SOCOM US Navy Seals Fire Team Bravo

The PlayStation 2's first and foremost online gaming series deploys on PlayStation Portable in SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs -- Fireteam Bravo. A single-player...
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PSP
 
9
excellent
 
 

Game Overview

The PlayStation 2's first and foremost online gaming series deploys on PlayStation Portable in SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs -- Fireteam Bravo. A single-player campaign sends players through 14 missions of military intrigue and action, set in locations around the world. Multiplayer missions are supported wirelessly, between two PSP Fireteam players. The PSP's Fireteam Bravo also interoperates with the PS2's concurrently released SOCOM 3, through special "cross-talk" objectives. These mission goals require players to accomplish objectives in both versions of SOCOM, to move the shared story forward. When a particular goal is reached on either PlayStation platform, players receive a notification that prompts them to connect the PSP to the PS2 through USB ports, so both versions of the game are updated with new goals and rewards.

The Good

Captures the SOCOM look and feel, Intuitive interface, Great offline and online play, Cross-talk bonuses are pretty cool, Headset works well for online if you have it.

The Bad

A few bugs in online play, Some might be turned off by the ease of the lock-on mechanism, Frame rate drops from time to time.

The Bottom Line

Original to the PSP, this title created in association with the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command. Players are tasked with completing 14 realistic international single-player missions. After successfully completing a level, players can replay the mission in an entirely new way through the "Instant Action" option, with different objectives, enemy and object placement.

In addition, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo is one of the first titles for PSP to offer interoperability with PlayStation 2 through SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs in "crosstalk" objectives. Objectives completion in one SOCOM game will affect the overall play experience in both games. Once a crosstalk task is completed, the player will be notified and able to sync mission critical data from PSP to PlayStation 2 through a USB connection.

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
87/100
score

The game offers hard-hitting offline and online gameplay, impressive map sizes, and a pleasantly intuitive shooter interface, all while maintaining the feel and intensity of combat that is so familiar to fans of SOCOM.

GameZone review logo
90/100
score

The real 'Must-Have' game of the year for anyone who owns a PSP. It's single-player game will steal your heart but it's the perfect multiplayer mode that will steal your soul.

IGN review logo
83/100
score

With 16 players via either Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode, the game has excellent potential for a very long-term multiplayer lifespan. The singleplayer aspect is great as well, and with the addition of the Instant Action mode, also has quite a long life fo

Game Specs

Memory
800 kb

Modes
Challenge, Deathmatch, Exhibition, Full Mission Single-Player, Simultaneous, Story, Survival, Team Battle, Tournament, Versus

 

Wireless
Wi-Fi Compatible (Ad Hoc)

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "M"
This game is Rated: Mature
Content is most suitable for persons ages 17 and up. This game is likely to contain violence and blood, suggestive themes, or strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Violence
 
SOCOM US Navy Seals Fire Team Bravo Cover
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation Portable
Release Date:11/8/2005
Publisher:Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer:Zipper Interactive
Genre:First Person
ESRB Rating:M
Gamesite:--
 
Game Quality Ratings
Overall
9
Gameplay
8.9
Graphics
8.5
Sound
9
Concept
9
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
9/10
 

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