Crossfire: Sierra Squad

71%
Game Brain Score Based on 159 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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Crossfire: Sierra Squad is a Shooter game that offers various gameplay modes, including single-player, 2-player co-op, and up to 4-player co-op Horde Mode. As the leader of an elite fireteam, players will face fierce firefights in 63 campaign missions, mastering 39 different weapons while battling 17 types of enemies in high-quality visuals. This military arcade shooter in VR promises an intriguing story and relentless search for the truth.

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 159 reviews
story19 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • The game features impressive graphics and a variety of weapons, providing a visually appealing experience.
  • The unique scope locking mechanic enhances the sniper experience, allowing for a more immersive shooting feel.
  • The game is fun in co-op mode, offering enjoyable gameplay with friends and a decent amount of content.
  • The gun handling is awkward, with issues like automatic reloading and poor alignment, detracting from the immersive experience.
  • The AI is lacking, with both friendly and enemy characters displaying poor behavior and decision-making during combat.
  • The campaign structure is linear and repetitive, often forcing players to return to the main menu after each mission, which disrupts the flow of gameplay.
  • story122 mentions

    The story in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players describing it as generic, bland, and filled with cringe-worthy dialogue. While some appreciate the light-hearted, arcade-style action reminiscent of 90s films, others find the narrative lacking depth and coherence, leading to a disappointing experience overall. The campaign is also criticized for its short length and repetitive mission structure, which detracts from the potential for a more engaging storyline.

    • “The story and line delivery are, well, not translated great.”
    • “There's realism mode which feels a lot more realistic and plenty of options to play as you like, gun mechanics, plenty of weapons, long single player campaign, decent graphics, good variety of enemies, interesting story twist at the end, and you get squad mode missions and horde mode missions.”
    • “It's not your usual 'realistic' online shooter, but a game with a campaign and missions that will make you feel like you're part of a light-hearted action movie.”
    • “The story was bland, and the ending was disappointing.”
    • “What is not fine is the story, which is not only painfully generic, but does not give the player any real idea of what is actually going on.”
    • “Story was generic and forgettable; gameplay and combat were fine but uninteresting to me.”
  • graphics37 mentions

    Overall, the graphics in the game are generally praised for their high quality and visual appeal, with many players noting that they run well even on lower settings. While some reviews mention inconsistencies and occasional issues, the visuals are often described as a standout feature, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. The use of Unreal Engine allows for potential graphical enhancements, further elevating the game's aesthetic.

    • “The graphics are a breath of fresh air and obviously has a high development budget.”
    • “Graphics are gorgeous like everyone says.”
    • “The graphics are really pretty; I really like that aspect of this game.”
    • “The main negative I've noticed with this game is that it's very finicky on the graphics and the textures.”
    • “Gunplay is average and the visuals aren't good enough to make up for clunky gameplay.”
    • “It feels like a lazy port from PSVR2 (considering my controllers were PSVR2 controllers) and considering that PSVR2 has that Firewall Ultra game that has some of the same issues (but at least looks better graphically), you can see this game's inspiration clearly.”
  • gameplay32 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the improved VR mechanics and satisfying gunplay, while others criticize the repetitive and boring gameplay loop, lack of immersive elements, and clunky mechanics. Players appreciate the variety of options and modes available, but many find the overall experience lacking in depth and realism, leading to a sense of frustration with the game's design. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects, the gameplay is often described as simplistic and not meeting the expectations for a modern VR shooter.

