Highguard, Wildlight Entertainment's online multiplayer title, has launched with a poor surprise reveal that leaves it fighting an uphill battle for good reviews. The game was revealed via a rather oblique trailer at the Game Awards last December, where most viewers were expecting something huge, but instead received a fantasy-themed shooter no one had heard of.
The studio behind Highguard is comprised of ex-Respawn Entertainment staff who previously worked on Titanfall, Call of Duty and Apex Legends. Given their pedigree, expectations are high for the game's release, however, it seems that Wildlight had not planned to reveal the game before its January launch. Instead, they decided to pull a shadow drop like Apex Legends, which might have been better received.
Despite the initial awkward reveal, Highguard does show promise with its combination of elements from online shooters and Moba games. Players can choose from different hero characters, each with unique skills, and engage in phases of fortifying bases, exploring landscapes for loot, then fighting. The game also boasts impressive graphics with fast-paced and fluid movements.
However, the launch has been marred by negative reviews due to visual performance issues and long queues for matches, which could have been mitigated if Wildlight had not revealed the game so suddenly. It's clear that the initial reveal damaged the perception of the game, making it harder for Highguard to gain good reviews in the future.
Highguard is now facing stiff competition from established online multiplayer titles like Deadlock and games with massive player bases, such as Fortnite. Given the risks involved in developing an online multiplayer title – hundreds of millions of dollars in development costs and the volatile nature of the market – it's hard not to worry about the game's prospects.
A successful game needs more than just technical prowess; it also requires a strong community that will stick around for months, generating revenue. The challenge ahead for Highguard is substantial, but with the right execution, the game could carve out its own niche in this crowded space.
The studio behind Highguard is comprised of ex-Respawn Entertainment staff who previously worked on Titanfall, Call of Duty and Apex Legends. Given their pedigree, expectations are high for the game's release, however, it seems that Wildlight had not planned to reveal the game before its January launch. Instead, they decided to pull a shadow drop like Apex Legends, which might have been better received.
Despite the initial awkward reveal, Highguard does show promise with its combination of elements from online shooters and Moba games. Players can choose from different hero characters, each with unique skills, and engage in phases of fortifying bases, exploring landscapes for loot, then fighting. The game also boasts impressive graphics with fast-paced and fluid movements.
However, the launch has been marred by negative reviews due to visual performance issues and long queues for matches, which could have been mitigated if Wildlight had not revealed the game so suddenly. It's clear that the initial reveal damaged the perception of the game, making it harder for Highguard to gain good reviews in the future.
Highguard is now facing stiff competition from established online multiplayer titles like Deadlock and games with massive player bases, such as Fortnite. Given the risks involved in developing an online multiplayer title – hundreds of millions of dollars in development costs and the volatile nature of the market – it's hard not to worry about the game's prospects.
A successful game needs more than just technical prowess; it also requires a strong community that will stick around for months, generating revenue. The challenge ahead for Highguard is substantial, but with the right execution, the game could carve out its own niche in this crowded space.
i mean wildlight thought they were being sneaky by pulling off an apex legend style shadow drop, but honestly it felt like they were just trolling us at this point lol. and yeah the game itself does look pretty, but its gonna take way more than just some sick graphics to make up for the lackluster reveal 
. I mean, you can tell they're trying to bring something new and exciting, but that trailer was pretty underwhelming 
. And now they're stuck dealing with all these negative reviews because of it... it's tough to get people excited about the game when there's so much uncertainty around it.
. The combination of elements from online shooters and MOBA games sounds like a solid foundation for something unique, and those graphics look pretty sharp 
. And hey, even if the launch wasn't perfect, it's not like they got a free pass or anything 
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. So yeah, I'm keeping an eye on Highguard and hoping they can turn things around soon 
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I mean, who pulls a shadow drop and expects people to be all hyped up? 
Wildlight Entertainment really dropped the ball (pun intended) with that trailer reveal. It's like they wanted to mess with people's expectations on purpose 
. And let's not forget about the graphics... those fast-paced movements are looking sweet 
. But, man, all that hype from the Game Awards trailer? It was just a total letdown 
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. I mean, Deadlock and Fortnite are like the established titans of the genre... how's Highguard gonna stand out? 
And now they're dealing with the aftermath of a 'shadow drop' that probably scared off some potential buyers.
️. I'm actually intrigued by their unique hero system and the blend of online shooter and MOBA elements. It's just a shame they didn't give players more time to get hyped about it before launch. Now, they're going up against some tough competition, but if they can iron out those pesky performance issues and build a solid community, I wouldn't count them out yet 
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. And now they're dealing with all these negative reviews and technical issues... it's like, I get it, development costs are huge 
, but can't you just make sure everything is ironed out before launching? 
. The team behind it has some big names from Respawn Entertainment so I was expecting more 
. Now it's gonna be tough for them to get good reviews with all the competition out there, especially Fortnite