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| SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: CombinedAssault | |
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| Developer(s) | ZipperInteractive |
| Publisher(s) | Sony ComputerEntertainment |
| Series | SOCOM |
| Native resolution | 480i (SDTV) 480p (EDTV) |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation2 |
| Releasedate(s) | NA November 7, 2006 |
| Genre(s) | Third-person shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer (alsosupports LANplay), co-op online |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: T |
| Media | DVD |
| Input methods | DualShock 2, PlayStation 2 Headset, keyboard (optional) |
SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: CombinedAssault is a video game for the PlayStation 2 thatwas released on November 7, 2006 in North America. CombinedAssault features an entirely new campaign, new vehicles,weapons, multiplayer maps and much more.
Combined Assault's campaign mode is completely new and offers 18missions. Rather than spanning multiple countries like past gamesin the series, the game takes place solely in the fictional countryof Adjikistan. The country is supposedly situated somewhere in theAfghanistan/Pakistan region of Central Asia andfeatures a number of environment and climate zones, allowing forthe game to feature a wide variety of landscapes and settings whileworking within one large, connected story.
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Newfeatures
One of the main new features of this game is the ability to playan all new story mode online. Set in the fictitious region countryof 'Adjikistan' replacing the SEAL team with up to 3 other players viaonline play.
In addition, the online play section includes all the SOCOM 3multiplayer maps as well 10 new multiplayermaps for CombinedAssault. The SOCOM 3 maps can be played with players using a SOCOMCombined Assault disc, however SOCOM 3 disc users would not be ableto play any of the new Combined Assault maps without purchasing thegame.
The ranking system has been reworked. The player does not justhave to defeat the other team to get one's rank higher, but theplayer also has to win games and rounds.
The biggest addition to Combined Assault is the online co-op.Players can team up with up to 3 other players and either playsingle player campaign missions, or the instant action missions.This mode allows the player to play any unlock levels in singleplayer on a variety of game modes. This adds replay value to thegame, as players can also unlock 'Badges' after completing specificobjectives. After a player receives a certain amount of badges,they unlock weapons and weapon attachments. These unlocked weaponsare used mainly in offline mode, but two weapons are able to beused in online multiplayer matches once they are unlocked.
Some other changes include a different in-game command menu(more like SOCOM II), and four different orders can beissued by a single button (without opening the in-command box). Itis also possible to complete the campaign mode in any order theplayer wishes (for example: players can complete objectives in nospecific order, and players can choose which mission to play).
New items include medkits and ammunition kits, able torevive/heal a SEAL team member and replenish ammunition of multipletypes of weapons respectively. Body Armor is an option and BeanbagLaunchers are a non-lethal alternative to stunning an opponent inlong-midrange combat.
Storyline
After a few years since the Soviet Union's collapse, the formerAdjikistani Socialist republic has finally gainedindependence. The charismatic Ismail Karim is appointedAdjikistan's first president. He promises an economy morecompetitive than that of other 'hot' Asian nations such as China or Cambodia. This makes Adjikistan a key Americaninterest. However, not all is going smoothly. A large rebelmovement threatens to destabilize the government, and after a CIA asset iskidnapped by the rebels, a SEAL team is sent in to rescue him;however, the helicopter is shot down after the spy has beensaved.
The character's fireteam is sent in to rescue the survivors(this mission seeming to parallel the real-world Operation RedWing), and the team becomes more and more embroiled in theconflict. However, the rebels claim that they are not trying totopple a benevolent government; rather they are protectingthemselves from a genocidal campaign waged by Adjikistaniauthorities. The SEALS later discover a system of concentration camps in a major Adjikistanicity and shut it down. Eventually, Karim is cornered in hisunderground bunker under his Political Party Headquarters locatedin the Adjikistani capital of Dalahtibar and is arrested and triedfor crimes againsthumanity.
Criticalreception
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Combined Assault receivedaverage reviews from critics. On the review aggregator Game Rankings, the game had an averagescore of 73% based on 42 reviews.[1] On Metacritic, the game hadan average score of 72 out of 100, based on 38 reviews.[2]
Onlinegameplay
Verification
Previously, a credit card was needed for additional features onSOCOM Combined Assault such as ranks, clans, friends lists and theability to join ranked games. However, Zipper Interactive removedaccount verification and newly created accounts are automaticallyverified.
Onlinemaps
Combined Assault includes the 12 maps originally available inSOCOM 3, along with 10 new maps. So at release, it came with 22multiplayer maps. As of March 31, 2008, three map packs have beenreleased, adding 11 more maps.
Downloadablemaps
All three map packs are free to download onto a USB memorydevice (previously they cost $5.99 each to download). Players needat least 64mb of storage the actual storage amount is around 61mbof memory.
The first map pack was released on June 27, 2006 and containedthe 3 HDD Maps from SOCOM II. The maps are After Hours, LastBastion, and Liberation. Players were given two weeks (until July10, 2006), to play these maps online for free.
The second map pack has been released with a new patch onNovember 19, 2007. There are 4 maps, and they are Blizzard, DesertGlory, Abandoned, and Blood Lake. Each other these maps were inboth SOCOM I & II. With the release of the second map pack,players were not given a two week trial period like with the firstone. It is available for free via the SOCOM Store.
The third map pack has been released on March 31, 2008. The fournew maps include Frostfire, Fish Hook, Guidance, and Crossroads.With the release of the third map pack, Zipper Interactive havedecided to stop charging for the map packs which were originallypriced at $5.99 (USD).[3]
References
- ^'SOCOM U.S. Navy Seals:Combined Assault Reviews'. Game Rankings
- ^'SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALsCombined Assault (ps2: 2006): Reviews'. Metacritic. http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps2/socomusnavysealscombinedassault. Retrieved2008-02-26.
