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Rainbow Six Vegas - Multiplayer demo

Via Major Nelson:

"Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas - Multiplayer demo is now available on the Xbox Live Marketplace for all Xbox Live Gold members"

Thankfully, the gameplay has returned to the Rainbow Six 3 format - I really didn't like the Lockdown multiplayer style. From the IGN review (they gave Vegas a 9.3):

"For a while, it looked as if Rainbow Six was in danger of losing its identity, thanks to screaming message boards proclaiming, "It's too hard," "It's too slow," and "I want an energy sword." The result was 2005's Rainbow Six Lockdown, a run-and-gun arcade game take that would make Tom Clancy blush. With Ubisoft Montreal back at the helm, Rainbow has been reined in to pay homage to its roots -- squad-based combat with a healthy dose of slow and deliberate room-clearing tactics. At the same time, Vegas has been infused with some new, more mainstream elements like a regenerating health system, streamlined controls and open, sprawling environments. The result is the most accessible and among the most satisfying Rainbow Six titles yet -- a treat for former Delta Force operatives and acne-ridden Halo gamers alike. If only there were more strippers.

What Vegas lacks in lap-dances though, it makes up for in hard-as-nails realism."

Hehehe...

I've played the single player demo for the Xbox 360 and it convinced me to lay down the $5 to reserve a copy for me at my local EBgames (arrives 20th November).

The Rainbow Six Vegas Forums are already buzzing. Viva (and die!) Las Vegas!!

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Vegas

Posted: Nov 17 2006, 08:45 AM by alexbarnett | with 20 comment(s)
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Comments

mawlayeek@yahoo.com said:

does anyone know how to play multiplayer mode with more than just 2 people??? it only lets two people play when it says 2-4 people multiplayer. help please. thanks.

# November 28, 2006 6:09 PM

alexbarnett said:

Mawlayeek: Are you sure you are referring to Rainbow Six Vegas? If you press Multiplayer on the game slection screen it provides you with lots of choices...

# November 29, 2006 9:46 AM

ANdre said:

ok i got the demo, what is the bestest gun for multiplayer demo?

# December 1, 2006 11:47 PM

alexbarnett said:

Andre - I'm using MP7, but there doesn't seem to be a 'best gun' out there...the guns are faily well balanced, so it depends on what you like.

# December 2, 2006 4:25 PM

ryan said:

Yo Alex, how do explain this.  I'm sneaking up on some fool with his back to me, I'm using the ump 45 and I proceed to unload my clip into to him.  to my surprise, the guy turns around and starts to spray my ass with his mp7, I actually have to reload a second clip n spray again, sometimes i gets them and sometimes not. but its frustrating when i know i have them dead to rights and that happens. I just feel that the gameplay while hella fun still needs to work out the kinks. thats my opinion.

# December 6, 2006 1:59 AM

tmz said:

does it require gold to play

# December 15, 2006 10:50 AM

tmz said:

i mean the demo

# December 15, 2006 10:51 AM

rob said:

the full game owns evenn if you just use it for multi :p

# December 20, 2006 9:21 PM

smike said:

how do you play multiplayer with more than 2 people

# December 26, 2006 4:03 PM

Trevor said:

How do you play multiplayer with more than 2 people? It wont let us if we click on either the system link or the split screen.

# December 28, 2006 1:51 PM

bc said:

I tried everything and it still won't let us play more than 2 people. is there any one who can help us figure this out?

# January 1, 2007 9:29 PM

LOL said:

Good.. Now if they just release the PC demo, and remember WHO made the series so popular.. It wasnt these console kiddies on here posting "bestest" gun.. LMFAO. And cant figure out how to play more than 2 people.. omg, need someone to hold your hand for everything?
# January 22, 2007 7:52 AM

statto said:

re: LOL

ok clever clogs. y dnt u tell us how to do this? or did mummy hav 2 tell u?

# January 23, 2007 4:23 AM

ROFL said:

I gotta agree with LOL here. It's wasn't the console noobs that made RS What it is. It was all us gamers with RSI (geddit) that bought, played and made it popular. And they can't even be bothered to bring out a PC demo. WTF is that all about! Basically, they're saying "F*** loyalty".

# January 27, 2007 4:28 AM

karufta said:

Uh yeah I have two systems and a buncha guys waiting and cant get the stupid thing to let more than 2 play. Surely you can do 4 player with 2 consoles?

# February 3, 2007 6:13 PM

stinger said:

its crap how can three people play multi player???? its doing my head in....help please

# March 5, 2007 4:48 AM

Frank said:

I just rented Rainbow six Vegas and have played a little, but i when i go to multiplayer, the options are live, link, and split screen. i go to split screen and only 2 people can play, wheer im trying to play 4. can somebody help me?

# April 2, 2007 9:39 PM

jacky said:

how do 4 players play in multiplayer only 2 players are allowed to play ata time can somebody please tell me what to do before i go crazy.

# April 5, 2007 1:01 PM

Dan said:

Holy $&!#. Guys, look it up more? Maybe their isnt any f$%&ing 4 player split screen. You type like retarded baboons on cocaine, just SHUT THE F#$% UP.

# April 17, 2007 5:18 PM

TNxShooting07x said:

hey i dont think the mp7 is the best gun in my opinon the best guns are M8,Mtar,Famas,552Commando,and the Scar those r my fav. weapons!!!!!

# April 18, 2007 5:50 PM