GUNPLAY - Insurgency: Sandstorm 

Having worked on Sandstorm, this video's wicked. It makes you feel warm and fuzzy as a gamedev seeing people notice all the little things (which trust me are anything but little when it comes to developing them) Have some supplemental trivia: -The bullet impact decals are actually still 2D, they just use parallax mapping to simulate depth. -Echoes are handled by a combination of prerecorded tails for the gunshot sounds, and various reverb volumes that blend between each other. Those volumes also simulate sound occlusion, so things sound muffled if they're indoors or behind walls -Bullet flyby sounds are actually split between cracks for supersonic rounds, whizzes for subsonic rounds, and whistles for ricocheting bullets. -Speaking of, bullets actually ricochet if they hit a dense surface at a shallow angle, and they lose velocity as they ricochet or penetrate materials. -If I recall correctly, our animator Ben (MrBrightside) is self-taught. He's just ridiculously good. -Guns have completely separate reload animations when deployed on a bipod -Muzzleflashes will dynamically adjust their brightness so they're subtle in well lit areas and bright when in the shade, and as mentioned in the video before the 1.6 patch they were accurately ported to each weapon (I'd inspect each gun's muzzle break to see what shape flash it should have) -I actually wanted to do more vision obscuring smoke, like we had with the impact effects in the original Insurgency. Unfortunately Unreal doesn't like having tons of overlapping particles on the screen so I had to tone them down :( Also (admittedly I'm biased) but I'd love to see you cover explosives in these videos too! (At least launchers, they're kinda like guns?)

Some missed details: Bullet in the chamber mechanic: You have a chamber for your gun (If it's closed bolt). The magazine loads rounds into this chamber every time you fire. If you take out a magazine, but still have a round in the chamber, you can fire the weapon without a magazine inserted, just like real life. Weight System: The ammunition you carry is calculated into your character's weight. Shooting your ammunition reduces your character's weight, making this system dynamic. Most noticeable with grenades and rocket launchers.

Finally, the man himself has returned. Another high-quality video, deserves so many more subs.

I like when I see small youtubers put some much effort in their vids they just deserve much more the way you explain things it's so cool to just listen to you you give me that whitelight and raycevick vibes when you start talking about something you just explain it so well. I think im gonna stick with this channel i know one subscriber is nothing to you but I would like to follow your future work

This game takes a royal dump all over COD

2:54 "I haven't done any real extensive testing on penetration" heheheh

Fun fact: insurgency:sandstorm was originally supposed to have a campaign Fun fact 2: if you use all of your magazines and all of your equipment you will move faster than when you have full mags and equipment Also yes reloads are slow BUT there still doesn’t mean that they are rushed. The character will let out a grunt, yell reloading or in a scared/worried voice, or let out swear.

16:57 There's an underbarrel shotgun!?

I'm getting this game for the sole reason of GUNPLAY (handling)! I just want to experience how it feels like shooting next to the real thing. I believe this is the only game that delivers that feeling of realism. Thanks for this video.

I’ve literally been so hyped & researching this game all day cause I heard it’s coming out for console soon. Then you go and drop this amazing video that basically covers it all! God send. Thank you!

REQUEST: Gunplay of Rising Storm 2: Vietnam! Excellent vid. Subbed immediately.

Most underrated PVP-Shooter, out right now.

I don't know why but I find the detail about shell casing making different noises as soo awesome. Lol especially when they tumble down the stairs

i did not think i could be more excited than when i saw you were covering this game...until i saw you were covering my all time favorite shooter next time

Got like 3800hrs of playtime, this game never let me down , a real authentic fun to play shooter ❤

you can't give us insurgency: sandstorm without giving us tarkov... amazing videos by the way, the absolute highest quality of analyses on gunplay in video games.

Great video! I discovered your channel this morning and I am on a binge watch steak and I think it's because your videos remind me of XboxAhoy. Well thought out, well scripted and flawlessly executed in my opinion. Love it and keep at it!

Holy sht the hip fire to eye target aim topic you covered. I didnt know that but its ingenious how they did that. I always knew the barrel was where the bullet came from but i didnt know thats how it worked in game when switching to ads. I love Insurgency since 2007 it was a free mod from hl2 before it was an official game itself if anyone didnt know. Its always been great but now its nearly perfect

I fucking love how you used Welcome to The Suck from Jarhead. It definitely fits the game.

Oh damn the quality of the writing and audio production. A+ my man, you gonna go far. Keep it up!

I like fps that are actually made with PASSION and not only for make easy money. I just bought this game today, can't wait to play it tomorrow when I'll be back from work!

