Concord is NOT WORTH $40!! - Angry Impressions!

Concord is NOT WORTH $ 40!! - Angry Impressions!

Introduction

Angry Joe here and we are talking about Concord. In this article, I’ll give you my impressions from the recent beta of this five-on-five hero shooter developed by Firewalk Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The game didn’t have a great debut at the Video Game Awards, with many making fun of it for looking generic and like a Guardians of the Galaxy ripoff.

Initial Thoughts

Upon getting hands-on time with it, the game felt mid-tier and not worth its $ 40 price tag. It would be much better suited as a free-to-play game. Despite some good visuals, character animations, and high-quality cutscenes, the story isn't compelling. Each character has a specific gun and abilities, and gameplay is centered around run-and-gun mechanics where health doesn’t automatically regenerate.

Main Issues

1. Movement and Balance: Initially, movement feels very slow, as if walking through molasses, unless you're using a fast-moving assassin character. The scoreboard offers insufficient information, seemingly in an attempt to not hurt players' feelings.

2. Character Mechanics: Understanding character abilities is complex, and in-game information is lacking.

3. Match Balance and Player Dropouts: Many matches result in either the team stomping or getting stomped due to imbalance. Player dropouts were a significant issue, indicating a need for penalties for leaving games.

4. Ranked Mode: Forcing character switches in ranked matches means players must be proficient in multiple characters, which can be divisive among fans.

5. Short Rounds and Poor Map Design: Rounds are short, offering one life per round, with more time spent picking characters than playing. Maps lack memorability compared to other hero shooters like Overwatch.

6. Lack of Progression Incentives: There's an unexciting progression system, limited unlocks, and no substantial rewards that justify the $ 40 price tag.

Specific Feedback for Developers

1. Multiscreen and PC Issues: On PC, the game has issues with multiple screens; accidental clicks on secondary screens cause characters to move erratically. The game also suffers from a potential memory leak causing frame drops.

2. Beta Feedback and Improvements: An upcoming open beta needs to address these issues quickly to prevent the game's community from dwindling soon after launch.

Conclusion

Despite some good graphical moments and animations, the game feels generic, and its many problems could lead to a quick downfall. Competing with major titles like Valorant and Overwatch will be challenging unless they address community feedback urgently.

Keyword

• Five-on-five hero shooter
• Generic
• $ 40 price tag
• Firewalk Studios
• Sony Interactive Entertainment
• Slow movement
• Character mechanics
• Ranked mode
• Map design
• Progression system
• Player dropouts
• Open Beta
• Multiscreen PC issues
• Memory leak

FAQ

Q: What type of game is Concord?
A: Concord is a five-on-five hero shooter developed by Firewalk Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Q: How much does the game cost?
A: The game is priced at $ 40.

Q: What were some initial problems noted with the game?
A: Initial issues included slow movement, imbalance in matches, player dropouts, poor map design, and an unexciting progression system.

Q: Is there a potential for the game to become free-to-play?
A: Yes, the reviewer speculated that the game might eventually become free-to-play after an expected decline in the player base.

Q: What feedback was given for the developers?
A: The feedback included addressing multiscreen issues on PC, fixing memory leaks, adding better in-game information, and resolving balance and progression issues before the game's official launch.