Action · February 10, 2014
Takedown: Red Sabre (2014)
TAKEDOWN is a thinking-person’s shooter; brutal, hardcore and deadly - like the real thing. Not for the faint hearted, Takedown requires you to bring your 'A' game - FPS fans looking for an ultra hardcore experience only need apply! The player that takes things slow, aims carefully, and plans their moves right will overcome the player who runs in with guns blazing. Close-quarters battle brings the fight inside, as you would see SWAT teams or SOF units taking down small numbers of dangerous adversaries. Non-linear environments allow for multiple routes and tactics and add replayability. In recent years, shooters have become homogenized. There used to be a wide range of different games to choose, from run-and-gun action titles to slow-paced tactical shooters focusing on strategy and tactics, but now most shooters follow the same model of big set pieces, regenerating health, linear levels, and “cinematic experiences.” The realistic tactical shooters with in-depth planning have almost entirely disappeared in recent years. This game focuses on realistic weapons modeling, squad based play, in a close-quarters battle setting. To succeed in this game you need to take things slow, study your environment, and execute flawlessly. If you get shot, there are consequences. You won’t be hiding behind a wall waiting for your health to regenerate. If a team member goes down, you will have to assess the situation and reallocate team members if necessary to complete the mission. Don’t expect all of the tools and plans to be forced fed to you – it is up to the player to ensure their team is equipped and ready for the tasks at hand. With features such as realistic bullet penetration, accuracy, and recoil, choosing the proper weapons, ammunition, armor, and gear for the mission is up to you, so choose carefully. Gameplay modes include single player, co-op, and competitive multiplayer. If you are a fan of old school shooters where thinking meant more than running and gunning or perks, or if you are just looking for something different in your shooter games experience, this is the game for you. Key Features: Fight Smart in Deadly, Close Quarters Combat – Players must think and move tactically, stay alert, watch, listen and choose wisely while setting up their squad for the perfect shot. Tackle Engagements That Are Different Every Time – Nonlinear maps allow for multiple tactics and approaches to both attack and defense. Gamers must choose their gear to best execute strategy. Out Think The Enemy – Gamers need to work closely and communicate well with their team to not only attack the enemy but to coordinate to secure multiple objectives.
Action releases from 2014
146 Action titles launched in 2014 — top 6 by review volume.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- FPS · 200
- Action · 172
- Tactical · 156
- Simulation · 133
- Strategy · 120
- Multiplayer · 91
- Shooter · 84
- Online Co-Op · 84
- Co-op · 69
- First-Person · 56
- Realistic · 38
- Early Access · 33
- Kickstarter · 33
- Singleplayer · 30
- Horror · 26
Peer Action titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 5.7k Steam reviews | Top 55% in Action |
| Positive rating | 41% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 99% |
| Engagement hours | 2 h average | Top 93% for session depth among Action |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
41%Mixed · 5.7k reviews
2.3k positive · 3.4k negative
Metacritic
34/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
3.0/10
Curator recommendations
3.5k
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (5)
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Full audio (5)
- English
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- Co-op
Community
- Steam Trading Cards
- Remote Play on TV
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Includes level editor
- Family Sharing
Release & Availability
| Release date | Feb 10, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Serellan LLC |
| Publisher | 505 Games |
| Base price | $0.99 -80% |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
2h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
1h
Typical completion time
Editions & Packages
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