Which Triple-A shooter should you play?
Within a fortnight, gamers everywhere have been forced to choose which side they want to fight for with not one, not two, but three first-person shooters releasing.
From the tactical grit of Battlefield 1, added adrenaline of a Call of Duty set in space and the mech madness of Titanfall 2; gamers with a preference for shooting things have had all their Christmases come at once.
While a luxury to have so much choice, all three dropping at once has not only reduced server sizes on each but also temporarily forced gamers to decide which shooter they truly pledge allegiance to.
To help you decide, here’s a run down of all three:
Battlefield 1- Go back in time with a franchise only moving forward
Developers DICE seemed to have rolled the dice by making the bold decision to set their latest Battlefield entry during World War I. Thankfully for them and us, the dice landed kindly with one of the most thoughtful and well executed shooters ever the outcome.
In his review for Flush Arcade Adam Matthew said, “Minor gfx hiccups aside, Battlefield 1 is as mustard as the gas it depicts. Winding back the clock and rediscovering its infantry roots has allowed DICE to craft one of the best Battlefields in the series.”
With a powerful, vignette style solo campaign and a multiplayer arena that demands skill and strategy rather than simply shooting, Battlefield 1 is a complete experience that doesn’t glorify it’s setting while still offering truly satisfying combat.
If you’re after a shooter that forces you to think before you shoot and a campaign that provides genuine insight into the Great War, look no further than Battlefield 1.
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare- Get lost in space with a series struggling for direction
With a new CoD dropping each year, it’s not that surprising that the series is starting to feel rather stale. Though a space setting and ambitious story concept does spice things up in Infinite Warfare, nearly everything about this game feels familiar.
From a single player campaign that though at times exhilarating still manages to overstay its welcome, a by the books and often frustrating multiplayer experience to the revival of a zombie mode, I personally feel like the series needs to take a year of to revitalise itself. Rather than doing anything overly new, CoD seems to be resting on its past a little too much.
That said, if you’re a Call of Duty veteran who has always dreamed of the franchise in space, Infinite Warfare does a very good job of taking you there.
Titanfall 2- Who doesn’t like giant robots?
Unlike the other two shooters, the Titanfall series is still in relative infancy ensuring both a fresher and still developing sequel. Improving in nearly every respect on the original, Titanfall 2 introduces a near flawless campaign that shows off not only some truly responsive gameplay but also a surprisingly deep platforming component. Unlike the predictability of a CoD campaign, Titanfall 2 never once felt predictable and in a rarity for these type of single player campaigns left me wanting more.
On the multiplayer front Remedy have added considerable depth to the experience with a few extra games modes plus a plethora of customisation keeping you coming back for more. Titans remain a game changer and the fact everyone gets a go in one really does level the playing field. Titans are no longer the beasts they were either and can be taken down with the right approach.
Satisfying and refreshing on all fronts, Titanfall 2 is ideal for anyone looking for something more from their next shooter. Though still strutting with a youthful vigour, this sequel shows off plenty of maturity, experience and those beloved titans.
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