    • “The VR mechanics have improved a lot since launch; it's on par with modern expectations for a VR shooter now, with a good options menu to customize everything.”
    • “My brother and I ran 3 missions and were impressed with everything from the gunplay, the game mechanics, the combat, and the environment.”
    • “The gameplay is snappy and rewards skill, aim, and knowing when to peek and when to take cover.”
    • “The gameplay loop is very boring as well; go to a set arena with reused assets, kill some insurgents that you've seen before, go back to the lobby, buy guns, rinse and repeat.”
    • “The game doesn't look that good and runs poorly; the gameplay is pretty cheap too. Also, please shorten the boss fight on level 13; it's so annoying for no reason, it's not fun, and it's definitely not suspenseful either, it's just boring.”
    • “The whole gameplay loop is as follows: you go to the first objective where the game locks you into a small arena (with the most nonsensical invisible walls I've ever seen) for about 5 minutes where you face off against waves of terrible AI enemies with terrible animations. After that, you move on to the second objective, repeat the whole process all over again, and that's it: 'mission accomplished.'”
  • music11 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the energetic rock and orchestral tracks that enhance the gameplay experience, while others find it repetitive, cheesy, and poorly suited to the game's setting. Critics have likened the soundtrack to outdated synth music and noted that it feels more appropriate for a different genre, detracting from the overall immersion. Despite these criticisms, some players appreciate the nostalgic nods to classic gaming soundtracks.

    • “The game is a lot of fun overall, from the arcade rock music that lets you know that lots of enemies are coming your way to the amount of enemies thrown at you at one time.”
    • “The music is also top-notch; it's like the Dynasty Warriors OST, hahaha.”
    • “It is loud metal music that would fit more into a biker-style game.”
    • “The soundtrack doesn't fit the setting.”
    • “It is loud metal music that would fit more into a biker style game.”
    • “There is cheesy orchestral music and some rock music that sounds like it was done on a Roland music synth 20+ years ago, or more like the audio was ported directly from a direct-to-DVD B-grade action movie you may find in a bargain bin at your local gas station.”
  • optimization6 mentions

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with frequent performance drops and a generally unpolished appearance, detracting from the overall experience. While some users appreciate the image quality on certain platforms, the inconsistent performance and bugs hinder its potential enjoyment.

    • “Index wins for image quality, but CV1 looks surprisingly awesome too - and performance is excellent thanks to native Oculus drivers.”
    • “It is a game with terrible optimization.”
    • “This game is frequently reported to have random performance drops.”
    • “Too bad, since it could be a fun game if they fixed all the buggy performance and changed a lot of the play balance.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game offers varied replayability depending on the mode chosen; while the arcade mode provides a dynamic experience that adjusts to player skill, the realism mode enhances enjoyment for those seeking a more authentic shooter feel. The single-player campaign is linear and has low replay value, but cooperative missions increase replayability, especially when played with friends, despite the abundance of missions making it less appealing to replay until completed. Overall, the game's potential for replayability is significantly boosted by its cooperative elements and the option to switch between different gameplay modes.

    • “It is in its nature a very arcade game, and the difficulty in arcade mode adjusts as you play to suit your skill. If you prefer a slightly more realistic experience, enabling realism mode transforms the game from a bullet sponge hell to a really decent shooter that feels like a Call of Duty game in VR. This mode is where the game truly shines and offers great replayability.”
    • “Playing through the campaign felt like I was back at Dave and Buster's playing Time Crisis again, mostly in the best ways. The enemy variety and the ability to do squad missions with friends provide a great amount of potential replayability as you shout at each other to take down heavy armor.”
    • “The co-op missions are highly replayable, offering a variety of experiences that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
    • “The singleplayer campaign is decent enough, but linear, and its replayability is low.”
    • “The coop missions are more replayable, but it's hard to replay them because there are so many that there is little point in replaying until they're finished.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity, with players finding the nonsensical elements and dialogues unexpectedly funny, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.

    • “This makes no sense, but it's hilarious, and I hope it stays that way.”
    • “The dialogues are unintentionally hilarious.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game suffers from significant bugs, particularly in quest links, which detracts from the overall experience. While players see potential for enjoyment, many feel that stability issues and imbalanced gameplay hinder its full potential.

    • “The game is buggy, especially in quest links, but it could be worth it.”
    • “It's a shame because it could be a fun game if they fixed all the buggy performance issues and improved the gameplay balance.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization strategy has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing frustration over the game's premature release and the need for improvements before monetization. Many players are considering refunds due to dissatisfaction with the current state of the game.

    • “Feels like a cash grab.”
    • “Hopefully they sort it out, but early access or not, it shouldn't be available right now. It needs sorting, not releasing for a cash grab, because we will just refund your bad game and you get nothing.”
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