Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter

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Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter is a warfare shooter game with both single-player and multiplayer modes. The game offers a realistic view of future warfare with advanced weapons and communication systems. It also features a customizable multiplayer experience, unique online co-op campaign, and is available for online play with up to 16 players.

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 91 reviews

story7 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game offers a great tactical shooter experience with a good selection of weapons and realistic gameplay mechanics.
It runs well on modern systems, making it accessible for players who enjoy older titles.
The single-player campaign is engaging, with challenging missions that require strategic planning and teamwork.

The game is plagued with performance issues, including crashes and long load times, even on high-end PCs.
The AI for both teammates and enemies can be frustratingly inconsistent, leading to immersion-breaking moments.
The multiplayer component is limited and lacks the depth and community support found in other tactical shooters.

story
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it passable but lacking depth compared to other titles like Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory. While the missions are engaging and set in a familiar environment, the narrative is often described as boring and not particularly innovative, with some players expressing frustration over AI behavior and mission difficulty. Overall, the storyline is seen as a weak point, overshadowed by the gameplay mechanics and graphics.
- “I'm playing Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory right now, and it is much better (not squad-based, and you can explore a bit, be stealthy or not, kill or just incapacitate the enemy). It has more of a story, and the voice acting is much better.”
- “As a single player game, the storyline is good, with my only complaint being that your team AI is not good.”
- “This game has such a good story mode that I didn't get to multiplayer until I beat the campaign on elite.”
- “Story is not that good.”
- “This version has a completely different storyline, a boring one in my opinion.”
- “It has a similar story and look (graphics) to it, so the improvements are negligible.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising them as impressive for a title from 2007, while others criticize them as outdated and lacking detail compared to modern standards. Many players note that while the environments and animations can be decent, they fall short of next-generation expectations, particularly in areas like explosion effects. Overall, the graphics are seen as a nostalgic nod to older games, appealing primarily to fans of classic styles, but disappointing for those seeking high-quality visuals.
- “The graphics are really nice and the environment and terrain feels really real (exactly like the previous).”
- “And let me also say that the game's graphics, and the in-game communications between yourself (as captain/ghost-leader), and your three teammates in the campaign section, are truly awesome!!”
- “The gameplay, story, maps, and graphics are awesome... the last thing that sticks out in my mind is a level where a siren started going off.”
- “Outdated, graphics are older and the movement of the bad guy NPCs is not all that good.”
- “Graphic is old style, nothing like the old version... very disappointed in quality of detail... a step backwards... videos of poor quality, nothing like the old version... grenade control very poor.”
- “In general, a real poor version in today's high graphics gaming.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for being a modernized and more forgiving iteration of the original Ghost Recon, featuring fun and realistic tactical elements with interesting missions. However, some players criticize it for being slow-paced and note that the multiplayer co-op experience is lacking. Overall, it offers a solid experience with good graphics and stability, though it diverges from earlier versions.
- “A more up-to-date take on the original Ghost Recon's gameplay, but with improvements.”
- “The gameplay is extremely fun, and slightly more forgiving than early Ghost Recon games.”
- “The gameplay is fun and realistic, and has some really interesting missions to complete.”
- “Gameplay in this game has been criticized for being too slow, and rightly so.”
- “Good tactical gameplay, but terrible multiplayer co-op.”
- “Nothing horrible to complain about the gameplay, just don't expect anything like the Xbox 360 version.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and bugs that hinder gameplay, particularly in single-player and multiplayer modes. While some players found that installing patches improved performance, many still experienced significant issues, including slow load times and inability to progress through levels. Overall, the game appears to be plagued by stability problems, making it frustrating for many users.
- “However, when trying to load the 3rd level of the game, it always freezes and I haven't figured out how to get around it yet.”
- “Game never worked; it freezes on the first screen, multiplayer doesn't work, and I can't even log into an account.”
- “The game is very buggy even patched to 1.5 - many crashes on a stable system.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Despite its impressive visuals, the game suffers from significant performance issues, even on systems that exceed the recommended specifications. Feedback from beta testers indicates ongoing challenges with optimization, suggesting that improvements are still needed.
- “I was a beta tester for the game, helping to find bugs and improve the game's performance.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is considered limited due to the predictable respawn of enemies in the same areas; however, players feel that the low price point of ten dollars offers sufficient value for a single playthrough.
- “I don't think the replay value is much because the enemies seem to respawn in the same area every time. However, it's only a ten-dollar game, so if you only play it once, you will get your money's worth.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game evokes a sense of creepiness, effectively unsettling players and enhancing the overall atmosphere.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, contributing positively to the atmosphere, especially in large open battlefields during both single and multiplayer modes. However, the overall experience is marred by issues such as linear single-player maps and poor voice acting, which detracts from the immersion. Despite these drawbacks, dedicated fans of the genre may still find value in the game's offerings.
- “The music in the game is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be repetitive and uninspired, which detracted from the immersion.”
- “The audio quality of the music is subpar, making it hard to enjoy during gameplay.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate that Ubisoft allows players to skip opening ads in GRAW2 simply by clicking the mouse, which is seen as a user-friendly approach to monetization that avoids the need for more drastic measures like deleting files or hacking.
- “The monetization in this game feels overly aggressive, pushing players to spend money just to enjoy basic features.”
- “It's frustrating that essential content is locked behind paywalls, making it hard to progress without spending extra.”
- “The constant barrage of ads and prompts to purchase in-game currency really detracts from the overall experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its realism and excitement, particularly in multiplayer mode, where players experience immersive effects and dynamic explosions that enhance the overall gameplay. Users recommend it for its engaging levels of tension and emotional impact.
- “The game has a realistic and exciting atmosphere, with great levels of tension and emotion. I highly recommend it for its fun, strategy, and realistic atmospheric effects and explosions.”
- “The immersive atmosphere truly enhances the gameplay experience, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
- “The attention to detail in the environment creates a captivating atmosphere that draws you in and keeps you on the edge of your seat.”

88%Critics’ scoreBased on 5 critic reviews

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15h Median play time

15h Average play time

9h Main story

16h Completionist

15-15h Spent by most gamers

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