Why are so many people playing this game? Like genuinely whats so special about it?

[Fizz]

I tried giving the game a shot, but in the first few hours I noticed a bunch of things.

For one, every server I join is already full of player bases and territories, so the feeling of having a fresh world to explore is just never there. Always feel like I'm behind.

Second, what exactly is this games art direction? I thought this to be a multiplayer zombie survival game, with your typical base building, crafting, farming, etc. But why tf are there siren heads, pokemon, and magical powers? Like none of this ♥♥♥♥ makes any sense at all. Like what exactly are they going for here?

Third, the graphics are just your average uninspired unreal engine slop. Sure I can admit that unreal engine 5 is the most advanced engine out there rn, but it doesn't mean it should be used for absolutely everything.

Fourth, and I'm sure most if not everyone has heard about this at this point, the 6 weeks until wipe situation. Like I don't want to invest any of my time into a game that's going to erase most of my progress, so why even bother playing it to begin with? I'd definitely give the game more of a shot if I knew most my progress wouldn't go to waste within a short 6 week period.

I just don't really know what the hype is, seems super generic. I'm welcome to feedback and thoughts in the comments, like what hooked you guys on this game. Cause I can't really find that myself.

[The Weasel]

This explain wipe.

https://steamcommunity.com/app/2139460/discussions/0/4515505458302803440/

[The Weasel]

Personally I thought this was some kids nightmares made into a game when I played.

[Overeagerdragon]

So what's so special about Destiny 2; a microtransaction hell that seems heelbent on sunsetting content causing the actual story to become a mess and advertises packs the community SO riles against it actually gets remove...

What's so special about Skyrim; an action RPG that's been rehashed so many times I wouldn't be surprised you have 10 different versions of it now in order for the dev to milk more money out of the SAME FRIGGIN GAME... in which everyone ends up playing stealth archer anywyas because it deals the most dps and is the most braindead...

There's nothing special about games these days.... mainly because every dev needs to play it safe because their boardmembers and shareholders need to see that line go up....

[Dave from work]

It's anomaly horror, like the SCP foundation.

or.. at least that's what I'm assuming they're inspired by since the word "SCP" is censored in the ingame chat lol.
Like you're not allowed to draw comparisons.

[The Dutchman]

If you cant find the hype, then this game isnt for you. Go find something else

[Tha_T1p]

Just flat out wrong on the wipe thing. Yeah it wipes, but you virtually lose nothing, and the little you do lose they let you bring to eternaland if a permanent base is your thing. All you have to do is level and obtain the materials again and you can be at the same point you were the season before, except you get the ability to improve your blueprints even further the next season.

People are playing it because it's free, fun, and casual. It hits alot of the spots people like in games, the question is why are so many people worried about what others are doing with their time, they like it, you don't it's really not a big deal.

[The Weasel]

Originally posted by Overeagerdragon:

So what's so special about Destiny 2; a microtransaction hell that seems heelbent on sunsetting content causing the actual story to become a mess and advertises packs the community SO riles against it actually gets remove...

What's so special about Skyrim; an action RPG that's been rehashed so many times I wouldn't be surprised you have 10 different versions of it now in order for the dev to milk more money out of the SAME FRIGGIN GAME... in which everyone ends up playing stealth archer anywyas because it deals the most dps and is the most braindead...

There's nothing special about games these days.... mainly because every dev needs to play it safe because their boardmembers and shareholders need to see that line go up....

Because Skyrim is good. They would of remade oblivion but can't and Skyrim was made 7 times. People still play it.

[Mad]

Originally posted by Fizz:

I tried giving the game a shot, but in the first few hours I noticed a bunch of things.

For one, every server I join is already full of player bases and territories, so the feeling of having a fresh world to explore is just never there. Always feel like I'm behind.

Second, what exactly is this games art direction? I thought this to be a multiplayer zombie survival game, with your typical base building, crafting, farming, etc. But why tf are there siren heads, pokemon, and magical powers? Like none of this ♥♥♥♥ makes any sense at all. Like what exactly are they going for here?

Third, the graphics are just your average uninspired unreal engine slop. Sure I can admit that unreal engine 5 is the most advanced engine out there rn, but it doesn't mean it should be used for absolutely everything.

Fourth, and I'm sure most if not everyone has heard about this at this point, the 6 weeks until wipe situation. Like I don't want to invest any of my time into a game that's going to erase most of my progress, so why even bother playing it to begin with? I'd definitely give the game more of a shot if I knew most my progress wouldn't go to waste within a short 6 week period.

I just don't really know what the hype is, seems super generic. I'm welcome to feedback and thoughts in the comments, like what hooked you guys on this game. Cause I can't really find that myself.

The creature concept was borrowed (stolen) from a certain popular anime that came out in the last few years.

[Kyutaru]

Name all the survival MMOs out there. Now compare the ones that exist to this.

If you don't understand the draw, then the game is not for you. Go play Throne and Liberty.

[Fizz]

Originally posted by Overeagerdragon:

So what's so special about Destiny 2; a microtransaction hell that seems heelbent on sunsetting content causing the actual story to become a mess and advertises packs the community SO riles against it actually gets remove...

What's so special about Skyrim; an action RPG that's been rehashed so many times I wouldn't be surprised you have 10 different versions of it now in order for the dev to milk more money out of the SAME FRIGGIN GAME... in which everyone ends up playing stealth archer anywyas because it deals the most dps and is the most braindead...

There's nothing special about games these days.... mainly because every dev needs to play it safe because their boardmembers and shareholders need to see that line go up....

I basically dropped D2 after sunsetting became a thing, I did play it here and there for some positively recieved major updates, but the most special things about D2 are the raids and gunplay, very few games can replicate that these days. Other than that, people really only still play it because they've already put so much time into it that they feel like they HAVE to play it at this point.

As for Skyrim, sure it wasn't groundbreaking, but it's definitely a classic. And the reason it's still relevant these days is because of mods, I won't deny that. But what made Skyrim so good was it's art direction. So many things are visually iconic from that game.

But I completely agree with you about game devs playing it safe these days. The reason Larian got away with so much when it came to Baldurs Gate 3 is because they're a privately owned company, so they could do whatever the ♥♥♥♥ the wanted when it came to developing that game, and it's all the better for it.

[Fizz]

Originally posted by Kyutaru:

Name all the survival MMOs out there. Now compare the ones that exist to this.

If you don't understand the draw, then the game is not for you. Go play Throne and Liberty.

I have no idea what that game is, but perhaps I'm going into this game too fast, I should probably slow down to figure out what I'm getting myself into before casting judgement.

[Bert Bertsson]

It's fun for a while, until you realise most of the POI's are exactly the same, so every hospital is the same, with the same weird npc people there.

The more you play, the more you notice how lazy the game is.

[Hefutoxin]

Originally posted by Fizz:

seems super generic

Survival MMO, with different types of weird enemies, interesting character build system, slightly randomized progression that promotes teamwork, and a wipe system that keeps everything you've earned.

Seems anything but generic.

[N3z]

You'll always find something to complain about if you go into a game thinking you won't like it. It's a free game, if you don't like it just delete and move on.

[Fizz]

Originally posted by N3z:

You'll always find something to complain about if you go into a game thinking you won't like it. It's a free game, if you don't like it just delete and move on.

I approached this game with open arms, but so far it's hugs are kinda uncomfortable.