Sega Dreamcast · Shooter
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Sega Dreamcast |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Red Storm Entertainment |
| Publisher | Take-Two Interactive |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Released for the Sega Dreamcast, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six is a shooter developed by Red Storm Entertainment and published by Take-Two Interactive.
Among the 24 Dreamcast shooters in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six series; on the Dreamcast you can also try Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear. The series also appears on other systems with Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six (N64) and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six (PS1).
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
- you want to experience one of the Dreamcast's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Dreamcast games today
Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six FAQ
Who made Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six?
It was developed by Red Storm Entertainment and published by Take-Two Interactive.
Is Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six multiplayer?
Yes. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six take to play?
As a shooter, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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