Ready or Not is a tactical first person shooter which places you in the boots of an elite SWAT team, tasked with diffusing hostile situations in intense, claustrophobic environments. It's set in a nondescript modern America, where an income disparity between the classes have become unsustainable and the country has been plunged into havoc. Bring order to chaos with up to 8 players in cooperative play, battle enemy squads in a close player-vs-player environment, or command AI in a striking single-player mode.
When things are working, Ready or Not can be a lot of fun. The problem, is, Ready or Not rarely works, either as expected, as intended, or as I’d like it to. Some may enjoy its edginess, and others may find a completely different experience engaging in multiplayer. I’m frankly too concerned about toxicity from what I’ve heard in single-player to dabble...
For players craving a slower-paced, tactical squad-based shooter, Ready or Not is a must-play.
I didn't think it was possible, but Ready or Not's unique thrills and overwhelming controls have adapted well to the PlayStation 5.
Ready or Not's grounded, gritty gameplay is one of the best tactical experiences on console. It requires you to take it seriously to be successful, but that's what an elite tactical shooter will do. If you're into this sort of thing, I highly recommend it.
Ready or Not is a unique cooperative shooter. It's not casual fun in the way Helldivers 2 can be. That means it certainly won't be for everyone, and the solo experience doesn't hold a light to playing with friends for us. However, those elements mixed in with a harrowing and outright disturbing tone make Ready or Not one of the most immersive co-op...