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The First Descendant, as told by Steam Reviews

A screenshot of The First Descendant with some excerpts from Steam reviews about it.

A screenshot of The First Descendant with some excerpts from Steam reviews about it.
picture: Nixon / Kotaku

Korean publishing giant Nexon recently released its own version of the free-to-play loot-based shooter First DescendantSince the genre’s birth over a decade ago, many titles have come and gone, but two have remained consistently at the top: Digital Extremes’ Frame war And Benji Saucepan Franchise. First Descendant It remains in the shadow of both, but the question on everyone’s mind is whether it thrives on these comparisons or suffers because of them.

The initial verdict is that the game doesn’t look great. It’s only been a week, and it seems like everyone is already talking about the games the game emulates. more What they are talking about First Descendant. In case SaucepanEven Nixon was Accused of stealing artistic assets Straight from the game. Zack (yes, we have one of those games) described it as “an unforgettable mashup of the best games” after Play it widelyAt one point, he even likens it to mac and cheese, and while the comparison is a bit more positive than it sounds (because who can hate mac and cheese), it’s not exactly glowing yet.

Nexon is known for making games that are often full of microtransactions, which are like knockoffs of bigger, existing games. Most of the chatter I’ve heard about the game has centered around the seemingly cumbersome microtransactions. After taking a quick look at the game to get an idea of ​​just how bad it is, I found that the nonsense that First Descendant He is trying to pull it off. no OK.

The going price of some of their finished hides could cover any number of things: a few simple meals, groceries, several drinks for you and some company at your nearest happy hour, Countless Games in Steam Summer Salea day at an amusement park, a decent chunk of an affordable flight, or, you know, a bill or two.

Players weren’t thrilled with these prices, as well as the long list of things the game was able to profit from. However, they were still chattering for some time. First DescendantThere are more attractive skins and characters, like Ult Bunny, who comes with a neat window. So I don’t know, man. You win some, you lose some. Here’s a sampling of some players’ complex (and sometimes erotic) thoughts on The first heir.

Screenshot of the Steam review of The First Descendant.

Screenshot of the Steam review of The First Descendant.
Screenshot: Valve / Kotaku

Screenshot of the article titled The First Descendant, as told by Steam Reviews.

Screenshot: Valve / Kotaku

Screenshot of the article titled The First Descendant, as told by Steam Reviews.

Screenshot: Valve / Kotaku

Screenshot of the article titled The First Descendant, as told by Steam Reviews.

Screenshot: Valve / Kotaku

Screenshot of the article titled The First Descendant, as told by Steam Reviews.

Screenshot: Valve / Kotaku

Screenshot of the article titled The First Descendant, as told by Steam Reviews.

Screenshot: Valve / Kotaku

Screenshot of the article titled The First Descendant, as told by Steam Reviews.

Screenshot: Valve / Kotaku

Screenshot of the article titled The First Descendant, as told by Steam Reviews.

Screenshot: Valve / Kotaku

Screenshot of the article titled The First Descendant, as told by Steam Reviews.

Screenshot: Valve / Kotaku

Screenshot of the article titled The First Descendant, as told by Steam Reviews.

Screenshot: Valve / Kotaku

Screenshot of the article titled The First Descendant, as told by Steam Reviews.

Screenshot: Valve / Kotaku

Screenshot of the article titled The First Descendant, as told by Steam Reviews.

Screenshot: Valve / Kotaku

Screenshot of the article titled The First Descendant, as told by Steam Reviews.

Screenshot: Valve / Kotaku