Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six PS1 box art

PlayStation · Shooter / Action

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six

Certified classic Co-op

SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreShooter, Action
DeveloperRebellion
PublisherRed Storm Entertainment, Inc
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesTom Clancy's Rainbow Six
LegacyCertified 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 gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six cheats & codes

28 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

RCJCD00808EA ????
PAL2NTSC800762A0 0000
Y-Fix800591D8 0000
Infinite time8004CB3A 3C00
Infinite health80055146 3C00
Infinite grenades / ammo (for almost all weapons)80052B6A 3C00

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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

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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.

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