The Ghost Recon franchise has gone on to be a cornerstone of the action genre, so we have decided to open this list up to include every main series release in recognition of this. One thing that Ubisoft can't be criticized for is its shrewd adaptability, which was on full display as they left their limbless hero Rayman behind in favor of Ghost Recon, Splinter Cell, and the already established Rainbow Six series'. Updated January 13th, 2021, by Jack Pursey: When the PlayStation 2 was released in the year 2000, the improved hardware saw the gaming industry ditch the platforming mascots that had been dominating the genre for many years in favor of realistic action-games.
However, the constantly changing formula of the franchise results in hit-or-miss success on Metacritic with every installment. The franchise's games are known to be grueling methodical shooters that still accommodate gamers' desire for fast-paced action. RELATED: 5 Best Ubisoft Games (& 5 Worst), According To Metacritic The series incorporates elements from other genres such as RTS, RPG, Arcade, and recently, open-world into their otherwise tactical shooters to create experimental wonders. Aside from their successful Assassin's Creedand Far Cryseries, Ghost Recon is up there with those two. Ubisoft's Ghost Reconfranchise contains some of the best games the developer has rolled out. War has broken out on the borders of Russia and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
