Highguard
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Critic Reviews for Highguard
Highguard’s compelling gunplay makes its unique raid mode quite memorable, even if the version we have right now feels a bit like a rough draft.
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.
Wildlight Entertainment's debut game Highguard is a thrilling blend of other shooter games that could become your next multiplayer obsession.
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.
Highguard is a fresh take on the multiplayer hero shooter, featuring balanced gunplay and thrilling raid mechanics that had me saying, "Just one more match." Throw in strong art direction with a high fantasy setting, and it gets an easy recommendation from me.
Industry Coverage
New Highguard Report Suggests Wildlight's Playtest Conditions Didn't Take Into Account That Most Players Would Be Playing Without Voice Chat
Wildlight's refusal to put Highguard into the hands of the public ended up costing the studio dearly.
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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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