مراجعة لعبة Marathon

Extraction shooters have secured a prominent position in the gaming industry, with the “Extraction Shooter” sub-genre currently leading the market. The new game “Marathon” joins this trend as a first-person shooter from this genre, developed by the veteran team Bungie. This team, known for its influence on the genre, aims to provide a refined and robust experience that has been missing for some time.

The narrative is set on Tau Ceti IV, a human colony destroyed by an unknown incident. Following the extinction of humanity, corporations send “Runners” – human consciousness transferred into mechanical bodies – to scavenge the remaining resources. This setting provides a deep cyberpunk atmosphere with philosophical themes and intricate details, creating a story that rivals dedicated narrative games.

Gameplay centers on the extraction mechanic, where players control different Runners with unique abilities—such as a Scout, Aggressive fighter, Stealthy assassin, Tank, Thief, or Balanced type—to enter maps, gather loot, complete tasks, and extract. While solo play is possible, it is considered extremely harsh, making team play (3 players) highly recommended. The core loop is defined by greed; players must decide whether to extract immediately or risk staying longer to gather more loot, facing AI enemies and other players in the process.

Maps are designed with quality over quantity, requiring players to memorize layouts and strategic points. Examples include Perimeter, Dire Marsh, and Outpost. The game expands with “Cryo Archives,” a challenging endgame challenge set on the iconic Marathon ship, requiring high gear score and teamwork to navigate security codes and intense combat within a 30-minute limit. A Ranked mode is also available for competitive play.

The game delivers a violent and stressful experience, emphasizing the tension of the extraction loop. Graphics are attractive with good lighting and details, though the user interface suffers from unclear icons. Performance is stable across PC and PlayStation 5.

In conclusion, “Marathon” sets high standards for the Extraction Shooter genre, offering a compelling mix of violent combat and satisfying rewards, solidifying its place in the FPS market despite not introducing revolutionary ideas.