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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: Covert Assault
Spec Ops: Covert AssaultLead elite rangers on covert missions across the globe.
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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: Covert Assault puts you in the boots of two elite rangers, letting you choose from five distinct classes—machine gunner, close‑quarters fighter, sniper, grenadier, and rifleman—to tackle black‑ops missions around the world. Each mission, from the Sicilian island to deep jungles, blends first‑person shooting with tactical decision‑making for a realistic combat feel. The game offers both single‑player and multiplayer modes on PlayStation 3, with deep weapon customization, body armor, and grenade options. Its budget‑priced approach delivers a compact yet varied experience for fans of tactical shooters.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Tactical shooter enthusiasts
Players who enjoy tactical military shooters
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
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release date
2005-10-11
2001-06-28
Specifications
developer
Zipper Interactive
Runecraft
publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Take-Two Interactive, 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
  • Varied ranger classes
  • Customizable weapons and gear
  • Diverse mission locales
  • Single‑player and multiplayer modes
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 four missions
  • Graphics show their 2001 age
  • Linear level design restricts exploration
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