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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars is a turn-based, tactical Action game with Role-playing (RPG) elements that combines the excitement of the Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon game franchise with the power and versatility of the new Nintendo 3DS handheld gaming system.* Shadow Wars is also the first Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon game to feature turn-based gameplay, popular in handheld Nintendo games. Players have access to six character classes, each with unique abilities and weapons. The single player story mode contains 37 standard missions as well as 20 unlockable skirmish missions, while the multiplayer mode -- playable on a single 3DS -- features 10 missions.
Build, Train, and Equip the Ultimate Elite Special Ops Team
As the commander of the Ghosts, your mission is to stop the Russian ultranationalist Yuri Treskayev from coming to power. From the hot deserts of Kazakhstan to the towns and villages of Ukraine and the frozen lands of Siberia, you must discover and disable the secret Soviet-era "Dead Hand" bases which Treskayev is using to build an army of drones to seize power. You will have access to full resources to build, train, and equip your team, using increasingly high -tech weapons and armor.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars and Nintendo 3DS take turn-based tactical gameplay into a whole new dimension.
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Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo 3DS is a groundbreaking hardware release that brings 3D gaming to the handheld market for the first time. The fourth major release in the DS product line, the Nintendo 3DS utilizes 3D Slider functionality and an improved top LCD display to present a glasses-free 3D effect in compatible games, while giving players the option to moderate the effect as they see fit. Taken together with additional features including full analog control in 3D game environments, motion and gyro sensors that transfer the movements of the handheld into the game, 3D camera functionality, an adjustable stylus and full backwards compatibility and you have not only a must-have system, but a revolution in handheld gaming.
Key Game Features
- A New Way to Experience the Critically-Acclaimed Ghost Recon Series
- Eye-popping 3D cutscenes and in-game effects, where enemies and objects appear to be jumping out at you
- Use the Touch Screen for quick and easy mini-map navigation
- Try to Thwart the Ultranationalists' Evil Plans in a Deep and Credible Tom Clancy Scenario
- Explore various environments with an Eastern European flavor
- Story mode with 37 missions for more than 30 hours of gameplay
- Unlock 20 challenging "skirmish" missions with 3 levels of difficulty
- Train and Manage the Best Special Ops Unit
- Choose among six unique classes, each with their own special skills: Commando, Sniper, Recon, Engineer, Gunner and Medic
- Unlock new skills and equipment by progressing in the game
- Equip your ghosts with the most advanced combat gear-and even drones
- Challenge Your Friends - Eleven one-on-one duel maps on a single 3DS that let you determine who the real special ops squad leader is
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* Nintendo 3DS sold separately.
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Build, train, and equip the ultimate elite special ops team using the latest in high-tech weapons and gear. From the hot deserts of Kazakhstan to the towns and villages of Ukraine and the frozen lands of Siberia, you must discover and disable the secret Soviet-era “Dead Hand” bases which Russian ultranationalist Yuri Treskayev is using to build an army of drones to seize power.
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62 of 65 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
Shadow Wars is truly the hidden gem of the 3DS launch library.
The game is a strategy rpg which has you in control of a group of soldiers from a top down perspective as you peer down on the battlefield from above. Think Advance Wars and Fire Emblem. Nothing is revolutionary about the gameplay or mechanics, but the entire package is so tight that is tough to point out any great flaws.
The 3D effect is excellent. You can peer deep into the ravines on the maps and smoke will billow up from the ground. It has little effect on the gameplay, but it wholly immerses you into the gameworld which makes the title that much more engaging. Any dialogue or text pop-ups will float above the battlefield, adding to the sense that you are a general god commanding troops from atop the clouds.
But, the most important of this game is the length. I am about 4 hours into the game and only at about 4% completion. This game will easily suck in about 40+ hours of my time, something that no other 3DS launch game will allow. I have attempted some missions on the highest difficulty and had my hat handed to me; this is a good thing, challenging games means more time spent playing.
While many of the other launch games feel like tech demos and have a surprising lack of content and re playability, Shadow Wars will have you engaged for hours.
Shadow Wars is by far the most complete package of the 3DS launch lineup.
The game is a strategy rpg which has you in control of a group of soldiers from a top down perspective as you peer down on the battlefield from above. Think Advance Wars and Fire Emblem. Nothing is revolutionary about the gameplay or mechanics, but the entire package is so tight that is tough to point out any great flaws.
The 3D effect is excellent. You can peer deep into the ravines on the maps and smoke will billow up from the ground. It has little effect on the gameplay, but it wholly immerses you into the gameworld which makes the title that much more engaging. Any dialogue or text pop-ups will float above the battlefield, adding to the sense that you are a general god commanding troops from atop the clouds.
