Best Rainbow Six game? Where to start?

[BoringSupreez]

On the console side, you might want to check out the SOCOM games for PS2 too; especially 3 since the online modes are down and that's the only one with a good story to play through. It's 3rd person, you die pretty well instantly and it requires you to be stealthy and order your squadmates around effectively to win (along with choosing the right equipment). They're really great games.

For sure. I always enjoyed SOCOM more than Rainbow Six. IMO SOCOM 2 had a decent campaign, though 3's was definitely the best.

I've always wondered why they had such terrible box art though.

Probably because of their goal of looking realistic and seeming as officially Navy Seal as possible without actually being involved with them. The first game had a cool 20-minute documentary about their indoc training, IIRC.

[StJackiefeva]

MY favorite back in the day was Rogue Spear. Sniper online battles on the MSN Zone back in the day was fun..

[TEKTORO]

Let's be frank, a game with health regen is not what I'm looking for


I want a hardcore tactical game where I can't just headshot everyone because I know I can and that's boring.

BTW, What about SWAT 4? People have told me they are similar.

Have you looked into Operation Flashpoint (PS3/360), may surprise you also try to play with a party if you can. This game shines in co-op.

[Xeogred]

On the console side, you might want to check out the SOCOM games for PS2 too; especially 3 since the online modes are down and that's the only one with a good story to play through. It's 3rd person, you die pretty well instantly and it requires you to be stealthy and order your squadmates around effectively to win (along with choosing the right equipment). They're really great games. I've always wondered why they had such terrible box art though.

Anything this gen? lol