Highguard Reviews
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.
A new shooter with lots of familiar elements.
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.
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.
Highguard has some nice ideas, and sometimes it is really fun to play, but mostly it feels like a beta-test version of a game to come and not like the full-released title.
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A free shooter that doesn't make the most of its best ideas: the potential is there, but at the moment it suffers from balance, performance, and repetitiveness issues.
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It’s unfortunate that most people reading this have already made up their minds about Highguard, some through playing it themselves, others dismissing it outright due to a number of factors, and the few that just aren’t into this kind of game and are reasonable about it. If you are reading this and there’s a spark of curiosity in you about it, dive in.
Highguard sets a strong foundation for something more interesting to come down the line, if given the proper time and feedback. The core of what's there is solid, it just needs more refinement.
Is Highguard a bad game? Debatable. It’s not the worst game ever and the absolutely hateful reviews the game has received from people who haven’t even played it are baffling, but it is… remarkably unremarkable.
However, issues like high cosmetic prices, lacking game modes, and overall feeling of a lack of polish, weigh heavily on the game as it stands. None of these problems feel insurmountable, but they do prevent Highguard from reaching its full potential at launch. Highguard is a good game with flashes of greatness and the possibility of becoming something truly special if its developers continue to build on its promising core.
Highguard is successful because it knows its limits and designs around them. It doesn't try to be too big or flashy to be understood. Besides, it gives you a tightly constructed tactical experience that is based on purpose and clarity. A single design theory is supported by all systems.
Wildlight Entertainment has actually created a concept with immense potential to revolutionize the industry, combining multiple game modes and elements into something truly unique. However, the whole thing crashes and burns due to a shaky foundation of gameplay mechanics and a multitude of other issues. To put it simply, Highguard was a gamble that was revealed a little too early and needs much more time in the oven to become the next big thing.
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