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Takedown: Red Sabre

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Takedown: Red Sabre

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!

FPS Action Tactical Simulation Strategy
Last tracked players
2
All-time peak
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Steam reviews
41.4% positive
5,694 reviews · via SteamSpy

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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.

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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP SP3 (32-bit only)
  • Processor: 2GHz or better CPU
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: A graphics card with Shader Model 3.0 support
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core2Extreme Quad Core Processor - Q6800 - 2.93 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8800 (768 MB GDDR3)
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
505 Games
USK rating
16
Brazilian rating
14
Steam Germany rating
16
Controller support
full
Metacritic
34
Features
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Includes level editor, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Spanish - Spain*
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Steam declarations and Valve's Steam Deck compatibility result. Missing data is shown as unknown, never unsupported.

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Windows: unknown
macOS: unknown
Linux: unknown
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unknown
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Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (5)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesNo
FrenchYesYesNo
ItalianYesYesNo
GermanYesYesNo
Spanish - SpainYesYesNo

Third-party requirements shown by Steam

Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA Takedown: Red Sabre EULA
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Value Score

Fair Value — 19th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 19th percentile. Priced as Budget at $4.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 84%
Value Ratio Top 81%

Early Access Abandoned

Time in EA
269 days
Updates
5
Current Players
2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Takedown: Red Sabre worth buying right now?
Wait — $4.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~12 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Takedown: Red Sabre go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~12 days for potentially better pricing.
Is Takedown: Red Sabre free to play?
Takedown: Red Sabre costs $4.99 on Steam.
What genre is Takedown: Red Sabre?
Takedown: Red Sabre is a Action, Simulation, Strategy game.
Who developed Takedown: Red Sabre?
Takedown: Red Sabre was developed by Serellan LLC and published by 505 Games.
What platforms does Takedown: Red Sabre support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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