CrossfireX
- February 10, 2022
- Smilegate
What could’ve been a solid addition to the Game Pass family, ends up a disappointing mix of interesting ideas and bad execution.
CrossfireX delivers an intense first-person shooter experience where players are immersed in a sprawling global conflict between the world’s two most formidable private military factions: Global Risk employs veterans of powerful armed forces who use advanced technologies to fight for order and security; Black List employs hardened mercenaries trained in guerilla tactics who fight to destabilize op…
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
Xbox
Reviews
- Beautiful graphics powered by Remedy's Northlight engine.
- Occasionally solid gunplay in the campaign, with some enjoyable moments.
- Free-to-play multiplayer offers a nostalgic classic mode and a decent range of weapons to unlock.
- Soullessly generic campaign with forgettable characters and a dull plot.
- Unbalanced and one-dimensional multiplayer that feels lifeless and buggy.
- Gameplay mechanics are broken, with a cluttered UI and repetitive content.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being broken and frustrating, with issues such as poor aiming mechanics, a cluttered user interface, and a lack of engaging content. Players find the campaign dull and repetitive, with many feeling it fails to utilize the potential of the game's design. While some appreciate the bullet-time mechanics, overall, the experience is described as stiff and lacking excitement, particularly in multiplayer modes.
“Bullet-time mechanics in single player are cool; Remedy did what they could with the campaign.”
“Gameplay is broken. It's nearly impossible to aim, and the modernized mechanics feel half-baked. The UI is cluttered, making it a not-so-smooth experience to navigate. It's buggy, and the campaign is dull, feeling like a waste of Remedy's potential. It lacks content and becomes repetitive just after an hour of playing.”
“The gameplay is stiff and dull, making it pretty boring and terrible. Multiplayer feels lifeless, and the map design is poor.”
“The overall gameplay experience is frustrating due to its numerous bugs and lack of engaging content, leading to a repetitive and uninspired experience.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their beauty and unique presentation, particularly through Remedy's Northlight engine, which enhances the game's distinct style. Players appreciate the visuals alongside engaging gunplay and the potential for expanding the story and universe. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's immersive experience.
“Beautiful graphics; occasionally solid gunplay in the campaign; some mindless fun to be had in the campaign.”
“Visuals from Remedy’s Northlight engine, with Remedy’s unique style adding a distinct feel to the presentation of an FPS.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story features intriguing elements and potential for expansion, but overall, it is overshadowed by significant shortcomings in the game's execution. The unique presentation style, enhanced by Remedy's Northlight engine, adds a distinct flavor to the narrative, yet it fails to fully compensate for its flaws.
“The story has some interesting parts, but the shortcomings of the game overshadow them.”
“The visuals from Remedy’s Northlight engine create a unique atmosphere, enhancing the storytelling experience.”
“There is great potential for the expansion of the story and universe, making it an intriguing narrative.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting broken gameplay mechanics that hinder aiming and navigation due to a cluttered UI. Additionally, the experience is marred by bugs, a lack of content, and a repetitive campaign that fails to engage players. Overall, the game feels unfinished and underwhelming.
“Gameplay is broken; it's nearly impossible to aim due to half-baked modernized mechanics.”
“The UI is cluttered, making it a frustrating experience to navigate smoothly.”
“The campaign is dull and feels like a waste of the developer's potential.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for its reliance on microtransactions, which are compounded by a confusing progression system and a lack of content in the bare-bones multiplayer experience. Additionally, players have reported bugs and issues with shooting and movement, further detracting from the overall enjoyment.
“The monetization system feels exploitative, with microtransactions that are necessary to enjoy the game fully.”
“Progression is confusing and heavily gated behind paywalls, making it frustrating for players who don't want to spend extra money.”
“The game is riddled with bugs, and it seems like the developers are more focused on pushing microtransactions than fixing these issues.”
Critic Reviews
CrossfireX Review – “Struggles to Hit the Target
What could’ve been a solid addition to the Game Pass family, ends up a disappointing mix of interesting ideas and bad execution.
50%CrossfireX review
CrossfireX has some interesting ideas in Remedy's dual campaigns, but everything else feels dated and generic.
40%CrossfireX Review – Archaic Warfare
You might want to play CrossfireX to understand what’s so popular around the world or have a dash of mindless fun in the campaign, but there’s little else here.
40%
