Recent reviews by jd58

very fun so far; there’s no stated goal you’re moving toward, but i honestly really like that - it never makes me feel like i’m going the wrong way or that i’m missing something. it leaves a lot of room for player exploration and allows for the player to piece things together and is very rewarding

This is one of the best shooters I've ever played. It caters to a specific crowd, but it does one thing and does it extremely well. Insurgency focuses more on realism and teamwork rather than fast paced action. The pace is a lot slower than most games, but this isn't a bad thing. With no minimap, (There is a regular map you can pull up), no crosshair, and 1-2 shot kills, running out in the open will immediently get you killed. The customization was really well done, and all the little details (bullet penetration, smoke trail, etc.) are there. There is a bit of a learning curve, as it is different from any shooter I've played, but it's worth it after grinding for a few hours to get good at the game. The tutorial was a bit excessive, but I would rather have that then a tutorial that still leaves you confused at the end. (Devs, if you're reading this, make the grenade throw part of the tutorial easier, I was stuck on it for 20 minutes, as were others! :P) There is a nice mix of wide open medium range maps, and urban CQC maps. The dev team is doing a wonderful job connecting with the community and constantly adding new features. Competative settings are coming soon! There is no other game out there that has the teamwork and tactics of Insurgency.