While PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is far from the first Battle Royale game to exist, its early access release on PC during the first quarter of 2017 unquestionably kick-started a resurgence of the genre. Ever since then, myriad developers have been keen to introduce a bunch of different takes on this type of survival and last-man-standing gameplay. For example, Activision and Treyarch brought Blackout to Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 , Red Dead Online introduced its own unique Battle Royale game mode called "Make It Count", and of course, Epic Games found massive success in turning Fortnite 's Battle Royale into a free-to-play phenomenon. Now, with PUBG 's arrival on PlayStation 4 having occurred nearly two years after its introduction to the masses, it begs the question of whether or not the game is actually a necessity for Battle Royale fans on PS4, or a perfunctory shooter that made its leap onto the Sony console far too l
Fortnite has a smaller map, which should make it more intense. However, that honor goes to PUBG , whose maps are nearly twice as large as Fortnite’s. As a result, matches in PUBG last longer than the ones in Fortnite . But that doesn’t mean they are boring. PUBG gives players tools to hide, so it’s not uncommon for a player to traverse slowly only to get taken out by a sniper or try to get across the map faster by driving an attention-drawing J
There's always a rush in PUBG while landing somewhere, either near enemies or entirely isolated, and scrambling to find a weapon and ammunition for the potential immediate skirmish. When forced to move a great distance to reach the safe zone as the map shrinks, you'll never know if someone in the distance has spotted you until it's potentially too late. And if you're waiting or moving slowly and hear footsteps, there's a unique thrill that PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds offers better than other battle royale experien
Most games nowadays are monetized by loot boxes, where gamers pay actual cash for in-game items that aren’t guaranteed. It is a form of gambling, and it preys on young and vulnerable gamers. So, it’s a breath of fresh air to realize that Fortnite ’s microtransaction system is the Battle Pass, which is basically a seasonal subscript
Among all of this, there are also new and updated weapons to try out. Looking into the best of the heap could certainly be beneficial but, everyone knows that finding effective weapons during a 'Battle Royle' game is kind of like "spinning the wheel of fortune". Even though everyone has their preferences, there's no doubt that certain firearms hold a clear advantage over others. This can also be related to the fact that there are ways to customize firearms and other g
What's also a letdown is PUBG's development focus that has seen a slow rollout of content and essential fixes, consistently poor optimization, and an aggressive focus on unwelcome microtransactions for cosmetics, and worse, loot boxes. When combined with a terrible reward rate of in-game currency, PUBG teams and prize pool's gameplay loop is simply a turn
When it comes to the technical aspects of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds on PS4, those looking for an experience rich in graphical and sonic fidelity will walk away sorely disappointed. It must be noted, though, that unlike the way in which the title released through Xbox Game Preview about a year ago, PUBG on PS4 is at the very least stable, despite the sporadic environment bugs and avatar errors that can generate weird, but brief glitches. Plus, it manages to run at a decent frame rate for the most part, save for some isolated instances of stuttering and slowdown when certain areas are highly populated with players at the beginning of a ma
Mosin-Nagant: This is the newest rifle to be found in Season 7. It's essentially the same as the Kar98k , but it just looks a little different. Being a bolt-action sniper rifle, it can do quite a bit of damage and even tear through top-tier armor. However, it takes a little time to load the next shot. With a good scope, players can easily be a "Ghost In The Wind", while plugging players from afar. Just be sure to stay out of si
Late to the game but certainly well worth the wait is Electronic Arts' Apex Legends . Apex Legends released in early 2019, a few years after PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. It utilizes character classes called 'Legends.' Each Legend is either offensive, defensive, support, or recon and plays a vital role in the success of a t
Fortnite is a free-to-play game, and even though it has its fair share of microtransactions, it’s not a pay-to-win game. No major content is locked behind paywalls, and players have been able to go pro without spending a dollar on microtransactions. Fortnite is clearly the best game for budget-conscious play
M16A4: This assault rifle has a really good range and it can easily blow chunks off your opponent when carefully aimed. It also has the best recoil of all the assault rifles and it's easy to handle. If out of options, there's a good chance to survive an entire match with just this assault rifle on the player's side. Especially when it's dressed up with a nice scope and other compone