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Review of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier on PS3

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo May 2012
Cover image of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier on PS3
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: PS3 PS3 logo
Released: 22 May 2012
Genre: Third-person tactical shooter
Developer: Ubisoft Red Storm, Ubisoft Paris, Ubisoft Bucharest
Publisher: Ubisoft

Introduction

In the vast universe of military games, where players don the camo pants of a digital soldier and run around like a chicken with its head cut off (except with guns), we find 'Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier'. Released in 2012, this game leaps into a glorious yet dystopian future. The future where the world's best soldiers have awesome high-tech gadgets, high-tech guns, and some questionable fashion choices. It's like Call of Duty crashed into a sci-fi convention, and the results are explosive - in more ways than one!

Gameplay

At its core, 'Future Soldier' is a blend of tactics and stealth, with a dash of 'Why did I just do that?'. Be prepared to engage in battlefield 101: cover, sights, and smoke grenades. The cover system is your best friend; without it, you might as well be walking into a hurricane with a cardboard box as your armor. The gameplay also makes use of 'Sync Shot' - which is basically just good teamwork, but with a fancy name. Mark targets, lean out from behind cover, pick off your enemies like you're on a shopping spree at a weapon store, and watch your squadmates just magically do your bidding. And speaking of weapons, if you've ever wanted to customize your guns, 'Gunsmith' mode allows you to turn your rifle into a solid work of art... or a complete monstrosity, depending on your taste. It's like playing with legos, but for people with guns!

Graphics

If graphics were candies, 'Future Soldier' would be a full Halloween bag. It looks stunning, with sharp visuals and environments that are about as varied as a buffet; you've got snowy landscapes, war-torn cities, and the kind of explosions that would make Michael Bay weep tears of joy. You may even find yourself admiring a bush for far too long, not because of its foliage, but because of the graphics engine that can make even your mother's backyard look like a military bunker.

Conclusion

In conclusion, 'Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier' is like that friend who shows up to a party with a big fancy van full of snacks - it has plenty to offer, even if some of it feels a bit stale. The multiplayer, while fun, is now like a once-popular restaurant - good luck finding anyone to enjoy it with you! Overall, if you're in need of some tactical shooting with a side of gadgetry and a sprinkle of laughter over failed stealth attempts, this game is the perfect go-to. So suit up, grab your controller, and remember: it's not the size of your gun, but how you use it that counts... or so they say.

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