Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier

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In Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier, players lead a team of Ghosts, an elite unit of the U.S. military, in a variety of missions around the world. The game features futuristic weapons and technology, and allows for both solo and cooperative play. The campaign mode takes players through a story of international power struggles and technological warfare.

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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,176 reviews

story159 positive mentions

optimization32 negative mentions

Solid tactical cover shooter with good gunplay and stealth mechanics.
In-depth weapon customization that enhances gameplay experience.
Well-voiced and likeable squadmates that add to the campaign's charm.

Frequent crashes and performance issues, making the game frustrating to play.
Multiplayer and co-op modes are non-functional due to server shutdowns.
Linear mission design with forced stealth sections that can feel tedious.

story
656 mentions
24 % positive mentions
68 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The story of "Ghost Recon: Future Soldier" is generally viewed as mediocre and formulaic, often following a typical military narrative involving American forces combating Russian adversaries. While some players appreciate the engaging cutscenes and mission context, many criticize the plot for being clichéd, linear, and lacking depth, with forgettable characters and a predictable storyline. Despite these shortcomings, the gameplay mechanics and mission variety are often highlighted as redeeming features, making the overall experience enjoyable for fans of tactical shooters.
- “The narrative of 'Ghost Recon: Future Soldier' is engaging and well-written, with a story that revolves around an elite team facing a global threat.”
- “The plot is presented through cutscenes and dialogues that help build the context and motivation behind the missions, adding depth to the gameplay experience.”
- “This game has an interesting story, gameplay and graphics are quite good.”
- “The story is a total loss.”
- “The story is laughably bad.”
- “The story is almost non-existent and cliched (it's evil Russians again, four guys save the world from a third world war, American soldiers can just make a shooting in one of the Russian cities, fly away on a Blackhawk and there will be no repercussions), characters are boring and forgettable.”
gameplay
366 mentions
37 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier" is characterized by a mix of tactical and action elements, featuring solid shooting mechanics, innovative gadgets, and a unique sync-shot system that enhances cooperative play. While many players appreciate the engaging combat and customization options, some criticize the linear mission design, lack of depth in stealth mechanics, and the game's tendency to simplify the tactical elements found in earlier titles in the series. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable and offers a satisfying experience, though it may not meet the expectations of long-time fans seeking a more traditional tactical shooter.
- “The gameplay mechanics are centered around planning and coordination, offering a depth that challenges players to think carefully about their actions.”
- “With its tactical gameplay, futuristic technology, diverse level design, and cooperative and multiplayer modes, the game provides a rich and satisfying experience for fans of the genre.”
- “The gameplay and tactical depth were on point, making every mission feel both challenging and rewarding at the same time.”
- “The gameplay is dumbed down in favor of a more story-centric playthrough, which is a shame since the story isn't much better than the ones in the games preceding this game - just more cinematic.”
- “Instead of strategic gameplay, we got mindless, repetitive missions in a sea of empty space.”
- “The gameplay is full of unrealistic gimmicks and annoying gameplay restrictions (most apparent in the enforced stealth sections).”
graphics
251 mentions
43 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising its aesthetic appeal and solid visuals for its time, while others criticize the dated textures and inconsistent quality. Many agree that while the graphics may not match modern standards, they still hold up reasonably well, especially on higher settings, and contribute positively to the overall gameplay experience. However, issues such as poor optimization and graphical glitches have been noted, impacting the experience for some players.
- “The game is amazing, the graphics, the jokes, everything.”
- “It's beautiful, still holds up amazing in 2024 on high graphics.”
- “The graphics are excellent and the gameplay is really interesting.”
- “Graphics are definitely dated; some of the textures are either blurry or not very detailed, and the lighting and coloration are unusually bright.”
- “The graphics here remind me of Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory and Double Agent, but those came out in the 2000s! I don't know how Ubisoft managed to release a game with almost PS2-era visuals in 2013.”
