Full Spectrum Warrior

by THQ

Product Features

• Squad-based tactical action lets you move between two fire teams through simple, intuitive interface.
• Authentic implementation of U.S. Army doctrine as taught to the Infantry
• Multiple environments with varying conditions that affect squad effectiveness and tactics
• Deadly missions that bring home the tension felt by soldiers in the field -- from suppressing Middle Eastern dictators to defending a convoy to seizing control of an airport
• Accurate simulations of soldiers' actions & reactions in combat, with real military rules of engagement to follow

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00070EBIK
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches ; 4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: March 28, 2005
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,840 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Platform: PlayStation2

Full Spectrum Warrior is based on a real-time squad-based strategy game commissioned by the U.S. Army to train light Infantry troops in urban combat situations. Soldiers are placed in a tense, hostile, and claustrophobic environment where they must complete a variety of military objectives. Players act as the Squad Leader, providing direction to Alpha and Bravo fire teams. The successful Squad Leader effectively uses cover in the environment and moves his fire teams in a coordinated fashion so they can protect themselves from possible attacks that could come from any direction. Full Spectrum Warrior puts you in the dirt with your men, where danger lurks around every corner.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a War / Stratetgy Game... Not for everyone., April 7, 2005

By 

J. Ng - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Full Spectrum Warrior (Video Game)

A word of warning for future buyers of this game: "Don't buy this if you're not a wargamer or a military strategy / tactics freak."

This game is all about tactics and its correct execution. It actually reminds me of the Close Combat Series in the PC (a top-view RTS game where you command World War 2 squads via mouse-pointing and setting their behavior). Because of technolgical advancement, we now have a 3D Close Combat game in the form of Full Spectrum warrior.

Like close combat, the goal of the game is proper positioning. What makes the game more challenging is keeping your men alive. Once someone dies, the game is over. The controls may not be intuitive at first, especially when you're used to First Person Shooters. But there are actually 5 training missions where you can practice them. Think of it as controlling the game with a mouse -- with the X Button acting as the Left Mouse Button. I think this will help a lot in understanding the controls. My only gripe about the controls is that the cursor does not pass through obstacles which makes commanding a pain sometimes.

The game mechanics are great as it forces you to THINK of ways to outflank the enemy while under fire without losing any of your troops. Brute force does not work in this game, as even one enemy can withstand the full firepower of your squad as long as he is entrenched properly. And charging head-on without suppression fire or smoke is suicide.

Graphics is so-so. Although I think that Pandemic's Star Wars Battlefront for the PS2 had great graphics, this game falls short. The backgroud is kind of bland and flat most of the time. I guess they have to compromise between map size (maps in the game are large) and detail because of the PS2's limitation. Troop rendering is good enough, but not as elaborate as SOCOM or Borthers In Arms.

Sound is also average. Gunshots don't sound as convincing as Brother In Arms. Although you can hear some of your troops wise-cracking once in a while, you'll sometimes get annoyed as they also do it at the same time you are recieving a radio message from HQ. This makes it difficult for you to understand the HQ message.

Conclusion:

Gameplay-wise, I guess this game is a treat for the wargamers.
Gaphics-wise, it's good enough, but I've seen better.
Sound-wise, same as above. I've seen better.

Again, I'd only recommend this game for hardcore wargamers who does't care about graphics and First Person Shooters.
For those who wants a great First Person Shooter with squad tactics and great graphics, you'd be better off picking up SOCOM. I'd also recommend Brothers In Arms (which I think is the best among the lot) but the game is not for everyone as well.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars less like war, more like battle chess.., February 5, 2006

By 

SpiritChild "spiritchild" (Amherst, MA United States) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Full Spectrum Warrior (Video Game)

If you buy this game hoping to go out on the battle field to kick some ass like the Terminator you will be dissapointed.

I really liked this game. It has a chess like strategy to it. You control 2 (4 man) teams (sometimes a 3rd team) and you have to position the teams correctly and use the right weapons to succeed. If you have patience then this is a good game for you.

Yes, the enemies are much harder to kill then in real life, but they had to make the game challenging. This game teaches strategy that can be applied to real life or other war video games

graphics=4
replay value=3.5
fun factor=3.5
controls4.5

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Full Account, April 15, 2005

A Kid's Review

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Full Spectrum Warrior (Video Game)

If you want a realistic war game buy this one. It is a really good game. It reallys shows what its like in a war. The missions just heaped one on top of the other. It is hard because you don't actually shoot but that helps addto the realisticness because you can't just kill a guy and live forever. To beat this game you have to have either alot of strategy or be really lucky. Do not let an eight year old get this! There is alot of cussing and it probably isn't good for young kids to see peoples brains getting blown out.

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