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Spec Ops: Airborne Commando
Spec Ops: Airborne CommandoDrop behind enemy lines as an elite U.S. Ranger in a tactical third‑person shooter
Spec Ops: Covert Assault
Spec Ops: Covert AssaultLead elite rangers on covert missions across the globe.
Overview
Description

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.

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
Third-Person Shooters
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Fans of tactical military shooters
Players who enjoy tactical military shooters
Specifications
General
msrp
$49.99
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release date
2002-10-31
2001-06-28
Specifications
developer
Big Grub
Runecraft
publisher
Take-Two Interactive, Gotham Games, Sony Computer Entertainment
Take-Two Interactive, Sony Computer Entertainment
age rating
ESRB T
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • 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
  • Varied ranger classes
  • Customizable weapons and gear
  • Diverse mission locales
  • Single‑player and multiplayer modes
Cons
  • Limited to PlayStation 3 platform only
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • No online matchmaking; multiplayer requires local connections
  • Limited to four missions
  • Graphics show their 2001 age
  • Linear level design restricts exploration
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