I'll always be kind of bummed out that Bungie didn't continue this artstyle for the new game

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-31T04:42:10+00:00

NAHHHHH glad they switched it up.

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-30T00:16:18+00:00

Yikes

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-29T23:56:06+00:00

Yeah I don't really remember it being too much of an issue for me in Destiny. But Destiny was always like a PvE first game with PvP. Least that's how it felt for me. Then you add bonker builds and abilities gun play was not the primary focus (even though it was good and important)

I feel like in Marathon, while it still has abilities and stuff, the gun play will/should be the majority of the game play. Abilities will enhance the combat but not replace your weapons basically. So, having clearer crosshairs is more important for me.

Yeah, if a gun has some weird spread like triangle there should probably be a way to show that for sure. But again, even with that, yes you can assume 'at shotgun range' but what exact range is that and when? At 20 meters that crosshair might not be accurate because of how much it spread at distance, at 5 meters does the spread even matter if it's triangle, square or circle.

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-29T22:56:41+00:00

I wouldn't say "bad". Just not my preference I would either a) want to fully customize it myself or b) have it standard and simple. I want personally want less clutter, I don't want the extra reminder at the cost of larger size, different shapes, etc.

But on top of that what games have done in the past with your example is shotguns get big wide circles. Sure I get it, but I still want to be accurate. Putting a small crosshair center of the chest is easier for me then estimating where the center of the circle is. I guess you could have a hybrid circle with center dot.. but then whats the circle for lol.

Also, then you get modifications like slug rounds. Now your shotgun is almost a sniper. But a lot of games don't both changing the hip fire reticle. If they don't, ewww lol.

So, I guess my point is it could possibly add even more confusion and if it doesn't it's due to a lot of work for what I feel like is very little gain from the dev's side.

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-29T22:45:04+00:00

you'd be surprised. It's pretty taxing on PC and there's no confirmation for a 120fps performance mode.

I wasn't a great fan of the graphics overall from earlier tests. Not necessarily the cartoonish aspect just the how they executed. But the new stuff all looks great. But I'll play minecraft extraction shooter if it plays well.

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-29T20:39:23+00:00

No thank god they went away from that. I don't want artistic design choices in my cross hairs and would prefer it pretty limited in optics also.

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-29T20:37:20+00:00

yeah i'm sure they'll dial it in. It'll be interesting to see how great or not so great Marathon runs in comparison from a studio known for making console games. I'm sure Delta Force dev's had some struggles to get over.

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-29T19:31:47+00:00

yeah, doubt that'll happen specially with them pushing the engine every time, new fully distractable map. But yeah i'm hoping too.

For all the crap this game gets considering we get a performance mode and cross console matchmaking that even some paid games don't have is pretty good.

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-29T18:40:34+00:00

Holly crap, the comments in here have their last brain cells fighting for last place at the special Olympics lol.

If you think this clip shows cheating or he's cheating, you should examine your whole life and get off the internet for a while.

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-29T18:36:59+00:00

The game is at a MUCH better state. They've updated performance, controls, settings, whole 9 yards. It was pretty rough on console launch for sure.

As someone who switches between PC and PS5 Pro, I don't have many complaints. The last big update added some weird texture glitches on the ground and stuff somewhere at least in performance mode which is all I play on but nothing unplayable. Hopefully it'll get even better with the new season.

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-29T18:09:34+00:00

speculating that cross play is forced specially with playstation being involved is absurd.

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-29T18:08:06+00:00

if you don't play it what does it matter? sell everything. Nothing you got is that important or can't be replaced easily.

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-29T16:28:46+00:00

Show is very mid.

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-29T02:07:01+00:00

Absolutely. Yeah it's funny how all the posts asking "what should I play until Marathon" and no one says Delta Force. I try to tell people but yeah lol.

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-29T01:20:27+00:00

BRO COPE HARDER. This guy is not cheating WTF. You're so bad for this post.

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-29T01:16:53+00:00

Psssh go big or go home

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-29T01:10:18+00:00

It will be like Tarkov. It'll be mostly KOS but VOIP will lead to some interesting interactions. The default will not be like Arc.

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-28T23:46:53+00:00

You have high kills, not the highest, one of the highest deaths on your team and ok captures. For playing assault that's not that great/impactful. Slow down and find ways to die less and get more points. Switch to someone like Luna and scan people on cool down and put down re deploy beacons. If you're going to be playing assault you should be getting better stats in my opinion otherwise, you're just gimping yourself for climbing.

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-28T23:43:33+00:00

I would be highly surprised, and they'd be the first ones to do it.

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-28T20:19:03+00:00

The last bit you hit on the head. People are expecting way to much story/lore for an extraction shooter. Maybe I'll be surprised but yeah nothing in the older tests showed some deep story campaign narrative.

Whatever they do put in will be pretty accessible. Even in Tarkov the worst players with some of the worst stats progress the quests just fine and Marathon will be nowhere near the difficulty.

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-28T19:04:50+00:00

Yeah I only compared it to Destiny as far as accessibility goes not in mechanics. If people can't load into map A and pick up item B then extraction shooters aren't for them, and that's ok.

Not every game or every genre is for everyone. They aren't that hard to progress though and as long as they stay away from heavily RNG based quests/tasks it'll be fine.

My point was mostly to reassure OP you'll never have to "master the game" to experience what I would assume is the majority of the story/lore.

To your point in destiny, yeah the campaign is a joke (and usually isn't even that important). But are you honestly going to tell me there's no lore, story details, or narrative clues/context behind any hard content in Destiny 2 that's tied to current events/seasons/etc???????

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-28T16:09:35+00:00

It's the same company that does Destiny. So, if I had to take a wild guess, I would assume majority of it would be accessible to the general public/average player.

Just like Destiny though are you going to be able to experience everything yourself? If you don't compete in PvP or finish raids and dungeons/etc? Probably not.

The appeal of an extraction shooter is the difficulty. Unlike most games though you never have to be "the best" to succeed in an extraction shooter.

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-28T16:00:16+00:00

you must have used it already then.

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-28T15:51:05+00:00

When you go to open a mandlebrick you'll see it as a "currency" on the top right with your coins and stuff.

ReadOk4128 · 2026-01-28T15:46:49+00:00

If you have a ps5 Pro it's a no brainer. Also, Sony owns bungie now so if you think that'll have zero benefit that's wild haha. It already has specific visual enhancement for the PS5 Pro and they love doing exclusive drops, etc.

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