PLAYERUNKNOWNS BATTLEGROUNDS
a game by | KRAFTON, Inc. |
Platform: | PC (2017) |
Editor Rating: | 9.5/10, based on 1 review |
User Rating: | 8.7/10 - 6 votes |
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See also: | First Person Shooter Games, WW2 Games, Multiplayer Games, Co-op Games, Military Games, Stealth Action, Espionage Games, Games Like Call Of Duty, Games like Counter-Strike Global Offensive, Games Like CS, Games Like Apex Legends, Games Like Modern Warfare |
The battle-royale, survival mode genre of gaming exploded onto the screen years ago, and while PlayerUnknown’s Battleground wasn’t the first, it certainly made its mark on the genre with an matched gameplay experience. 100 players drop in, only 1 walks out. This game sets the stage for the ultimate First Person Shooter experience, with realistic game mechanics and an array of weapons, vehicles and different locations amongst the map. Players must find better equipment and work their way towards the ever closing circle which tightens its grasp on the map, forcing players into conflict where only the strongest survive. Fans of similar style games find the PUBG experience to be one of the most realistic, raw experiences within the FPS genre of gaming and continue to play as each match is an entirely new experience.
Gameplay
The rules are simple, one hundred players load up into a plane which flies across the map in random trajectories from game to game. You decide where and when you ‘drop’ into the map, determining what location you will begin the game at is crucial for survival to the end. Dropping early might land you around more players than you would desire, but for some the challenge is enticing enough to stop them from waiting for a less crowded landing zone. Upon landing players scramble to find valuable weapons, equipment and perhaps a fast moving vehicle or two to get you quickly around the map, following the ever closing boundaries. The game heightens its already high paced FPS environment by forcing you to rely on your strategy, combat skills and a little bit of luck in finding a trusty weapon and gear pack.
In Game Features
The game mixes all the elements of FPS and combat based games into a highly challenging and fun to play experience which always seems to deliver a unique gameplay experience which entices fans to keep coming back for another match. Where this game isn’t exactly the first of its kind, PUBG does a masterful job of blending different aspects of gaming together, allowing for a different experience from match to match.
Randomness of items (weapons, gear, vehicles etc.) ensure a fair to play game for all skill levels. Players with vast experience can still lose to a first timer, where the game has set an equal playing ground for all to enjoy. Proximity to the center of the ever closing arena is key to surviving, while at the same time this closing area forces players to challenge others in diverse locations, forcing them to confront their enemies head on or planning an elaborate strategy to stalk their prey. These features are what separate the players experience from that of a Call of Duty game.
PUBG is a game in rare company which can entice players for years on end due to the randomness factor within each match played. Through an alternative animation and design style, this game will challenge gamers of this genre and force them to adapt, creating new strategies and tactics to be successful and ensure you are the last player standing.
Pros:
- Realistic gameplay throughout the game such as the sounds of footsteps growing nearby or a door swinging shut leaves the players with a realistic gameplay experience.
Diverse maps, weapons and vehicles give the player a unique experience each time they drop into a game. Cons:
Shooting and aiming mechanics not as smooth as traditional FPS games which we see today, adding an element of difficulty but also challenges players in a different way.
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System requirements:
- PC compatible
- Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP