Door Kickers

 PC
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. DarkZero
    Aug 3, 2016
    90
    Simply put, Door Kickers is a wonderful exercise in bloody minded fun that brings out the inner SWAT leader in all of us.
  2. Brash Games
    Nov 19, 2015
    90
    A very addictive and hugely enjoyable game with heaps of replayability thanks to the level generator and level builder.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    Nov 9, 2014
    89
    Door Kickers is the ultimate top-down tactical SWAT simulator. Challenging, packed with missions, never frustrating, it will keep you busy for many hours trying to perfect your execution.
  5. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 19, 2015
    87
    A tactical gem that’s designed almost like a puzzle game. [March 2015]
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  6. Riot Pixels
    Dec 22, 2014
    87
    Door Kickers is perfect lunch-break entertainment, and it’s immensely addictive.
  7. 4P.de
    Oct 28, 2014
    85
    Tense, dynamic, relentless. Even though the campaigns lack a solid narrative this is a refreshingly different real time tactic game that delivers adrenaline by the bucket.
  8. PC Gamer
    Dec 11, 2014
    84
    Door Kickers is a difficult, rewarding puzzler so obsessed with its tactical ideas that it rejects all else​—which is probably for the best anyway.
  9. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Dec 3, 2014
    80
    Traditional top-down tactical action never bores. Thanks to the community the game would only grow better. Increased difficulty is another bonus. [Issue#247]
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  10. PC PowerPlay
    Nov 30, 2014
    80
    A challenging game full of tactical puzzles and some really engaging mechanics. [Dec 2014, p.62]
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  11. Gamer.no
    Nov 4, 2014
    80
    Addictive and surprisingly deep tactical game about kicking doors and killing whomever's on the other side.
  12. Hooked Gamers
    Oct 29, 2014
    76
    There are plenty of missing features that may or may not be coming at a later date, but take it for what it is for the time being – a flawed experience, but one that's hugely rewarding when everything goes just right.
  13. CD-Action
    Mar 4, 2015
    70
    A great game both for those who like to polish their tactics for hours and those who just want some fun in a spare moment. [02/2015, p.66]
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  14. Games.cz
    Dec 3, 2014
    70
    Excellent tactical game that suffers from occasional megalomania and also a lack of testing. Moments when everything works as it should are a true balm for every strategist's soul.

Awards & Rankings

36
#36 Best PC Game of 2014

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 120 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 120
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 120
  3. Negative: 13 out of 120
  1. pixeldyne
    Oct 22, 2014
    10
    Sets the new standard for tactical shooters. It can be fast paced action or careful planned tactics, you have a sizeable range of weapons toSets the new standard for tactical shooters. It can be fast paced action or careful planned tactics, you have a sizeable range of weapons to choose (some you need to unlock which represents the Police Dept's budgets). It's up to you to kick down doors to arrest parole violators, respond to a shootout at a shopping centre, rescue VIPs from embassies, defuse bombs, use stealth tactics and silenced weapons.... the list just goes on and on. The modding ability is extremely able to use, you can easily create a new mod, new maps, etc. in a few minutes. That is of course if the random mission generator is not enough for you.

    Highly recommended - giving 10/10 for Alpha and 10/10 for Release.    … Full Review »
  2. braveblades
    Oct 21, 2014
    9
    The really great game. Superb tactical simulation of CQB operations, various approach to every mission. many missions, and combination ofThe really great game. Superb tactical simulation of CQB operations, various approach to every mission. many missions, and combination of "tangos". Graphics is simply but accurate.… Full Review »
  3. Grade247
    Jan 25, 2014
    3
    Sorry I am not impressed. The AI is really flunky. Flash-bang/Breaching charges get ignored. Highly trained swat/insertion teams get crushedSorry I am not impressed. The AI is really flunky. Flash-bang/Breaching charges get ignored. Highly trained swat/insertion teams get crushed by street thugs. Having a fully trained officer with weapons at the ready and the element of surprise gets gunned down 8 times out of 10. I am sorry NOT impressed at all. If you really want this game wait till it's fully released but as of right now it failed to live up to expectations… Full Review »
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