Ready or Not

A tight, calibrated tactical shooter that harks back to the genre’s best days.

Ready or Not makes no compromises. It has no cinematic campaigns, no massive multiplayer, no brilliant progression systems. But what it does do, it does with surgical precision. It's a shooter designed for those who want to feel the real pressure of a tactical operation, for those who enjoy planning, coordinating, and executing. On Xbox Series, it presents itself as a robust, functional version, faithful to its original idea. And while it still suffers from minor issues inherited from its Early Access run, it makes up for it with deep gameplay, constant tension, and enormous replayability. If you have a couple of friends to play with and are looking for something more serious and challenging, Ready or Not could be one of your titles of the year.

Despite some flaws, Ready or Not is one of the most intense and shellshocking shooters I have ever played. It’s highly replayable, dreadfully suspenseful, and painstakingly detailed in the name of creating some well-earned immersion. While there are some rough edges, it’s a really impressive experience that will keep me coming back for more. Whether you’re seeking raw and unfiltered combat or highly coordinated and precisely executed raids, Ready or Not is a varied shooter with a strong hook.

If you are a solo player, Ready or Not is hard to recommend. Yes, there is fun to be had, but it’s in the multiplayer world where it comes alive; where the real action is.

Ready or Not nails tactical tension like few others. The game is hardcore, intense, and at times brilliant. It’s rough around the edges, but with the right friends, it’s easily one of the most fun shooters out there right now.