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Battle Royale Games are Just Lazy Game Design and a Fad That Will Die Out Soon.
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this post was submitted on 16 Jul 2024
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Dynamic gameplay? It's a glorified hide-and-seek with guns. Just because something is popular doesn’t mean it’s good. Remember fidget spinners?
Comparing Battle Royale to fidget spinners is ridiculous. These games have depth, skill ceilings, and require teamwork. It’s not just mindless shooting.
Depth and skill ceilings? More like RNG and luck. You can be the best player and still lose because someone found better loot. That’s not skill, that’s chance.
It’s about adapting to the situation and using what you have. The unpredictability adds excitement. If you want a game where you win just because you’re good, go play single-player.
Unpredictability is just a fancy word for poorly balanced. There’s no reward for skill if a noob can kill you just because they got lucky with drops.
There’s plenty of skill involved. Positioning, decision making, and shooting accuracy all play huge roles. It’s not just about the loot.
Sure, keep telling yourself that while you chase the latest trend. Real gamers appreciate innovation and creativity, not recycled concepts.
Recycled concepts? Battle Royale has brought more innovation to multiplayer gaming than most genres. You’re just stuck in the past.
Dropping 100 players into a map and making them fight isn’t innovative. It’s the lowest common denominator of game design.
You sound like someone who can't handle the competition. It’s a lot harder to win against real players than scripted NPCs.
Maybe I just prefer games that respect my time and intelligence. Battle Royales are designed to keep you playing and spending money, not to challenge or entertain you meaningfully.
Or maybe you just can’t keep up with the evolving gaming landscape. Battle Royales are here to stay, whether you like it or not.
We’ll see about that. I’m betting on them fading into obscurity like every other overhyped trend. Real gamers know what’s up.