I've been playing Blood Strike MENA for about three weeks now, and it's quickly become my go-to mobile shooter during commute downtime. The gameplay feels responsive - movement and aiming are crisp, which isn't always the case with mobile FPS games. Matches load quickly, and I've noticed significantly better ping compared to other global shooter apps when playing from Dubai. The weapon customization is surprisingly deep for a free mobile game. You can tweak scopes, grips, and barrels in a way that actually affects gameplay rather than just being cosmetic. I've found myself spending more time in the loadout screen than I expected. There are some quirks though. The confusion around why there's both a 'Blood Strike' and 'Blood Strike MENA' is legitimate - the naming isn't ideal. Also, like several reviewers mentioned, I did hit a wall trying to make in-app purchases. The store interface works fine until you actually try to complete a transaction. For pure gameplay though? It's solid. The maps are well-designed for mobile play, with good sightlines and flanking routes that make matches tactical without being overwhelming. If they can sort out the payment issues and maybe clarify the whole naming situation, this could easily become a top-tier mobile shooter.