Top 10 Best Tactical Shooter Video Games
Forget rocket jumping, just stay calm & check your corners. Welcome to http://WatchMojo.com and today we're counting down our picks for the Top 10 Tactical Shooters.
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#10: “Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30” (2005)
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Authentic in its World War II setting, Road to Hill 30 made you really feel like you were in the action. It was a deviation in mechanics from the popular Call of Duty and Medal of Honor games and succeeded in providing realism to the genre. Shooting mechanics are solid, and the squad-based gameplay is very rewarding. Players can suppress enemies with ongoing fire, making it the ideal time to move up or flank. Audio cues are necessary if you want to evade danger, as bullets will whiz by your head if you’re not in cover, and with the one or two shot deaths and smart AI, you have to strategize your advances carefully.
#9: “America’s Army: Proving Grounds” (2013)
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This is a thinking person’s competitive multiplayer shooter, and by that, we mean running and gunning will get you nowhere. Its straight to the point gameplay will have you more concerned about staying alive, rather than the different camos and killstreaks you can unlock. Turning a corner blindly is a bad move, and it’s always handy to have your sights ready til you know the path is clear. Also, once shot, you have a chance to bleed to death, which means you have to find a secure location to bandage yourself up. This was a game that started with a purpose of recruiting for the U.S. Army, after all. Oh, and the best part? It’s free.
#8: “ARMA 2” (2009)
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Massive in scope and scale, ARMA 2 definitely isn’t for everyone. While it did have a rocky launch and took months of patches before it reached stability, the finished product provides one of, if not the, most realistic military game experiences ever. The graphics were gorgeous for its time, and with over 225 square kilometers to traverse with no load screens, nothing can take you out of the immersion. There are dozens upon dozens of vehicles to commandeer, which are a blessing when you need to get somewhere fast, as some of the missions are capable of lasting hours. With one shot deaths a lot of the time, perseverance goes a long away in helping you achieve victory.
#7: “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter” (2006)
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One of the earliest releases on the Xbox 360, Advanced Warfighter really made players appreciate the next generation experience. Warfighter arrived at the right time, satisfying the public’s need for a military shooter a year before Call of Duty 4 eclipsed the market. It offers a simple squad command interface, so anyone can jump right into the action without spending hours trying to master it. There’s plenty of weapon variations, and the constant enemy aggression keeps you on your toes at all times. The online multiplayer aspect was where it excelled, as it offered 16-player co-op missions, repeat: 16 Player Co-op, which even by today’s standard is impressive.
#6: “Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege” (2015)
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Putting your tactics to the test against real players is the ultimate demonstration of how efficient you are in the genre. With multiple entry points to a building, you’re forced to contemplate all the different possibilities in the short amount of time you have and make judgment calls. Being a lone wolf won’t help you in this game. Your team will be relying on you for support, as a well-communicating team has a higher chance of victory, whether you’re defending or attacking. Siege combines surveillance and action tremendously to provide one exhilarating experience.
#5: “Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising” (2009)
We won’t sugar coat it; this game is hard. It does its best to make you feel on edge at all times. Unlike most modern shooters that allow you to mow down an endless amount of enemies, Dragon Rising has times where a single enemy can wipe out your entire squad, no matter how far away they are, making your progress very tense and nerve-wracking. Luckily, you have a host of squad commands to utilize that will help you reach your destination. If you want your game to be more realistic, you can try playing the game with the HUD turned off for an intense and exciting experience, just make sure you have a lot of patience.
#4: “SOCOM 3” (2005)
A fan favorite which had an enormous online player-base on the PlayStation 2, The SOCOM series was well renowned for allow players to command their squad using voice commands, with the 3rd game in the series bringing vast improvements over its predecessors, doubling down on map size and adding a ton of vehicles with authentic handling. The story is engaging, and the gameplay is rewarding. Moving in between covers is a must in reducing the risk of getting killed. This was definitely one of the biggest and best the PlayStation 2 had regarding large-scale player vs. player battles.
#3: “Counter-Strike: Global Offensive” (2012)
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Mastery of weapon handling is of utmost importance in this wildly popular multiplayer shooter. Control, patience, and communication are necessary to achieve victory in matches. While there are numerous game modes, the ever-popular one remains competitive bomb defusal. Rounds are shot, and if you die, you’re out until the next round. Guns kick like a mule, and you’ll have to anticipate the bullet spread and adjust accordingly. Running while gunning isn’t the best option, but you’ll get lucky with a stray bullet to the head every now and then, but still, we wouldn’t recommend that as your only tactic.
#2: “SWAT 4” (2005)
You can’t deny it; being in a SWAT team would be pretty darn cool… minus the potential loss of life, but that’s where this game comes in! It’s rare you find a game that lets you arrest suspects as opposed to plastering their brains all over the walls. As the leader of your own unit, you have access to a plethora of tools to bring suspects to justice. How you handle a situation is paramount. Shooting everyone you see will endanger the lives of your team and hostages, but you never know who’s going to pull a fast one. Quick thinking is a must, and the situation is always changing, forcing you to adapt on the fly. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few Honorable Mentions: “Insurgency” (2013) “Sniper Elite 4” (2017) “Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad” (2011)
#1: "Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield" (2003)
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The Rainbow Six franchise cemented Ubisoft's Tom Clancy brand as the pinnacle of realistic shooters with this genre-defining series. From the original Rainbow Six to Rainbow Six: Vegas and Siege, the third game in the franchise, “Raven Shield” stands as the franchise's best balance of fun, realism and the need to think and play tactically. A huge variety of weapons, gadgets and operatives give players all the tools they need to save the free world and keep it safe from criminals, pirates and of course, good ol' terrorists. Also, for the first time in the franchise the game’s console port/spin-off, simply titled “Rainbow Six 3” delivered a living room experience that was on par with the PC version.