- “The graphics and textures are inconsistent, and the cutscenes are pretty laughable.”
optimization
94 mentions
16 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
34 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with many users reporting significant performance issues, including frame rate drops, crashes, and poor multiplayer functionality. While some players managed to improve performance through various tweaks, the overall consensus is that the PC port is poorly optimized, often feeling like a console port with limited graphical options. Despite a few positive remarks about its graphics and gameplay, the overwhelming feedback highlights a frustrating experience due to its lack of stability and optimization.
- “This game is literally perfect, Ubisoft peak performance.”
- “Bottom line, it entertains, runs very well on my aging machine (C2D [email protected] GHz; 8 GB RAM; Radeon HD6870) allowing a nice balance between good graphics settings (medium-high) at acceptable performance (~40 fps).”
- “As far as performance is concerned, on any even semi-modern computer you will get decent frame rates at 1080p.”
- “Very poor PC port, lots of performance issues and crashing.”
- “I can't stress enough how poorly optimized this game is on PC.”
- “The optimization is downright terrible; in the first mission, you have a very smooth and solid framerate just to have it drop to 20-25 later in the game.”
stability
40 mentions
5 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
95 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of frequent freezing, crashes, and various bugs affecting both single-player and multiplayer experiences. While some players have noted that it runs well at times, the overall consensus is that the game feels unpolished and unfinished, leading to significant frustration. Many users express disappointment in the persistent issues, particularly given the game's potential and the expectations set by its developers.
- “Runs great most of the time; sometimes the FPS drops a little, but it is not that often.”
- “Oh, it runs great on my 2-year-old laptop; the 970m NVIDIA card holds up well.”
- “Unplayable, I've tried many of the workarounds the community and Reddit had to offer and could not play this game. You get 1-60fps but it freezes every 1-30 seconds for 10-60 seconds.”
- “I have tried everything to start it and it won't launch; it freezes my screen when it starts. Disappointing that I cannot refund it either after the period has passed and have yet to even get the game to open.”
- “Another buggy mess from Ubisoft... it has potential, but like most Ubisoft games these days, it feels unpolished, unfinished, and a bit of a chore to play.”
music
19 mentions
53 % positive mentions
32 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
The music in "Ghost Recon: Future Soldier" receives mixed reviews; while some players praise the engaging soundtrack that enhances the military atmosphere and action, others find it forgettable or only occasionally impactful. Notably, the inclusion of a Pantera song and a well-received atmospheric short film highlight the game's musical strengths, but overall, opinions vary on its memorability and effectiveness.
- “The soundtrack and sound effects in 'Ghost Recon: Future Soldier' are engaging and add to the game's military atmosphere.”
- “Storywise there is not much to expect these days from modern war shooters, but the action is consistent and is supported by one of the best soundtracks.”
- “The music is composed to intensify the action and create a sense of urgency during missions.”
- “Voice acting and gun sounds are all pretty good, but the music was very forgettable.”
- “While the music was meh - thanks for something, I guess.”
atmosphere
16 mentions
63 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in "Ghost Recon: Future Soldier" is highly praised for its engaging soundtrack and dynamic squad communication, which enhance the military experience during both stealth and combat. Players appreciate the immersive environmental sound effects and art direction, contributing to a captivating atmosphere, although some note issues with repetitive sound loops. Overall, the game successfully creates a strong sense of place and intensity, despite some criticisms regarding linearity and technical performance.
- “Your squad's comm chatter is dynamic, dense, and adds a lot of flavor and atmosphere to both stealth and combat as they actively call out target locations and actions or encourage each other in the heat of battle.”
- “As atmospheric as it is beautiful, the environments never drag and the art direction is so immaculate it keeps you staring every time the combat loop ends.”
- “Awesome gameplay with first-class sounds and military atmosphere.”
- “It is a bad console port with bugs and boring lag that occurs even while playing in single player, and the most important thing is that the game has no addictive atmosphere and story.”
replayability
15 mentions
33 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it massively replayable and enjoyable due to in-game challenges, others note that the linear levels and generic single-player campaign limit replay value. The lack of achievements and a focus on personal enjoyment further contribute to varied opinions on how much players will return to the game.
