Concord Review: An Insight into PlayStation’s Live-Service Shooter Model
Monday, 26 August 2024, 06:07
Exploring PlayStation's Live-Service Strategy
PlayStation's latest title, Concord, marks a pivotal moment in the industry’s shift towards live-service games. With its launch on PS5 and PC, it promises a fresh approach to shooter design. However, this review argues that the game ultimately feels like a case of shooter design by committee.
Key Features and Mechanics
- Multiplayer Engagement: The game focuses heavily on cooperative play.
- Visual Aesthetics: Graphical fidelity meets a stylized art direction.
- Repetitive Gameplay: Elements of the experience may lead to player fatigue.
Final Thoughts on shooter design
With its mix of engaging and frustrating features, Concord may attract dedicated fans of the genre, but its identity remains muddled under the weight of its committee-driven design approach.
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