But, the most important of this game is the length. I am about 4 hours into the game and only at about 4% completion. This game will easily suck in about 40+ hours of my time, something that no other 3DS launch game will allow. I have attempted some missions on the highest difficulty and had my hat handed to me; this is a good thing, challenging games means more time spent playing.
While many of the other launch games feel like tech demos and have a surprising lack of content and re playability, Shadow Wars will have you engaged for hours.
Shadow Wars is by far the most complete package of the 3DS launch lineup.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
I agree with Nathaniel's review. I've spent an hour with each of Rayman 3D, Samurai Warriors Chronicles, Ridge Racer 3DS.
With the other games, they apparently weren't specifically made for 3D. The effect is there with the other games, but often the camera is whipping around so that keeping up with the 3D is straining. Also, there seem to be a lot of unskippable scene is the other title. In other games, I frequently saw ghosting effects as I tried to keep up with the 3D.
The 3D gorgeousness of Ghost Recom comes out with every scene. Camera moves are done properly, and the emphasis throughout is always on making the game fun. New types of gameplay are brought in gradually. The beginning plot seems quite plausible -- the team helicopter was shot down by bandits.
The ravines, ruins, houses, figures all look exquisite, and there is no strain at all. I haven't seen any ghosting effects at all. It looks quite good out of 3D, as well.
For the turn based missions, with each one, you can set them at easy, moderate, or hard.
This is a gorgeous turn-based strategy game, one of the best I've seen (and I go back to Langrisser). If you have a Playstation 3, I'll recommend Valkyria Chronicles and Dungeons & Dragons Tactics. For the DS, I liked Disgaea DS, Advance Wars, and Fire Emblem. On the PSP, Jeanne D'arc is quite good. From what I've played of Ghost Recon so far, I would put this in the upper tier of turn-based games. It's definitely the best-looking.
Edit -- I'm now about 15 hours into this game. I also play some tabletop games (Warhammer, D&D) that use figures and 3D sets. With the 3DS, I get much of the same vibe. Ghost Recon sets one of the scenarios in a cave complex called the Dead Hand base. The 3DS screen looks a lot like an elaborate tabletop setup.
With the other games, they apparently weren't specifically made for 3D. The effect is there with the other games, but often the camera is whipping around so that keeping up with the 3D is straining. Also, there seem to be a lot of unskippable scene is the other title. In other games, I frequently saw ghosting effects as I tried to keep up with the 3D.
The 3D gorgeousness of Ghost Recom comes out with every scene. Camera moves are done properly, and the emphasis throughout is always on making the game fun. New types of gameplay are brought in gradually. The beginning plot seems quite plausible -- the team helicopter was shot down by bandits.
The ravines, ruins, houses, figures all look exquisite, and there is no strain at all. I haven't seen any ghosting effects at all. It looks quite good out of 3D, as well.
For the turn based missions, with each one, you can set them at easy, moderate, or hard.
This is a gorgeous turn-based strategy game, one of the best I've seen (and I go back to Langrisser). If you have a Playstation 3, I'll recommend Valkyria Chronicles and Dungeons & Dragons Tactics. For the DS, I liked Disgaea DS, Advance Wars, and Fire Emblem. On the PSP, Jeanne D'arc is quite good. From what I've played of Ghost Recon so far, I would put this in the upper tier of turn-based games. It's definitely the best-looking.
Edit -- I'm now about 15 hours into this game. I also play some tabletop games (Warhammer, D&D) that use figures and 3D sets. With the 3DS, I get much of the same vibe. Ghost Recon sets one of the scenarios in a cave complex called the Dead Hand base. The 3DS screen looks a lot like an elaborate tabletop setup.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
I picked this game up after reading the reviews on Kotaku and 1up. I'm really impressed with it! Sure, there isn't much of a story to be found but the game is undeniably engaging. If your a returning Ghost Recon fan, be aware that this game is NOTHING like the other entries in the series, where you lead a team of four in a 3rd-person tactical shooter. About the only thing that really carries over is the 'tactical' aspects of those last games. Oh, and of course, you shoot things
You control a squad of up-to six team members and take turns moving across each mission map to accomplish your objectives. Think of it as a glorified game of chess; each unit has a specific role in your team and you use these roles to your advantage against the enemy. If you have never played a strategy RPG, this game makes for a great entry title for the genre. The game will definitely keep you busy for a long time, with 35 main missions and 20 skirmish missions across three difficulty levels. As you progress through each mission, they introduce new concepts that add to the amount to strategy involved in completing your objective, but it never becomes too cumbersome to keep track of all the things that go on. That's not to say that the game is not challenging. On the contrary, when played on the highest difficulty, the enemy team makes fairly smart choices that can put a big dent on any plans you may have had. After you successfully complete a mission, you gain stars that you can use to further develop your team members, adding to their repertoire of strengths, abilities, and equipment. Most other games in this genre have a HIGH amount of customization, but this game keeps things fairly simple and straightforward, instead relying on the nice variety of missions available.
