Today we want to know from you at Mein-MMO: Are you playing the closed beta of For Honor? Is the melee game fun?
Since yesterday at 3 PM the closed beta testing phase of For Honor has been running. Those who have not been hindered by server and network issues have already spent some hours in the fictional world of “For Honor”, which is shaped by the battle between knights, vikings, and samurai.
To participate, you need to secure a beta key. There are several ways to get one. You have the entire weekend to check out the melee game for yourself.
What the Closed Beta Offers
In the beta, you first choose your preferred faction to participate in the faction war. Then you can customize your emblem, which surprisingly allows for a lot of creative freedom: Choose the shape, colors, size of symbols, and embellishments. Each player can create a unique emblem. And then the fun begins.
You go through a tutorial where you are introduced to the “Art of Battle” – you’ll learn how to fight in For Honor. Once you’ve completed that, you can engage in online battles. Either Dominion (4v4), Duel (1v1), or a 2v2 melee. You have access to three of the four heroes from each faction.
The campaign and the complete hero and customization offerings are missing in the beta.
It’s Fun – But For How Long?
Yesterday we received initial feedback from our community about For Honor. Our reader Comp4ny writes that he is still undecided. It is definitely fun, but you have to really dive in and train. However, he is not yet fully convinced by the “Art of Battle”. This is also pointed out by
Our reader Christoph Bauer reports that For Honor is undoubtedly fun, but he probably doesn’t need more than the beta. He sees it as a nice pastime, but long-term motivation does not arise.
Ttime says: I was in the beta for almost two hours yesterday and feel similarly to Christoph. The fights are cool (as long as you’re spared from lag), and I find it motivating to get familiar with the “Art of Battle” and improve my skills. But how long can this keep you glued to the screen? Are sword fights thrilling in the long run? Or will you eventually long for your familiar firearm?
Currently, we only have access to the closed beta. We will see what content the full version will deliver and how extensive it will be on February 14th at the release. Nevertheless, I believe that the campaign will be completed quickly, and therefore the online mode must create enough incentives and goals for players to spend weeks and months in For Honor. Character development will be the decisive factor.
Ultimately, the faction war is designed for you to stand up for your faction over a long period and gather war resources for them.
I don’t want to make a final conclusion after my two hours in the beta. Especially since the game still has some annoying and amusing bugs and issues to deal with, like this one:
But I know that I will still play a match or two.
Now it’s your turn: Were you convinced by the closed beta? Are you even a “beta player” or do you prefer to wait for the main game’s release?
Here you can find our beginner guide for For Honor.
