PlayStation · Shooter / Action
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six
Certified classic Co-op
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Shooter, Action |
| Developer | Rebellion |
| Publisher | Red Storm Entertainment, Inc |
| Players | 1 player |
| 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 |
Developed by Rebellion and published by Red Storm Entertainment, Inc, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six arrived on the PlayStation in 1999 as a shooter. It blends shooter and action elements.
It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Among the 106 PS1 shooters in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six series; on the PS1 you can also try Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Lone Wolf and 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 (Dreamcast). Rebellion also made Delta Force: Urban Warfare, Gunfighter: The Legend of Jesse James and The Mummy for the PS1.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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 to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
- you are looking for something to play with friends
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
28 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| RCJC | D00808EA
???? |
|---|---|
| PAL2NTSC | 800762A0
0000 |
| Y-Fix | 800591D8
0000 |
| Infinite time | 8004CB3A
3C00 |
| Infinite health | 80055146
3C00 |
| Infinite grenades / ammo (for almost all weapons) | 80052B6A
3C00 |
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six walkthroughs & guides
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six FAQ
When did Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six come out on the PS1?
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six was released for the PlayStation in 1999.
Who made Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six?
It was developed by Rebellion and published by Red Storm Entertainment, Inc.
Is Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six multiplayer?
No. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six is a single-player game.
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.