71
MONSTER
Assemble your elite team of Rainbow Six Operators to launch incursions in the unpredictable containment zones and face off against an evolving Alien threat. Band together and put everything on the line as you take on this unknown enemy.
Game analysis
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Story and Narrative
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64
Rainbow Six Extraction’s story is a bold alien invasion concept that flirts with creativity but collapses under shallow, generic storytelling. While some praise its atmospheric depth and lore, most critics dismiss it as a passive afterthought, prioritizing co-op mechanics over substance. The narrative’s fresh twist on the franchise falls flat, leaving players more invested in the action than the plot—a missed opportunity where ambition outpaced execution.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
64
Positive Reviews (80-100)
22%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
56%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
22%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
Rainbow Six Extraction’s story is a bold alien invasion concept that flirts with creativity but collapses under shallow, generic storytelling. While some praise its atmospheric depth and lore, most critics dismiss it as a passive afterthought, prioritizing co-op mechanics over substance. The narrative’s fresh twist on the franchise falls flat, leaving players more invested in the action than the plot—a missed opportunity where ambition outpaced execution.
Gameplay Mechanics
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79
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction nails tactical depth and co-op brilliance but drowns in repetition, tedious missions, and undercooked mechanics—a polarizing blend of siege-inspired strategy and frustrating execution.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
79
Positive Reviews (80-100)
75%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
20%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
5%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction nails tactical depth and co-op brilliance but drowns in repetition, tedious missions, and undercooked mechanics—a polarizing blend of siege-inspired strategy and frustrating execution.
Graphics and Visual Design
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71
Polished yet unoriginal: Rainbow Six Extraction delivers tense, atmospheric gameplay but stumbles on repetitive design, bland aesthetics, and missed creative potential.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
71
Positive Reviews (80-100)
46%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
44%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
10%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Polished yet unoriginal: Rainbow Six Extraction delivers tense, atmospheric gameplay but stumbles on repetitive design, bland aesthetics, and missed creative potential.
Music and Sound Design
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72
Extraction’s sound design excels in immersion and tension, with standout audio cues and a gripping score, but its derivative nature, forgettable music, and inconsistent execution prevent it from breaking new ground—a solid yet unremarkable auditory experience.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
72
Positive Reviews (80-100)
46%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
46%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
8%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
TL;DR
music and sound design
Extraction’s sound design excels in immersion and tension, with standout audio cues and a gripping score, but its derivative nature, forgettable music, and inconsistent execution prevent it from breaking new ground—a solid yet unremarkable auditory experience.
Voice Acting
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61
The voice acting in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction is technically solid and occasionally impactful, with praised delivery and localization, but its underuse, repetitive lines, and lack of depth fail to elevate character engagement or narrative cohesion.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VOICE ACTING
Acting Score
61
Positive Reviews (80-100)
11%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
78%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
11%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the voice acting.
TL;DR
voice acting
The voice acting in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction is technically solid and occasionally impactful, with praised delivery and localization, but its underuse, repetitive lines, and lack of depth fail to elevate character engagement or narrative cohesion.
Technical Performance
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80
Rainbow Six Extraction delivers solid tech performance across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with smooth 60fps, stable frame rates, and strong optimization—especially on newer hardware. Critics praise DualSense integration, DLSS support, and cross-platform polish, but persistent issues like PS5 crashes, texture streaming glitches, and PC network instability linger, hinting at areas for refinement despite a largely polished experience.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
80
Positive Reviews (80-100)
73%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
25%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
3%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
TL;DR
technical performance
Rainbow Six Extraction delivers solid tech performance across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with smooth 60fps, stable frame rates, and strong optimization—especially on newer hardware. Critics praise DualSense integration, DLSS support, and cross-platform polish, but persistent issues like PS5 crashes, texture streaming glitches, and PC network instability linger, hinting at areas for refinement despite a largely polished experience.
Replay Value
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69
Co-op focus, procedural variety, and operator progression keep Rainbow Six Extraction engaging short-term, but repetition, grind, and lackluster endgame content undermine long-term appeal, leaving its replayability in a tense balance between tactical fun and frustration.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
69
Positive Reviews (80-100)
29%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
63%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
8%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
Co-op focus, procedural variety, and operator progression keep Rainbow Six Extraction engaging short-term, but repetition, grind, and lackluster endgame content undermine long-term appeal, leaving its replayability in a tense balance between tactical fun and frustration.
Overall Verdict
71
MONSTER
OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
71
Positive Reviews (80-100)
37%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
61%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
3%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
A tactical co-op shooter lauded for immersive teamwork and strategic depth, but bogged down by repetitive missions, grind-heavy systems, and underwhelming solo appeal—its potential hampered by shallow progression and microtransactions.
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MONSTER
Reviews
198 reviews found100
Player 2
Jan 28, 2022
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The review concludes that Rainbow Six: Extraction is a tactical experience that will be enjoyed by those who liked the tactical aspects of Rainbow Six: Siege but were put off by the PvP elements.
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95
Gamers Heroes
Jan 19, 2022
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction is praised as one of the most intense and exciting co-op experiences available today. It is seen as an incredible addition to the Siege universe and a fantastic demonstration of innovation in the genre.
90
The Loadout
Jan 19, 2022
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Rainbow Six Extraction is a refreshing and tactical co-op shooter that could set a new benchmark for the genre with enough support and new content.
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87
Generación Xbox
Jan 19, 2022
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Rainbow Six Extraction is a successful cooperative shooter that combines tactical gameplay with engaging content, making it enjoyable and rewarding.
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85
Worth Playing
Jan 20, 2022
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Rainbow Six: Extraction is a compelling PvE experience for Rainbow Six fans, offering a mix of tactical gameplay, challenging mechanics, and replay value. It provides a solid alternative for those seeking PvE content and single-player fans looking for Siege elements.
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85
MondoXbox
Jan 19, 2022
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Rainbow Six Extraction successfully combines cooperative gameplay with a compelling story and solid mechanics, making it a worthy addition to the franchise.
84
COGconnected
Jan 19, 2022
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Rainbow Six Extraction is a competent shooter that is best enjoyed with a three-player squad. It is functional as a single-player game but challenging and not super rewarding. The mechanics and missions are interesting, but the lack of originality in alien designs and the absence of a campaign or extra modes at launch are drawbacks.
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83
GameStar
Jan 19, 2022
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A cooperative shooter with a solid story and enjoyable gameplay.
83
Digital Chumps
Jan 20, 2022
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Rainbow Six Extraction is described as a thrilling, tense PvE game that implements the best shooting mechanics from Siege. It offers a challenge that only Rainbow Six can provide, despite lacking deep progression and evolving objectives. The game's success in the long term remains to be seen.
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82
Meristation
Jan 20, 2022
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Rainbow Six Extraction is a well-crafted cooperative shooter that offers a unique experience with its tactical gameplay and variety of challenges, making it a recommended purchase for genre enthusiasts.
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