Ground Branch

So, so many years ago I heard of a very small group of developers wanting to make a true spiritual successor to the Rainbow Six franchise. Some have since attempted this, and in my opinion failed miserably. Not to mention the actual Rainbow Six franchise, which not only become a non-tactical mainstream game, but also cowtows to the commie Chinese government censors. 

So, what does that leave us? I already talked about Ready or Not, which aims to be more of a SWAT series spiritual successor, but has a few of the same vibes. But as for an actual, improved one for one experience, I think there is only one out there and it is called Ground Branch.

This being made by a very small team of devs, and they have been developing this game for nearly 15 years. They have had a number of things to delay them, including completely switching game engines, getting bought out by a publisher, and outsourcing and hiring other teams to make modules/components to the game. 

A 747 map just like in Rogue Spear!

However, all the time seems to have paid off, as the game is available now as an early access title and despite being in a pre-alpha state, is coming together very nicely. No other game has given me quite the same feeling as the old R6 games, but this one delivers in spades. Heck, even some of the maps are near identical to some that were in Rogue Spear, along with some more inventive ones like the Bin Laden compound in Pakistan. 

Very in depth customization for gear and weapons.

Personally, I don't recommend buying games in an early access state, so I would tell most people to wait until an official release to ensure you not only get a product, but that the one you get is both good and what is promised. However, if the current state of the game is is any indication of the future, things are looking really good. That, and if you are like me and just are comping at the bit for an experience like the old Rainbow games, even if in an unfinished state, then go sign up!