Saddle up, new meat! R-E-V-I-E-W-S are in for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam and it's looking fairly positive!

If this is your first time hearing about the game, let me get you up to speed. Vietnam is the second Hell Let Loose title, a series known for its brutal and unforgiving FPS combat. If you're yet to try the 50v50 shooter, expect to take the pain. A lot of pain - that's right, I've seen Platoon!

With just one more sleep before the game officially launches on Xbox Series X|S, let's take a look at what the critics are saying about Hell Let Loose: Vietnam:

CGMagazine (8/10)

"Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is an okay Hell Let Loose game, but a superb Vietnam FPS. It’s not an improvement on the original, but a decent lateral move that dives headlong into the action."

DualShockers (8/10)

"After multiple tours, I'm in love with Hell Let Loose: Vietnam. A love that occasionally is blind to the historical inaccuracies, but is also willing to live with them because, based on what we have today, this is the best Vietnam War shooter I've played since the glory days of Vietcong in 2003."

GamesRadar+ (8/10)

"While Hell Let Loose: Vietnam's very nature fights against making its battles a streamlined experience like Battlefield 6, they're nevertheless deeply involving. Each death packs a greater impact, each kill a stronger sense of victory. Just hope that the squad you join have decent microphones."

PCGamesN (8/10)

"Not one for the faint of heart, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is a challenging FPS game that demands total teamwork at a minimum. Those who can get past a steep learning curve will find a lot to love here; it's a beautifully brutal game with a sky-high skill ceiling."

Dexerto (8/10)

"Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is a tough but extremely rewarding shooter that's an utter blast when played as a team."

Gamereactor UK (7/10)

"Simply put, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is a complicated and rather hardcore shooter experience. This will either be the perfect shooter for you or it'll be your worst nightmare - there really isn't a middle-ground for this game. Regardless, love it or hate it, Expression has created a title with punchy and pleasing gunplay, detailed and vibrant graphics, and a multitude of gameplay options tied to the different modes and classes. The only question is whether you'll have the commitment and patience to learn the intricacies of the game before searching for something less demanding."

Gfinity (7/10)

"By welcoming new players with an extensive tutorial section, sticking to its tactical theme, and providing a good role distribution, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam creates an immersive experience and a good time for casuals and tryhards alike. It could use a bit more love and creativity on the gameplay side, but it stands as a great option for players looking for a large-scale shooter that rewards teamwork, and it's not afraid of sticking to its realism, ignoring most tendencies from popular arcade shooters."

As you can see, the initial scores for Hell Let Loose: Vietnam are generally pretty great, with the game currently boasting a 78 on Metacritic. The realistic FPS will be available tomorrow, August 13, on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Play Anywhere support too.

So, have the reviews sparked some interest? Let us know in the poll below, as well as in the comments section.