Insurgency: Sandstorm

 Xbox One
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Pure Xbox
    Nov 27, 2022
    90
    Insurgency: Sandstorm is a unique Xbox shooter, and an absolute blast to play when you really get to grips with its core mechanics. While the shooting on offer here perhaps most resembles something like Rainbow Six: Siege or PUBG on console, Sandstorm carves out its own niche by offering authentic gunplay across a wide array of game modes, including plenty of co-op action for those who prefer some PvE gameplay. Its unforgiving shooting mechanics won't be for everyone, but Insurgency: Sandstorm rewards those who really learn how to play it, resulting in one of the most satisfying first-person shooters on Xbox today.
  2. TheXboxHub
    Oct 8, 2021
    90
    Insurgency: Sandstorm is a completely immersive experience. The level designs are fantastic, the simple gameplay is executed exquisitely, the level of customisation of characters and loadouts is various and the sound design is like nothing I’ve ever experienced.
  3. Xbox Tavern
    Oct 6, 2021
    84
    What you’ll find here isn’t the next game to join the contest of who can be the biggest FPS hit of the year, but rather a game that focuses on realism, action, and teamwork. It trades the big-budget effects for the nitty-gritty darkened warfare and it does this in a way that feels believable and enthralling, whilst managing to scratch that one-more-go itch as each round concludes, and for the efforts, it might just be the surprise big hitter of the year from the FPS genre after all.
  5. Generación Xbox
    Oct 28, 2021
    82
    Insurgency: Sandstorm finally reaches the Xbox coast after a successful launch on PC. This tactical shooter will put you in the center of the Middle East conflict with astonishing realism where cooperation and coordination between team members will be essential for a positive outcome.
  6. Screen Rant
    Oct 3, 2021
    80
    Insurgency: Sandstorm is a balanced mix of realism and enjoyable gameplay, with very few downsides. The game is challenging and can take some getting used to, but even with its level of difficulty, it's still a lot fun. Insurgency: Sandstorm offers the option to spend some time with AI teammates to develop strategies and practice. Although there is no campaign mode, players can also train at the range, which spawns in different types of enemy forces. Insurgency: Sandstorm is a realistic and difficult first-person shooter with diverse game modes and hours of unique entertainment.
  7. SomosXbox
    Oct 3, 2021
    80
    Insurgency: Sandstorm is finally coming to Xbox. It's a fresh proposition for fans of realistic and tactical multiplayer shooters. And the console adaptation lives up to expectations on a technical level, with good performance, which is what we were most concerned about.
  8. XboxAddict
    Oct 25, 2021
    76
    Insurgency: Sandstorm isn’t the prettiest game I’ve played, graphics could be crisper and cleaner, but it’s raw and gritty. As someone who isn’t as comfortable with PvP gaming, my reflexes can’t keep up anymore, though I thoroughly enjoyed my time playing Insurgency: Sandstorm. Co-op play with a team against AI was a much more pleasant experience than I anticipated and actually found myself wanting to play more than expected.

Awards & Rankings

6
#6 Best Xbox One Game of 2021
15
#15 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2021
1
#1 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2021

User Reviews

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 28
  3. Negative: 5 out of 28
  1. OS0PA3R0X
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    exelente jueo muy entretenido buena jugabilidad exelente gamplay modos de juego armas personalizacion y esta en game pass que podrias pedir de mas
  2. Roboturtle524
    Jun 20, 2023
    9
    Insurgency: Sandstorm (I will refer to the game as sandstorm for the rest of this review) is a realistic, slow-paced, tactical shooter set inInsurgency: Sandstorm (I will refer to the game as sandstorm for the rest of this review) is a realistic, slow-paced, tactical shooter set in the Middle East. There are two warring factions, “Security” and “Insurgents”. In this game you can customize your character for either team and there are some micro-transactions. There are two ways to play, Versus and Co-op. Versus is a mode where you battle real players. Co-op is a mode where you are in a team with other players, however unlike versus your team goes head to head with bots. In both modes before playing you select your region. Now because this game isn’t wildly popular I select North America and Australia to get into a game faster. (Because I live in the US) I believe that this game could have pulled off a campaign however I love the game how it is. The reason this game is a 9 out of 10 is because sometimes the game will lag a bit but otherwise this game is great.… Full Review »
  3. Skylines94
    Feb 20, 2023
    9
    I played the first insurgency years ago on PC and was sad that my 2016-ish PC couldn't handle sandstorm but I was excited when they finallyI played the first insurgency years ago on PC and was sad that my 2016-ish PC couldn't handle sandstorm but I was excited when they finally released the console version after a delay. I play it alot. Even if you aren't the most skilled at PVP or competitive there are multiple PVE modes that you can rank up on just as well. The weapons sound great better than that obnoxious generic "boom" in Call of duty. You can actually hear the metal clank or reverb after shooting in a wide open field. The customization is very good. You can create your own character male or female (there are a limited number of faces total but still much more than other shooters that try to sell you skins). You can unlock different pieces of cosmetic gear and nothing is locked behind a paywall. A newb can have the same weapons and attachments as a seasoned vet- it's all about skill. I play it on the "underpowered" series s and it's smooth 60fps with the same bugs that plague the other versions so no complaints.

    My only gripes with the game is the lack of content updates. I mean the last few content drops were only some costumes, a map, and a few weapons. I wish we could get more maps just so we could play the game in more ways.    … Full Review »
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