Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six MAC CD combat terrorist squad game + missions add-on!
Game
Mac
Red Storm Ent.
1998
CD
$3.48
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Not all first person shooter games are created equal. Some rely on over-the-top action and gore galore. Others encourage a more methodical approach to your plan of attack. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six takes the latter approach by not only encouraging caution and stealth, but careful planning and resource allocation, as the lives of your team members and hostages are at stake if you muff the details.
In the game, you take control of a top secret, highly trained fighting force whose sole purpose is to prevent terrorism wherever it may spring up. With its multinational support and membership, the group is able to operate in areas where a specific country's involvement could have unpleasant diplomatic repercussions.
There are two main phases to Rainbow Six's game play. First comes the planning stage where you receive your orders and then recruit task force members and plan out their assaults. You'll plan out virtually everything for your various teams from who comes along to what weapons and equipment they're going to use. With the squad management comes frequent radio contact with the various squads. Careful usage of pre planned "go codes" is vital as you only directly control one of four squads yourself, and a squad standing around is a squad wasted.
Then the action phase will plop you into the mission proper. Then it's up to you and your squads to take down the terrorist threats. Missions range from simple embassy rescues to bomb diffusing missions on oilrigs. Most missions will have you seeing only limited engagements with protracted firefights. Each member of your group has their own special skills and stats which are visibly reflected in how large your controlled character's targeting reticle is. (For example, the better the shooter, the smaller the area in where the bullet might hit becomes.) Other factors, like a character's ability to handle stress, can end up making even a very cleverly laid plan unpredictable if they panic.
The Macintosh edition of Rainbow Six also includes an extra expansion pack. Players will also get the chance to have a go at new missions from the Eagle Watch mission pack. The game offers multiple modes like training, which is recommended just to get used to the one hit kill aspect of the action sequences. There are also other modes, such as multiplayer for Internet based squad fighting, and the standard mission driven single player campaign mode. It's a tactical squad based combat simulation, and it's now on the Mac.
For Mac (Power Macintosh: OS 9 or Below) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
In the game, you take control of a top secret, highly trained fighting force whose sole purpose is to prevent terrorism wherever it may spring up. With its multinational support and membership, the group is able to operate in areas where a specific country's involvement could have unpleasant diplomatic repercussions.
There are two main phases to Rainbow Six's game play. First comes the planning stage where you receive your orders and then recruit task force members and plan out their assaults. You'll plan out virtually everything for your various teams from who comes along to what weapons and equipment they're going to use. With the squad management comes frequent radio contact with the various squads. Careful usage of pre planned "go codes" is vital as you only directly control one of four squads yourself, and a squad standing around is a squad wasted.
Then the action phase will plop you into the mission proper. Then it's up to you and your squads to take down the terrorist threats. Missions range from simple embassy rescues to bomb diffusing missions on oilrigs. Most missions will have you seeing only limited engagements with protracted firefights. Each member of your group has their own special skills and stats which are visibly reflected in how large your controlled character's targeting reticle is. (For example, the better the shooter, the smaller the area in where the bullet might hit becomes.) Other factors, like a character's ability to handle stress, can end up making even a very cleverly laid plan unpredictable if they panic.
The Macintosh edition of Rainbow Six also includes an extra expansion pack. Players will also get the chance to have a go at new missions from the Eagle Watch mission pack. The game offers multiple modes like training, which is recommended just to get used to the one hit kill aspect of the action sequences. There are also other modes, such as multiplayer for Internet based squad fighting, and the standard mission driven single player campaign mode. It's a tactical squad based combat simulation, and it's now on the Mac.
For Mac (Power Macintosh: OS 9 or Below) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
already ran into that problem and has listed a solution online. Contact us and we will do our best to help.
Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
SHIPPING:
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
