SummaryThe year is 2007 and the world stands on the brink of a terrifying global conflict. As the United States is caught in an embargo-induced oil crisis, terrorist attacks against American interests - and citizens - escalate. Venezuela, which still supplies the United States with oil, also becomes a target. As unrest grows in America, protests rock th... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
Developer:Ubisoft
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3
Xbox
Released On:
Nov 12, 2003
Metascore
Generally Favorable
86
User score
Generally Favorable
7.6
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
86
92% Positive
36 Reviews
36 Reviews
8% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
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100
This is easily my favorite first-person shooter (yes, it's better than "Goldeneye", "Halo", "Perfect Dark", "Half-Life", and anything else) and my favorite game on Xbox. [Grade = A+]
94
Ubi Soft has taken their PC masterpiece and trimmed it down just enough to make it accessible on the Xbox while adding enough new features like the voice command interface to make Rainbow Six 3 the most immersive tactical simulation you can experience without years of military training.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.6
59% Positive
13 Ratings
13 Ratings
32% Mixed
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
9% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
Mar 20, 2026
9
The Xbox version of "Rainbow Six 3" is very different from the original PC game. It's a slicker looking, faster-paced and more accessible tactical shooter. Utilizing the "Splinter Cell" graphics engine, it looks terrific and runs well. This was the Xbox's answer to the PS2's "SOCOM". Back in 2003, the story could be played cooperatively online. But you can still play it with a buddy in split-screen. Of course, the competitive modes can no longer be played. Before "Call of Duty 4" changed things, "Rainbow Six 3" ranked up with the best online shooters. I'd rate it with a 9 out of 10.
Aug 2, 2022
9
An awesome tactical shooter that utilizes the Splinter Cell graphics engine. The story mode is all about clearing rooms using squad commands. When this was online, you could play through it cooperatively with three other buddies. Of course, the competitive multiplayer was the real reason this game was a success. It was the "Rainbow Six Siege" of its day. While it's limited to local play, Rainbow Six 3 is still enjoyable. But during its heydey, this was a 9 out of 10.
92
Best Xbox Live game ever made? Yeppers. Best first-person shooter this year? Indeed. [Dec 2003, p.54]
90
Submachine guns, assault rifles, grenades and pistols comprise the arsenal. All of the guns not only look great but they sound amazing.
85
A near-perfect blend of first-person shooting and smart-guy tactics. [Jan 2004, p.146]
80
As long as you (and your Live friends) know the rules of engagement, Rainbow Six 3 is a rewarding game with a lot of tactical depth lurking beneath the incredible sights and sounds.
60
This is a stupefyingly linear experience. While the individual stand-offs and shoot-outs are exhilirating, the removal of any sense of choice or any requirement of tactical thought makes this more of a theme park ride than a military operation. [Christmas 2003, p.117]
Jul 8, 2012
9
A great accomplishment in game design. Great multiplayer, single player's still good. Both terrorist hunting & team survival will keep you entertained for quite a long time. Too bad they can't make a game like this anymore.
Jan 22, 2020
4
this game all I can really say is boring boring BORING this abomination **** is one of the worst games I have ever played the missions are boring is very confusing on where to go and even though this game only sells for about $1 now just don't get it
