Insurgency: Sandstorm

I like the fact you can use modifications in this game... I only plat v Bots I am 68 so reaction not too quick

0.4 K:D
0.3 W/R
I go into battle with nothing but a pistol and as many smoke grenades as i can carry
no one ever thanks me and the end game screen never mentions my name but i know i'm making a difference

awesome game... one of the best realistic FPS games i could find.. the addition of night operations would be great
edit: yep, finally played the night maps and loving it...
actually came across the first Insurgency game after looking for Escape From Tarkov alternatives

So, I’ve been playing the game for at least 10 months, logged in a good amount of hours on it and mastered a good majority of its mechanics.
And I have to say that I thoroughly enjoy the game, it’s definitely something that I am proud to say I play and play often, and a game I’m passionate in supporting. Which is something that a lot of the games that’ve recently release haven’t done. I consistently come back to this game, every day or other day because a large portion of the matches i play ne’er truly feel the same. It’s a nice game to sink into and spend an hour or two on.
Both the weapons themselves and the sound design are exceptionally well done, and I think one of the best features about this game. Everything from bullet cases making different noises on surfaces to the difference in subsonic and sonic ammunition brings a whole level of immersion not a lot of other games do for me. ESPECIALLY the voice acting, it’s absolutely top tier. Bravo Zulu across the board for the VA’s.
The firefights are unique and realistic and happen with in seconds, and end in seconds. Guns react appropriately and recoil is manageable yet unique to each gun. Requiring you to get a good feel for the pattern of each firearm.
I could go on about the detail in the game such as laying on a grenade or save friends, which I’ve done. and proved to work.
A few things to fix sure, like explosions going through roofs, floors or walls and killing you. The occasional 180 Mosin man flick shots from across the map the second you spawn. Broken cosmetics.
But it’s alright, the game itself if fun. A load of fun, at least for me personally.
I enjoy the devs and the community, so much so I’ve bought the game full price for 3 friends just they could join me. And it probably won’t be the last time I do either.

I just play against the AI. People are too hard. 8.5/10

realistic enough to be cool, casual enough to be fun

If Squad & Arma 3 are on one end of the spectrum being realistic MILSIM shooters, with COD & CS:GO on the other end being arcade shooters, Insurgency Sandstorm is the perfect balance between the two.