Realistic, Intense, Fast-Paced, and FPS...
Sounds like it could never be true doesn't it? Especially with all of those shallow Triple-A titles out there (*cough* Call of Duty *cough*) these days that really ruin the FPS genre for me and a lot of other people. It is really quite hard to find a quality FPS with some real passion that went into the development and upkeep of the game.
Insurgency is one of those hard-to-find games.
The developers of the game, New World Interactive, wanted to create a shooter that balanced quick-respawn action and tactical, prolonged fighting. I feel they really achieved this through their very realistic damage model, amazing suppression elements, and innovative respawn method.
First, I would like to address the sound of guns and explosives, as well as background noise, that the developers have used to add to the realistic and intense atmosphere. When I first spawned into this game, I was met with an array of elements that really immersed me into the environment of a modern battlefield, but none was greater than the sound. The whizzing and popping of bullets flying over your head, as well as the repetitive beat of distant shots, not knowing who shot or from where. I enjoyed the feeling of firing your gun as well, as the sounds made it feel heavy, like each shot had the weight of a life, and the ability to take one. Not many games do this these days, with the age of the arcade shooter upon us. I think it is a nice touch for games to make guns feel heavy and impactful, as it helps you remember what a real gun can do. Explosives also have this effect on the battle. When you are inside a building, thinking that you are in cover and safe for the time being, and all of a sudden a grenade goes off right outside, your character goes into shock mode and is very disrupted for a few seconds.
What I am trying to say is that this game really puts you in a hardcore, fast-paced, and intense military action.
What I also love about this game is the dedication that the community of players has towards the play style of the game. In my experience, everyone in the game follows the flow of battle, calling out locations of enemies and doing their best to take them out. People provide support such as grenades or suppression fire when necessary, even when they aren't asked. When someone does not follow the style and starts to troll, everyone on your team starts yelling at them, and to me that is a beautiful thing. Too many communities around games these days contain so many half-hearted players that really don't think about others when they do something that might be detrimental to their team and the immersiveness of the game.
Overall, I think that Insurgency has a lot of potential to become a very sought-after shooter that tons of people will love, as the developers are committed to their title, as well as the fan base.
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First, I would like to address the sound of guns and explosives, as well as background noise, that the developers have used to add to the realistic and intense atmosphere. When I first spawned into this game, I was met with an array of elements that really immersed me into the environment of a modern battlefield, but none was greater than the sound. The whizzing and popping of bullets flying over your head, as well as the repetitive beat of distant shots, not knowing who shot or from where. I enjoyed the feeling of firing your gun as well, as the sounds made it feel heavy, like each shot had the weight of a life, and the ability to take one. Not many games do this these days, with the age of the arcade shooter upon us. I think it is a nice touch for games to make guns feel heavy and impactful, as it helps you remember what a real gun can do. Explosives also have this effect on the battle. When you are inside a building, thinking that you are in cover and safe for the time being, and all of a sudden a grenade goes off right outside, your character goes into shock mode and is very disrupted for a few seconds.
What I am trying to say is that this game really puts you in a hardcore, fast-paced, and intense military action.
What I also love about this game is the dedication that the community of players has towards the play style of the game. In my experience, everyone in the game follows the flow of battle, calling out locations of enemies and doing their best to take them out. People provide support such as grenades or suppression fire when necessary, even when they aren't asked. When someone does not follow the style and starts to troll, everyone on your team starts yelling at them, and to me that is a beautiful thing. Too many communities around games these days contain so many half-hearted players that really don't think about others when they do something that might be detrimental to their team and the immersiveness of the game.
Overall, I think that Insurgency has a lot of potential to become a very sought-after shooter that tons of people will love, as the developers are committed to their title, as well as the fan base.
Word Count: 514
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