Ready or Not

Ready or Not

December 13, 2023

ActionFirst-Person Shooter PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X/S

Los Sueños – The LSPD reports a massive upsurge in violent crime across the greater Los Sueños area. Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams have been dispatched to respond to various scenes involving high-risk hostage situations, active bomb threats, barricaded suspects, and other criminal activities. Citizens are being advised to …

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Aaron Bayne Push Square Dec 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

75.0

"Ready or Not is a unique cooperative shooter. It&s;s not casual fun in the way Helldivers 2 can be. That means it certainly won&s;t be for everyone, and the solo experience doesn&s;t hold a light to playing with friends for …"

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Aaron Price WayTooManyGames Dec 2023
50.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

30.0

"Overall, I don’t think I was ready for Ready Or Not. Either that, or Ready Or Not wasn’t entirely ready to release. There are some real glaring issues that make the experience less than enjoyable, while there are significantly fewer …"

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Adrián Fuentes Generación Xbox Dec 2023
87.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

98.0

Story

30.0

". 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."

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Adrián Segura Comunidad Xbox Dec 2023
86.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

70.0

"Ready or Not arrives on Xbox as a must-have title for fans of tactical action, police simulation, and online cooperation. Its demanding gameplay, slow pace, and constant need to make decisions make it a unique offering in the current catalog."

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Dec 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

55.0

"With its clever scenarios and sense of randomness, Ready or Not offers an exciting team-based tactical shooting formula that&s;s great fun. 🔫"

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Alessandro Alosi The Games Machine Dec 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

79.0

"Ready or Not lets us play as the captain of a SWAT team and does so with bewitching skill, captivating you with challenging gameplay and intriguing gunplay. Between single player and online co-op, customization and progression, agent management and nuances …"

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Alex Varankou New Game Network Dec 2023
65.0 /100

"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."

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Andrew Camac WayTooManyGames Dec 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"Ready or Not has quickly breached its way into one of my most played games of the year. I can see myself going back to it time and time again, trying to beat my scores and playing on higher difficulties. …"

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Bella Rose Marooners&s; Rock Dec 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

60.0

"Ready or Not has the potential to be something special, but it currently feels like a missed opportunity."

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Ben Fellows PlayStation Universe Dec 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"Tough, tactical, and totally uncompromising, Ready or Not delivers a standout experience for those after something smarter than your average shooter. Every encounter demands precision and patience, with real consequences for poor decisions. Ready or Not is a must-play for …"

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Brad Baker Expansive Dec 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

30.0

"Ready or Not is a fairly solid team shooter that offers an enjoyable loop and a fun bonding experience between friends and players wherever they play. The objectives offer interesting risk vs reward across the varied settings and the feel …"

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Daniel Magne ProGamers.life Dec 2023
100.0 /100

"Ready or Not is more than just a game; it&s;s a test of character that will surprise you at every level and every incursion. Your reflexes will be your salvation, your squad your best weapon, the corners your greatest challenges, …"

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Davi Braid Attack of the Fanboy Dec 2023
70.0 /100

"While Ready or Not isn&s;t without its minor bugs and occasional performance issues, it remains a solid game. It offers a distinctive gaming experience that is somewhat rare in today&s;s gaming landscape."

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David Rodriguez Hobby Consolas Dec 2023
84.0 /100

"Ready or Not is a first-person shooter that hits the mark, offering a realistic and gruesome take on the criminal underworld. Its varied and numerous missions will keep you glued to the controller in this PS5 and Xbox Series X|S …"

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Derek Johnson Jump Dash Roll Dec 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

70.0

"Ready or Not is not only a near-perfect video game, but one that advances the medium in a way that no game has before."

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Giovanni Panzano Everyeye.it Dec 2023
80.0 /100

"Ready or Not isn&s;t the perfect simulator, but it&s;s a great shooter that puts users in a consistently believable and detailed context, providing them with a myriad of options on how to operate."

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Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho PSX Brasil Dec 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"Ready or Not is an excellent cooperative first-person shooter. The immersion is fantastic, with outstanding realism. There are many moments of tension and team communication. However, there are some issues, such as the single-player bots being quite difficult to control. …"

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Jaime Tugayev DualShockers Dec 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"I&s;m definitely going back to playing the PC version most of the time, but that doesn&s;t stop Ready or Not from being the best tactical shooter available on consoles today."

