Marathon
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Hands on: After 60 hours, Marathon is already one of my favorite shooters in years
After 60 hours of gameplay, Marathon is shaping up to be a standout extraction shooter with a stylish cyberpunk aesthetic and deep gameplay. The game offers diverse playstyles, from solo stealth to intense PvP encounters, and features a compelling narrative tied to player progression. While the user interface and audio can be inconsistent, the core experience is highly engaging and promises significant replayability.
Marathon mellanbra enligt kritiker, men Steam-spelarna gillar
Marathon has received mixed reviews from critics, with an average score of 75 on Opencritic and 70 on Metacritic. However, players on Steam have reacted much more positively, with 88% giving it a thumbs up. Daily player counts on Steam have peaked at 88,000, significantly lower than Destiny 2's peak.
Marathon Review In Progress
This review in progress for Bungie's upcoming first-person shooter Marathon offers an early look at the game. The article is currently being developed and will provide a full assessment of the title upon completion.
How to acquire explosive supplies from western Maintenance in Marathon – Return on Investment 2 contract guide
This guide details how to complete the 'Return on Investment 2' contract in Marathon, which increases your standing with the Traxus faction. It explains how to find and acquire explosive supplies from the Maintenance POI and subsequently deal 750 explosive damage to UESC troops or Runners to finish the contract.
Marathon still hasn't unlocked its fourth zone, but this group of ARG hunters is working to change that - and they're on the cusp of something big
A dedicated group of players on Discord, known as Breachers of Tomorrow, are close to unlocking the Cryo Archive zone in Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon by solving its alternate reality game (ARG) puzzles. The community has successfully completed four out of seven puzzles, with the latest breakthrough involving deciphering a password and solving a digital maze. The ARG is building significant community engagement and mystery around the game's launch.
Marathon’s punishing PvP gameplay loop is taking its toll on less-skilled players, but that’s likely by design
Marathon's punishing player-versus-player (PvP) gameplay loop is reportedly taking a toll on less-skilled players, leading to frustration and difficulty progressing. While Bungie markets the game as a tough extraction shooter where death is a learning experience, some players feel overwhelmed by highly skilled opponents, even after many hours. This difficulty may be by design, potentially impacting the game's long-term player retention if the population becomes dominated by expert players.
What We Played – Marathon, Toxic Commando & Monster Hunter Stories 3
Several gaming outlets shared their recent playtime, with Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection being highlighted as a strong entry in the series. Other titles frequently mentioned include Marathon, Toxic Commando, and Pokopia, with various staff members sharing their experiences across multiple genres like RPGs, shooters, and horror.
This Week's Meager Destiny 2 Update Leaves Fans Feeling Like the Franchise is at Its Lowest Ebb Yet, While Bungie Focuses on Trying to Make Marathon a Success - IGN
Destiny 2 players are expressing frustration over a minimal update while developer Bungie appears to be prioritizing its new game, Marathon. The latest patch for Destiny 2 contained only a single fix, and the game's next major update, Shadow and Order, has been delayed by three months. This situation has led to concerns about the future of Destiny 2, especially following reports of underperformance and a shrinking player base.
Where to find Core Storage containers - Marathon
This guide details the locations of Core Storage containers within the game Marathon. Finding these containers is essential for acquiring cores and fulfilling in-game contracts.
Can you play Marathon solo?
The article discusses the difficulty of playing extraction shooters solo, using Marathon as a specific example. It questions whether Marathon can be played effectively by a single player, given the genre's inherent challenges.
I like Arc Raiders, but Marathon made me fall in love with extraction shooters
The author expresses a fondness for the extraction shooter genre, particularly highlighting Marathon's neon aesthetic and engaging gunplay. While the author likes Arc Raiders, Marathon has solidified their love for the genre.
Games Inbox: Who will win out of PS6 vs. Project Helix?
Readers discuss the potential competition between the upcoming PlayStation 6 and Microsoft's Project Helix (likely the next Xbox console), with concerns raised about pricing, naming conventions, and the potential impact of simultaneous releases. Other topics include the effectiveness of game age ratings, the future of the Battlefield franchise, and the perceived arrogance of Microsoft's console strategy.
Marathon Guide – Best Cores, Implants, And Backpacks For All Runner Shells
This guide for Marathon focuses on optimizing Runner Shell builds by detailing the best Cores, Implants, and Backpacks available. It provides specific recommendations for each category, including unique effects and unlock requirements, to help players customize their characters effectively.
Marathon Is Amazing, So Why Does It Already Feel Like It’s in Trouble?
Despite positive reviews and engaging gameplay, Bungie's new extraction shooter Marathon has seen a significant drop in player count since its launch, falling far behind rivals like ARC Raiders. The article explores potential reasons for this decline, including pre-launch issues like delays, plagiarism accusations, and a problematic Server Slam weekend, as well as post-launch friction points such as difficult AI, a confusing UI, and unbalanced contracts.
Marathon Guide – How To Scavenge Solo
This guide focuses on the ROOK Runner Shell for solo play in Marathon, an extraction shooter. It details the ROOK's abilities like 'Recuperation' and 'Signal Mask' which aid in health restoration and evading AI, making solo scavenging more viable. The guide also covers ROOK's advantages of starting mid-match and disadvantages like the inability to complete contracts, offering tactics for looting and extraction.
Engagement Ring
Marathon has fallen out of Steam's top 50 most-played games in its first week post-launch. The article discusses the initial player engagement and performance of the game on PC.
Marathon got deadlier overnight, and some think yesterday's sound change is the culprit
Players are reporting a significant increase in combat intensity and third-party ambushes in Marathon following a recent patch that increased the audible range of gunfire and explosions. This change, not accompanied by developer notes, has led to community speculation that the adjustment was intended to boost PvP encounters, though some players hope for a reversal due to the impact on gameplay.
How to acquire active contagion sample in Bio-Research and analyze it in Marathon – Selection Pressures 4 Contract guide
This guide details how to complete the Selection Pressures 4 contract in Marathon, the final quest for the NuCaloric faction. It breaks down the process into acquiring an active contagion sample from Bio-Research, analyzing it in Quarantine, and downloading the results before exfiltrating.
How to complete the Marathon Cutthroat Competition Traxus contract
This guide details how to complete the Traxus Cutthroat Competition contract in Marathon by finding rod salvage on the Dire Marsh map. Players need to collect Deimosite Rods, Cetinite Rods, or Ballistic Turbines, primarily found in the Maintenance area or Arms Lockers, and successfully exfil in a single run. The guide suggests prioritizing the Maintenance POI for reliable spawns and utilizing the Thief's X-Ray Vision trait for easier loot detection.
Black Ops Royale map explained: What are all of the Avalon POIs?
The Black Ops Royale map, Avalon, features a new layout with increased water areas compared to Verdansk. The guide details all Points of Interest (POIs) across five distinct zones: Northwest, Northeast, Southwest Coast, South Central, and East/Southeast. Despite the removal of mechanics like loadouts and buy stations, the introduction of the grapple hook is expected to maintain a fast-paced gameplay flow.
