SOCOM II U.S. Navy Seals

OK- now to the new levels. Let me just tell you- these new levels just rock! Some of the names i dont remember or might screw up but here we go:
Requiem
Right off the bat, requiem shows you how awesome Socom II is. The graphics on this level are so tight its incredible. And the level is HUGE. This one is a lot of peoples favorite level right now. Imagine Blizzard in a big town. Did i mention it was in the snow?
Sand Storm
Wow. Is all i have to say about this level. Great fun. Seals try to penetrate the Terroists base- must breach the wall, and blow up their building- but watch out for the air strikes best part of the game!
Shadow Falls
This one shows the imagination of the creators. A huge swamp level in complete darkness. And i mean darkness. The level is so messed up its cool to play- but very hard.
Fox Hunt
Probably my favorite new level. Its an escort level- but takes place in a huge field with grass up to your stomach. One side has a river bed, the other a mountain. You try leading hostages through this without getting em killed! The best is lying in the high grass and picking people off with your M4A1SD.
Crossroads
I beleive thats what it calls- another favorite. Takes place in a town, its a demolition level. Grab the bomb and head for the terroists. The level is huge with many hiding places and houses/stores/restaurants to sneak around in- plus roofs and awnings.
There's another town one- Vigalence- but it has to big the biggest map. Has a weird french/dutch feel to it- but the map is great.
Fish Hook
Fun little level- not that big of a deal.

And theres more and more- but i havent gotten to em all yet.

This game rocks- if you like the first one- get this one- you wont be disappointed...


Socom II delivers BIG!   November 9, 2003
Robert Pace (Smithtown, NY)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

Well we waited and here it is. Socom II has been released and the hype has been satisfied. Now, I'm not into stealth combat games so I cannot review the single player campaign as I have yet to even begin it, but we all know that this game is about the multi-player aspect.

If you played the first game online, you are familiar with the excitement of seeking out and killing either terrorists or SEALs depending on the side you've chosen. Now the exact same thing has been recreated, and vastly improved upon.

The new maps are phenomenally detailed. They are larger and have a ton of new features. Fortresses that need to be breached via c4 explosives, gun turrets to take out enemies, thermal sites in the maps that are dark and so forth. The new maps are plainly HUGE. I've noticed a lot more draws on the new maps, as there are just so many places to hide. If you don't believe me, spend a set of rounds on "Shadow Falls". The new maps feature tons of ground foliage to hide in, abandoned buildings, the new turrets. All of this hiding leads to a heart pounding time as you lie in wait, praying that your enemy will show up and get his chest blown up. The old maps have been upgraded as well, and whereas I haven't yet played them all on II, I've seen enough to know that they look good and have some new changes, such as all the tunnels being connected on "Frostfire" and "Rat's Nest" being changed to a nighttime map, which makes it look much cooler.

Speaking of the enemy, it does take a bit more to kill them. In SOCOM I a simple 2-4 shots would leave a dead body before you, whereas now it takes 4-6 shots to down the opposition. This is a double edged sword. You take more hits so you can survive a bit longer, but so does your opponent, so make sure you have red crosshairs for quite a few seconds, or you're cycling through teammates for the next 4 minutes.

The online menu has been expanded as well. A friends list makes it so easy to find the people you love to play with, just check your list and find the room they're in. If theres a slot, jump in. If not, join as a spectator and wait for one to open. The rankings have also undergon a dramatic change. No longer do you guess how you did and who is the MVP. The game keeps a score for everything done. 6 points for surviving a winning round, 5 if you died but your team won the round. 5 points for being the player whom plants the bomb or frees the hostage, 2 points for a kill and -2 for suicides.....so dont fall of cliffs or throw grenades into the wall that land at your feet. Of course, I do it all the time. All of this score keeping determines the MVP of the round. Very simply, most points equals MVP. It also cuts down on the MVP coming from the losing team as they dont get the same points for winning rounds.

Speaking of cutting down on things, the cheater factor is supposedly eliminated. I have logged approximately 8 hours online, and have yet to see anything constituted as cheating, and after playing SOCOM one for 8 months, one can tell what that consists of. We'll see how it unfold as more and more people purchase the game in the coming weeks.

Overall, I love this game. I loved the first one, and the improvements are top notch. It truly seems that Zipper was listening when fans requested things to be done right.


