Highguard
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Critic Reviews for Highguard
Wildlight Entertainment's debut game Highguard is a thrilling blend of other shooter games that could become your next multiplayer obsession.
I'm not saying Wildlight should've simply made an entirely different kind of FPS, but I do think it could benefit from not taking itself so seriously. We're shooting AK-47s from bearback, smashing walls with hammers, and playing keep-away with a sword—that's the fun I wish Highguard leaned into.
Despite its clear flaws, Highguard is far from the failure that some would have you believe.
Highguard absolutely does not deserve the hype around its release, which was largely stirred up by Geoff Keighley. Instead of a surprise launch, the developers should have conducted extensive testing to identify all the core issues with the gameplay foundation from the start. However, the train has now left the station, and the audience's attention has shifted to other projects.
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Highguard has potential, but it's not quite being met yet. As it stands today, this is a fun yet bloated shooter that lacks the spark you'll find in other games in the genre, like The Finals. It'll play to the tactical players out there, and it seems that Wildlight is committed to improving the game. But with a game mode that crams every type of shooter into a single experience, Highguard is a jack of all trades and master of none.
There is definitely fun to be had in Highguard, especially with a group of friends, but as it stands, I wouldn’t bet on it becoming the new Apex of the genre because it’s nowhere near that level.
Whether you're judging it on its own merits or comparing it to the very best on the market, Highguard has little to offer, and even less to keep you hooked.
Industry Coverage
Poor Optimization Largely To Blame For Highguard's Terrible Steam Reviews
Highguard has not got off to a good start, opening to overwhelmingly negative reviews with a 1/5 rating on Steam.
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Highguard Is Currently Unplayable Because It's Surprisingly Popular
A massive queue for the surprising launch of Highuard.
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