Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Mission Pack: Desert Siege

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Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005YXC6
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: March 27, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #18,571 in Video Games (See Bestsellers in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon received near-universal acclaim when it was released last year, and for good reason. The graphics were impressive, the action was intense, and multiplayer was an absolute blast. The saga continues with Desert Siege, the first expansion pack for Ghost Recon (the full version is required to play Desert Siege). For fans of Ghost Recon, Desert Siege is a must-have game.

This time the action is set in Africa. The year is 2009 and Ethiopia has invaded neighboring country Eritrea, which doesn't sit too well with the rest of the world. The Ghosts--an elite team of Green Berets--are sent in to clear the way for a larger land-based campaign. The single-player game features eight new missions, which vary between night and day and consist of a variety of objectives. One mission, for example, has you destroying the remains of a downed spy craft, while another has you securing a train depot.

All of the missions feature a ramped-up difficulty level that will challenge the most ardent Ghost Recon player. The enemy AI has been tweaked to create a more realistic experience, and enemy soldiers will now use grenades with more frequency. In addition, enemy troops will now drive around in trucks, complete with armed soldiers riding in the back. Put it all together and you're presented with a sensational single-player experience.

Beyond the single-player game, Desert Siege also features four new multiplayer maps and two new multiplayer modes: Domination and Siege. Domination has rival teams vying for control of specific areas of the map, while Siege has one team defending an area while another team attacks. Multiplayer in Ghost Recon was an incredible experience, and Desert Siege continues that trend; both of the new gameplay modes are a great deal of fun. Unfortunately, you must use Ubi Soft's multiplayer matchmaking service, which is extremely unintuitive. Finding a good game is possible, but you must be patient.

Desert Siege also offers a host of other additions, such as nine new weapons available in multiplayer mode, improved graphics, a new specialist, and interface tweaks. Mission-editing tools have also been included, which should ensure that this excellent game enjoys a long life. --William Harms

Pros:

• Excellent new single-player campaign
• Improved graphics
• Great new multiplayer modes

Cons:

• Ubi Soft's matchmaking service stinks
• Inexperienced players may find some missions extremely tough

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What I've Been Waiting For, April 1, 2002

By	"greatone222" (USA) - See all my reviews

I bought Ghost Recon when it first came out. I looked at the back of the box, and figured I would take a shot (an expensive one) at this being a good game. I was VERY happy I did. Ghost Recon is the BEST military game EVER made. The only problem with it was that it's too short. The additional 8 missions are well worth the price. There are also some cool new weapons. The scene is the Desert, instead of country side like in the original. If you own Ghost Recon, I reccomend this expansion pack. If you don't own it, buy them together, it's winning combination.

Note: You will NEED the first Ghost Recon to run this game.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Explosive Nerve-Wreaking Expansion Pack!, April 15, 2002

By	"seiferburns" (Florida) - See all my reviews

Ghost Recon: Desert Siege, the new explosive action-packed expansion for the hit PC game of the year, Ghost Recon. Desert Siege, in my opinion, is a truly action-packed add-on that has nerve-wreaking game play, breath-taking graphics, and electrifying multi-player that allows you to wreak havoc on enemies. In Desert Siege, the storyline is the same, except the conflict between countries is now in Africa. When things tend to get out of hand, that's when the highly trained green berets, known as "The Ghosts", are sent out to help control extreme situations. When the U.S. sends out The Ghosts to deal with the conflict in Africa, you are forced to learn new strategies in a whole new place, the deserts! In Desert Siege, there are a lot of goodies added in this explosive expansion pack. Desert Siege now, has improved graphics, 9 new weapons, 8 new single-player missions, 5 new multi-player maps, improved enemy and friendly A.I., and of course, more obstacles containing vehicles, rocks, tents, etc. This is exactly what makes Desert Siege an exciting, nerve-wreaking, breath-taking game experience. Trust me, if you want to get a game, then get a game, but if you want to experience full-fledged excitement and danger, get Desert Siege.

NOTE: Requires full version of Ghost Recon to play Ghost Recon: Desert Siege!

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great addition to an already wonderful game, April 3, 2002

By	TG "herr_leutnant" (Muncie, IN, USA) - See all my reviews

Ghost Recon, probably the most realistic PC FP war game ever released, just got a great add-on for a great price. Desert Siege adds much more to the gameplay then usual mission packs, and for this price you would be foolish not to get it.

I almost exclusively play multiplayer on UBI's gaming network or over my IP. This being said, its a fair statement to say that this mission pack adds an entire new world to the online gaming experience. Not only are there many new single player maps available, but also several multiplayer maps just begging for modern combat. Heck, I would have paid just for the multiplayer maps and the new 'Siege' option while in multiplayer.

Siege allows you to be on the defensive or offensive squad with the goal of capturing a marked location or defending it. This is great fun, especially with max realism and no respawns because you can picture yourself going for the objective on the map as if it were assigned to you in real life...

I dont need to go on. If you liked (or in my case, love Ghost Recon), buy this pack. Support Red Storm and be ready for an amazing fun factor with this expansion!