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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® 3 Gold

Niche cult favorite
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Released September 25, 2008
sample: 454 reviews posted after launch (178 AI-classified)
86/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 91 % · 2,096 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 85/100 (Metacritic)
4,99€ 1,24€ -75%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Patience and meticulous planning rule every breach, pulling veterans back for dozens of hours of calculated tactical combat. Across the post-release sample, 87 percent of the 454 evaluations lean positive, building on a stellar 91 percent lifetime approval rate on Steam.

What it's about: Raven Shield:Commandez l’élite de la brigade multinationale des opérations spéciales contre les forces terroristes cachées. Dans Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield, le troisième épisode de la série populaire Rainbow Six, l'équipe Rainbow est confrontée à un nouvel ennemi secret mondiale.

In-game

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« Je me sens élite en y jouant en 2023 ^^ »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2023 · 4 h played1
« Last true Rainbow game, Vegas games are OK but still they got nothing on R6 1 to 3.... man it is so sad looking at Siege. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2025 · 8 h played1
« >Be me >Purchase Game >Start playing >Get to Mountain Watch >Find out enemies can surrender >Start Zip-Tying the terrorist >Terrorist secure >Squadmate shoots him anyway >AI Commits war crimes. Peak 10/10 Game »
👍 anonymous review · May 2025 · 40 h played111
« nobody's gonna read this anyways... so... i'm gay... »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 0 h played111
« Looking for my Xbox friends way back in the day, Niaboc, SdotCarter and RagilyD its Booter444 »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2025 · 14 h played221
« The best Rainbow Six game to-date. A true successor to the original. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2025 · 28 h played1
« Original Rainbow Six :Neo Marxists Rainbow Six 3 (((Raven Shield))) NAZZZIIIISSSS BAAADDD »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 2 h played1
« i want to bang a 10/10 swedish blonde »
👎 anonymous review · May 2025 · 0 h played1
« Malheureux de ne plus avoir de fonctionnalités en ligne »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2019 · 14 h played
« un mec dans une mission bourré de cliché qui va tout seul dans un endroit sans se faire repéré »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2017 · 5 h played
« manette fonctionne pas,co op fonctionne pas ..................... »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2023 · 1 h played
« Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six : AIDS free edition™ »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 6 h played1

In players' words

« Je me sens élite en y jouant en 2023 ^^ »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2023 · 4 h played1
« Original Rainbow Six :Neo Marxists Rainbow Six 3 (((Raven Shield))) NAZZZIIIISSSS BAAADDD »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 2 h played1
« Last true Rainbow game, Vegas games are OK but still they got nothing on R6 1 to 3.... man it is so sad looking at Siege. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2025 · 8 h played1
« i want to bang a 10/10 swedish blonde »
👎 anonymous review · May 2025 · 0 h played1
« >Be me >Purchase Game >Start playing >Get to Mountain Watch >Find out enemies can surrender >Start Zip-Tying the terrorist >Terrorist secure >Squadmate shoots him anyway >AI Commits war crimes. Peak 10/10 Game »
👍 anonymous review · May 2025 · 40 h played111
« Malheureux de ne plus avoir de fonctionnalités en ligne »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2019 · 14 h played
« nobody's gonna read this anyways... so... i'm gay... »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 0 h played111
« un mec dans une mission bourré de cliché qui va tout seul dans un endroit sans se faire repéré »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2017 · 5 h played
« Looking for my Xbox friends way back in the day, Niaboc, SdotCarter and RagilyD its Booter444 »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2025 · 14 h played221
« manette fonctionne pas,co op fonctionne pas ..................... »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2023 · 1 h played
« The best Rainbow Six game to-date. A true successor to the original. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2025 · 28 h played1
« Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six : AIDS free edition™ »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 6 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
83 % pos · n=127
Performance
46 % pos · n=35
Story / writing
77 % pos · n=35
Multiplayer
73 % pos · n=30
Interface / UX
18 % pos · n=22
Content / longevity
72 % pos · n=18
Graphics / art
60 % pos · n=15
Audio / music
73 % pos · n=11
Value for money
70 % pos · n=10
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=8
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay127106714
Performance3516217
Story / writing352717
Multiplayer302244
Interface / UX224117
Content / longevity181305
Graphics / art15906
Audio / music11803
Value for money10703
Stability / bugs8008

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 16 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.6 h.

🪤 52 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
56 % (n=68)
2-10h
86 % (n=120)
10-25h
95 % (n=107)
>25h
96 % (n=159)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Jul 2024 : 83% positive83JulAug 2024 : 94% positive94AugDec 2024 : 72% positive72DecApr 2025 : 82% positive82AprJun 2025 : 93% positive93JunAug 2025 : 90% positive90AugMar 2026 : 86% positive86MarJul 2026 : 84% positive84JulSep 2026 : 94% positive94Sep

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

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Strengths

  • Core tactical mechanics and gunplay anchor the experience, driving 106 positive mentions out of 127 total.
  • Veteran commando operations and campaign pacing earn strong praise, accounting for 27 positive mentions out of 35.
  • Dedicated multiplayer engagements hit the mark, recording 22 positive mentions out of 30.
  • Deep longevity keeps commanders engaged, with players logging over 25 hours reporting a 96 percent approval rate across 159 reviews.

Weaknesses

  • Outdated interface elements frustrate users, drawing 17 negative mentions out of 22.
  • Technical hurdles and modern hardware performance drag down the experience, yielding 17 negative mentions out of 35.
  • Unresolved programming snags cause frustration, marked by 8 negative mentions out of 8.

Who is it for?

Hardcore tactical shooter enthusiasts and nostalgic veterans willing to wrestle with vintage menus will find a rewarding, methodical challenge.

Is Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® 3 Gold worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 91% of 2,096 Steam reviews are positive (player score 86/100). Most-praised strength: Core tactical mechanics and gunplay anchor the experience, driving. Current price: 1,24€ (75% off).

Verdict

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® 3 Gold remains a towering tactical masterpiece that rewards deliberate strategy over twitch reflexes. While modern operating systems and clunky menus require patience, the enduring tactical depth easily justifies the deployment.

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