Crossfire: Sierra Squad

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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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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 313 reviews

story38 positive mentions

music6 negative mentions

The game offers solid gunplay with a good variety of weapons and customization options.
Co-op mode enhances the experience, making it more enjoyable when played with friends.
The graphics are decent, and the game has a fun arcade shooter vibe reminiscent of classic titles.

The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and linear mission design, leading to a lack of depth.
Reloading mechanics are overly simplified and automated, detracting from the immersive experience.
AI companions are ineffective, often failing to assist during combat, which can make solo play frustrating.

story
240 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
83%
2%
The story in the game has been widely criticized for being generic, clichéd, and lacking depth, often described as forgettable and reminiscent of low-budget action films. While some players found enjoyment in the light-hearted, arcade-style narrative, many noted that the campaign is short, taking only about 3-4 hours to complete, and fails to provide a coherent or engaging plot. Overall, the narrative aspect seems to be overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and mission variety, leaving players wanting more substance in the story.
- “The third mission at Camp Mama, sneaking through the base and using FLIR scopes was a significantly enjoyable experience.”
- “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.”
- “You stand your ground, secure the area, and move further ahead revealing more of the story.”
- “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.”
- “The story and line delivery are, well, not translated great.”
graphics
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
41%
4%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their high quality and solid performance, even on lower settings, with many players noting a visually appealing aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. While some inconsistencies and occasional performance issues were mentioned, the visuals are considered a strong point, particularly in VR, and are often compared favorably to other titles in the genre. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's immersive and action-packed atmosphere.
- “The graphics are a breath of fresh air and obviously have a high development budget.”
- “Graphics are gorgeous like everyone says.”
- “I've maxed out all in-game graphics settings and set index resolution to 300% (about 27 million pixels per frame combining both eyes) - and I'm getting solid 80 fps in 80 hz.”
- “Gunplay is average and the visuals aren't good enough to make up for clunky gameplay.”
- “The main negative I've noticed with this game is that it's very finicky on the graphics and the textures.”
- “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.”
gameplay
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
84%
6%
Gameplay in the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the gun mechanics, variety of weapons, and immersive elements, while others criticize it for being repetitive and clunky. The mechanics are described as simplistic and arcade-like, lacking depth, particularly in the absence of manual reloading, which some feel detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the game offers a decent shooting experience with a focus on skill and aim, it suffers from issues like poor AI, repetitive mission structures, and technical problems that hinder enjoyment.
- “My brother and I ran 3 missions and were impressed with everything from the gunplay, the game mechanics, the combat, and the environment.”
- “There's a realism mode which feels a lot more realistic and plenty of options to play as you like, gun mechanics, plenty of weapons, a long single-player campaign, decent graphics, a good variety of enemies, an interesting story twist at the end, and you get squad mode missions and horde mode missions.”
- “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, 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.'”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
64%
27%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its energetic, arcade rock style reminiscent of the Dynasty Warriors soundtrack, while others criticize it as repetitive and poorly suited to the game's setting. Many users describe the music as cheesy, likening it to outdated synth compositions or low-quality action movie scores, leading to an overall perception that the audio design lacks sophistication and cohesion.
- “The music is top-notch; it's like the Dynasty Warriors OST, hahaha.”
- “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 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.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
50%
33%
The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, with frequent performance drops and a lackluster visual presentation. Many players feel that despite its potential for enjoyment, the buggy performance significantly detracts from the overall experience. In contrast, some users note that performance is notably better on specific hardware, such as the Oculus CV1, thanks to native drivers.
- “Index wins for image quality, but CV1 looks surprisingly awesome too - and performance is excellent thanks to native Oculus drivers.”
- “This game is frequently reported to have random performance drops.”
- “It is a game with terrible optimization.”
- “Too bad too since it could be a fun game if they fixed all the buggy performance, and changed a lot of the play balance.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The game's singleplayer campaign is linear and offers low replayability, while the cooperative missions provide more potential for replay but can feel overwhelming due to their abundance. Players appreciate the arcade-style gameplay and the adjustable difficulty, with some finding that enabling realism mode enhances the experience significantly. Overall, the cooperative aspect and variety in gameplay contribute to a more engaging replay experience, especially when played with friends.
- “Playing through the campaign felt like I was back at Dave and Buster's playing Time Crisis again in mostly the best ways. The enemy variety and the ability to do the squad missions with friends gives the game a great amount of potential replayability as you shout at each other to kill that heavy armor.”
- “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 bit of a Call of Duty game in VR and is thoroughly enjoyable. I understand why it was made to be arcade-like for more replayability, but the realism mode is where this game truly shines.”
- “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.”
- “The singleplayer campaign is decent enough, but linear, and its replayability is low.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity, with players finding the nonsensical elements and dialogues to be unexpectedly hilarious. Many hope this quirky style remains consistent throughout the experience.
- “This makes no sense, but it's hilarious, and I hope it stays that way.”
- “- Dialogues are unwillingly hilarious.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant bugs, particularly in quest links, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, some players believe it has potential and could be enjoyable if performance and balance were improved.
- “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 adjusted a lot of the gameplay balance.”
- “The game is buggy, particularly in quest links, but it has potential.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game is widely criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing frustration over its premature release in early access without adequate polish, leading to calls for refunds.
- “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.”