Extraction Shooters Explained – What Kind of Game is Marathon? - IGN
The extraction shooter genre, popularized by games like Escape from Tarkov, is explained as a gameplay loop where players enter a map to find loot and complete objectives, then must extract before dying to keep their gear. Bungie's upcoming Marathon is highlighted as a new entry in the genre, alongside other notable titles like Arc Raiders and Hunt: Showdown. The article discusses the core mechanics, the risk of losing gear upon death, and the evolution of the genre.
- Entities
- Game: Escape From Tarkov
- Topic: Extraction Shooter
- Game: The Division
- Company: Bungie
- Topic: Early Access
- Game: Arc Raiders
- Topic: PvPvE
- Game: HUNT: Showdown
- Game: Marathon
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