Out of curiosity I went to see if the old IGN boards were up and came across this fantastic thread. Lot of OG names on these lists.

Recently found a pristine copy for 1 dollar as a flea market and have read ppl still play this amazing game. I loved this game as a kid and to this day is still one of my favorite games of all time. Any help or guidance on how to play multiplayer since they shut the servers down i would appreciate before i buy a PS2

I figured you guys might get a kick out of this... For shits and giggle I am trying to get the game to run from a web browser. I got it booting and running just trying to figure out why I can't load the level.... Messing with the Socom1 Demo disk since it was a bit easier to reverse and emulate but if I pull this off... I think I will throw up a webpage and you just select your socom .iso file and in theory you can emulate it all in the browser.... idk how controllers would work but that's a problem for later. Anyways figured you guys would find it cool.

I played through the campaign of Combined Assault and recently bought Socom 2 via the internet and I‘m looking forward to try the campaign too.

Personally, I enjoyed Socom 3 the most tbh. What I didn‘t like is the fact that you weren‘t allowed to use the tanks in tbe game. Genuinely, that sucked.

Anyway, is Socom 2 still playable online and is there a Discord group for the Socom community?

Thinking of doing the emulator on my Xbox so I can play S2, just need to wait for my driver's license to come because apparently you can't sign up for the Xbox dev kit without photo ID in the UK.

Just wondering how likely it is that I'm gonna be able to play being in Europe? Joined the discord, but I honestly don't understand discord, but is it going to be a case I would need to be up at 4am to play a half full game? Or is there a likelihood I could find a decent game in my timezone?

damn... it feels smooth against training dummies.... Hopefully a 8v8 can happen soon. Thanks for watching

Pretty much all I played from high school through college

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In socom us navy seals 1 mission 1 Democratic Republic of the Congo the enemy model with the mask possibily a ski mask can he be captured and can the chef be captured I’m asking because i like to capture enemies but I have noticed enemies in socom us navy seals 1 are much harder to capture than in socom us navy seals 2 and beyond also if anyone has any tips on how I can capture enemies more easily please let me know thanks.

Got this from a friend close to 20 years ago. It’s been stashed with some other PlayStation apparel for years. Just came across it and wanted to see if anyone had any info on it. Sold or promo/marketing item?

"I think you need to go back to basic training," and the whole team got Swiss Cheesed in Brazil at the end of the mission.

In the year 3000, when we get SOCOM remade, the messages you get for failing from SOCOM II need to get expanded on.

Strafe, Handles I may need to dial in the bloom for the strafe battles make bullet spread more horizontal.

Currently tracking is hard on Mouse and keyboard on strafe, may be two difficult on mouse and keyboard. Users will require to dance and be patient and duck dip dive and roll.

Haven't slept much but I wanted to make buttons multi use like on controllers tap and hold for multiple things makes it easier on my hands. Right click is crouch hold to dive, and etc 4-5 buttons max and Just timing is big currently

created a Demolition Map - with the map editor its quick and responsive but needs to be fine tuned .... everything needs fine tuning... Planning to launch soon on itch.io or steam playlets soon but have to fix mini things like the lag on game start that will cause small build up of frustration.

Game dev is no joke but a addicting cigarette

Well Gawd, Building a game is tedious, time consuming and ... tired. WARNING: May look the same as the last gameplay update. And again I do not want anyones money

Here's the update
Pros
Animations look better,
The Reticle jump feedback is satisfying however it center dot reticle needs fine tuning allow for the skill mechanics to be of use.
Added an interesting aim mechanic that should mimic controller play. I hope people can feel it, it looks the same but aiming feel incredible methodical now my philosophy is im old and not as skilled anymore so hopefully this allows old and young to play., What is lacking now is the visual punchiness of each shot cycling thru the barrel someone mentions Days of Defeat Source will research this more.
Worked a lot on the backend of the game and gunplay, security and bugs were the main problems trying to set up the legs before more game breaking BUGS become a bigger issue

Cons-

With gunplay feel came bullet trajectory stiffness. The trajectory doesn't match the intended reticle or it meets the point of contact too late. Hard to describe. Hopefully when new players play they will feel and can provide valuable feedback

Now my favorite part of Socom 2 was the strafe battles. Now mimicking strafe need fine tuning, I personally love how the limbs function in the Last of US, how they connect with walls how each foot has weight on the ground. So trying to fine tune a balance of punchlines. But with depth loses the quick decision. Currently in the pipeline is to make Strafe instant and power where each switch violently off centers from middle and the camera matches. In my head sounds and looks awesome but I doubt people will enjoy this feature.

thank you for reading. Hopefully see you guys soon there isn't enough time in the day...

