Over-hyped rehash of a mediocre game.
The graphics have not changed since Vegas 1. The setting hasn't changed, aside from being in the more boring locales of "Old Vegas". The new upgrade system is pretty stupid; raven shield started the player out with access to a much larger assortment of weapons and a much more detailed customization option. I guess unlocking the guns and custom options gives players a sense of accomplishment. Since when did the MMO mentality sneak into single-player FPS games?
The story is, well, not important. Something about hunting down a Mexican. Why wasn't this game called, "Rainbow Six: INS"?
The gunplay is the same old garbage as well; "Tangos" stand around, waiting to be shot. Occasionally they will have some irrelevant conversation to appear as if they're not cemented to the ground.
The AI isn't bad, but becomes reasonably predictable. The weapon sounds are also not as good as they were in Raven Shield.
In essence, this review is less of a bash of Vegas 2 as an attempt to extol how great Raven Shield really was. Why can't gaming be like it was 10 years ago?
6/10