A sleeper hit that remained relevant thanks to a small and dedicated user base. SWAT 4 has become something of a cult classic in recent years thanks to a younger generation of streamers and YouTubers discovering and sharing this tactical delight with massive audiences for the very first time. The industry has remained faithful to team-based tactical shooters and the genre has really seen a revival with the return of Rainbow Six. SWAT 4 has arguably been the better, if underappreciated franchise. SWAT 4 is tactical shooting bliss. A game more about decision making and than strenuous, cumbersome planning or a snappy trigger finger. The tactical systems are streamlined yet retain more depth, the presentation is suspenseful and at times even frightening and the Unreal 2 engine remains a stalwart choice to power this then-groundbreaking title. SWAT 4 carries its weight very well and you would be hard pressed to find a more challenging and rewarding experience out there.