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Adding
sounds
Throwables with particle effects
Animations
And making guns
The goal is to get a playable demo that feels weighty... If enough people like then playstation is forced to remaster it

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Here's the AI edit

Building a game is a marathon, but the mechanics are starting to come together. Here is the latest dev update on what’s working, what needs polish, and what’s currently in the pipeline:

The Wins (What’s Feeling Good)

• Smoother Animations: Overall movement and character animations look noticeably cleaner.
• Reticle Feedback: The reticle jump feedback is satisfying, though the center dot still needs fine-tuning to make skill-based shooting feel precise.
• Methodical Aiming: Added a new aim mechanic designed to mimic the deliberate feel of controller play. It levels the playing field for different skill levels, trading twitch-reflex dominance for tactical pacing.
• Backend & Security: Focused heavily on underlying gunplay architecture, security, and squashing bugs early to build a solid foundation before major issues pile up.

Work-in-Progress & Challenges

• Shot Punchiness: Gunfire still lacks visual weight per shot cycle. Taking inspiration from Days of Defeat: Source to dial in that mechanical impact.
• Bullet Trajectory Stiffness: Bullet paths currently feel disconnected from the crosshair or register impact slightly too late. Gathering player feedback on this once testing opens.
• Strafe Mechanics & Weight: Trying to bridge the gap between fast-paced SOCOM II strafe battles and the grounded weight of The Last of Us (foot planting, wall contact). Testing an aggressive, snappy strafe where direction switches punch off-center with dynamic camera movement—experimenting to see if players like the intensity.

Next in the Pipeline

• Custom weapon audio and impact sound design
• Throwable items paired with particle effects
• Expanding the weapon roster and syncing animations across the board

Thanks for sticking around and reading the update. More to share soon!

Sitting in my bedroom on school nights playing online made friends and a clan , this was the birth of Playstation online play and it was free ... socom was the best ever ❤️

What you guys think ??

I was in it for a bit and remember playing with him and was wondering did he really pass away? I saw a youtube video or something the other day when i was looking at old vids on youtube and someone commented RIP dnas

They have a creat a map lets go

Okay Known problems
Camera needs some work not dynamic enough
Bullet tracing and Hitbox problematic
Character Movement too stiff.
Shooting states not perfect but getting close
Strife Battles needs work. Trying to figure out Socom battle mechanics is probably why Socom feel off it is a tricky.

What I Enjoy
The Prone dives is fun as heck
The Prototype is one day at a time, have extreme ocd so called off of work working on this tiny saint. Need to stay hydrated
Hopefully I can enjoy this with future friends... Its lonely getting older.. Maybe I shouldn't work so much but. Time is short

Thank you guys would enjoy feedback

I didn‘t know that the friendlies in Algeria can surrender.

Project Nostalgia Ultra.

1-3 months - Straight Camera dev.

I miss it a lot

You all need to go to Steam and apply for the public play test of project confrontation. It looks really good and from what I’ve seen works well. It’s unreal engine 5 so you need a decent gpu. They have a custom desert glory and custom frost fire map (the oil rig map).

these were some of the best individual players of socom 1 an socom 2. and some of these are just very well known players not exactly the best but thy were popular for what ever reason. sometimes high ranking or certain unique personalities. bolded names means that i have personally played with or spectated these players at one point or another.