You should do a video on receiver 2. The gunplay is so realistic that every action requires an imput. From clearing malfunctions in your guns to loading magazines

Algorithm brought me here! Just wanted to let you know it works. I loved the video format, and the voice quality!

the hitscan+proyectile system is what call of duty needs

About the animations. I saw in the video the sks witch was empty because the bolt was open. Then the player got the magazin out and if you watched the open bolt you could recognize there was still a round left. This is like the gewehr 43 animation in cod waw. Open bolt because no bullet left but still one left in de mag. Sorry for me englisch greetings from germany, although this is not a excuse for bad english. Rathid! Bomboclat! :D

This is basically a longer version of Insurgency small details

As nicely detailed as the reload animations are, I agree and I've always hated how freaking slow they are. I don't remember if it was Mr. Brightside or Hyper, but they both seem like gun nuts in the sense that they like video game guns, but don't seem to know much about operating real weapons, so their reloads are like those showcase "How it works videos." Even releasing the slides and bolts are like they replaced the high tension springs with slinkies. Bolts slam shut near immediately and with enough force to jerk the gun, but here it's like it's gently sweeping the round into the barrel and giving it a good night kiss. It reminds me of a conversational exchange when Danger Close was making Medal of Honor and they had one of the SEAL guys play test it and he got pissed off because the reloads were so slow. He claimed he could do it faster, the director said it was impossible, so a bet was wagered and the SEAL suited up for mocap. He was faster than what they had, and they used his mocap for the final game.

I HIGHLY recommend checking out Escape From Tarkov and maybe even doing a similar video on that game!!! loved the video, cant wait to see more.

i love how you put music from jarhead in this vid. if only they used that music for sandstorm soundtrack

Glad to see someone else give love to the Jarhead OST. Love your work, could you sign my infant son Vin's head

Something interesting would be Hotdogs Horseshoes and Hand grenades

This game and squad scared me when I first heard got shots firing at me I legit jumped. Even in squad when an explosive went off i legit nearly died that shit scared me.

Detail i noticed in original insurgency that I bet was included: all animations follow strict trigger finger discipline!

One of the main reasons I prefer games like this over BF and CoD BC sometimes I’ll be sneaking up behind someone and start shooting at them and they will probably be on very low health but will still manage to turn around and kill me like how? But in Sandstorm or Squad if I start shooting first, most of the time the person I’m shooting at will be dead

8:35 WOWWW that's wild... I want that in FPS games since early 2006 since playing delta force games.... finally!

I freakin' love this game. For the Gunplay exactly. Nothing beats is. It's one of my favorite games ever. Do Bulletstorm sometime. I remember that game being really fun to play.

Guns I’d like to see come to this game. Assault rifles:H&K416A5,Colt CM901,Colt Commando,SCAR-L,ARX-200,AK-74M,AK-12,ACR,Sig 516,Sig MCX.LMGs:H&K MG5,M60,MK48.SMGs:Scorpion Evo3,H&K UMP45,Sig MPX.Shotguns:M870,M1014,M500.DMRs:MK20 SSR,M110,H&K G28,MK-12 SPR.Sniper rifles:MK13 Mod7,M2010,SRS A1.

Great quality as always Clu. If you liked the gun play of Insurgency you should consider doing an episode on Squad by Offworld Industries.

Love the fact he used the Jarhead soundtrack

6:39 sound design makes it a joy to listen to *enemies shoot RPG ROCKETS muffled by riffle sounds, at a target 10meters away that on impact make no explosion sound whats so ever* yeah that sounds very realistic and such a joy to mock it for pretending to seem realistic haha

This video made me sub. Hard to find someone willing to do all that research and stuff. I would really like to see a gunplay video on Escape From Tarkov. I'm a console player but I really like those games just by watching them. I can't wait for Insurgency Sandstorm to come out on console and I get to observe them up close

such an exellent analisis with exellent presentation, surprised how few subs you have, keep up the good work.

Just the best gunfight in world for today. Just the best. Unfortunatelly the gunfight is not the whole game. There are some weakness in the game itself, but the gunfight should be an example, a standard for other game developers. Never frustrating, honest and straight as it should be.

When you get shot in sandstorm your character will groan in pain and when asked if ok they will promptly say: I think im hit! Fuck i think im shot! Those fuckers got me!