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Jason Dailey Gaming Nexus Dec 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

70.0

"Ready or Not&s;s grounded, gritty gameplay is one of the best tactical experiences on console. It requires you to take it seriously to be successful, but that&s;s what an elite tactical shooter will do. If you&s;re into this sort of …"

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Jim Smale Gert Lush Gaming Dec 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

75.0

"Ready or Not is a gritty, immersive tactical shooter that excels in realism and tension. It’s best experienced with friends, where coordination and chaos create unforgettable moments. While the single player feels more like a training ground, the multiplayer delivers …"

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Johan De Pragalicious Dec 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Ready or Not is intense, immersive, and not without its flaws. But it does offer a unique experience that’s perfect for fans of tactical, realistic shooters."

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Johnny Hurricane Gamers Heroes Dec 2023
85.0 /100

"Ready or Not absolutely nails the feeling of being in an Elite SWAT unit, packing mass appeal for tactical shooter fans."

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Josh Wise VideoGamer Dec 2023
90.0 /100

"Ready or Not is an awful title for a very good video game. It sounds like indie horror, one of those YouTube-friendly shockers where faces turn ghouli..."

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Krist Duro Duuro Magazine Dec 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

90.0

"Ready or Not is a brutally authentic tense, methodical, and unforgettable tactical shooter that turns every doorway into a threat and every decision into a life-or-death gamble. Is not for everyone. If you want fast action, power fantasy, and constant …"

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Luca Saati Console-Tribe Dec 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

35.0

"Ready or Not is a bold and satisfying return to tactical shooters. With deep, realistic gameplay and solid level design, it delivers a tense and rewarding experience — especially in singleplayer. While the technical side shows its indie roots and …"

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Marino Puntorieri Spaziogames Dec 2023
79.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"An intriguing tactical shooter that embraces the precious SWAT legacy, offering a layered and challenging gameplay. It still lacks some polishing and we can&s;t say that every idea got to achieve its full potential, but this is definitely an interesting …"

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Mario Seijas IGN Spain Dec 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

58.0

"Ready or Not forces you to use all five senses, and teaches you that pulling the trigger is a last resort. A tactical shooter that can get a little repetitive, but whose foundations give you very memorable moments."

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Matt Karoglou Game Rant Dec 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

10.0

"VOID Interactive&s;s Ready or Not makes a mostly seamless transition to consoles while remaining one of the best modern tactical shooters."

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Dec 2023
80.0 /100

"Ready or Not might feel at odds with itself a little from time to time, but it&s;s still a solid if unspectacular squad shooter."

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Miguel Moran TheSixthAxis Dec 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"Ready Or Not is an incredible co-op experiencing, blending tough-as-nails encounters with hilarious co-op shenanigans and dynamic objectives. It isn&s;t nearly as much fun singleplayer, but it&s;s definitely just as tense."

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Miles Thompson FingerGuns Dec 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Few games can compare to the unsparing and ferocious intensity that permeates through every part of Ready or Not&s;s gameplay or presentation. The more controversial themes and imagery will likely be as stomach churning for some as the often times …"

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Nathan Hennessy WellPlayed Dec 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"I didn&s;t think it was possible, but Ready or Not&s;s unique thrills and overwhelming controls have adapted well to the PlayStation 5."

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Nathan Misa Impulsegamer Dec 2023
88.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

60.0

"For players craving a slower-paced, tactical squad-based shooter, Ready or Not is a must-play."

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Ravi Sinha GamingBolt Dec 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

50.0

"While it may not overtake its inspiration, Ready or Not offers an unflinching tactical shooter experience with tense missions and brutal circumstances."

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Dec 2023
80.0 /100

"Putting you in control of a SWAT team, Ready or Not tasks you with diffusing a variety of hostile situations. As you&s;d expect, it&s;s a tense and atmospheric affair, where making effective use of commands is a must. And while …"

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Rudy Wijnberg Gameliner Dec 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Ready or Not delivers a brilliantly tense and tactical shooter experience—flawed by technical issues but elevated by its hardcore design, intense atmosphere, and the sheer fun of playing with friends."

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Steve Wright Stevivor Dec 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

60.0

"When things are working, Ready or Not can be a lot of fun. The problem, is, Ready or Not rarely works, either as expected, as intended, or as I’d like it to. Some may enjoy its edginess, and others may …"

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Stuart Cullen TechStomper Dec 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Ready or Not scratches a tactical shooter itch that the gaming world forgot they had - a one-game genre revival."

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Tyler Treese PlayStation LifeStyle Dec 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

84.0

"The Ready or Not PS5 port is excellent. The measured, tactical gameplay features action-packed moments and some of the most memorable co-op gameplay you can have."

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