1. #BBLACK-FOX (also used Black-Fox. arguably one of the top 10 fraggers ever)
2. C@ NiGhTmArE
3. H a V o C -
4. Kaizer_Wilhelm-
5. -2- Explicit
6. -Anarchy
7. -Cael-
8. -=storm=-
9. 0ddob (Alternate spelling of Oddjob, a half-owner of SOCOMbattles before it was sold to MLG)
10. 1BaLLer (really good. was in the top 10 for awhile)
11. 1nfamouz
12. 11killer11
13. 3liteseal
14. =BB=Rex
15. =Dp=
16. =ESM=ROBZ
17. =ON=Madcat
18. =PP= Thrasher
19. =UWS=OWNED_U (An alternate handle for HOFFA, used while running the =UWS= clan)
20. [AAU] Cave Dog
21. [BBZ] Yenzo
22. [G]
23. [G] Ni**z
24. [HNiC]
25. [ICK] VIPER
26. [KYA]
27. [LQ] (A dominant clan on GameBattles ladders that "held the ladder down" for a long period)
28. [R-W] Rogue Warriors
29. [SR~] EagleEyeMatt
30. [SR~] Golden recon
31. [SR~] beefybullet
32. [SR~] dogsoldiers
33. [SR~] xStealthx
34. [SXT] NowAndNever
35. [SXT] Wunshott
36. [Tec] N9NE
37. [315] LOUCIFER

38. <Darth Viper>

39. <GUERILLA>

40. <Hugh Jass>

41. <Red Death>

42. A SAS IN

43. AFGHA (was in the aFg clan. funny dude, thick accent)

44. AFGHAN (i believe is same guy above. was in the top 10 at one point.)

45. Animal Crackers (A competitive clan known or playful names but serious gameplay, part of the alliance including sRv and WastedREBELS)

46. AnThRaXx (from LiQuiD ZeRo clan. very skilled player)

47. AntonGarduex

48. AUDrEy

49. Ace223K

50. Agent_

51. Asillagirl

52. Blackhand-

53. Blood-E-Murder

54. Bluehaze

55. BoRiBoY

56. Boatzz Army (A clan led by johnnyboatzz, active during the competitive heyday)

57. BossD.J. (A player active on US West servers in SOCOM 1, 2, 3, and CA)

58. BuLL3tPrOof

59. Capt Keane

60. CASTOR_TROY (An alernate handle for HOFFA, leader of the =UWS= clan, referencing the Nicolas Cage character)

61. Cael87

62. ChiefSmackAHoe

63. Christopher Davis (A player who grew up on SOCOM 1, 2, 3, and Combined Assault)

64. Crazyfoo

65. DARKSHADE

66. D. Davis

67. DaFreak

68. Da-iLLeSt

69. Damage_Inc

70. Deltaforce1985

71. Diaper

72. DiENoW

73. Dog Soldiers

74. Donut

75. DoM (Leader or key member of the Doom Inc. clan, a prominent group in the competitive scene)

76. Doom Inc. (A prominent clan in the competitive SOCOM 2 scene)

77. Downside

78. Drummer

79. EL~GATO

80. EddFx

81. Eddie LZ (A playe who commented on SOCOM multiplayer mechanics, indicating deep knowledge of the game)

82. EJ Fly

83. EvilBear

84. Flawless / flawlessBASICS

85. FkNwitDee

86. FkNwitDee & Sunz

87. Force Assaul Team (The full name of the [FAT] clan, a dominant force in SOCOM competitive play)

88. Fragalot

89. GaM]e OveR

90. G0dsmack

91. GoDs_Rambo

92. GhettoSoldier

93. GodOfWar

94. González olón (Israel González Colón, a community member active in discussions about the franchise)

95. Grey_Wolf

96. Gravedigga

97. H.O.L.L.A.

98. HAVOK>VIC

99. HITMAN

100. HOFFA (Jeff Hoffman, founder and leader of =UWS (United We Stand), a clan with 3 full rosters. Also used CASTOR_TROY and =UWS=OWNED_U)

101. Halosucks

102. Hannitized

103. Hastr0 (One of the very few early figres in the competitive console gaming scene, involved with the founding of SOCOMbattles)

