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Review of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege on Xbox Series X/S

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Dec 2020
Cover image of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 9
Released: 01 Dec 2020
Genre: Tactical Shooter
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher: Ubisoft

Introduction

In a gaming world filled with frantic gunfights and mindless mayhem, *Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege* dives deep into the trenches of tactical gameplay, strategy, and environmental destruction. This adrenaline-fueled experience caters to players who prefer to outsmart their opponents over simply blasting them away. With its focus on teamwork and coordination, you'd be hard-pressed to find a shooter that demands as much from your brain as it does from your trigger finger. Prepare your comms, grab your best squad, and let's breach the door to this review!

Gameplay

In *Rainbow Six Siege*, players engage in tense 5v5 matches, where planning and teamwork are key to victory. You can take on the roles of either attackers or defenders, each equipped with unique operators from global counter-terrorism units. Your choices matter a lot - will you blow down a wall with explosives or sneak through a window? Round one enters into a preparation phase: attackers send drones while defenders set traps. After a minute of spy-time and sabotage, all hell breaks loose when the timer hits zero. With multiple game modes like Bomb, Hostage, and Secure Area, each match feels fresh, even if your teammates often treat the hostage like a piñata. The absence of a single-player campaign does raise some eyebrows, but the Situations mode provides a series of short, solo tutorials to help you brush up your skills before diving into the chaos.

Graphics

Powered by Ubisoft's AnvilNext 2.0 engine, *Rainbow Six Siege* impresses with its detailed environments that can be destructed to your heart's content. Ever wanted to shoot around a wall corner? Get ready, because the game allows for bullets to penetrate surfaces (sorry walls, it's not personal)! Environments, characters, and their animations are all meticulously crafted, aiming to deliver an immersive experience. The realistic graphics complement the theme superbly - everything from the sound of shattering glass to the squeaks of a well-placed bear trap enhances the intensity. Let's just say, if a neighbor asks why you're barricading your own doors, it might be time to lie down.

Conclusion

So, what's the final verdict on *Rainbow Six Siege*? It's a brilliant tactical shooter that puts emphasis on teamwork and strategy in a way you rarely see in modern gaming. The environmental destruction adds a layer of unpredictability that keeps players on their toes. If you're the type who enjoys strategizing, communicating, and executing plans with precision, this title is right up your alley. However, if you prefer mindless chaos and spawn-killing mayhem, look elsewhere. Overall, *Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege* is not just a game; it's a mind game where intelligence and creativity reign supreme. Grab your headset, rally your squad, and prepare to secure the win!

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