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Decided to leave a review after 200 hours of game time. It is a grinding looter shooter, the emphasis is on grind!

The story is there, it creates some intrigue with the world and your role in it, but what is more interesting are the story bits that are available for some of the descendants in the game. You'll get those over time as they release more.

The shooting and movement feel great. Each descendant has their own toolkit which changes the way you approach combat and move through the environment. As you grow in power, you feel awesome and that feels great.

When it comes to the core game play loop I wouldn't compare it to Destiny if that's where you're coming from, it is similar in some aspects but I would say it compares more with Warframe. Every descendant and every gun can be earned through grinding out materials, schematics, blueprints, etc. Once you have all the required components, you can craft whatever you've been target farming for. The act of crafting takes time, so you will have to wait for it to finish crafting (which I think turns some people off).

To grow in power, your descendants and weapons can be leveled up to increase their power potential via mods. Once you've capped your level, it doesn't stop there. You can continue to expand your power by resetting your level, which in turn increases your mod capacity. So it is a continual loop of leveling, and grinding out the materials needed to upgrade your descendant and weapons.

I'll be transparent: I've grinded out most of the content in this game, outside of purchasing ultimate versions of Freyna and Sharen... but that's after having grinded out their base versions and not wanting to do it again. Spending in this game is usually recommended for cosmetics, as the game is all about grinding and if you purchase the descendants then you're eliminating grind time that you should or will be doing anyways.

It is all about the grind, you have to enjoy it. It never ends, so make sure you balance your playtime and don't burn out.

As a live service, there are also seasonal battle passes. This is the best value for your buck, as you get lots of skins and enhancement materials, including a seasonal weapon that usually works well with whatever the seasonal event is. You don't need the battle pass, but it can definitely be worth it if you play the game a lot.

Also... the descendants are beautiful. There are high amounts of gooners running around with custom paint skins that will make you double take. So prepare yourself... especially if you play in a public space, you might want to consider purchasing less provocative skins lol

Originally released in 2004, this game was revolutionary to the FPS genre for its time. Tight mechanics, amazing game play, puzzles, level design, and the tech still holds up today.

Also, Valve recently updated the game for its 20th anniversary with some QOL and graphical updates. Definitely worth a play through whether you're new or an ol' veteran of the franchise.

10/10, would smash a head crab with a crowbar again and again.

I mean... killing bugs, robots, using awesome weapons, calling air strikes, friendly fire sillyness, music and mood that hits, amazing visuals, ease of getting in to a game straight away, a fair battle pass system with a premium tier... it's just so much fun, what else is there to say??

I would discourage anyone looking for a solo game experience, this is very much made and geared towards cooperative play. You can def try solo runs, and they are possible, but you will be missing out on a large portion of why this game has been fun; for cooperative gameplay!

I'm doing my part, now it's your turn!

Most of my play time is on the BNet launcher, just double dipped so I can take advantage of the shader cache performance boost when I play using my Steam Deck.
Flat out; launch was great, season 1 balance patch sucked, season 2 is awesome!
On another note, you have to like rolling new characters each season to get the most out of this game. I used to be hesitant back in Diablo 3, but after giving it a go I really enjoy it. The seasons give you a lot of new toys to play with your build, and make the replay experience fun.
If you like ARPG's, this game will give serve you tons of fun. The story and ambiance is a huge improvement from D3 (dark and gritty like D1 and D2), and you'll be smiling as you're slaying through hordes of monsters. The devs have proven they are really listening with season 2, and I believe the future of D4 is bright.

Everything about this game SLAPS, you'll be in for a great time!

Picked up golden poop, 10/10.

The best HWEP of all HWEP!
10/10, would HWEP again.

SPACE MAGIC, 'NUFF SAID!

But seriously, this game has come a long way. It was unfortunate that it had to go through its growing pains all over again, as it did in Destiny 1, but the game is in a pretty good spot at the moment. There is plenty to do and plenty to work towards, even without having to purchase the expansions (though I highly recommend you do).

One major con is it doesn't do a great job boarding on new players, and the game can be overwhelming and confusing. I recommend that you play through quests Red War, Curse of Osiris, and Warmind in this order to help you figure out what's going on with the story.

Wow, this is a great game! I played Dauntless first to see if I would enjoy this type of game. The analogy I would use is in Battle Royale games, you have PUBG to Fortnite. I'd say this would be similarly compared the same way with Dauntless. Dauntless is fun, but it feels like it is missing some depth. Here is where MHW steps in.
- Combat has so many more options in move sets for players.
- The monsters you hunt have many more dynamic behaviors. It makes combat much more intense.
- Crafting system is there, but there's a lot more of it.

It's been fun playing with my friend too, but we did have some difficulties playing together in the early part of the game. Seemed reasonable, as it wants to teach you some things first before opening it up. It really didn't take that long before we were playing together and having a blast hunting monsters together.

There is probably more I'd like to add to this, but this is where I'm at with the game at this moment. I'll update my review accordingly, until then I highly recommend this.

The best arena shooter on the market, and it's free! Been playing since closed beta, and this game has been going through changes and refinement. As of the time of this review writting, the developers have been pushing out updates each month; new champions, new content, bug fixes and gameplay balancing.
I will admit that abilities in Quake had me kinda iffed at first. With the latest balance changes, abilities feel much more utility versus an F-to-Win button. Great and welcomed change by the community at large.
Speaking of community, it's not as large as other multiplayer shooters but it is a healthy one. You're bound to run into some toxicity, but most good Quake players are welcoming and even encouraging of new players.
Give it a shot! If you need some help or tips, feel free to message me and I'd be more than happy to help.