Fortnite is the game of the moment and currently even surpasses the former battle royale giant PUBG. But I don’t care. I can’t get into this whole battle royale madness and wish for the times when people talked about something else other than Drake and Ninja, comets, or Tilted Towers.
Fortnite. No topic gets my blood boiling like the current PvP hit. On all sides, the battle royale game is the topic – even here at Mein MMO. After the television also tried to tackle the topic recently, it became clear to me: There’s no escaping it.
The worst part: Fortnite is already getting on my nerves, even though I have never played it myself…
The whole world is crazy about Fortnite
Dear Fortnite readers, I can understand that you can’t get enough of the battle royale game at the moment. I also know the feeling of wanting to be informed all day about a beloved game, like during the heyday of Destiny or recently with Far Cry 5.
It was really terrible for me when the streamers on Twitch, through which I am passively entertained daily, seemingly unanimously decided to switch to Fortnite. Variety? Not a chance! Who am I supposed to distract myself from work with now?
It is also concerning that more and more developers are jumping on the battle royale bandwagon, but the players are also craving it. Recently, it was rumored that the next Battlefield might also get a battle royale mode.
Will we soon play nothing else?
This is all just stolen!
But what is the excitement about this wild activity? The battle royale approach is not new. Colorful hooters were also not invented by Epic Games. Hey Fortnite: Overwatch, Paladins, and Gigantic want to have a serious talk with you!
Even with the cosmetic content, which apparently holds a high value for Fortnite fanatics, developers hardly break a sweat. Whether floss dance, Jurassic Park, Halo, or John Wick: Epic Games freely borrows from pop culture, and the fans love it.
However, I only see a mix of already known elements in it. A pinch of PUBG, colorful and cuddly graphics, and building a la Minecraft, spiced with current memes. But maybe it is this mix of familiar elements that attracts the players, and I just don’t get it?
Why can’t I get into Fortnite?
Unlike my esteemed colleague Jürgen, I can hardly get into this cheerful battle royale game despite all the jokes and references.
While the hype around the direct competitor in the form of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds seemed to be a flash in the pan, Fortnite really makes itself comfortable and seems to spread its juice over everything that is dear to me.
My MMO? The Fortnite stronghold. Twitch? Fortnite-infested. My Destiny clan, with which I have been in contact for years and even played in The Division and Monster Hunter World? Completely beside themselves because of Fortnite!
I have often been tempted to swing the pickaxe myself and join my Fortnite zombie friends – just to play again with the old crew. However, the battle royale topic is slowly getting to my ears so much that it completely takes away my desire to try the shooter myself.
You all do your thing, I’ll do mine over here!
Dear Fortnite fans, I don’t want to forbid you to enjoy your favorite game all day long. However, please have a little compassion for the poor souls who are completely fed up with this hype.
Which camp do you belong to? Fortnite lovers or Fortnite skeptics? Can you understand my bad mood regarding Fortnite, or am I now out of your favor?