- ^'NEW SOCOM 3 AND SOCOM CA MAPPACK RELEASED... FOR FREE!'. SOCOM.com.2008-03-31. http://socom.us.playstation.com/post/2008/03/NEW-SOCOM-3-AND-SOCOM-CA-MAP-PACK-RELEASED.aspx. Retrieved2008-04-01.
Externallinks
SOCOM: U.S. NavySEALs ·SOCOMII ·SOCOM3 · Fireteam Bravo
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| SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Combined Assault | |
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| Developer(s) | Zipper Interactive |
| Publisher(s) | Sony Computer Entertainment |
| Series | SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2 |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Third-person shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Combined Assault is a video game for the PlayStation 2 that was released on November 7, 2006 in North America and May 18, 2007 in Europe.
Combined Assault's campaign mode offers 18 missions. The game takes place in the fictional country of Adjikistan. The country is supposedly situated somewhere in the Afghanistan/Pakistan region of Central Asia, featuring a number of different environment and climate zones—allowing for the game to feature a wide variety of landscapes and settings while working within one large, connected story. The online servers were shut down on August 31, 2012.[1] Players could still do online play by using the LAN option and by the use of LAN tunnel application however.
Gameplay[edit]
One of the main new features of this game is the ability to play the story mode online, replacing the AI SEAL team with up to three other players via online play. Players can play single player campaign missions, or the instant action missions. This mode allows the player to play any unlocked levels in single player on a variety of game modes. Players can also unlock 'Badges' after completing specific objectives. After a player receives a certain amount of badges, they unlock weapons and weapon attachments. These unlocked weapons are used mainly in offline mode, but two weapons can be used in online multiplayer matches. It is also possible to complete the campaign mode in any order the player wishes (for example: players can complete objectives in no specific order, and players can choose which mission to play).[citation needed]
New items include medkits and ammunition kits, able to revive/heal a SEAL team member and replenish ammunition of multiple types of weapons respectively. Body Armor is an option and Beanbag Launchers are a non-lethal alternative to stunning an opponent in combat. In addition, the online play section includes all the SOCOM 3 U.S. Navy SEALs multiplayer maps as well 10 new multiplayer maps for Combined Assault. As of March 31, 2008, three map packs have been released, adding 11 more maps. The first map pack was released on June 27, 2006, and contained the 3 HDD Maps from SOCOM II U.S. Navy SEALs. The maps are After Hours, Last Bastion, and Liberation. Players were given two weeks (until July 10, 2006), to play these maps online for free. The second map pack has been released with a new patch on November 19, 2007. There are 4 maps, and they are Blizzard, Desert Glory, Abandoned, and Blood Lake. Each other these maps were in both SOCOM & SOCOM II. With the release of the second map pack, players were not given a two-week trial period like with the first one. It is available for free via the SOCOM Store.[citation needed] The third map pack has been released on March 31, 2008. The four new maps include Frostfire, Fish Hook, Guidance, and Crossroads. With the release of the third map pack, Zipper Interactive have decided to stop charging for the map packs which were originally priced at $5.99 (USD).[2]
Story[edit]
More than 20 years after the Soviet Union's collapse, the former Adjikistani Socialist republic has finally gained independence. The charismatic Ismail Karim is appointed Adjikistan's first president. He promises an economy more competitive than that of other 'hot' Asian nations such as China or Cambodia. This makes Adjikistan a key American interest. However, not all is going smoothly. A large rebel movement threatens to destabilize the government, and after a CIA asset is kidnapped by the rebels, a SEAL team is sent in to rescue him; however, the helicopter is shot down after the spy has been saved.
The character's fireteam is sent in to rescue the survivors (this mission seeming to parallel the real-world Operation Red Wings), and the team becomes more and more embroiled in the conflict. However, the rebels claim that they are not trying to topple a benevolent government; rather they are protecting themselves from a genocidal campaign waged by Adjikistani authorities. The SEALs later discover a system of concentration camps in a major Adjikistani city and shut it down. During a later mission the SEALs infiltrate a village to eliminate the terrorist Mongoose, secure the rebel leader Badger, and secure an airstrip wearing ghillie suits under the cover of darkness. During the low-scale war the fireteam launches an assault against a convoy carrying supplies through a key village. During that mission they planted explosives at a weapons cache site and demolished it before extracting. Eventually, Karim is cornered in his underground bunker under his Political Party Headquarters located in the Adjikistani capital of Dalahtibar and is arrested and tried for crimes against humanity.
Reception[edit]
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The game received 'mixed' reviews, according to video game review aggregatorMetacritic.[9]
References[edit]
- ^'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 2012-06-01. Retrieved 2012-05-30.CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)
- ^Brothers, David (2008-03-31). 'NEW SOCOM 3 AND SOCOM CA MAP PACK RELEASED... FOR FREE!'. SOCOM.com. Retrieved 2008-04-01.
- ^'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 2010-01-05. Retrieved 2010-11-23.CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)
- ^http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/socom-us-navy-seals-combined-assault-review
- ^http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/ps2/socom-ca
- ^'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 2010-05-25. Retrieved 2010-11-23.CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)
- ^http://uk.ps2.ign.com/articles/747/747035p1.html
- ^http://www.videogamer.com/ps2/socom_combined_assault/review.html
- ^'SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Combined Assault (ps2: 2006): Reviews'. Metacritic. Retrieved 2008-02-26.