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America's Army: Rise of a Soldier
America's Army: Rise of a SoldierTactical FPS where you rise from recruit to Special Forces leader.
America's Army: True Soldiers
America's Army: True SoldiersExperience authentic Army combat on Xbox 360 with tactical split‑screen action
Overview
Description

America's Army: Rise of a Soldier is a tactical first‑person shooter developed with the U.S. Army. Create a soldier, progress through a realistic army career, and lead a Special Forces team. The game offers both a single‑player campaign and online multiplayer supporting up to 16 players, with split‑screen options for local competition.

America's Army: True Soldiers puts players in the boots of U.S. Army soldiers, delivering a realistic first‑person shooter experience on the Xbox 360. Developed by Red Storm Entertainment and published by Ubisoft, the game offers both a single‑player campaign and robust multiplayer modes, including split‑screen for local play. The title emphasizes tactical decision‑making, authentic weapon handling, and team‑based objectives, distinguishing it from the free PC‑only original. With an ESRB T rating, it targets teens and adults seeking a gritty, military‑focused shooter.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Tactical shooter enthusiasts
Gamers seeking tactical military FPS
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99−50%
$39.99
release date
2005-11-17
2007-11-15
Specifications
developer
U.S. Army, Secret Level
Red Storm Entertainment
publisher
U.S. Army
Ubisoft Entertainment
age rating
ESRB T
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
critic score
75/100+150%
30/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep career progression system
  • Authentic military weapons and tactics
  • Both single‑player and robust multiplayer modes
  • Split‑screen support for local play
  • Authentic military weapons and tactics
  • Robust split‑screen local multiplayer
  • Varied multiplayer modes
  • Solid Xbox 360 performance
Cons
  • Limited to PlayStation 2 platform
  • Graphics dated by modern standards
  • Multiplayer community has dwindled over time
  • Outdated graphics compared to modern shooters
  • Limited single‑player story length
  • Low critic score reflects mixed reception
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The Verdict

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America's Army: Rise of a Soldier offers better critical reception and value but only runs on PS2, while True Soldiers is the only Xbox 360 option with dedicated online servers despite higher price and lower reviews.

Key differences

  • •Platform: True Soldiers is Xbox 360 only; Rise of a Soldier is PlayStation 2 only.
  • •Price: $39.99 vs $19.99, making Rise of a Soldier half the cost.
  • •Critic scores: 30/100 for True Soldiers versus 75/100 for Rise of a Soldier.
  • •Career progression: Rise of a Soldier includes a structured rank‑up system; True Soldiers does not.
  • •Multiplayer support: True Soldiers offers dedicated Xbox Live servers; Rise of a Soldier’s community has largely dwindled.
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Gameplay & fun factor

Higher critic score (75 vs 30) suggests more enjoyable gameplay.

America's Army: Rise of a Soldier

Platform availability

Each title is exclusive to a different console; no platform advantage overall.

Tie

Price & value

Rise of a Soldier costs $19.99, half the price of True Soldiers.

America's Army: Rise of a Soldier

Multiplayer / co‑op

True Soldiers provides dedicated Xbox Live servers; Rise of a Soldier’s multiplayer community has dwindled.

America's Army: True Soldiers

Content & replayability

Rise of a Soldier features deep career progression; True Soldiers has limited single‑player story length.

America's Army: Rise of a Soldier

Difficulty & accessibility

Not specified in the provided facts.

Tie

Graphics & performance

True Soldiers runs on newer Xbox 360 hardware, likely offering better performance despite dated graphics.

America's Army: True Soldiers

Choose America's Army: Rise of a Soldier if…

PlayStation 2 owners seeking career depth, better reviews, and lower cost.

Choose America's Army: True Soldiers if…

Xbox 360 owners who prioritize online stability and split‑screen over price and reviews.

Common questions

Which game is cheaper?

Rise of a Soldier costs $19.99; True Soldiers costs $39.99.

Can I play either game on my console?

True Soldiers is Xbox 360 only; Rise of a Soldier is PlayStation 2 only.

Which title has better critical reception?

Rise of a Soldier has a critic score of 75/100, while True Soldiers scored 30/100.