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Which controls does this version use?

Actions

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six action controls
Control Stick
Move and look
A
Fire the equipped weapon
B
Change weapon or equipment
Z
Crouch
C Buttons
Adjust movement or view functions

Control notes

  • Button functions can vary with the selected control configuration.

  • The game uses Nintendo 64 controller inputs rather than keyboard controls.

How it plays

How does Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six play?

The game uses a first-person perspective. Missions are selected from a campaign and normally require objectives such as rescuing hostages, defusing bombs, gathering intelligence, or eliminating hostile forces.

Before deployment, players can choose operatives, equipment, and routes. In the field, they move through indoor and outdoor environments, use weapons and limited ammunition, and rely on stealth and positioning. A mission is failed if critical objectives are missed or the operative is killed.

Plan your run

What is the best way to play Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six?

Plan the route before starting and assign suitable equipment to each operative. Reconnaissance and controlled movement are safer than rushing into rooms.

  • Clear corners carefully and keep ammunition in reserve.
  • Use cover, listen for enemy movement, and avoid exposing the team in open areas.
  • Treat every objective as a priority; eliminating enemies alone does not necessarily complete a mission.

Meet the cast

Who are the key characters?

1

Ding Chavez

A senior Rainbow operative and a recurring protagonist in the Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six setting.

2

John Clark

Rainbow's commanding officer, responsible for directing the team's counter-terrorist operations.

Before you begin

What should you know before playing?

  1. 1

    Study the mission objectives before moving.

  2. 2

    Use short, controlled bursts and reload in safe positions.

  3. 3

    Save powerful weapons and ammunition for defended rooms.

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