Rainbow Six pushed toward action over tactics. Visible scripting, limp AI, linear levels. Well below Rainbow Six 3 on the same console, a letdown for series fans.
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Category
Action4 players16+
Co-op
Split screen
Description
Tom Clancy Rainbow Six tactical shooter focused on urban counter-terrorism. Published by Ubisoft, released in September 2005. About ten missions in major cities, plannable squad orders, realistic arsenal and four-player local multiplayer. Available in Europe and North America.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six - Lockdown review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾1,2 GB📅06/09/2005
Published by Ubisoft
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six - Lockdown (GameCube) price, value & rarity
Is Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six - Lockdown still worth playing in 2026?
Released in 2005, this Ubisoft entry tips the counter terrorist series towards more direct action, at the expense of part of the meticulous planning that was its mark. The firefights gain pace and readability, yet the tactical simulation spirit dilutes. The multiplayer mode extends the length a little. The change of course may disappoint the faithful attached to the rigour of the previous episodes, and fans of pure tactical shooting will mostly find a mainstream compromise, snappier but less demanding than the license promised.
