Marathon Reveal Gets Slammed With Dislikes As Extraction Shooter Gameplay Fails To Impress Gamers

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Bungie's Marathon Might Have A Shaky Future!

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  • Bungie has revealed the first gameplay footage for Marathon, its upcoming extraction shooter reboot based on the popular IP.
  • The game has received a mixed reception from gamers, as the gameplay reveal and overview videos got bombarded with dislikes. 
  • Many commenters have argued that the gameplay looks stale and boring, with the game’s art style being the only unique thing.

Reports last year suggested that Bungie’s Marathon was struggling with development, with developers being moved to other Sony projects. The game’s playtests were allegedly progressing smoothly since then, but the new gameplay reveal has left many gamers disappointed.

Marathon’s gameplay reveal and overview videos on YouTube have been bombarded with dislikes by angry viewers. The commenters have heavily criticized Bungie for the game’s generic gunplay and extraction shooter mechanics.

Why it matters: Marathon’s overall reception suggests it might struggle to attain a long-term community like Destiny and Halo, as many have been left disappointed with the extraction shooter gameplay loop. 

Both videos are filled to the brim with negative comments, with longtime veterans and new fans complaining about the new direction of the IP. The comments argue that Marathon’s only unique prospect is its art style, which has also failed to appeal to everyone.

The negative reception for Marathon has also spread to other social media posts and online forums. Users argue that many shooters released in the past decade have followed a similar gameplay loop, and they have grown tired of it.

So, the fast-paced nature of the title has also disappointed users who wanted a more traditional Marathon reboot. Another point of contention discussed by players is how similar the assets feel across Bungie’s other projects. 

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Bungie also lost Marathon’s original director earlier last year, causing a blow to development.

Overall, the current landscape suggests that Marathon might struggle to retain players after launch and potentially flop if the player perception remains the same.

Do you think Bungie’s Marathon stands a chance amid the sea of other extraction shooters, or is the gameplay too generic and stale to hold up for a long time? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion on the Tech4Gamers forum.

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