Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Lockdown Critic Reviews

If you don't have Xbox Live then you aren't going to get the full package, it's as simple as that.

But the thing that feels most welcoming about Lockdown is the overall level of polish and presentation. Graphically, it's not a massive leap over the previous game, but the textures look crisper and the lighting is way more dramatic.

Although some Rainbow Six veterans might not enjoy Lockdown, it's one of the best online games available for the Xbox. Those of you sick of shooting the Covenant should check out Lockdown, because it has a lot to offer.

The sound effects are insane and have a very high level of detail.

All in all still a solid game, and I could see turning in "Black Arrow" for Lockdown.

I dare anyone to put some time into learning the maps and modes, leveling up their avatar, and argue that this is anything but one of the best online titles on consoles.

And to top it all off, Lockdown features Lifetime channel–style scenes that do their damnedest to to make you think of your squad mates as real pals instead of the "meat shields" they really are.

A far different game than "Black Arrow" with a lighter attitude and more emphasis on fun than modern combat realism. If "Black Arrow" was a bit too hardcore for you, then Rainbow Six: Lockown should probably be the next FPS in your collection.

Burn enemies to death with White Phosphorous or just gun them down using a multitude of weapons. Whatever your mood, you're sure to have a good time.

Lockdown continues the tradition of solid shooters in the Tom Clany franchise, but doesn't try to change the status quo by doing anything revolutionary.

Unlike the innovative "Rainbow Six 3," Lockdown doesn't introduce a great deal new to the franchise aside from some miscellaneous aesthetic improvements.

I love the concept of being rewarded for playing a ridiculous amount of hours. Rather than saying "I played Lockdown for 120 hours!", you can say "My character is level 60 and I purchased five outfits, eight new guns, and heavy body armor!"

While we wish the graphics, enemy AI and sniper bits were better, the online multiplayer is great and there are some great missions later on in the game.

Rainbow Six Lockdown doesn't quite join the ranks of the big guns because it has too many inconsistencies and troublesome flaws to hold up as an endlessly entertaining experience.

A slightly above average shooter with plenty in the way of multiplayer options and a forgettable single player campaign.

Beyond the P.E.C. mode and faster gameplay, not a whole lot has changed since Black Arrow, which disappoints even the most meager expectations for change.

The new sniper missions are average at best. They don't add enough one way or the other to justify their existence, and a game like Namco's "Silent Scope" is far more fun to play; plus, in the arcade you get that big old sniper rifle with which to blast away.

Though Lockdown is still a worthwhile shooter, its overall feel may leave longtime fans wondering if the developers have finally strayed too far from the game's roots.

If you're a huge "Black Arrow" fan, stick with it. If you've never played a Rainbow Six game before, then this is definently the one to start out with, as it is far more forgiving, and will probably get you hooked on the series.

A competent shooter, which is disappointing simply because the previous Rainbow Six's were fantastic shooters.