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GENERAL INFORMATION
GENRE/STYLE
Shooter/Squad-Based Shooter
RELEASE DATE
14/SEP/02
ESRB RATING
MATURE, Blood, Violence
DEVELOPER
PUBLISHER
Sony Computer Entertainment America, Inc.
ALSO AVAILABLE ON
PlayStation 2, http://www.gamerdna.com/game/socom--u-s--navy-seals-playstation-2-1, http://www.gamerdna.com/game/socom--u-s--navy-seals-playstation-2
TRAITS (member-attributed "LIKES")
THE SETTING #USES
PLAYING AS #USES
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HOW IT'S PLAYED #USES
GENERAL TONE #USES
DESCRIPTION
The dangerous life of an elite Navy SEAL commander is the subject of this squad-based shooter, the first PlayStation 2 game requiring a broadband connection to play online. Single players will lead their four-man team on a series of 12 missions, ranging from ambushes to hostage rescue attempts, as they engage terrorists throughout such real-world locales as Thailand, Congo, and Turkmenistan. The game was developed in conjunction with Naval Special Warfare Command to breathe some accuracy into the objectives and tactical maneuvers players experience while advancing through the campaign.
The four SEALS comprising the team work together in two pairs: Able Element and Bravo Element. The advantage to this scheme is that Bravo Element can be sent to different waypoints on the tactical map, viewable at any time during play, to complete certain objectives or to rendezvous at key locations. Each player's partner must remain close to provide cover and backup when needed, so teams cannot split completely apart. Commands are relayed in a unified system of "who, what, and where," with abbreviations and call signs substituted for complete names.
Each mission begins with a briefing and a series of objectives, such as securing a building or neutralizing a sentry. The tactical map outlines structures, coordinates, and routes to take during the mission, and a choice of weapons, 30 types ranging from guns to explosive devices, can be equipped before hitting the ground. The attempt at realism is reflected in the manner in which players conduct themselves. Bodies of fallen comrades can be hidden to avoid detection, opponents can be silently taken out using a rifle butt or knife, and shadows can be used to conceal the player from a terrorist's keen eye.
Once players have grown accustomed to the single-player game, they can challenge up to 15 opponents on one, two, or three maps. Game types include Demolition, which is akin to capture the flag with bombs; Suppression, a deathmatch between terrorists and SEALs; and Extraction, where SEALS attempt to rescue hostages from terrorists. The initial release of SOCOM comes bundled with a headset allowing players to communicate with each other online. To take advantage of this optional feature, players simply connect the headset to a free USB port. Teammates can then coordinate attack strategies together without revealing their plans to the enemy. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide
Past 14 days
“lacking but good ”
“lacking but good
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created 28/JUL/2009
“Almost 7 years later 200 people still play this title online which says alot about this game. Socom was big when it first came out boasting 20,000+ players a day logging into its servers. Its one of those "perfect" games that got players...”
“Almost 7 years later 200 people still play this title online which says alot about this game. Socom was big when it first came out boasting 20,000+ players a day logging into its servers. Its one of those "perfect" games that got players addicted.”
created 26/JUL/2009
“If anyone who played with him wondered what Vash from Socom 1 looks like, look no further. This is from about 3 years ago when I first started playing with photoshop. For anyone that can't read it,...”
created 23/JUL/2009
“first socom game and still a favorite played the online and was impressed i love this game”
“first socom game and still a favorite played the online and was impressed i love this game”
created 13/MAY/2009
“My first PS2 online game. Great, great fun!”
“My first PS2 online game. Great, great fun!”
created 15/MAR/2009
“First online game I played, got me hooked, my tag was Quota”
“First online game I played, got me hooked, my tag was Quota”
created 19/JAN/2009
“Woo, ps2 and old brick model at that so net adapter sluged on back. decent play.”
“Woo, ps2 and old brick model at that so net adapter sluged on back. decent play.”
created 19/JAN/2009
“Great Game Going to miss it :/”
“Great Game Going to miss it :/”
created 19/JAN/2009
“On the PS2”
“On the PS2”
created 01/NOV/2009
“BEST EVERY Playstation online game EVER all version”
“BEST EVERY Playstation online game EVER all version”
created 19/JAN/2009
“Loved this game.”
“Loved this game.”
created 19/JAN/2009
“I liked the first more than the second.”
“I liked the first more than the second.”
created 19/JAN/2009
“This was the only game I played online on the PSP, and it was pretty sweet.”
“This was the only game I played online on the PSP, and it was pretty sweet.”
created 19/JAN/2009
“PS2”
“PS2”
created 19/JAN/2009
“nothing has beaten the first year I played this game (its history) my honest opinion ^_^”
“nothing has beaten the first year I played this game (its history)
my honest opinion ^_^”
created 19/JAN/2009
159
The number of games with "Pirate" in the title.
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