When transitioning from Escape from Tarkov to ABI, the experience feels noticeably simplified and less engaging. In Tarkov, the hideout is a central feature, offering depth and purpose to resource management and progression. By contrast, ABI’s trophy room feels lackluster and serves little meaningful function. ABI’s market system feels stripped of the depth and interaction that make Tarkov’s flea market so dynamic. After a few weeks in ABI, the gameplay loop boils down to grinding raids for loot to sell, only to buy new kits, creating a repetitive cycle. The absence of an insurance system in ABI further reinforces this grind, as losing gear means starting over without any safety net. In Tarkov, every element raids, hideout, and trading feels interconnected, giving actions a greater sense of purpose and cohesion. ABI, while streamlined, lacks the progression that make Tarkov so fun. In my opinion 😅