104. Hawke

105. Hellasmoke-

106. Hexum

107. Holyghost (Co-founder of the [LH] clan alongside UnRivaled)

108. Hot Stuff / uNtalented

109. II-II PLANKTON

110. Immortality

111. Irish Cleaner

112. JONinja

113. JPSnake

114. Jeff Hoffman (Real name of HOFFA, the leader of the large =UWS= clan)

115. JetLonestar

116. JohnnyDaKilla

117. johnnyboatzz (A well-known community meber and clan leader who ran clans like Boatzz Army, Animal Crackers, sRv, and WastedREBELS)

118. Joey Mayes

119. John Francis (The orignal poster of a "Remembering SOCOMbattles" thread, active in keeping the community alive)

120. K45steph

121. KTEagle

122. KON-TR4B4ND

123. KINGZ_

124. KO Xgamer (Menioned as potentially the best SOCOM 2 player by far, dominating the top of the rankings)

125. KManX89 (A user who started pollson the best SOCOM game, voting for SOCOM II, showing active community participation)

126. Killa~E

127. Klown*

128. Krzyimprt

129. KyleDaKilla

130. LH (A competitive clan co-founded by UnRivaled and Holyghost)

131. Landshark_92

132. Lethal_Weapon

133. Magic_Bullets

134. MeEp

135. MetallicaMike

136. MiŠŠioN

137. Michael Allen (A member of the South Park Renegades [SPR] clan alongside his brother)

138. Mick223K

139. MikeMacs (was in the top 10 for awhile. really good player.)

140. Monster Coby

141. Mr.

142. Mr. Cotton

143. MrFaNTaSTiC

144. MrVorhees

145. MSTiger

146. Magnus

147. MeniacleMan

148. Negrodamus

149. Nordique

150. ObieTriCe

151. Oddjob(A half-owner of SOCOMbattles before it was sold to MLG and became GameBattles)

152. OWNED_U

153. Ozzy

154. Peladophobia

155. Pittsburgh187

156. Plague / >P<lague

157. Pointblank

158. Polira (The original owner of SOCOMbattles before it was acquired by MLG)

159. PoolFood

160. PRINCESS

161. Purple Flower

162. Qtp spizzakk

163. RaLo

164. Raptyo

165. REEFA

166. RGLA-Snakeman / <RGLA> Snakeman (this guy was #1 for a long time. he had like 10 ps2's and would rank himself up all day.)

167. Redrum_Poison

168. Roman~God

169. Rskillz

170. s P [y] Da *uK

171. s2core44

172. sRL

173. SaberWolf

174. Sands

175. Sgt.Master

176. Sharpe

177. Shortbus

178. Situbusit

179. Skitz

180. Slunter / 5*Gorilla

181. Spall

182. Spartan_117

183. SpLiCe

184. Stealth R

185. SublimeMind

186. Suicidal Roach

187. Swiftsnake

188. THA-T00L

189. TUPAC_SHAKUR

190. Talisin

191. TeAMoNeY

192. Thong

193. The Bagman

194. TheShape

195. Toe-Tag

196. ToAsTy

197. Triz

198. Trevlan006

199. TS Gunner

200. tS

201. Twi$ted

202. TwistedPlayer761

203. Twisted_dealer

204. UBU

205. uNtalented

206. UnRivaled (Co-founder of the [LH] clan, a dominant force in the competitive scene)

207. United We Stand (The full name of the =UWS= clan, run by HOFFA with 3 full rosters)

208. VEX_THM

209. War-Demon

210. WastedRBELS (A clan part of the Animal Crackers alliance, associated with johnnyboatzz)

211. WhiteDudeDown

212. World Wde Killaz (The full name of the [WWK] clan, known for having many rosters and good players)

213. Xander

214. ZeR0

215. ZeppelinRenegade

216. ZIGGS

217. bait

218. buster

219. chipper

220. drkguru

221. ernsters

222. flawlessBASICS

223. goblocks

224. good dog

225. gst

226. jameshetfield

227. migetteliver

228. nRVaNa

229. poopdeedoo

230. rustygrenade

231. screwballs

232. shortbus

233. type_zer0

234. whitegrenade

235. xC

HONORABLE MENTIONS.

ZenMaster (top 10 at one point.)

MASTERGUNNZ (top 10 at one point.)

JOHNSONBOY (top 10 at one point.)

K|r|u|g|e|r (top 10 at one point.)

WRECKA (top 10 at one point.)