After hosting its first round of private beta testing in September of last year, the eagerly awaited free-to-play tactical shooter Rainbow Six Mobile is about to start its second. Fans of the series are eager to get their hands on this mobile version of the popular PC and console-exclusive shooter of the same name, and some fortunate gamers will be able to do so in the spring of this year! For many years, Rainbow Six has been a household name among shooter fans. While we could delve deeply into the franchise's long past, let's concentrate on the present. The most recent installment of the series is Rainbow Six Siege, and this smartphone adaptation aims to replicate many of the factors that make Siege so popular in particular.

Rainbow Six Siege on mobile delivers an immersive tactical experience reminiscent of its PC/console counterpart. The graphics are impressive, considering the platform constraints, and the controls are surprisingly intuitive. The game successfully translates the intense, strategic gameplay to mobile, offering a satisfying blend of close-quarters combat and strategic planning. However, occasional connectivity issues and the need for a robust device may pose challenges for some players. Overall, Rainbow Six Siege mobile is a commendable adaptation that captures the essence of the franchise on a smaller screen.

Rainbow 6 Mobile is a mobile take on Ubisoft’s tactical first-person squad shooter, Rainbow 6 Siege. Like Siege, R6 mobile aims to deliver the slower, more methodical approach to shooting onto a mobile, handheld package. While the shooting and strategy can be fun, the game is kind of held back by its meager content offerings of only two game modes with only a map each, which can make the gameplay loop feel repetitive and stale after a while.