Can someone explain the game to me?

[Sega]

So, i watched some gameplay videos but i understand nothing that is going on, i want to try the game since it is so popular but i dont even know what is it about, only thing i got is mine some stuff that i guess will be worth to use later

[Chibbity]

1. Shoot bugs. (Repeat as needed.)

2. Mine stuff/Do objectives.

3. Buy guns, craft upgrades; drink beer.

[Nobody]

Originally posted by Chibbity:

1. Shoot bugs. (Repeat as needed.)

2. Mine stuff/Do objectives.

3. Buy guns, craft upgrades; drink beer.

4. Rock and stone

[Sega]

Originally posted by Chibbity:

2. Mine stuff/Do objectives.

the objectives are some type of campaign or to upgrade your gear/base?

[KRAKEN 🍊]

You just have to mine, explore and fight hordes of bugs.
You get extra minerals in the missions that are used to craft and upgrade weapons.

I bought this game in the summer sales without knowing what to expect and I've been playing non stop since then.

[Chibbity]

Originally posted by qSxga:

the objectives are some type of campaign or to upgrade your gear/base?

No.

This isn't Minecraft lol, you don't have a "base" really (in that sense.)

DRG is like any other 4 player co-op shooter, you join a lobby, play a mission with 3 other players for 20-30 minuets; then do it again.

There are several different "modes" and each mode has it's own objectives, like mining, or defending an area; or killing some bosses.

Closest thing we have to Campaign, is Assignments; which are like a string of missions back to back for rewards.

[JeanneOskoure]

The game is basically an arcade horde shooter.
Launch a procedurally generated map with a primary objective (like "mine 250 morkite", "kill 2 bosses", "get 6 mcguffins"), explore the cave using movement tools, kill bugs as needed, mine as needed, leave, upgrade weapons (optional), rinse and repeat.
There is no endgame, there is no bigger purpose. It's a "start a mission, enjoy, and forget about your work day" kind of game.

[Sega]

Originally posted by Chibbity:

Originally posted by qSxga:

the objectives are some type of campaign or to upgrade your gear/base?

No.

This isn't Minecraft lol, you don't have a "base" really (in that sense.)

DRG is like any other 4 player co-op shooter, you join a lobby, play a mission with 3 other players for 20-30 minuets; then do it again.

There are several different "modes" and each mode has it's own objectives, like mining, or defending an area; or killing some bosses.

Closest thing we have to Campaign, is Assignments; which are like a string of missions back to back for rewards.

thanks i think thats the best explanation of how the game works, i will probably get it this sale

[AcidCatfish]

Originally posted by qSxga:

Originally posted by Chibbity:

2. Mine stuff/Do objectives.

the objectives are some type of campaign or to upgrade your gear/base?

Usually mine stuff. There are different gamemodes though. Sometimes you have to escort and protect a mining rig, other times you need to connect refineries and then protect them while they refine things. Sometimes you have to go on an Easter egg hunt.

Some sub-objectives include cleaning up contamination, defeating a boss, collecting things other than ore, or mining different types of ore.

The game is almost like a highscore game. You go in, try to maximize your loot, and get out. Of course, you want to complete the objective along with maximizing your loot.

[AcidCatfish]

Originally posted by ℌ𝑎𝑣𝑦𝑘:

Originally posted by Chibbity:

1. Shoot bugs. (Repeat as needed.)

2. Mine stuff/Do objectives.

3. Buy guns, craft upgrades; drink beer.

4. Rock and stone

Simple answer is always press V to "Rock and Stone", you know, when all else fails.

[Ɛ: ʎɥɔʇɐԀ]

you shoot things, do objectives, and then you rock and stone

[schlinkle]

1. ROCK
2. AND
3. STONE

[Нагризолич]

Go throug door, shoot, go back in

[Gnome Des Cavernes]

Bear in mind that this is a shooter (PvE shooter), so you sometimes need to aim and... errrr... shoot. Very fun though.

So if you play CS:GO or any other 1st person shooter, you would be fine. Although the randomly generated 3d maps sometimes disorient, but you will learn how to live with that.

If you prefer Minecraft and Solitaire you won't be fine, you leaf lover!

[David Davidson]

Originally posted by qSxga:

Originally posted by Chibbity:

No.

This isn't Minecraft lol, you don't have a "base" really (in that sense.)

DRG is like any other 4 player co-op shooter, you join a lobby, play a mission with 3 other players for 20-30 minuets; then do it again.

There are several different "modes" and each mode has it's own objectives, like mining, or defending an area; or killing some bosses.

Closest thing we have to Campaign, is Assignments; which are like a string of missions back to back for rewards.

thanks i think thats the best explanation of how the game works, i will probably get it this sale

Definitely get it in a sale. It's worth it. Check and see if it's on sale on humble bundle or a trustworthy keys site (not the ones that have crazy discounts and usually use fraud/money laundering to get said keys), though humble is the only trustworthy key site I know of and that's because they work hand in hand with game developers.

The resources you mine are used to buy weapon upgrades, cosmetic upgrades, promotions (after you reach level 25 with a dwarf), there are weekly assignments (core hunt, weekly bonus assignment, deep dive and elite deep dive) you should be able to do everything but EDDs after a week or two of playing. Core hunts and deep dives reward you with matrix cores, a weapon overclock and a cosmetic overclock, the latter of the two are made in the forge. Overclocks can range from small weapon bonuses to dramatically changing the way a weapon works (will make some guns shoot mines, change missile launchers into missile shotguns, turn your grenade launcher into a mini nuke launcher, etc) or give it an extra ability. Forging overclocks costs materials.

It's not a base building game, it's more like left4dead with bugs instead of zombies and much more customization. If you like squad shooters you'll like DRG.