Game reviews / Ready or Not
Ready or Not
2023 · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S · Tactical shooter · First-person shooter · Simulation · Co-op
3 scored sources · 3 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Ready or Not is a tense, uncompromising tactical shooter that successfully revives the spirit of SWAT 4 through deliberate room-clearing, lethal firefights, varied scenarios, detailed equipment, and strong cooperative teamwork. Its realistic violence and bleak subject matter can be disturbing, while the punishing difficulty, awkward command interfaces, inconsistent squad AI, bugs, and limited solo appeal may frustrate players expecting a conventional shooter. It is best suited to patient players who enjoy communication, planning, and high-stakes PvE. Comparable games include SWAT 4, Rainbow Six Siege, Zero Hour, and Six Days in Fallujah.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-09
Pros
- Deep, methodical tactical gameplay
- Excellent tension, atmosphere, and sound design
- Varied missions with meaningful loadout choices
- Outstanding cooperative play with coordinated teammates
Cons
- Punishing difficulty and occasional frustrating enemy lethality
- Clumsy command and squad-management interfaces
- Inconsistent AI and lingering technical bugs
- Solo play is weaker than playing with human teammates
Review sources
8 sources found across 6 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- GameStar · Germany · 80/100
- GamingBolt · India
- Multiplayer.it · Italy
- SpazioGames · Italy · 79/100
- 4Gamer · Japan
- 3DJuegos · Spain
- Vandal · Spain
- Push Square · United Kingdom · 80/100