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Halo Infinite
What makes the game special? Without Halo, shooters on consoles probably wouldn’t be as widespread as they are today. This legendary franchise has directly and indirectly inspired countless games. Halo Infinite aims to showcase why it deserves that reputation again with its F2P multiplayer.
A key feature of the Halo games is the shield mechanic. As long as your opponent still has a shield, headshots don’t do more damage than body shots. However, when the shield is broken, you should aim for the head to get a kill with a final shot, just like in tactical shooters.
This creates extremely strategic and dynamic gameplay, which is so unique on the market.
What game modes are available? Halo Infinite belongs to the so-called arena shooters, and all game modes are based on these principles. There are no loadouts, and the time-to-kill is very slow; weapons spawn at specific points on the map at certain times. Thus, every battle in Halo revolves around smart positioning and good strategic decisions.
Classic 4v4 game modes like Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag are present. But on larger maps, 24 players can engage in intense battles with vehicles.
Who should take a closer look at the game? Halo Infinite offers a great balance of legendary old school shooter gameplay with modern aspects. The gameplay is completely unique thanks to the shield mechanic. This results in a distinct and dynamic gameplay rhythm that you must (re)acquaint yourself with.
If you are looking for that classic gameplay feeling or want a break from your typical shooter routines, you should definitely try Halo Infinite. This time, however, not only Xbox fans get to enjoy it – PC players can also join the fun in the arenas of Halo Infinite.
Hunt: Showdown
What makes the game special? Like Escape from Tarkov, Hunt: Showdown is also a PvEvP shooter. However, what stands out about this game is not only this unique genre but also the exciting setting. This combination particularly excites our author Mark Sellner:
The game fulfills a very specific fantasy: it takes you into a Western fantasy scenario in the year 1895 and makes you a monster-hunting cowboy, who uses not only classic Wild West weapons but also shotgun axes and revolvers with ammunition belts.
What game mode is available? The main mode in Hunt is bounty hunting. Your goal in a match is to find out where the biggest and nastiest monsters are hiding. Then you must kill this monster and safely reach one of the three extraction points with its loot. Up to 10 other players do the same – and try to thwart your success.
In addition, Hunt: Showdown features a permadeath system. If you die, you lose your character and everything they possessed – this also applies to other matches.
Who should take a closer look at the game? Hunt: Showdown is recommended for all who enjoy the tension from battle royales but want to play something different.
It possesses a particularly interesting unique feature compared to its direct competitor Escape from Tarkov with its “Weird West” setting. Combined with the unique game pace and atypical game mode, Hunt: Showdown provides a very special player experience.
PUBG: Battlegrounds
What makes the game special? PUBG: Battlegrounds – the curious new name of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds – was not the first battle royale, but it has almost single-handedly brought the genre to its current massive size.
With gameplay that values realism highly, PUBG offers a deep and varied player experience that can be exciting with a very special pace. The time-to-kill is very short, but gunfights can still last longer due to the difficult weapon handling.
Getting good at this game can be very enjoyable and satisfying – as long as you have the necessary frustration tolerance.
What game modes are available? The battle royale is clearly the focus in PUBG. You can choose between first-person or third-person view and join matches with players of the same view. For the rounds, you can sign up as a solo, duo, squad, or single-player squad.
Who should take a closer look at the game? Even today, PUBG is a special battle royale – despite its now very large and strong competition.
It still has the most strategic battle royale action among the biggest challengers. Moreover, the complexity of the weapons in every aspect of their handling remains a clear unique feature of PUBG. Additionally, it boasts a wealth of content and offers a map rotation.
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