- “Fun game, massively replayable.”
- “It really added to the replay value for me.”
- “If you don't care about multiplayer at all, sure, if the game is on sale... other than the challenges to unlock different weapons and attachments for the campaign, replay value is limited if you ask me because the levels are rather linear with little freedom to actually tackle things differently.”
- “The single-player campaign is relatively generic and there isn't much story or characterization to speak of, but it nonetheless makes good use of the game's established mechanics, and provides enough content and challenges to give players a decent experience, and still have a degree of replayability.”
- “Also has some replayability since there are some challenges which are not that easy to achieve.”
humor
13 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of absurd situations, such as AI teammates getting hilariously stuck, and witty banter among characters that adds charm to the experience. Players appreciate the lighthearted moments, including sarcastic comments before missions and quirky cutscenes, which provide comic relief amidst the action. While some find the humor to be a delightful addition, others view it as a reflection of the game's shortcomings, leading to a mixed reception overall.
- “The camaraderie among the 'ghosts' and the sprinkles of humor make the game experience unforgettable.”
- “There’s also one cutscene involving a terrorist attack that is just bizarre and ends up being very funny.”
- “The team you have available to you is funny, full of character, and feels alive.”
emotional
10 mentions
80 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it lacking due to a boring storyline and unconvincing dialogue that diminishes emotional engagement. Others appreciate the game's wholesome elements and immersive experience, feeling a sense of connection to the special ops theme, but overall, many express disappointment in the characters and narrative depth, leading to minimal emotional investment.
- “The game is pretty wholesome when it comes to futuristic stuff; I love it.”
- “Great game, made me feel like a special ops person.”
- “An incredibly fun, visually stunning, and emotionally engrossing game.”
- “However, it has a really boring storyline, so I kind of bought it because of its franchise and to see for myself if Ubisoft's game is actually trash.”
grinding
10 mentions
0 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
80 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, often requiring a significant time investment of over 150 hours to unlock everything, compounded by unskippable mid-mission briefings and restrictive gameplay mechanics. While the game offers varied approaches to missions, the repetitive nature and forced mini-missions can detract from the overall experience, making it feel more like a chore than an engaging challenge.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Combined with the unskippable mid-mission briefings, this gets pretty tedious.”
- “Spent 150+ hours unlocking everything and grinding for everything?”
monetization
7 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a mixed sentiment regarding monetization, with some users criticizing the game as a cash grab by Ubisoft, contrasting it with the company's earlier quality offerings. While the gameplay mechanics are generally praised, the monetization strategy, particularly in terms of advertising and limited customization options, detracts from the overall experience.
- “This was the time when Ubisoft made actual quality games and not just cash grabs.”
- “Cash grab by Ubisoft.”
- “But apart from the advertisement, I'd say the game is pretty okay; it's not very bad, room for improvement definitely, but also not the best.”
character development
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is largely criticized for being weak and unconvincing, with many players finding the dialogue and voice acting lacking emotional depth. The characters are described as clichéd and forgettable, leading to a disconnection from the story and a lack of investment in their fates. Overall, the development feels minimal, with players often struggling to connect with or care about the characters throughout the gameplay.
- “So when I started this game, I thought, man, that's a really nice start. They have character development, nice cinematics, views, scripts, and a really coordinated partner AI.”
- “Many of the environments are just brown and boring blends of sand and dirt, but character design looks pretty good and the core combat animation is hefty and satisfying.”
- “The story is, eh, character development is nonexistent and the characters themselves are very cliché.”
- “Unoptimized as hell, you will lag, and you will see the yeti (aka engine crash error). The story is short and not developed; I only figured out my character's name and who he was in the cutscenes halfway through the game. There is little to no character development, so you won't care much about the guy who is supposed to have your back.”