Insurgency review: Tactical shooter that takes time to learn but is immense fun

There hasn’t been a new tactical shooter on the Mac in a while. But leave it to an independent developer then to dish up some sweet tactical goodness in the form of Insurgency (Steam link). Tactical shooters are defined by gameplay that requires you to think and act strategically, while often featuring realistic damage and bullet physics. In Insurgency, you can die in one shot if you aren’t careful. Call of Duty this is not.

At its core, this game demands teamwork and patience. If you aren’t capable of either, move on. Those willing to learn the nuances of the game’s mechanics will find a very tense and satisfying shooter.

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