Not only are things unenjoyable, but I also ran into frequent stuttering, odd body animations, and weird glitches. Not only will enemies stay in their designated spot if I throw a grenade at them, but there is also often enough time to toss a grenade, shoot the three enemies I had hopes of blowing up, only for the grenade to finally go off. Grenades stand out for exactly that reason. There are also elements that are just not enjoyable. Aiming is in a rough place, with an odd combination of too fast and slow that makes things needlessly tricky. This is honestly a huge part of what kept Destiny alive in the early days, but CrossfireX just feels bad. There are many examples of games that handle gunplay really well. It wouldn’t feel out of place in a game from a decade ago, though many of those featured better combat. It’s often too straight, telegraphed, and scripted. Surreal Story Sections Offer Some Much Needed Change of SceneryĪt various points in the campaign, the perspective will shift to another squadmate, like this happens a few times with the sniper in Operation Catalyst, though there is something unnatural about enemy movements. Enemies appear in fixed spots, will generally stand there shooting you, and eagerly await the two or three shots it takes to end their distraction. Just walking through an area feels more like a rail shooter than something I control.
Many areas feel oddly scripted, with the novelty being lost for frustrating choices. While I wouldn’t say CrossfireX’s campaign gameplay is unenjoyable, as enemies go down fast and it’s incredibly fast-paced, it has a certain cheapness to it. This is only furthered by underwhelming gameplay. In a couple of hours, players will be introduced to a conflict, various squad members, and with allies falling or big reveals happening, there really isn’t a point where things stand out. Even with some surreal elements and some twists, there just isn’t enough set up to make them work. Don’t Worry, Sniper Ended His Miseryĭespite Remedy Entertainment’s involvement with the campaign, both feel rather weak. After the events of that campaign, Black List responds in Operation Spectre by trying to obtain critical intel before it reaches Global Risk. In Operation Catalyst (included with Game Pass), Global Risk attempts to save a squadmate stuck in hostile territory, but there is more to this than meets the eye. With multiplayer focusing on two opposing groups, Global Risk and Black List, the two campaigns currently available focus on their own stories. The idea behind CrossfireX’s campaigns is honestly somewhat inspired. The franchise, inspired by the iconic Counter-Strike, has some talented developers behind it and popularity in certain regions, but can CrossfireX use this opportunity to stand out or does it fall short?
This past year player expressed frustrations with the latest entries, putting CrossfireX in a good place. Military shooters are one of the worst, as there are many notable names out there. It’s hard for a lot of games to enter certain spaces, especially when people are quick to note influences or perceived expectations for the genre. One struggle with popularity is how it impacts competition.
0 kommentar(er)
