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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2: Summit StrikeLead elite Ghost squads in high‑stakes tactical combat across snowy mountain fronts.
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Tom Clancy's Ghost ReconLead elite squads in realistic tactical warfare across the globe
Overview
Description

Summit Strike expands the Ghost Recon 2 experience with a new single‑player campaign set in the Himalayas, where players must stop a rogue faction from igniting a global conflict. The expansion adds fresh maps, weapons, and missions that emphasize coordinated squad tactics and stealth. The game also features enhanced multiplayer modes, allowing up to four players to cooperate or compete in objective‑based matches, all while leveraging the series' signature realistic ballistics and AI behavior.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon delivers a gritty, tactical shooter experience where players command a covert special forces unit. Set in a near‑future conflict, the game blends strategic planning with intense real‑time combat, offering both solo missions and cooperative play. The title features expansive outdoor environments, authentic weapon handling, and AI teammates that react to player orders. With support for single‑player, multiplayer, and co‑op modes, Ghost Recon set a new standard for tactical shooters when it launched in 2001.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
First-Person Shooters
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Tactical shooter enthusiasts
Fans of realistic tactical shooters
Specifications
Spec source
AI-estimated
AI-estimated
General
msrp
$19.9960%
$49.99
release date
2005-08-03
2001-11-13
Specifications
developer
Red Storm Entertainment
Red Storm Entertainment
publisher
Ubisoft
Ubi Soft Entertainment
age rating
ESRB T
PEGI 16, ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
78/100+15%
68/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep tactical squad control
  • Varied mission objectives keep gameplay fresh
  • Robust multiplayer with co‑op and competitive modes
  • Atmospheric mountain environments enhance immersion
  • Deep tactical gameplay
  • Strong AI teammate behavior
  • Varied mission design
  • Robust multiplayer options
Cons
  • Original Xbox version not listed in platform options
  • Graphics show their age compared to modern titles
  • Multiplayer matchmaking can be slow on older servers
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited vehicle variety
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
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The Verdict

AI-generated from listing data

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2: Summit Strike (A) offers better price, more replay tools, and voice‑command squad control, making it the safer default choice.

Key differences

  • Price: A costs $19.99, B costs $49.99.
  • Map editor: only A includes a scenario‑creation tool.
  • Voice commands: integrated in A, not mentioned for B.
  • Ballistics model & vehicle variety: detailed ballistics in B; B notes limited vehicles.
  • Critic scores: A 78/100 vs B 68/100.
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Gameplay & fun factor

A adds voice‑command orders and a map editor, expanding tactical play beyond B’s basic squad orders.

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Platform availability

Neither fact list specific platforms; original Xbox not listed for A, B’s platforms not specified.

Tie

Price & value

A is $19.99 versus B at $49.99, delivering more features for less money.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2: Summit Strike

Multiplayer / co‑op

A supports both co‑op and competitive modes (CTF, TDM) despite slower matchmaking.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2: Summit Strike

Content & replayability

A’s map editor, dynamic weather, and varied mission types give higher replay value than B.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2: Summit Strike

Difficulty & accessibility

B notes a steep learning curve; A has no such drawback mentioned.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2: Summit Strike

Graphics & performance

Both are dated, but A (2005) is newer than B (2001), offering slightly better visuals.

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Choose Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2: Summit Strike if…

Buyers who want lower cost, map‑creation tools, voice‑command squad control, and varied missions.

Choose Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon if…

Buyers who prioritize realistic ballistics, larger outdoor maps, and are willing to pay more for that depth.

Common questions

Which game is cheaper?

Ghost Recon 2: Summit Strike (A) costs $19.99; the original Ghost Recon (B) costs $49.99.

Does either game let me create my own missions?

Yes, only A includes a map editor for custom scenario creation.

Which title has more realistic weapon physics?

B features a sophisticated ballistics model that simulates bullet drop and penetration; A does not mention this.