ssillyssadassOct 19

Should a PvPvE game have to offer a PvE-only mode?

https://lemmy.world/post/37574089

Should a PvPvE game have to offer a PvE-only mode? - Lemmy.World

Arc Raiders had a free playtest this weekend, and some players are arguing that the game needs a PvE-only mode. In the game players are tasked with scavenging resources from an open map infested with enemy robots alongside other players, with players not in your group effectively being another type of enemy. This, of course, has some players saying that fighting enemy robots is enough, that they don’t need the extra stress of having to fight off other players too. The pro-PvP players are, of course, saying that this is what the game is, and if you don’t like it you should go play something else. It’s not like that’s never been done before. Sea of Thieves is another PvPvE game, and not too long ago it too got a PvE-only mode. What do you say about this? Should a game that wants to be both PvE and PvP also offer exclusive modes?

Show threadshyOct 20
Everyone has already given great answers, so I’m going a bit off-topic. I recommend checking out Forever Winter for a PvE experience similar to Arc Raiders. Read the reviews, try it, refund under 2 hours played if it’s not for you
The Forever Winter on Steam

The Forever Winter is a tactical shooter where you and your squad must loot the dead to survive under the shadow of terrifying and gargantuan war machines locked in a never-ending conflict. Millions of deaths later the war continues with our latest update!

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I’ve had my eye on Forever Winter for a little while, but the mixed reviews put me off it.

Also, I really like Arc Raiders’ aesthetic.

Oct 20 at 12:09pmWeb
Show threadalphabethunterOct 20
I honestly think FW is a better game than Arc, but with a ton of janky more. Beung a small indie team, they can’t compare in terms of polish, but the vision and the work they’ve been putting into the game are a great sign of what’s to come. With ARC, although I do somewhat trust Embark, I’m not sure they have a good vision for it.