bought this game so you don't have to:

terrible campaign, horrible multiplayer, low player counts, lack of content

havent touched the zombies but heard that might be halfway decent at least.

turning this game into a drinking game was the best idea ever

the lava is the only way to play

people who have never played halo before are drawn by the hype and seem to be enjoying this game

which is a great thing


but people who know nothing about the game and have zero skill are queueing high diamond+ ranked games and ruining the experience for everyone else so i can't recommend playing the game

until they find a way to block unskilled players from placing right into d1 or add some kind of barrier to ranked for new players i.e. playing 25 normal matches i won't change my mind

ranked is a horrible experience but the game itself is well designed

Clicking targets for a high score is honestly more fun than playing actual FPS games.

i no longer have friends

You can argue that I didn't give it a fair shot, but upon first impressions, the mouse sensitivity doesn't feel smooth, and the first circle is too slow and doesn't see any action (3 games). I was super stoked for this game because it looked to have cod-like aiming mechanics but I am disappointed in the way the mouse feels and the overall pace of the map. It isn't a bad game but it definitely isn't my style. I prefer a faster paced BR with more skill-based mechanics rather than just jumping around the map until I find a kill.

NOTE:
1) Do not buy PC if you do not have a graphics card with at least 2 GB VRAM and a decent processor (you need a decent gaming PC for a smooth experience; I have an i5 6600 3.3ghz and a GTX 970 4GB and run the game well)
2) Devs have their ups and downs, many factors to consider when reading other reviews
3) TONS of games have microtransactions, including CS:GO, which receives overwhelmingly positive reviews. Don't listen to the negative reviews about micro-transactions if that doesn't affect you. You're probably here to buy the game for the gameplay anyway.

Point of discussion 1: The game is not very optimized, which is a given with the game being "EARLY ACCESS." Unless you have a PC that matches the minimum recommended specs you SHOULD NOT buy this game and instead should invest in a new PC or wait for more optimization patches. The game has become smoother and runs much better than it did when it first came out already, so there's no way to say it won't keep improving performance-wise. Keep in mind that many people will downvote the game because they can't run it and call it "poor optimization." A bad PC won't run a new game in 2017, that's a fact.

Point of discussion 2: The devs have been VERY transparent so far on updates, and up until recently their updates have stuck to weekly and monthly patches on a schedule that have consistently improved the gameplay and performance of servers and clients. They post updates to their twitter @PUBATTLEGROUNDS for example, and tweets are released for any delays or patch timings. The devs have delayed patches before, but for the most part, they are honest about release times for patches and tell us exactly what to expect and when to expect it.

The biggest problem with the game at the moment is that they have recently scrapped the weekly/monthly update system after almost 5 months. This may mean that development has slowed, or that it has become a harder task for them and requires more time.

Actually, I lied. The biggest complaint from most people right now is the micro-transactions, which were specifically stated wouldn't be in the game. They have 2 free crates and 1 crate that requires a key for $2.50. While I understand that they went against their word on this, which is justification for anger toward Bluehole, most games already have microtransactions and they have become a common money-grab for most titles. It is not that big of a deal. If you don't want to pay for crates, don't.

Overall, the devs seem to be mostly honest with the community about when and what is going to happen through social media such as twitter, and appear to be trustworthy with keeping us updated about every change that will happen in the future.

Point of discussion 3: Gameplay


I'll keep this TL;DR for the sake of not having a 5,000 character review:

1) Crate loot is worth the risk, but is not overpowered to the point that it guarantees victories
2) Guns feel smooth and responsive, takes skill and practice to control and master
3) RNG is a huge factor in the game that changes your experience in gameplay almost every game (i.e. different scope, no sniper, no meds, no boosters, no car, across the map from circle)
4) Gunfights are thrilling and require tactical gameplay such as smokes, grenades, flanks, and hitting shots.
5) Servers can have problems after patches, but are usually resolved within the first 24 hrs of new patch
6) Game is improving with every update
7) It is a FUN GAME, especially with your friends in a squad of 4! (I personally don't have fun playing solos though)

Overall I recommend this game to anyone with a G O O D P C that wants a game to enjoy with their F R I E N D S.

8.5/10

worst battle royale game out there, wouldn't recommend wasting your time on it. if you have no money i GUESS it's worth a try though.