For the release of Ubisoft’s new PvE shooter Rainbow Six Extraction, there are first reviews and critiques on Metacritic. The game receives some praise but also fundamental criticism. Overall, the shooter lands in a solid midfield. Find out here what exactly is being criticized and praised.
On January 20, 2022, the co-op shooter Rainbow Six Extraction was released on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Stadia. All info about the release of the shooter can be found here.
Right at the start, there were already some first critiques to be heard on Metacritic:
- The ratings are in the 70s range, ranging from 72 (PC) to 73 (PlayStation) to 75 (Xbox).
- User reviews were not yet available at the time of this article (January 20, 2022, at 10:00 AM).
- According to reports from players, they celebrating Rainbow Six Extraction for not being as broken as other shooters.
In the following paragraphs, we will look at what some of the critiques are saying about Rainbow Six Extraction. To get in the mood, here’s a video that briefly explains the game:
“One of the most intense and exciting co-op experiences currently available”
These are the positive reviews: Several sites rave about the game. They praise especially the solid implementation of the tactical gameplay and gunplay known from Rainbow Six Siege, which has been smoothly transferred into a type of zombie co-op shooter.
Game Heroes (95 points) praises the game highly and even claims it is “one of the most intense and exciting co-op experiences currently available.” It is an innovative addition to the Siege universe and would revitalize the stagnant genre of co-op shooters.
JeuxVideo (80 points) also praises the optimal mixing of the ultra-tactical military shooter gameplay from Siege with fun shooting at zombies. The intertwining of these two seemingly contrasting aspects is brilliant and the greatest strength of the game.
Dexerto (80 points) also mentions how well the gameplay and gunplay of Siege have been transferred to another genre. And even though the objectives in the missions are not always consistent in their difficulty, it is always exciting and thrilling to achieve them. The wild scenes in which one desperately tries to escape with little ammunition and an unconscious comrade on one’s shoulder are a highlight.
“Feels more like an expansion to Siege than a full-fledged game”
These are the mixed reviews: Aside from the generally positive critiques, there are many reviews that point out various shortcomings in the game. For instance, it is criticized that Extraction feels more like an addon for Rainbow Six Siege rather than a real standalone game. Therefore, many critics agree that it is especially relevant for owners of Game Pass or Ubisoft Connect, as the game is included for free there.
VGC (60 points) cannot recommend the game if you want to play it alone, especially not on PlayStation since it is only available at full price there. But if you have Game Pass and have nothing else to play, then Extraction could be a great fun.
IGN Adria (60 points) feels that the game lacks exciting moments. It is just a “glorified zombie mod” that would be better off as a game mode in Siege. In its current form, the game is a strange experiment of mismatched aspects. It is not really satisfying for either veterans of the series or newcomers.
Gaming Age (42 points) goes even further and states that Extraction is not really interesting for anyone. On PC, GTFO is better, in Game Pass, there’s Aliens: Fireteam Elite, and for tactical shooter fans, Rainbow Six Siege is still the pinnacle. There just are no clear advantages that point towards Extraction.
Have you played Rainbow Six Extraction yet? What is your assessment of the new co-op shooter? Do you see it as a suitable addition to Siege or is there something that bothers you about it?
If you are still uncertain about whether you should check out the game, we have a bit of decision support for you here: Rainbow Six: Extraction in a short check – Why one should play it and for whom it is worth it.
