Ready or Not Reviews
Ready or Not successfully imports the moment-to-moment gameplay and intensity of the classic SWAT franchise, but without much innovation and a host of major AI issues this tactical shooter was seemingly not quite ready to breach out of Early Access.
With its clever scenarios and sense of randomness, Ready or Not offers an exciting team-based tactical shooting formula that's great fun. đ«
Ready or Not has some truly cinematic moments, all with a realistic tone. The firefights feel urgent and truly life-or-death every single time. The variety of situations and levels, alongside the replayability thanks to the freedom of choice, will keep you coming back and trying to do better, for you, your team, and those you save (or donât).
Looking at the gameplay only, Ready or Not is a fun, challenging, tense and enjoyable FPS. Itâs offers a nice diversity in a world of Call of Duty or Battlefield games, but thereâs something missing.
Ready or Not is more than just a game; it's a harrowing yet deeply satisfying journey into the unforgiving world of tactical law enforcement. Its meticulous detail, varied missions, and high replayability ensure that the "one more mission" feeling persists long after you've completed the main objectives. For anyone seeking a challenging, immersive, and genuinely impactful tactical shooter, Ready or Not stands as a resounding success on consoles.
Whether you'll want to face the vividly portrayed horror of police is a question we can't answer. "Ready or Not" is not for the faint of heart, but those who are willing to give it a try can immerse themselves in one of the best tactical shooters of the last decade
Review in German | Read full review
Like SWAT 4 got jacked on protein powder and PTSD, Ready or Not is absolutely essential for tactical shooter fans.
The heart of a great tactical shooter is here, but it's buried under some clunky systems and frustrating technical hiccups. With more polish and quality-of-life improvements, this could become a standout experience.
Kicking the door down and ordering everyone to freeze or hit the dirt; is there a more exciting and fulfilling aspect of crime fighting? There are precious few games of this type, and S.W.A.T. 4 was probably the last great one. But now, after almost two decades, Ready or Not is here to upset the status quo.
If you're looking for a first-person shooter that would put to use not only your reflexes, but also your brain, like the SWAT series used to, give Ready or Not a chance.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Ready or Not manages to make the difficult job of the SWAT team as close and realistic as possible, and more so than anyone has ever done before. If you've enjoyed the SWAT game series, don't hesitate to buy it. This worthy spiritual successor will delight not only the eyes but also the ears with its attention to detail. There will be slight flaws, such as the autonomy of your colleagues, but you can avoid these with your friends in cooperation. The accuracy of your enemies is also unbalanced, and the full version suffers from poor optimization. Aside from these birth pangs, this is a top-notch affair that shouldn't be missed, and not just by hardcore shooter enthusiasts.
Review in Czech | Read full review
Ready or Not is a remarkable yet hollow achievement that should have aspired to be more than it ended up being: fun and flawed in equal measure.
There's no doubt that Ready or Not is one of the most immersive experiences of 2023. The definitive version of this title developed by VOID Interactive offers realistic gameplay, with a wealth of equipment at our disposal. The missions are varied, while the art direction is completely immersive, especially when played in cooperation with friends. While the artificial intelligence of some opponents still needs fine-tuning, this is a complete game that will keep you busy for hours on end. Nevertheless, I'd recommend playing it with colleagues to get the ultimate experience the developers are aiming for.
Review in French | Read full review
Ready or Not is a game that is designed to make players feel uncomfortable. In one way, its tense gunfights and the uncertainty of what's behind the next door achieve that in spades. On the other, the locations and missions will cut a little too close to reality for some.
Ultimately, I get what VOID Interactive was going for with Ready or Not, it just isnât the game for me. Iâm sure that this title will have its fans, and I genuinely hope that they get what they want from it. Lord knows that they have been waiting long enough for the gameâs full release. For me though, I lost interest in proceedings very quickly due to a barebones single player story, disappointing visuals, and painfully slow gameplay.