Extremely Satisfying
The High-Dynamic Range Lighting is really impressive, this was the first thing that really jumped out at me, but there is so much more than that when it comes to the graphics. When you first get that awesome helicopter view of Mexico city, you will really appreciate the added power of the new generation. While watching it, I was just imagining that this could be what a new GTA looks like in the future!! That would be truly sweet.. lol
But beside just the graphics, the gameplay is solid as well. The controls seemed a little overwhelming to me at first (only played the very first Ghost Recon, and it was on the PC.. quite different), but after the first mission or two they really started to feel natural. I have only tried to play online once so far, and there was really minimal online competition, I was unable to play because i was only able to connect to room with one other person in it, and after 20 mins of waiting with no new joins, I decided to check back later.
The story is kinda stock stuff, but in the pretty cool setting of Mexico, which really adds to the whole experience by tying in the entire graphical style with the setting. You will consistently feel like you are in Mexico, its very engrossing!
The gamespot review says you will notice how the vast city is empty besides the soldiers and their equipment. I totally didn't notice it at first, I was just too impressed by the environment. But now I do notice, and its really not a big deal, the game plays better this way I think (rather than having civilians and the like amonst the already kinda crowded battlefields).
All in all, a great game. Feels like a more futuristic / military themed Resident Evil 4 is what I thought. A must have for shooter fans on the X360!