Posted on: August 8, 2025
GODSPEEDseven
Verified ownerGames: 235 Reviews: 5
20 years later, still a great game!
What hasn't been said already? The late 90's/early-2000's were a tactical-shooters dream era. Rainbow Six, Ghost Recon, SWAT 3 & 4, Operation Flashpoint.... Wow!! I've specifically been playing Ready or Not, at the same same time as SWAT 4. I wanted to see what has changed, what hasn't. It's actually quite interesting to re-visit these 20-25 year old games. I have to admit, for a very long time, I was more invested into the Rainbow Six 1-3 games. I actually really enjoy the planning strategy phase. A tiny part, I always felt SWAT 4 could have also borrowed. But, one thing SWAT 4 had in spades, is more atmopshere! It has more 'drama', from to the locations, missions, debriefs & 911 calls. Has a feeling of urgency! From your first mission onwards, from intensity, to lonely eerie feelings... to a dinner with a train passing over head... they nailed the feeling of an urban environment very well. For sure, advancements in graphical tech, sound recording, budgets, etc... have all made most shooters on par, or even more extravagant. Nonetheless, there is something nice about stepping into the 2000's and reliving some incredible moments. The game may be 20 years old (at time of this review), but I think it still stands up in many departments. And, fortunately, this type of slow tactical shooter is in very good hands; Ready or Not is an awesome spiritual successor, worthy of carrying this awesome legacy! It keeps so much of the great aspects, but gives it a fresh coat of paint (great graphics), awesome settings, very intense situations, and much better (and dependable) AI. Still, to ANYONE who likes a slower-paced shooter... SWAT 4 is very much deserving a go!
Is this helpful to you?
