I’m going to say what everyone is thinking but too afraid to admit: Battle Royale games are the epitome of lazy game design.

They rely on the same tired formula and add nothing new to the gaming landscape. These games are just cash grabs, feeding off the hype, and they’ll be forgotten in a few years.

We need real innovation in gaming, not just a hundred-player deathmatch with a shrinking map. Change my mind.

  • KevinOP
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    1 year ago

    Sure, keep telling yourself that while you chase the latest trend. Real gamers appreciate innovation and creativity, not recycled concepts.

    • Arthur M
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      1 year ago

      Recycled concepts? Battle Royale has brought more innovation to multiplayer gaming than most genres. You’re just stuck in the past.

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        1 year ago

        Dropping 100 players into a map and making them fight isn’t innovative. It’s the lowest common denominator of game design.

        • Arthur M
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          1 year ago

          You sound like someone who can’t handle the competition. It’s a lot harder to win against real players than scripted NPCs.

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            1 year ago

            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.

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              1 year ago

              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.

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                1 year ago

                We’ll see about that. I’m betting on them fading into obscurity like every other overhyped trend. Real gamers know what’s up.