All articles tagged with #tactical shooter
NCSOFT has announced that its upcoming open-world MMO tactical shooter, previously known as Project LLL, will be officially titled CINDER CITY. The game features dynamic graphics on Unreal Engine 5, a seamless open world set in a devastated futuristic Seoul, and realistic combat mechanics. Official online presence has been launched, including a website and social media accounts.
Ready or Not, a highly-rated tactical FPS, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, offering a gritty, simulation-style experience where players lead a SWAT team through dangerous criminal hotspots, emphasizing strategic gameplay and realism. The game is praised for its balance of challenge and immersion, making it a must-play for fans of tactical shooters on Xbox.
Ready or Not launches on Xbox with 1,530 Gamerscore, featuring challenging achievements including completing missions on hard, permadeath Ironman mode, and various tactical tasks, along with DLC achievements for full completion.
Steam is offering the game NEXT JUMP: Shmup Tactics for free for 24 hours, allowing players to download and keep it forever, with the offer ending at 6pm on July 1. The game is a turn-based shoot 'em up with positive reviews, and this limited-time deal is a great opportunity for gamers to add a highly-rated title to their collection.
The review of Rainbow Six Siege X highlights that the game maintains its strong fundamentals with engaging modes like Bomb, introduces a new 6v6 mode called Dual Front, and features improved sound design and destructible environments, though some limitations and monetization choices remain. Overall, it’s a promising update that keeps the game fresh and fun for fans, with more evaluation needed on new modes.
The developers behind the acclaimed Half-Life remake, Black Mesa, are working on a new game called Rogue Point, a tactical co-op shooter with roguelite elements. Developed by Crowbar Collective and published by Team17, Rogue Point involves players as part of an elite group aiming to stop a corporate war. The game features dynamically generated missions and supports both solo and offline play. Crowbar Collective plans to involve the community in development, similar to their approach with Black Mesa. No release date has been announced yet, but the game can be wishlisted on Steam.
Ready or Not, a tactical first-person shooter, has been released on PC after years in early access. The game aims for realism, but the slow gameplay and lackluster visuals make it a snooze-fest for the reviewer. The AI is questionable, with teammates blocking the player and enemies behaving oddly. The game's art direction is sterile and the controller support is lacking. While some may appreciate the commitment to realism, the reviewer found the game uninteresting due to its barebones single-player story and slow gameplay.
The new trailer for Helldivers 2 showcases co-op gameplay, featuring new and returning stratagems, customizable armor, and mission-specific loadouts. Friendly fire is always on, adding a challenging element to gameplay. The trailer also teases the appearance of a massive ink-black mech. Helldivers 2 is set to release on PC and PS5 later this year.
Controversial shooter Six Days in Fallujah has entered early access on Steam after an 18-year hiatus. Developed by Highwire Games and published by Victura, the game is a realistic first-person tactical shooter based on a controversial battle that took place between US marines and Iraqi soldiers in 2004. The early access build includes four co-op missions, with procedurally generated maps aiming to recreate the uncertainty of combat. The game will eventually be released on PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
Controversial tactical shooter video game, Six Days in Fallujah, set in the Iraq War, has been given a surprise early access release for Windows PC via Steam. The game includes four co-operative four-player missions set in urban maps that are generated procedurally every time the game is played. Additional cooperative missions are planned for the early access period, including “story campaign missions recreating real stories from the Second Battle of Fallujah from the perspective of both coalition forces and Iraqi civilians.” The game was first proposed in 2009 but was harshly criticized, causing Konami to pull out of the project. Highwire Games picked up the project in 2021.
Firewall Ultra, the sequel to the popular tactical shooter game Firewall Zero Hour, is set to be the first major software release for PSVR2. Developed by First Contact Entertainment, the game features new maps, characters, and mechanics enabled by PSVR2's cutting-edge technology, including eye-tracking and aim down sights. The game is designed to be a live service game from the beginning, with a progression system and ongoing content pipeline. The game's safehouse lobby area will also receive updates over time.
Aliens: Dark Descent, a real-time tactical shooter game developed by Tindalos Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment, is set to release on June 20 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Players will command a team of marines to investigate a xenomorph outbreak on Moon Lethe, outfitting soldiers with various weapons and upgrades to ensure the best team composition. The game features a slow-motion mechanic during firefights to select orders, but squadmates can perish permanently.