Embark Studios' latest release, Arc Raiders, has quickly become a guilty pleasure for many players, including the reviewer. The game's extraction shooter genre offers smooth combat and impressive sound design, making it an immersive experience.
In Arc Raiders, players take on the role of raiders in post-apocalyptic Italy, scavenging for supplies while avoiding deadly autonomous robots known as ARC. To succeed, players must scavenge for loot, craft medical supplies, and train their pet rooster to fetch items from the surface. With each match, players can level up, upgrade their mobility, stamina, and stealthiness, and earn experience points.
The game's multiplayer element adds an extra layer of complexity, as players must navigate through ruined cities while avoiding enemy fire. With no room for error, one misstep can result in a failed extraction and the loss of valuable loot. The reviewer notes that this high level of difficulty is part of the game's appeal, providing an adrenaline rush with each close call.
One notable aspect of Arc Raiders is its use of generative AI voice acting, which adds to the immersive experience. However, the reviewer must admit to playing the game with a sense of shame, as it seems hypocritical given the current state of AI in everyday life.
Overall, Arc Raiders has become a must-play for fans of extraction shooters and multiplayer games. With its addictive gameplay, impressive sound design, and social features, it's no wonder the reviewer finds themselves eager to jump back into the game after every successful extraction.
In Arc Raiders, players take on the role of raiders in post-apocalyptic Italy, scavenging for supplies while avoiding deadly autonomous robots known as ARC. To succeed, players must scavenge for loot, craft medical supplies, and train their pet rooster to fetch items from the surface. With each match, players can level up, upgrade their mobility, stamina, and stealthiness, and earn experience points.
The game's multiplayer element adds an extra layer of complexity, as players must navigate through ruined cities while avoiding enemy fire. With no room for error, one misstep can result in a failed extraction and the loss of valuable loot. The reviewer notes that this high level of difficulty is part of the game's appeal, providing an adrenaline rush with each close call.
One notable aspect of Arc Raiders is its use of generative AI voice acting, which adds to the immersive experience. However, the reviewer must admit to playing the game with a sense of shame, as it seems hypocritical given the current state of AI in everyday life.
Overall, Arc Raiders has become a must-play for fans of extraction shooters and multiplayer games. With its addictive gameplay, impressive sound design, and social features, it's no wonder the reviewer finds themselves eager to jump back into the game after every successful extraction.