Yes, Marathon is hard – but that is liberating
Marathon's challenging difficulty, a departure from games like Arc Raiders, is described as liberating by the author, freeing players from inventory hoarding and obsessive load-out optimization. The game's design encourages immediate engagement with found gear rather than saving it, with seasonal resets further reinforcing a use-it-or-lose-it mentality. This approach, combined with accessible in-game looting, allows for on-the-fly strategy building.
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