Marathon May Never Be Popular, And That’s Why It’s So Good
Marathon, a new live-service game from Bungie, is intentionally designed to be niche and challenging, unlike more mainstream titles such as Destiny 2. Its friction-forward gameplay, harsh mechanics, and emphasis on player learning over permanent progression set it apart. Despite initial skepticism and comparisons to other live-service failures, Marathon's unique approach offers a distinct and thrilling experience for its target audience.
- Entities
- Company: Sony
- Game: Escape From Tarkov
- Topic: Extraction Shooter
- Game: Halo: Combat Evolved
- Game: Destiny 2
- Company: Bungie
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Platform: Xbox Series X
- Topic: Game Design
- Platform: PC
- Topic: Live Service
- Game: Marathon
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