If your a fan of SRPGs, you MAY miss the customization aspect of some those other games but I didn't miss it in this title. It helped me focus on the missions instead of being stuck in menus for LONG periods of time. The game includes a multi-player mode where you pass the handheld between you and your friend in a battle of wits. This mode works fine but these type of games are PERFECT for online gaming. Unfortunately, Ubisoft did not include this feature in the title, NOR a handheld-to-handheld mode. Despite that big misstep, the game is still a excellent purchase for early adopters. The game has plenty of content to keep you coming back and has a great learning curve for newcomers. I highly recommend it.
You control a squad of up-to six team members and take turns moving across each mission map to accomplish your objectives. Think of it as a glorified game of chess; each unit has a specific role in your team and you use these roles to your advantage against the enemy. If you have never played a strategy RPG, this game makes for a great entry title for the genre. The game will definitely keep you busy for a long time, with 35 main missions and 20 skirmish missions across three difficulty levels. As you progress through each mission, they introduce new concepts that add to the amount to strategy involved in completing your objective, but it never becomes too cumbersome to keep track of all the things that go on. That's not to say that the game is not challenging. On the contrary, when played on the highest difficulty, the enemy team makes fairly smart choices that can put a big dent on any plans you may have had. After you successfully complete a mission, you gain stars that you can use to further develop your team members, adding to their repertoire of strengths, abilities, and equipment. Most other games in this genre have a HIGH amount of customization, but this game keeps things fairly simple and straightforward, instead relying on the nice variety of missions available.
If your a fan of SRPGs, you MAY miss the customization aspect of some those other games but I didn't miss it in this title. It helped me focus on the missions instead of being stuck in menus for LONG periods of time. The game includes a multi-player mode where you pass the handheld between you and your friend in a battle of wits. This mode works fine but these type of games are PERFECT for online gaming. Unfortunately, Ubisoft did not include this feature in the title, NOR a handheld-to-handheld mode. Despite that big misstep, the game is still a excellent purchase for early adopters. The game has plenty of content to keep you coming back and has a great learning curve for newcomers. I highly recommend it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Best strategy game for 3ds
I play a lot of games on all consoles, and one of the genres I love is strategy. As an advance wars/FF tactics veteran, I was surprised that Tom Clancy and co. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Ray thomas
Very good launch game for 3DS!
This is a strategy game similar to Advance Wars or Fire emblem!
Story : __7__ Basically you (Ghosts) vs. The Russians. Linear story for the most part. Read more
Story : __7__ Basically you (Ghosts) vs. The Russians. Linear story for the most part. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Ross
Junk- random crashes
Greetings.
Pass this one right by. I was lured in by the Clancy name and previous successful titles, but this one is a mistake. Read more
Pass this one right by. I was lured in by the Clancy name and previous successful titles, but this one is a mistake. Read more
Published 25 days ago by George R.
Great game
Made by the same guy who did XCom (Julian.. something? I've a terrible memory for names). A really good game, the best launch title for the 3DS. Read more
Published 29 days ago by M. T. Hunter
A fun surprise
I was never really one for turn-based strategy games (I usually find them boring), so why I bought this game I can only guess at. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jennifer Molden
My top choice for 3ds's launch, and great for the current price.
I waited a bit to get my 3DS, and I'm glad I did, because, had I gotten one at launch, this would be the only game I would've played up until Zelda struck! Read more
Published 1 month ago by AdamS1990
A strange turn for the series actually works with fun strategy
The Good: Fun and full of action, each Ghost is unique, varied missions and maps, lengthy campaign, semi-decent story and characters, decent 3D effects
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Published 1 month ago by Richard Baker
Excellent Title. Some rough points but my favorite DS game so far.
Turn-based game play at it's best. The campaign is long and engaging. There is a lot of content here and you could easily put 50-100hrs into it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by T. Whittaker
Unexpected Entertainment.
I haven't played all too many Tom Clancy inspired video games, but I purchased this one for myself for Christmas. Read more
Published 2 months ago by aperfectsircle
A fun, flawed budget title for the 3DS
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Shadow Wars is a fun shooter strategy game. Customization aspects are limited for your units, as you can't change classes or really do much of anything in... Read more
Published 3 months ago by M. Richardson
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