SOCOM Special Forces (SOCOM 4) is the semi-open Navy SEAL tactical shooter with a solo campaign and online mode. Accessible tactical gameplay, honourable story. Attempt to modernise an ageing franchise.
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Category
Third-Person Shooter4 players16+
Co-op
Description
Zipper Interactive tactical military FPS in the SOCOM US Navy SEALs saga on PS3. Published by Sony, released in Europe in April 2011. Campagne solo et multijoueur compétitif, tactical SEAL squads, online command communications, realistic tactical gunplay, and varied environments. Special Forces variant of SOCOM. European version.
SOCOM - Special Forces review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾14,5 GB📅20/04/2011
Published by Sony
SOCOM - Special Forces (PS3) price, value & rarity
Is SOCOM - Special Forces still worth playing in 2026?
A tactical shooter from Zipper Interactive, SOCOM Special Forces puts the player at the head of a special forces squad in military missions focused on coordination, stealth and unit command, with motion sensor support. The competitive multiplayer and the team tactical dimension were its strength. The permanent server closure amputated its multiplayer heart, leaving only a limited campaign. A title for fans of tactical military shooting and the curious about a genre pillar on PS3.