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Nintendo 64 · Shooter
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Saffire |
| Publisher | Red Storm Entertainment, Inc. |
| 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 17 |
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six is a shooter released in 1999 for the Nintendo 64, developed by Saffire and published by Red Storm Entertainment, Inc..
It landed about 3 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1999 include Resident Evil 2, Super Smash Bros. and Donkey Kong 64. Among the 23 N64 shooters in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six series. The series also appears on other systems with Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six (PS1) and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six (Dreamcast). Saffire also made Xena: Warrior Princess: The Talisman of Fate, Bio F.R.E.A.K.S. and Top Gear Rally 2 for the N64.
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 N64'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 cheats & codes
75 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Activator 1 P1 | D00BF704 0000 |
|---|---|
| Activator 2 P1 | D00BF705 0000 |
| Dual Activator P1 | D10BF704 0000 |
| Activator 1 P2 | D00BF70C 0000 |
| Activator 2 P2 | D00BF70D 0000 |
| Dual Activator P2 | D10BF70C 0000 |
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six walkthroughs & guides
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Playing N64 games today
The N64 is at its best with friends on the couch: its library is packed with four-player party, racing and shooter games. Selected titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six FAQ
When did Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six come out on the N64?
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999.
Who made Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six?
It was developed by Saffire and published by Red Storm Entertainment, Inc..
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.
Read more about Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.