Experience the Birth of a Tactical FPS Classic!
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas redefined the tactical shooter genre, pulling the Rainbow team out of drab counter-terrorism zones and dropping them into the neon-soaked, destructible playground of Las Vegas. This is the game that introduced the innovative cover system and team commands that would become the standard for modern shooters.
The Game's Renown and Popularity
Genre-Defining Gameplay: Rainbow Six Vegas was a critical and commercial hit, celebrated for successfully blending the traditional, methodical Rainbow Six strategy with fast-paced, modern combat mechanics.
A New Era: It marked a major turning point for the franchise, replacing the old health bar system with a more forgiving, yet still deadly, regeneration system, making it the most accessible and satisfying title for a new generation of tactical gamers.
Gameplay Synopsis:
You lead an elite three-man Rainbow squad, headed by Logan Keller, tasked with dismantling a terrifying terrorist plot across the glittering streets of Las Vegas. From the dazzling lights of the Strip to vast, multi-story casinos, your mission is to neutralize the threat room-by-room.
Tactical Depth: The core gameplay revolves around team-based strategy. Use your high-tech Snake Cam to scout a room, tag enemy targets, and then issue simultaneous commands to your squad: Breach, Flash and Clear, or Frag and Clear.
Cover-Based Combat: A revolutionary third-person cover system allows you to snap to walls, slot machines, and bar counters, giving you a safe way to plan and execute devastating room-clearing operations.
Rappelling and Breach: Experience thrilling, cinematic moments as you rappel down the side of a building and crash through a window, or fast-rope into a crowded casino floor to surprise your enemies.
Tips, Tricks & Great Moments
The Power of the Snake Cam: Always use your snake cam before breaching! You can tag up to two enemies for your team to prioritize, turning a dangerous firefight into a clean sweep.
The Inverted Drop: Nothing feels more satisfying than rappelling down a wall, inverting yourself (Australian Rappel), and taking down enemies through a window with precise handgun fire.
The Best Dialogue: The game is famous for its darkly funny and often panicked Terrorist Chatter. Listen closely with the Snake Cam to hear memorable lines like: "F***! He's dead! He owed me money!" or "Grow a pair of balls!" giving you a humanizing (and sometimes hilarious) glimpse into the minds of your targets.
Critical Reception Highlights
"The pinnacle of tactical shooting. Great urban environments coupled with great sound effects means you feel every bullet as it shatters a window..."
IGN
"This is the most accessible and among the most satisfying Rainbow Six titles yet, a treat for former Delta Force operatives and Halo gamers alike."
GameSpot
"The system for taking cover is as comprehensive as Gears of War, but more suited to the game’s slower pace... Vegas is a perfect setting for a maze like game, which creates tactical uncertainty."
Eurogamer
What You Are Buying
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas for PC DVD-ROM.
Condition: Complete In Box (CIB) with original manual, disc, and Product Key.
**PLEASE NOTE: The official online multiplayer service for this game has been discontinued by Ubisoft. The substantial and exciting single-player campaign or local play remains fully functional and is ready to enjoy!