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SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs
SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALsLead elite SEALs in massive 32-player battles and a gritty single-player campaign.
Spec Ops: Airborne Commando
Spec Ops: Airborne CommandoDrop behind enemy lines as an elite U.S. Ranger in a tactical third‑person shooter
Overview
Description

Take command of a Navy SEAL team in a single-player campaign that pits you against urban and rural threats across three new locations: Morocco, Poland, and Bangladesh. The game expands the battlefield with maps five to six times larger than its predecessor, offering multiple save points and a deep weapon customization system with 30 weapons and attachments. Online, SOCOM 3 supports up to 32 players in both competitive and cooperative modes, featuring drivable vehicles, AI teammates, and the new TCA command system for rapid squad orders. Experience tactical, stealthy, and high-octane action on the PlayStation 2 platform.

Spec Ops: Airborne Commando puts you in the boots of a U.S. Ranger paratrooper, delivering a third‑person 3D shooting experience on PlayStation 3. Across 16 missions you’ll conduct reconnaissance, rescue hostages, and demolish targets while managing a realistic arsenal and limited lives.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
Third-Person Shooters
Best for
Tactical shooter enthusiasts
Fans of tactical military shooters
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
$49.99−17%
release date
2005-10-11
2002-10-31
Specifications
developer
Zipper Interactive
Big Grub
publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Take-Two Interactive, Gotham Games, Sony Computer Entertainment
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 16
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
72/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Massive 32‑player online capability
  • Large, varied maps increase replayability
  • Extensive weapon customization options
  • TCA system streamlines squad commands
  • Deep tactical gameplay with rank progression
  • Wide variety of authentic military weapons and equipment
  • Multiple difficulty levels cater to both casual and hardcore players
  • Multiplayer options add replayability
Cons
  • Only available on PlayStation 2, no modern platform ports
  • Multiplayer can suffer from lag on older hardware
  • Steep learning curve for new tactical commands
  • Limited to PlayStation 3 platform only
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • No online matchmaking; multiplayer requires local connections
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