Insurgency: Sandstorm

 PlayStation 4
User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 46
  3. Negative: 13 out of 46
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  1. Xvatch
    Oct 9, 2021
    4
    Seriously and urgently needs performance enhancements, it is a horrible 30fps which does not remain consistent at all and it does not offer the good experience that this game is due to how severe that is. PS5 owner or don't bother. Trying to identify enemies in the well-done style of the game's colour scheme and environments against the low framerate and jank performance has made itSeriously and urgently needs performance enhancements, it is a horrible 30fps which does not remain consistent at all and it does not offer the good experience that this game is due to how severe that is. PS5 owner or don't bother. Trying to identify enemies in the well-done style of the game's colour scheme and environments against the low framerate and jank performance has made it unenjoyable despite heavily anticipating the game as something I definitely look for out for in FPS games… Expand
  2. Xiasp
    Oct 28, 2021
    0
    Game shuts down every second round on Playstation 5, also many bugs and crashes. But my partymember on PS4 doesnt shut down
  3. NikkoRento
    Nov 18, 2021
    1
    Terrible optimisation, game is not bad but crushs/bugs made impossible to play, don’t buy this game. It’s broke on ps4/ps5.
  4. Ugonshik
    Oct 3, 2021
    0
    The current state of this game is basically unplayable. Each time I try to simply load into the match it crashes instantly. Fps is unstable even in main menu and this is on ps4 pro. When cyberpunk was removed from ps store for “unacceptable quality” it was still launching and you could play it even though all its bugs. Considering this game doesn’t have any singleplayer mode I think itsThe current state of this game is basically unplayable. Each time I try to simply load into the match it crashes instantly. Fps is unstable even in main menu and this is on ps4 pro. When cyberpunk was removed from ps store for “unacceptable quality” it was still launching and you could play it even though all its bugs. Considering this game doesn’t have any singleplayer mode I think its safe to say it doesn’t launch at all. On top of all the above keep in mind that on xbox one this game has been in a similar state until lately when developers dropped a fix. On ps4 there has been no day one patch since launch, which at least can be interpreted as developers has xbox platform as their priority.… Expand
  5. Wordierdesert1
    Oct 6, 2021
    0
    I have never requested a refund on a game in my life. This game was the first. It feels like a $5 game that is buried in the on sale section constantly because of how bad it is. Feels slow and clunky. Makes R6 look like CoD on shipment. Half the time I had no audio for my weapon when firing or reloading. I would hear footsteps from the right only to find out there’s no one there andI have never requested a refund on a game in my life. This game was the first. It feels like a $5 game that is buried in the on sale section constantly because of how bad it is. Feels slow and clunky. Makes R6 look like CoD on shipment. Half the time I had no audio for my weapon when firing or reloading. I would hear footsteps from the right only to find out there’s no one there and they were actually on the left. Worst game I’ve ever played even worse than Anthem.… Expand
  6. GranddadGamer
    Oct 3, 2021
    1
    I rarely write reviews, but seeing some of the feedback here I wanted to provide another view of the game.
    I have yet to finish one online game without my PS4 Pro crashing to the Error Report screen. I went into the character editor while in a match, crashed. I was editing a character waiting for the match to begin, crash. I threw a grenade during a game, crash.
    These aren't a "few    I rarely write reviews, but seeing some of the feedback here I wanted to provide another view of the game.
    I have yet to finish one online game without my PS4 Pro crashing to the Error Report screen. I went into the character editor while in a match, crashed. I was editing a character waiting for the match to begin, crash. I threw a grenade during a game, crash.
    These aren't a "few bugs," I am Software Engineer and these are bugs that should have been caught and fixed prior to release.
    For what time I was in the game, I saw nothing to make me believe this is a franchise that will last long. The graphics and interface are dated. The gameplay is blah.
    Overall, this is not a game I would recommend to anyone. With other established FPS games due to come out in the coming months you are better to save your money and not buy this not ready for primetime heap of code.    … Expand
  7. GKM01
    Dec 12, 2021
    0
    I only play hardcore so I will only speak to it.
    There are so many problems with this game. The game crushes like Ghost Recon Breakpoint. Also, enemies don’t catch bullets half the time. They will simply behave like nothing happened. It does not matter if your aim is dead on accurate. You are using an airsoft gun on this game against enemies who use real guns. That is the background of    I only play hardcore so I will only speak to it.
    There are so many problems with this game. The game crushes like Ghost Recon Breakpoint. Also, enemies don’t catch bullets half the time. They will simply behave like nothing happened. It does not matter if your aim is dead on accurate. You are using an airsoft gun on this game against enemies who use real guns. That is the background of this game. 1. Enemies started seeing thru walls after the 1st update and devs have not fixed it yet so far “X-ray vision”
    2. Enemies’ bullets penetrate far unrealistically than players’ bullets “god controlling battleground”
    3. Enemies are sometimes Ninja. You can never hear anything at times no matter how loud your headset is.
    4. You may die as soon as you see the enemies “medusa”
    5. Enemies do not have to aim at you. You will simply die. It does not matter if enemies see you or not. Their weapon will fire at the sky or at the floor and the bullet will consequently end up coming into your head. 6. Enemies never move like humanbeings.
    7. Hardcore mode is therefore a “sci-fi” mode. It is NEVER a realistic shooter.    … Expand
  8. Ihatethis
    Dec 29, 2021
    1
    For the love of God don't buy this on base ps4! It looks like ps1 game with **** graphics. Runs about 20-30 fps. Absolute **** I was so exited about this game but it doesn't work.
  9. Random124
    Oct 29, 2022
    0
    A game for campers by campers FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
  10. Cyb3rs34l
    Mar 21, 2022
    0
    If playing on playstation 5 this game is utter trash, you get screen tearing when manteling or frames drop excessively the graphics are ps2 or xbox 360 era at best an the default settings for turning an aiming are over thought an terrible making it difficult to dial in your settings

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. PlaySense
    Oct 15, 2021
    70
    A realistic shooter, that's more than welcome amidst all the fast-paced carnage that saturates the market, courtesy of Call of Duty and Battlefield. Slow, tactical and very much worth playing, whether you're alone or with friends. The graphics are a disappointment though, as is the weirdly inconsistent AI.
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  2. COGconnected
    Oct 8, 2021
    78
    While it may seem like Insurgency: Sandstorm has built-in anchors, it might be the best type of FPS for how it creatively builds on top of hurdles. There are no shortcuts to the objective, but scores of players would prefer it that way. To survive, you must be adept at the FPS genre. To thrive, you must be studious at the briefing and in the field. There’s nothing quite like a successful mission borne of organization and good teamwork. That’s why triumph on the battlefield alongside your fellow squadmates makes all the challenges seem worth the hassle. Hell, sometimes there’s no fun without it.
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  3. God is a Geek
    Oct 3, 2021
    75
    What Insurgency: Sandstorm is offering here is a welcome change of pace, and a genuine alternative to the established norm.
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