Socom2+Greatest Game ever   November 13, 2003
Ray D. (Queens New YOrk)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful

Socom2 is a tactical shooter ps2 game. In single player mode you will play a US Navy Seal completing missions around the world to eliminate terrorist threat. In the online mode you can either play a Seal or a Terrorist and compete against other players from around the world. Between the single and online player modes this game offers an inifinte replay value. With new weapons like Shotguns, RPG's, Rocket Launchers, Land Mines etc. veteran players will have some new toys to play with and new players will have a large variety of things to learn. The single player mode has 12 missions and the online mode has 22 maps including 10 from the first Socom game. The online portion will no longer accept cheaters into the game so everyone can expect a fair and level playing ground. If you are looking for a challenging, fun and detailed game then this game is perfect for you. Overall this game is crisp, fast, intense and interesting. Enjoy!
e seals member name: magnum
email: rydr2102@msn.com


SOCOM II is the absoulute Shiznit   December 3, 2003
Doug A. Benefield (Cartersville, GA)
9 out of 11 found this review helpful

When I start this review I must admit that I a have a huge tilt toward SOCOM II. I have been playing SOCOM (counting the original) online now for about a year. It the most fun online shooter that I have ever played (including PC games). What makes it so awesome it the interaction with other human counterparts. So basically, this is a review of the online portion of Socom II. Be aware that it takes the online Sony Adapter and a broadband internet connection to play this game online. If you have all of those things you are in for a treat. If you want a review of the regular one player game look elsewhere.
Anyhoo, this is an amazing improvement over the "already awesome" Socom I. The original had 10 online maps. SII has 22 maps which include the original ten with varying differences from the first game. There are 4 game modes, suppression (kill everyone), demolition (blow up each others bases), Extraction (get the hostages out of the hostile zone), and Escort (which requires the Seals to take Hostages to a certain spot). Socom II has also added more weapons including, Rocket launchers, grenade launchers, a few more rifles, mounted turrets, and mounted grenade launchers. The twelve new maps are as emcompassing and amazing as the the original ten (if not better). The game has also added easier access to clans, a buddy finder, and the ability to actually receive a tag from a clan. Before anyone could put YOUR clan's tag on their name and act like they were part of your clan. Now, you have to be invited. There is also a spectator made so other clan members can watch the match. This is probably the best sequel I have ever played. The graphics, sound, and options have all been improved. There are also unlockable skins for online play(you unlock in one player mode). If you liked the first SOCOM, or even if you just like online combat games, you will love this second installment of SOCOM.


SOCOM II: U.S. Navy SEALs - the new PS2 top online game   November 13, 2003
M. Chen (MI, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

This sequeal to SOCOM: US Navy SEALs, which >was< the first and best online game for the PS2 featuring voice chat, online gameplay for up to 16 players, and single player campaign featuring voice ativated teammates. Now SOCOM II come to take takeover as the PS2's top online multiplayer game with all the features above... but more.
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THE GAMEPLAY
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During online play, you get all the original SOCOM I maps improved and glitchless. All new weapons arsenal includes two types of rocket lauchers, several new shotguns, new primary and secondary weapons and sniper rifles, and grenade launchers. Also landmines were added. Though the game still is a realistic and fun shooter.
New features in online gameplay include the ability to man turrets and the change stance button has a pressure sensativity button for instant ducking. Chatting inside game lobbies was added also. Many other new features and improvements I have not mentioned.
The music in the game has also been improved... a bit more dramatic. And here's a list of more stuff I cannot mention in paragraphs (1000 character limit)
-original extraction, demolition, suppression plus brand new online modes: escort, and breach.
-12 new missions takes you to Albania, Russia, Brazil and more.
-works with original SOCOM headset or Sony's PS2 Headset (sold seperately)
-online game room restrictions such as: pistols only, snipers only, or shotguns only.
-new and improved ranking system online

-new buddy list feature online
-new player statistics feature online
-12 new SOCOM II maps plus 10 original SOCOM I maps equals 22 maps in all... wow!
-voice chat in game and in game lobby.
-and many more... in fact, why not buy the game and see for yourself, remember to buy the Network Adaptor for PS2 (sold seperately) for the real fun online.

www.socomeseals.com- official SOCOM I and II online gaming site.

-Chris C.
SOCOM Online name and E-Seals name: Arrow
Clan: SOCOM ELITE