I honestly just wish this game had a bigger community. This game is too perfect

6:49 that dude in blue is playing games lolll

5:55 remember if you hear the BRRRRRRRT you aren't the target

If theres one thing id request for this game is for the intro reload sequence had the dust cover flip down as if it was previously closed

And yet the rpg-7 back blast didn't kill the guy behind

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Holy bologna, a new video! A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one!

“No one is seeing rag dolls “ clearly you didn’t use the Barrett.50 often

Glad i'm not the only one who notices things like this lol my friends call me a snob for it.

Those HUUUUGE tomato sauce sprays are sooooo realistic!!!

Sandstorm's staged reloads, and the ability to choose between tactical (retain the mag) and speed reloads should become the standard in every realistic shooter IMO. It's one of the biggest features that makes the gun mechanics feel so realistic, IMO. Now all I wish is to be able to pick up a mag you dropped.

If any gamer is in two minds and he comes across this video, the next thing he will do after watching is go straight to steam for the purchase.

Great vid as usual, also fantastic taste with jarhead ost throughout only noticed at like 6 minutes but class

always love your vids man

Recommended did good today

damn you get straight to the point. Love your videos very well made.

I love the Russian insurgent in sandstorm to play as especially all the Russian insults

Please, as a small arms expert, on the internet, just listen to me just this one time; this game just. Gets. Small. Arms. Right.

Great video and game, definitely earned a sub.

If they changed the muzzle device on the Mk18 from the A2 to the Surefire 4 prong it'd be correct. Maybe they're planning on changing the muzzle device model for AR's from A2's to that?

Ayy Jarhead OST, nice choice.

I feel like if you did a video on World at War you would have to classify the grenades as primary weapons from how pervasive they are on Veteran

Nice video! Thanks for uploading, dude! Definitly earned a abo.

I was with 357th 2/84th airborne ranger seal delta green beret battalion b/Co I was a 50cal sniper and fought in this battle in iraqistan my longest kill on the long gun was 4.2 miles headshot through a wall while the insurgent was holding a hostage it was a marine delta seargent who was hostage, its in my book easy day in hell, only 0.1% make it to be an airborne ranger seal delta green beret I was honoured to be in that 0.1%

Dope content man! Definitely gotta sub after this🔥

I mostly agree with the opinions on recoil. I still think that it would be more realistic if light machine Guns had less Recoil. Light machine guns are still pretty heavy in reality. It's probably an issue with balancing.

I wish there was a way to disable the red mist, but it's cool

this is like minecraft with weapons! :) Great graphics!

The blood mist reminds me of older xbox generation war games like: Conflict and Commandos: Strike Force

Nice content dude, are you planing about doing a video about tarkov and squad ?

At 16:50 there, was that an underbarrel shotgun? I don't remember that when I played, and now I wish it was there.

Sandstorm has THE best guns in any game.

So it's like the original Insurgency but turned up to 11? Nice.

My problem with 'realism' shooters is that the guns are always lasers. Kinda hard to have fire and manuever tactics like IRL when everyone has perfect terminator aim.

Man I can’t wait for August 26th!

Well you earned a new subscriber :) Btw if i can ask, will you make a video on squad?

Gunplay is the best, imho. I only stopped playing because trying to match pace when switching between Insurgency, PubG and Tarkov will drive you insane. I was enjoying COD a lot until it was ruined by bugs and cheaters. It's so cheap for what you get, I'd say Insurgency Sandstorm is best value for money. No regrets in buying it. Phillip.

Escape From Tarkov will be the final boss of this series

Yay! FEAR is next!

Well put together video! Game looks awesome, might have to give it a go.

Yo at the 17:00 minute mark there's an underbarrel shotgun attachment on that M4. When was that footage taken because that's not in the game now as far as I know

I love this game

I mean, modern warfare kinda has better animations, but comparing their budgets, this game is incredible.

We need GUNPLAY - Escape from Tarkov !!!!

was that a two frame long muzzle flash I saw🧐

Great video bro. I'm new btw and I just subbed.

Just found This channel your content is truly amazing and the attention to detail suggest looking at escape from tarkov

You should do one about Red Orchestra 2

Give Insurgency huge maps with vehicles. Shooter of the century. The Call of Duty size maps suck in this game and is holding it back.

recoil animations are good but what bothers me is when if you mag dump a gun and dont control recoil you end up looking towards the sky.

I love your videos

16:20 I would assume that it's because the optics are zeroed correctly, and so there are few situations where the bullet would actually catch on an environmental object.

Amazing video

This video is amazing very well researched and always interesting well done i have a strong feeling that you will be big and get a lot more subs im one now. Good job man

Why i didn't noticed this channel before?

Nice jarhead soundtrack 😚