Entry 8- The Hot New Game On The Market

The Awesome New Game Arc Raiders!

  Hello everyone and welcome back to our regular scheduled program of my video game opinions! This week's blog is about the brand new game that has taken over the gaming industry called Arc Raiders! Arc Raiders is a third person extraction shooter game that came out October 30th of this year and its popularity recently has been on an extreme rise. It took a little bit after the game came out but this game has drawn a lot of attention over the last month and for good reason. We will be doing a little in depth review of this game for this week's blog so I hope you enjoy it. 

Extraction Shooter Finally Done Right

    First let me explain what an extraction shooter is, it is a video game genre where you raid a map, pickup loot, and extract all while other players are doing the same and can end you and take your loot. This game does it unlike any other though. They have computer AI robots that will also try to hunt you and let me tell you those robots are no joke, sometimes even harder than real players. On the website Destructoid they say its the most player friendly extraction shooter that is accessible with a game play loop that doesn't feel too hardcore or sweaty. This game has finally gotten this genre right. A lot of other games like this don't feel as fresh and nuanced to play but this one finally got it right. 

Visuals and Replayability

Using top of the line Unreal Engine 5 this game is a marvel to look at. The way the map changes and just how alive they make everything feel is top notch. With the natural look of a wasteland while also having the apocalyptic retro futuristic style that the game has it's unlike any game I have played or seen. The replayability of this game is what makes it feel so fresh. Every match is different and the loot is changing constantly so you never know what your gonna get. With the addition of players and CPU every time you load in to a new maps it makes it feel almost like a movie. You never know what your gonna get with this game and that unpredictability is what makes this game so replayable and enjoyable. 

No Game is Perfect

    Like most games Arc Raiders has a few flaws. The game once you get to a certain point feels extremely grindy. You almost have to play for 3 hours or so just to get some good loot that you actually need. The game also feels extremely unbalanced at times and is unrelenting to solo players. The game almost feels like it makes you have a squad or team and you better make sure you can talk to those people because oh boy if you cant good luck. The only other issue I would say is that the game itself is new and the longevity of it seems like we don't know how long this honeymoon phase as some would like to call it will last. Gamerant in their review said that there is concern that the game play loop might get repetitive, making this game maybe a new hot game at this moment. One things for sure though that if they can find a way to add even more to this game and keep people coming back for more this game has a huge and bright future ahead of itself. 

Go Get This Game!

Arc Raiders gives that bold and ambitious game that we have been looking for. Every gamer wants that brand new game that actually gives them excitement and enjoyment and this game is it. It for sure has flaws like every other game but with this game, the good outweigh the flaws by a large amount. If you and your friends are looking for a game that gives those movie moments and just pure joy this is it. It's finally a game where you feel every emotion while playing and once you extract with your loot there is no better feeling. I hope to see you all out on the map so I can take your loot! Until next time, I hope you enjoyed this weeks topic and go get the game! See you all next week!