Spec Ops: Rangers Lead the Way
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Spec Ops: Rangers Lead the Way | ||
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Designer(s) |
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Composer(s) |
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Series | Spec Ops | |
Platform(s) | Windows | |
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Genre(s) | Tactical shooter | |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Spec Ops: Rangers Lead The Way (Spec Ops: Ranger Assault in Europe and Australia) is a
Gameplay
Spec Ops: Rangers Lead The Way is a tactical shooter game.
Development
Spec Ops: Rangers Lead the Way was designed to be more of a simulation than previous video games involving the control of ground forces. The developers chose the United States Army Rangers as the subject because of their dangerous missions, aggressive combat tactics, and high casualty rates.[2]
Zombie conducted extensive research for the game, including consulting and using
Originally the game was to be published for both Windows and
Reception
Aggregator | Score |
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CNET Gamecenter | 7/10[6] |
Computer Games Strategy Plus | [7] |
Computer Gaming World | [8] |
Computer and Video Games | [9] |
Edge | 7/10[10] |
Game Informer | 7.5/10[11] |
GameRevolution | B+[12] |
GameSpot | 6.8/10[13] |
Next Generation | [14] |
PC Zone | 88%[15] |
The game received favorable reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[5] Next Generation said that the game "succeeds at delivering the tension and excitement of a true Army Ranger mission."[14]
Expansion
Spec Ops: Ranger Team Bravo | |
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Developer(s) | Zombie Studios |
Publisher(s) | Ripcord Games |
Series | Spec Ops |
Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
Release | |
Genre(s) | Tactical shooter |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Spec Ops: Ranger Team Bravo is an
, and a multiplayer module.Reception
Aggregator | Score |
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GameRankings | 59%[17] |
Publication | Score |
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Computer Games Strategy Plus | [18] |
Computer Gaming World | [19] |
GameSpot | 6.4/10[20] |
PC Accelerator | 5/10[21] |
Ranger Team Bravo received more mixed reviews than the original Spec Ops according to GameRankings.[17]
References
- ^ "News for April 22, 1998". Online Gaming Review. April 22, 1998. Archived from the original on December 4, 2000. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
RipCord's SpecOps: Rangers Lead the Way has hit store shelves.
- ^ a b c d e "NG Alphas: SpecOps". Next Generation. No. 30. Imagine Media. June 1997. pp. 82–84. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ "Cleaning Time: Corporations Slim Down". Next Generation. No. 31. Imagine Media. July 1997. pp. 22–23. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
- ^ "Sneak Previews: Spec Ops" (PDF). GamePro. No. 114. IDG. March 1998. p. 66. Archived (PDF) from the original on September 25, 2022. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
- ^ a b "Spec Ops: Rangers Lead the Way for PC". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on May 11, 2019. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ Cirulis, Martin E. (June 18, 1998). "Spec Ops: Rangers Lead the Way". Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from the original on August 23, 2000. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ Chick, Tom (June 1, 1998). "Spec Ops: Rangers Lead the Way". Computer Games Strategy Plus. Strategy Plus, Inc. Archived from the original on May 29, 2003. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ Nguyen, Thierry (September 1998). "Rangers in the Rough (Spec Ops: Rangers Lead the Way Review)" (PDF). Computer Gaming World. No. 170. Ziff Davis. p. 225. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
- ^ Key, Steve (July 1998). "Spec Ops: [Ranger Assault]". Computer and Video Games. No. 200. EMAP. p. 56. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
- ^ Edge staff (June 1998). "Spec Ops: Rangers Assault [sic]" (PDF). Edge. No. 59. Future Publishing. p. 90. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 3, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
- ^ Bergren, Paul (July 1998). "Spec Ops [Rangers Lead the Way]". Game Informer. No. 63. FuncoLand.
- CraveOnline. Archivedfrom the original on April 19, 2004. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ Dunkin, Alan (May 21, 1998). "Spec Ops: Rangers Lead the Way Review [date mislabeled as "April 12, 2000"]". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on October 30, 2004. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
- ^ a b "Spec Ops [Rangers Lead the Way]". Next Generation. No. 43. Imagine Media. July 1998. p. 109. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ Shoemaker, Richie (July 1998). "Spec Ops: Rangers Assault [sic]". PC Zone. No. 65. Dennis Publishing. pp. 94–95. Retrieved April 16, 2021.
- ^ Hulsey, Joel (October 23, 1998). "Ripcord Releases Spec Ops Multiplayer". Computer Games Strategy Plus. Strategy Plus, Inc. Archived from the original on May 29, 2003. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ a b "Spec Ops: Ranger Team Bravo for PC". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on May 11, 2019. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ Chick, Tom (December 9, 1998). "Spec Ops: Ranger Team Bravo". Computer Games Strategy Plus. Strategy Plus, Inc. Archived from the original on May 29, 2003. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ Larka, Lance A. (March 1999). "Spec Ops:Ranger Team Bravo [sic]" (PDF). Computer Gaming World. No. 176. Ziff Davis. p. 162. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 12, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
- ^ Dunkin, Alan (January 11, 1999). "Spec Ops: Ranger Team Bravo Review [date mislabeled as "April 12, 2000"]". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on November 12, 2004. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
- ^ Klett, Steve (December 1998). "Spec Ops: Ranger Team Bravo". PC Accelerator. No. 4. Imagine Media. p. 100. Retrieved April 15, 2021.