5 Best Tactical Shooters on Xbox Series X|S

The console market is one that has been craving Tactical Shooters for quite some time. That said, on the Xbox Series X|S, there are many great titles to choose from. These titles may range in the experience that they offer players, but they all keep tactics at heart. So, to shed some light on some of the best that the genre has to offer, please enjoy our list of the 5 Best Tactical Shooters on Xbox Series X|S.

5. Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands

Starting off our list of the best Tactical Shooters on Xbox Series X|S, we have Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands. This is a game that allows players to be a part of an elite group of soldiers as they make their way through the mountains of Bolivia. In doing so, players will have to contend with the heavily armed drug cartels, as armed forces within the country. This often will require the player to plan their steps a few steps ahead in order to ensure their survival. This planning ahead pays off a ton in the game, where enemies can down the player quite quickly.

The game allows for up to four-player co-op, which is a fantastic feature, and features many difficulty options. These include everything from the casual mode of the game to more difficult offerings. These difficult offerings, however, manage to immerse and pull the player into the world of the game where every decision matters. This is due to the mode having a permadeath feature, which really ups the ante. All in all, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands is one of the best Tactical Shooters on Xbox Series X|S.

4. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Next up on our list of the best Tactical Shooters on Xbox Series X|S, we have Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. This is a game that takes somewhat of a more arcade approach to tactical gameplay. However, there are quite a few elements of realism still intact. These aspects include things such as weapon recoil and the damage model within the game. This is a game in which players can and will be downed with one well-placed shot to the head. This really ramps up the tension throughout the game's PvP matches.

While there is PvE in the game, it is often used more so to warm up for PvP matches. That said, it is a fully-functional bot mode that allows players to clear out levels full of enemies. The PvP mainly consists of attackers and defenders and players must use their Operator to the best of their ability. The Operators in the game have different abilities and weapons that make them feel unique from one another, In short, if you are looking for a more casual tactical shooter, this is a great option.

3. Insurgency Sandstorm

Switching things up quite a bit, we have Insurgency Sandstorm. Insurgency Sandstorm is a game that takes the best aspects of Tactical Shooters and brings them to the forefront. The game itself is a game that can be as tactical, or as casual as the player wishes. This is due to the nature of the game, which allows players to fight against either bots or human players. This is wonderful, as it manages to vary the base experience of the game. The damage model in the game is also really realistic making for tense firefights.

This can be seen in how the weapons have the ability to penetrate certain surfaces, and even body armor. This is great, as the game also does a great job of allowing the player to customize their load-outs. You could honestly spend quite some time just perfecting your loadout for each situation. The game features a PvP community as well, which pits teams of players against one another on relatively sizable maps. In conclusion, Insurgency Sandstorm is a great option to choose for a novice to the tactical shooter realm. For these reasons, it is one of the best Tactical Shooters on Xbox Series X|S.

2. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2

For our next entry, we have a title that is available on Xbox Series X|S through the Backwards Compatibility library of games. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is considered by many to be among the best Tactical Shooters ever. This is not without its reasoning, as the game takes the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, and shows its gritty underbelly well. The game does a great job of balancing the glitz and glamour of the city, coupled with tense CQB engagements. This will see players take on the role of a leader of an elite tactical group.

This game allows for fantastic tactical gameplay. Players are able to plan out their routes ahead of time as they make their way through wonderfully designed levels. There is quite a bit of customization in the game as well, making choosing the correct loadout very important. Also, this is a game that may have been older players' first introduction to the tactical shooter genre, and it remains a prime example of the genre today. For these reasons, we consider Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 to be one of the best Tactical Shooters available on Xbox Series X|S.

1. Arma Reforger

Now for our final entry on our list, we have Arma Reforger. Arma is a series that mainly has stuck to its PC roots. However, with Arma Reforger the series proves it can exist, and thrive on consoles. Arma Reforger is a game that has an astounding amount of adaptability. Players are able to create their own missions in the game's editor and much more. The main core gameplay loop of the game sees players trying to eliminate other players in massive PvP battles. That said, the game doesn't require a full lobby to operate either.

If players happen to join a server that has fewer players than necessary, these will be replaced with the surprisingly competent AI in the game. The damage model and weapon handling in the game are incredibly realistic, as well as the communication systems. Players must use radios, which can be attuned to certain frequencies in order to communicate, this makes for a really realistic experience. The weapons in the game also require some time to learn as well. For its adaptability and position among Tactical Shooters in the console market, we consider Arma Reforger to be one of the Tactical Shooters best Tactical Shooters available on Xbox Series X|S.

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