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SOCOM II: U.S. Navy SEALs (2003)

SOCOM II: U.S. Navy SEALs cover
Developer
Zipper Interactive
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Genres
Shooter, Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
Rating
4.7 of 5, 19 player ratings

How it feels

A deliberate, team-based military experience where careful planning and precise execution matter more than run-and-gun reflexes.

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About

SOCOM II is a third-person tactical shooter. There are 12 different single-player missions: split equally between Albania, Algeria, Brazil and Russia. There are five different ranks that can be played in the game: Ensign, Lieutenant, Commander, Captain and Admiral. The player starts with the first three ranks unlocked, but must finish the single player game on Commander to unlock Captain, and on Captain to unlock Admiral. Players can unlock new models for multiplayer, as well as movies, music, concept art, and credits by completing certain objectives.

What players say

A deliberate, one-shot-can-kill squad tactical shooter whose offline campaign is fine but whose real heart was its online lobbies, remembered as a tight-knit community that defined early PS2 online play. Players treasure it for strategic teamwork and the friendships formed more than for solo content.

Trailer

Screenshots

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