| SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs |
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 The logo of SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs, the first game in the series. Subsequent titles use a similar logo. |
| Genre(s) | Tactical shooter |
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| Developer(s) | Zipper Interactive (2002–2012) Slant Six Games (2007–2010) |
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| Publisher(s) | Sony Computer Entertainment |
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| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable |
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| First release | SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs August 27, 2002 |
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| Latest release | SOCOM 4 U.S. Navy SEALs April 19, 2011 |
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SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs is a series of third-person tactical shooter video games for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Portable created by Zipper Interactive and released between 2002 and 2011. The title for the series comes from the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) which is a Unified Combatant Command. The game focuses on various teams of United States Navy SEALs (an operating component under SOCOM) completing missions with occasional help from other special operations forces from around the world such as the SAS, SBS, and GROM.
Games
SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs (2002)
- Main page: Software:SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs (video game)
SOCOM was one of the earliest titles to use the PS2's online service in North America.
SOCOM II (2003)
- Main page: Software:SOCOM II U.S. Navy SEALs
A direct sequel for the PlayStation 2 with online play.
SOCOM 3 (2005)
- Main page: Software:SOCOM 3 U.S. Navy SEALs
Updated version of the franchise for the PlayStation 2.
SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo (2005)
- Main page: Software:SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo
The first game in the series released exclusively for the PlayStation Portable.
SOCOM: Combined Assault (2006)
- Main page: Software:SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Combined Assault
For the PlayStation 2, this game allowed players to play the story mode online.
SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 2 (2006)
- Main page: Software:SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo 2
An exclusive to the PlayStation Portable.
SOCOM: Tactical Strike (2007)
- Main page: Software:SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Tactical Strike
Exclusively for the PlayStation Portable, the gameplay became less run-and-gun and more command and strategic.
SOCOM: Confrontation (2008)
- Main page: Software:SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Confrontation
Confrontation is an online-focused game and the first title for the PlayStation 3.
SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 (2010)
- Main page: Software:SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Fireteam Bravo 3
The final entry in the PlayStation Portable line Fireteam Bravo.
SOCOM 4 (2011)
- Main page: Software:SOCOM 4 U.S. Navy SEALs
The second title for the PlayStation 3 and the last title in the franchise, SOCOM 4 is set in Malaysia and serves as the sequel to SOCOM 3.
References
- ↑ "SOCOM: U.S. Navy Seals Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/socom-us-navy-seals.
- ↑ "SOCOM II: U.S. Navy Seals Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/socom-ii-us-navy-seals.
- ↑ "SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy Seals Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/socom-3-us-navy-seals.
- ↑ "SOCOM: U.S. Navy Seals Fireteam Bravo Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/socom-us-navy-seals-fireteam-bravo.
- ↑ "SOCOM: U.S. Navy Seals Combined Assault Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/socom-us-navy-seals-combined-assault.
- ↑ "SOCOM: U.S. Navy Seals Fireteam Bravo 2 Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/socom-us-navy-seals-fireteam-bravo-2.
- ↑ "SOCOM: U.S. Navy Seals Tactical Strike Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/socom-us-navy-seals-tactical-strike.
- ↑ "SOCOM: U.S. Navy Seals Confrontation Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/socom-us-navy-seals-confrontation.
- ↑ "SOCOM: U.S. Navy Seals Fireteam Bravo 3 Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/socom-us-navy-seals-fireteam-bravo-3.
- ↑ "SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy Seals Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/socom-4-us-navy-seals.
External links
- SOCOM series at MobyGames
SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs |
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| Main series |
- SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs
- II
- 3
- 4
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| Fireteam Bravo | |
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| Other |
- Combined Assault
- Tactical Strike
- Confrontation
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