Probably the most significant progress is plot related, as Rainbow Six Vegas 2 brilliantly succeeds in continuing the previous tale in a cohesive way while filling all those blank spots that left us with many unanswered questions after completing the original game. Overall the gamer will have the pleasant surprise of discovering a catchy storyline, easy to follow but complex enough to keep the interest intact.

While they are still ordered to annihilate criminal organizations and enforce the law in the benefit of the innocent citizens, the operatives in Rainbow Six Vegas 2 will constantly shift from one location to another, all around the globe. From the Pic de Pyrenees to Mexico or a small town in Nevada, the Rainbow team is pursuing the terrorists so even if we get less of Vegas these areas are so good looking and unique that the effort is made worthwhile. Nonetheless those moments spent chasing and eliminating hostiles inside the glamorous theatres, monumental convention centers and shining casinos of Sin City are priceless and will most likely linger in the darker areas of the memory long after the campaign is completed

You no longer command Logan Keller, the lead character from the previous game, but instead you'll get the chance of creating your own, "Bishop", with the desired gender and appearance. Another innovative concept is the ability of gaining experience points, ranks, and equipment by playing through the offline content which will ultimately allow you to unlock special features including better gear and cool outfits that will help you stand out of the crowd and of course ensure a better chance in the online showdown.

Bishop is the leader of a three men team, his partners Jung Park and Michael Walters being the ever present companions during most of the story and their help will be invaluable in certain chapters when the game fully displays its tactical quality. The main villains are the Cabrera brothers, leaders of a terrorist organization involved in bombing, extortion, kidnappings and every imaginable crimes, but as the game progresses another antagonist character reveals himself and the action gets even hotter. Overall the numerous twists and turns of the storyline provide us with an enjoyable experience and will ultimately divert the attention from the fact that this game is not a full sequel but rather a standalone expansion pack for "Rainbow Six Vegas".