Gear up, Shoot and Loot, Extract, Trade
First Impressions - Arena Breakout

July 17, 2023 • lyndonguitar • Category: Review

Set in a war-torn city Kamona with a post-apocalyptic atmosphere, Arena Breakout drops players into the midst of a fierce battle for survival. You’ll find yourself navigating through desolate streets, abandoned buildings, and treacherous alleyways, all while engaging in heart-pounding do-or-die firefights against both AI-controlled enemies and other players. The game’s atmosphere is amazing, immersing you in a war-torn world where danger lurks around every corner.

The core gameplay mechanics of Arena Breakout revolves around dropping into Dark Zones, where they will need to loot for weapons, valuable items to sell, and survive enough to be able to extract and keep the loot, as failing to extract and dying will result in the loss of gear and loot.

You can extract at any point in the game, and you aren’t required to kill all adversaries in the area to continue, making the scavenging for valuable loot amidst the chaos of the battlefield both thrilling and rewarding. The risk versus reward dynamic keeps players on their toes, as they must carefully weigh the potential gains against the dangers of engaging adversaries. The satisfaction of surviving to acquire and keep rare and powerful items serves as a core gameplay loop of the game.

Mechanics wise, Arena Breakout incorporates various hardcore mechanics from Escape From Tarkov, a PC game known for its realistic and intense gameplay. The slow and methodical animations contribute to a more realistic and deliberate feel to the gameplay. The persistent magazine cycling reloading system is another mechanic that adds realism and tactical decision-making. Being mindful of the remaining ammunition in a magazine and the need to manage reloads can significantly impact gameplay. This mechanic encourages players to plan their actions and consider the right moments to reload, as well as the potential consequences of running out of ammunition in critical situations.

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