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Phasmophobia is a unique and exciting ghost hunter game. It was one of the first games to let you and your friends team up to find and identify ghosts, and it has inspired many other similar games. Since it first came out, the game has changed a lot—and all for the better!

Now, there’s a new leveling system, lots of cool tools, and many new types of ghosts. These additions make the game even more fun and interesting. It can still give you a good scare, especially when you play alone!

One of the coolest features is that the game can recognize your voice, so you can actually "talk" to the ghosts. This makes the game feel very real and adds to the spooky atmosphere.

Playing with friends makes it even better. You can work together, share clues, and experience all the scary moments as a team. While there are still some areas that could be improved, like adding more maps or fixing small glitches, Phasmophobia is a great game for anyone who enjoys a good scare and likes to have fun with friends.

In short, Phasmophobia combines teamwork with spooky thrills, making it a fantastic and accessible experience for players of all ages.

Initial Impressions and Leveling Experience

New World offered an exceptional gaming experience, especially when playing with friends. The journey to max level was immersive and enjoyable, filled with rich environments and engaging quests that kept me hooked. The game's blend of survival and MMO elements provided a unique twist, making the leveling process both challenging and rewarding.

Endgame Content and Disappointments

However, upon reaching the max level, the excitement began to wane. Initially, I took a long break, hoping that the game would have introduced a plethora of endgame activities upon my return. Unfortunately, the reality was quite different. The endgame content seemed sparse, with the primary focus being on PvP.

PvP and Performance Issues

While PvP can be thrilling for many, it wasn't my preferred gameplay mode. The restricted player count during battles, which results in players being teleported back to town if exceeded, was frustrating. Moreover, the severe lag and frame rate issues during large-scale fights made the game nearly unplayable, despite having a powerful PC. This indicates significant optimization problems that need addressing.

Mutated Dungeons and Daily Chests

I explored the mutated dungeons, which initially added some excitement due to the varying challenges and the chase for desired drops. However, this quickly became repetitive. The endgame loop boiled down to daily chest runs, which failed to provide long-term engagement or a sense of accomplishment.

DLC and Game Management

The new DLC briefly rekindled my interest, offering some fresh story quests. Yet, the content felt short-lived, providing only a few weeks of renewed gameplay before falling back into the same old routines. The decision by Amazon Game Studios to seemingly abandon the project in favor of new ventures was disappointing. The lack of substantial new content and meaningful updates suggests a missed opportunity to build upon the game's strong foundation.

Final Thoughts

New World had the potential to be a groundbreaking MMO with its unique blend of survival and traditional MMO elements. However, the lack of continuous support and meaningful endgame content has left many players, including myself, feeling let down. I appreciate the effort put into creating this world, but it is disheartening to see it falter due to poor management and insufficient content updates. I hope future projects receive the support and development they need to thrive.

Thank you for the memories, but it's a shame to see such potential go to waste. Here's hoping for better management and support in future endeavors.

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Previous review: Recommended
Posted: 30 Nov, 2021 @ 4:18pm

Good and beautiful game, it has its issues with bugs, the team is working on fixing those, lacking a bit of content on the high lvl, good way to spend a week or two with friends.

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I've just started but it already Just amazing!
The story, graphics, soundtracks... just too good for that year...

Great game and really fun to play. The case opening part is like a lottery game with a 1/1000 chance to get something nice :D