Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X

Rainbow Six Siege X is a shooter for the cerebral, and proof that a great strategy game masquerading as a shooter never gets old.

Rather than taking one map and putting teams on offense and defense, Dual Front throws it all in a bag and fills it with water.

The classic tactical FPS game with demanding learning curve and tight margins seeks new life with F2P model.

Rainbow Six Siege X represents an important milestone in the game's history, cementing the franchise's longevity with a combination of technical modernization, the inclusion of new content, and a more open access model to the public. The graphical improvements, the audio refinement, and the arrival of the new Dual Front mode show that Ubisoft is committed to keeping the game relevant in a competitive market, even after 10 years of activity.

So, will I be returning to Rainbow Six Siege X regularly? I’m not so sure. The wall to climb is steep, and it still doesn’t cater to the tactical, single-player-minded fan I’ve always been. Yet, I can’t deny that it’s a successful refresh. For current veterans or returning players who already know what they’re signing up for, this is the best version of Siege there has ever been. It’s a modern, polished, and brutally challenging tactical shooter. Just know that the fresh paint does little to soften the blows.