ARC Raiders: First Impressions Trickle Out on the New Extraction Shooter - Extraction Shooter from The Finals Devs
In the wake of the surprise hit status of The Finals, gamers have been waiting with bated breath for the next title from the skilled former DICE devs. That title is ARC Raiders, and some initial impressions from media members are beginning to trickle out, providing a better idea of what to anticipate.
Getting into the ARC: Gameplay and Mechanics
So what is ARC Raiders It's being described as a third-person extraction shooter, a genre that's been getting a great deal of attention recently. Players will fight both other human players in heart-stopping showdowns and challenging AI-powered robot enemies. Those who've gotten hands-on time with it seem to enjoy both sides of the fighting.
Set that aside, however-the overall concurrence seems to be that even though the game is solid and fun in itself, it doesn't exactly bring anything new to the extraction shooter table. Third-person is a little twist that some found neat, but you get most things-like weapons, leveling, loot tiers-feeling rather familiar if you have experience with other titles that are part of this genre. It's a proven formula, done well.
Setting the Scene and The Loop
The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world. From the previews, it appears that the setting is more of a functional background for the action – an area to scavenge for loot and engage in firelights – rather than a unique character or deep lore to immerse you. It serves the gameplay loop adequately.
And speaking of the loop, reviewers had a lot of fun with it and found it quite addictive: You drop into a map, clear out threats (robotic and human), scrounge around for any valuable loot you can find, and then try to make it out alive so that you can upgrade your gear to head in for more. It's a cycle that's designed to get you hooked.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work (Or Fail)
One of the important things pointed out is the need for cooperation. ARC Raiders is designed with squad play in mind. If you're going to dive in, understand that cooperation and tactical communication with your teammates is going to be the key to success. Solo players or those used to lone wolfing it may find the initial hours somewhat tricky.
The Verdict So Far
The general consensus from the press seems to be that while ARC Raiders might not have that single killer feature to beat all others, it's definitely an interesting and competent entry into the extraction shooter genre. It's a game that seems like it will easily find its audience and carve out its own niche in the market when it releases later this year.
