Laser Ops Pro is essentially a response to Recoil and LaserX. NERFLASEROPSPRO that comes with the product is completely optional, but provides many additions to the gameplay. One of the biggest additions is the ability to host your own game. In fact, Hasbro (along with Tiger) tried this stuff all the way back in 2004, with Lazer Tag Team Ops (LTTO). Which used infared light to host games and send data. There is also a single player mode which uses your device’s camera, mounted on the blaster. However, it was actually done back in the year of 2012, but that product was so poorly marketed nobody even knows about it. Another welcome feature is the ability to upgrade your blaster, which can make hosted games very intense.
I think the product is fantastic, but it does have a few minor bugs, which could easily be patched. However, the biggest let-down in my opinion is the lack of backwards compatibility. All blasters from 2004 to 2012 (Deluxe, IRT-2X, TMB, LTX, and LTAR) are all compatible with each other, and all have shield buttons. But since the brand new blasters don’t have them. It seems like Hasbro is trying to start new beginnings.
Do I recommend it, Maybe. If you’re looking for something more expensive then LaserX but cheaper than Recoil, then Laser Ops is the choice for you.
4/5