I wish i could give this game 4 stars, but the enemy AI is currently too unpredictable and frankly unfair to play against. That is and has historically been the biggest issue this game has faced in its lifetime. Additionally a lot of equpment, particularly the non-lethal options, feel too inconsequential and or inconsistent. Flashbangs and stingers frequently just don't work, and the lockpick gun and battering ram feel like a waste of equpment slots, to give some examples. All of these issues may be addressed in the future, particularly the AI one since the developers have already acknowledged it, although we've already waited this long, so...

I thoroughly enjoy this game, especially with a group of friends, but my experience with this game has been consistently frustrating. In a game that is all about being extremely careful, planning your approach and then executing it, getting wallbanged by a crack addict and being headshot by a stray bullet feels incredibly demoralizing, and it happens frequently. I would say if you're a fan of tactical first person shooters, keep an eye out on Ready or Not, because in a few updates time this game might be phenomenal. In the meantime, it is a more than serviceable game experience for some 30 odd hours, until you start realizing just how often you get robbed of a clean sweep.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2024


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