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Cold War
Cold WarStealth-action thriller set behind the Iron Curtain in 1986
Cold Winter
Cold WinterSpy thriller shooter where betrayal fuels a deadly mission.
Overview
Description

The game offers multiple approaches—stealthy infiltration or brute-force combat—allowing you to create improvised tools from everyday objects. Explore a non‑linear world, spy through walls with an X‑ray camera, and decide the fate of the Cold War yourself.

Your first mission is to hunt down a weapons dealer supplying terrorists, blending stealth, gunplay, and gritty storytelling on the PlayStation 2. The game mixes intense action sequences with a deep espionage narrative, delivering a cinematic experience for fans of spy thrillers.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
Third-Person Shooters
Best for
Stealth‑action gamers
Fans of narrative stealth shooters
Specifications
General
msrp
$29.99−40%
$49.99
release date
2005-09-27
2005-05-11
Specifications
developer
Mindware Studios
Swordfish Studios
publisher
Linux Game Publishing, DreamCatcher Games, Nordic Games Publishing
Sierra Entertainment
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 16
PEGI 18, ESRB M+13%
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
56/100
75/100+34%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Multiple playstyles (stealth or brute force)
  • Rich, authentic Soviet environments
  • Innovative gadget crafting system
  • Non‑linear mission design
  • Engaging spy storyline with twists
  • Solid blend of action and stealth gameplay
  • Atmospheric PS2 graphics and sound design
  • Varied weapon selection and mission types
Cons
  • Aged graphics compared to modern titles
  • Occasional clunky controls
  • Limited enemy AI sophistication
  • Linear level design limits replayability
  • AI can be predictable after repeated play
  • Multiplayer modes are limited and lack online matchmaking
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