Really disappointed so far.

[ZALIAS]

As an experienced player of extraction shooters such as Escape from Tarkov, CoD DMZ, Hunt Showdown, and The Cycle Frontier (RIP); there's nothing here that seems to feel unique or interesting enough to keep me around. I'll admit, I'm honestly not a huge fan of extraction shooters myself, but they're enjoyable enough to play with friends to pass the time. Arc Raiders has absolutely nothing that intrigues me to want to play it by myself, and if there's already better games to play online with the friend-group; why even bother with this one?

Regardless of the stance on whether you enjoy PvE Coop or PvPvE Extraction, there's the objective fact that some games just don't work as extraction shooters (i.e. The Cycle Frontier). Taking a wider perspective at the market, and what this game could offer for either genre; Arc Raiders would simply just make a better PvE Coop game with a solid story.

Though even then, I don't think I'd even bother. This title is a prime example of development confusion, as even the developers have no idea what they want this game to be. I sure am looking forward to The Finals though, so at least Embark has that going for them.

[Bloodwolff]

I agree with ZaiaS, the PvPvE extraction could be implemented differently, for example The Division had the black zones or what ever they were called which was PvPvE but everywhere else was PvE/co-op or solo. If they gave that option for players it would attract all players that enjoy either, so far the game is OK, but there's nothing happening then all of a sudden you come across a machine that annihilates you or another player that rather than work with you instantly tries to kill you = instant turn-off for me from playing the game. The announcement videos made the game look awesome, but playing it isn't the same.

[Xeth Nyrrow]

Originally posted by ZaliaS:

solid post

\I haven't gotten in to the test but have been following this game for a while and I think you're going to end up being right on the money with this. The other factor regardless of which, "side" people are on is that the game went from PvE to PvPvE which damaged both this new company's reputation as well as the game's. The same would be true if it was changed from PvPvE to PvE, maybe even worse.

The Finals has some nice twists that makes it unique and fun with solid overall design. I think ARC Raiders is going to fail initially because it has an identity crisis and no good explanation outside of trying to grab more cash while riding the extraction shooter hype wave. I hope we're wrong and they will let this game cook for a while longer to come up with some unique ideas.

[Hazard]

Im the opposite thought it looked bad but its so fun

[Keigg]

clearly, the genre isn't for you, now move on and find a new hobby.

[notioned]

Originally posted by Keigg:

clearly, the genre isn't for you, now move on and find a new hobby.

This is yet another thread where you're telling people to shut up and leave if they criticize the game. These forums are for discussing the game. We'll do that.

[sixten]

Experienced in Hunt Showdown and The Cycle? Youve got 13 hours on Hunt and 32 minutes for The Cycle on record lmao.

[Hazard]

Originally posted by sixten:

Experienced in Hunt Showdown and The Cycle? Youve got 13 hours on Hunt and 32 minutes for The Cycle on record lmao.

Hahaha

[Rvvens]

I watched the teaser for the alpha game test and it showed the core gameplay features being camping and ambushing other players, preferably when they are busy doing something else.

Seemed pretty toxic gameplay in my opinion. It feels very limited in terms of expanding gameplay mechanics; not too much room for gimmicks that can deepen the core mechanics since the game revolves around mugging and/or not getting mugged.

For me it is undeniable that the idea of a full coop PvE game, given its theme, was wider in options to make it challenging and engaging.

[DJase]

Originally posted by notioned:

Originally posted by Keigg:

clearly, the genre isn't for you, now move on and find a new hobby.

This is yet another thread where you're telling people to shut up and leave if they criticize the game. These forums are for discussing the game. We'll do that.

Neither of them have played the game though. Funny how many people have an opinion before actual gameplay. This whole test is for the few, less than 2000, to help shape some of the decisions before the next larger test with the criticisms being noted.

[MiamiNights]

Really disappointed in YOU!

[Grimmsch]

Originally posted by sixten:

Experienced in Hunt Showdown and The Cycle? Youve got 13 hours on Hunt and 32 minutes for The Cycle on record lmao.

I was about to point that out as well^^
Way to discredit yourself right from the start.

[Codein Emma]

game is trash

[ProVegaGamer]

The devs changed the game from PVE to the tiresome cycle, hunt nonsense. Game was boring as ♥♥♥♥ when i played it.

[methodmemo3k]

Personally, I loved the game. Audio needs work, and perhaps considering adding different game modes to fix that for you . Instead of just saying its a bad game. Its not, We can all agree, they put a lot of work into the game. They are trying to break the mold here, something new. I do appreciate any opinion, regardless if it aligns with me or not. Game has a lot of potential. Maybe if they got some of the AUDIO Team that worked on BF1 AUDIO to helped out with the audio. it could work.

[RSA]

This game goin to be the next eden of "The cycle frontier" players