Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 is a warfare shooter game that offers both single-player and multi-player modes. As a sequel to its predecessor, it builds on the foundation of tactics and near-future warfare, promising an intense and challenging experience. Players control the Ghosts, a elite team of soldiers, and must use strategy and firepower to complete their missions.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

story7 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game is easy to download and install, running well on modern systems like Windows 10.
It offers a good tactical shooter experience with a variety of missions and a decent selection of weapons.
The gameplay is engaging, allowing for strategic planning and stealthy approaches to missions.

The game suffers from performance issues, including crashes and bugs, even on systems that meet the recommended specifications.
The AI for both teammates and enemies can be frustratingly inconsistent, leading to unrealistic gameplay experiences.
The multiplayer component is limited and lacks the depth and functionality expected from modern tactical shooters.

story
37 mentions
19 % positive mentions
73 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
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
40 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
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 blend of nostalgia for older styles and disappointment for those seeking contemporary quality.
- “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!!”
- “Good gameplay though, good graphics, seemed stable enough.”
- “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
50 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
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 too slow 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
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
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 issues such as slow load times and inability to progress through levels. Overall, the game appears to be plagued by stability problems, making it a frustrating experience 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
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game boasts impressive visuals but suffers from significant performance issues, even on systems that exceed the recommended specifications. Despite beta testing efforts aimed at improving optimization, these problems persist.
- “I was a beta tester for the game, helping to find bugs and improve the game's performance.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is considered limited due to enemies respawning in the same locations, which may reduce the incentive to replay. However, at a low price point of ten dollars, players feel that a single playthrough still offers good value for money.
- “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
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game evokes a sense of creepiness, effectively unsettling players and enhancing the overall atmosphere.
music
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, contributing positively to the atmosphere, especially in cooperative modes. However, the overall audio experience is marred by poor voice acting and cutscenes, which detract from the immersion. While the soundtrack enhances gameplay, technical issues overshadow the enjoyment for some players.
- “The music in this game is forgettable and lacks any real impact during gameplay.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be repetitive and uninspired, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The audio quality of the music is subpar, making it hard to enjoy the game fully.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization in GRAW2 is viewed positively, as Ubisoft allows players to skip opening ads easily by clicking the mouse, avoiding the need for more complicated methods like deleting files or hacking.
- “In GRAW2, Ubisoft, in their magnificent charity, lets us skip the opening ads by just clicking the mouse button, instead of having to delete movies or hack files.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its realism and excitement, particularly in multiplayer mode, where players can experience immersive effects and dynamic explosions. Users recommend it for its engaging levels of tension and emotional impact.
- “The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
- “I was blown away by the realistic effects and the emotional depth of the environment; it truly enhances the gameplay experience.”
- “The multiplayer experience is elevated by the atmospheric details, creating a thrilling and strategic environment that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”