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Pulse is a first-person experiential journey in which you are blind. Using a process similar to echolocation, you use sounds in the environment to create a mental reconstruction of the world around you. The character has not been blind since birth, and is therefore able to pull memories from their childhood to "see" the environment.
Throughout your journey, you will encounter creatures called Mokos whose sole desire is to help you. By using the noise these creatures make, they provide additional "vision" when in need. They also provide superfluous amounts of cuteness. In contrast, there are also terrifying creatures who seek to devour you. Listen carefully and avoid these beasts at all costs.
After podracing came something bigger. Star Wars: Starfighter helped turn the prequel era into a real flight-combat playground, and it still deserves more respect.
ARC Raiders has lost approximately 80% of its Steam concurrent player base since its peak earlier in the year.
I remember when it launched “it’s blowing away call of duty” said gamers with disdain for the old fps staple.
And I said “give it time and let’s see”.
We’ve now had time.
Not establishing an opinion here, just a realist that knows a good launch doesn’t necessarily equal success and longevity. Love or hate call of duty (pretty burned out on it personally) but it’s a staple now - like butter on toast or cheese on pizza. It’s the “coca cola” of video games because even non gamers know about it. That’s pretty hard to topple and takes exponentially more work and luck that COD just doesn’t have to do now (for good or bad).
I wish arc much success tho
Publisher Deep Silver and developer 4A Games have announced METRO 2039 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store). It will launch this winter.
