a bomb while defenders try to defuse it.
- “Assassination”: Attackers must eliminate a high-value target while defenders try to protect them.
- “Team Deathmatch”: A free-for-all deathmatch mode where the team with the most kills wins.
Weapons and Equipment
Iron Wrath adds six new weapons to Rainbow Six 3’s arsenal. These weapons include a variety of assault rifles, submachine guns, and shotguns. Each weapon has its own unique stats and handling characteristics, so players can choose the weapons that best suit their playstyle.
In addition to the new weapons, Iron Wrath also introduces some new equipment items, such as night vision goggles and flashbang grenades. These items can give players a significant advantage in combat, so it is important to use them strategically.
Graphics and Sound
Iron Wrath uses the same graphics engine as Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield, but it features some visual improvements, such as higher-resolution textures and more detailed character models. The game’s sound design is also top-notch, with realistic weapon sounds and immersive ambient effects.
Conclusion
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six 3: Iron Wrath is an excellent expansion pack that adds a substantial amount of new content to the base game. The new campaign missions are challenging and engaging, the classic missions are a welcome addition, and the new multiplayer maps and game modes add even more variety and replayability to the already robust multiplayer experience. Overall, Iron Wrath is a must-have for fans of Rainbow Six 3 and tactical shooters in general.
Review Score
8.5/10
