First Impressions - Rainbow Six: Las Vegas

I was expecting Rainbow Six: Las Vegas to be a lot like G.R.A.W.. I mean G.R.A.W. was one of the first really next-gen games to hit the XBox 360. Given it's success, among both gamers and critics, you'd figure that no one wouldn't mess with the solid gameplay.

Now, I have to admit that I really didn't play any of the previous Rainbow Six games so I'm not too sure how this stacks up to those titles. I can tell you that there really isn't anything exceptional about the game, at least not in the first two levels.

Unlike G.R.A.W., Rainbow Six: Las Vegas plays more like a traditional fighter (with some cover and squad abilities mixed in) than I'd like to see. Both G.R.A.W. and Gears of War made some significant advancements in duck and cover style games. If you've played either of these titles recently you'll immediately find yourself longing for their mechanics.

I haven't really done any online play, and I've yet to get deep enough into the game to really rate it, but I think right now you're best off treating the title as a rental. Stay tuned for a full review, sure to come in the coming weeks.