PlayStation's Fairgames latest playtest receives 'Negative' feedback - Report

Fans & players already calling it next ‘Concord’

Sony’s and Haven Studios’ upcoming live service title, Fairgames, is already facing many early concerns. The latest reports suggest that its latest playtest feedback was not what Sony wants to hear.

Despite the push that live-service games from PlayStation have received recently, this game appears to have received mixed negative reviews from the players who tested it. Let’s check out more details in this article.

Fairgames shifts toward extraction shooter gameplay

According to the latest reports from Insider Gaming, this game has already had a significant shift in direction and is currently focused on the popular extraction shooter genre.

The early gameplay impression suggests that Fairgames draws its inspiration from franchises like The Division and Call of Duty, that blends tactical combat with loot-based progression.

It is also expected that it will feature a more grounded visual tone compared to its original reveal. This signals the creative direction changes in the development.

Players’ negative reviews about core gameplay elements

Feedback from the players and fans has been shared on community platforms like Discord and Reddit. Many players have found the gameplay uninspiring and repetitive, with several core mechanics under scrutiny.

Here are some of the key criticisms from the playtest:

• The movement system feels very clunky and unresponsive.
• There are many issues with the class system and balance.
• There is a very general lack of excitement and fun during the matches.

Additionally, players have found problems with team coordination, with frequent instances where teammates leave in mid-match.

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Conclusion

The most worrying takeaway from the playtest for Fairgames was that the players started to stop playing after a few matches.

This is the main concern for the PlayStation and Haven Studios, as the live-service game should be good and entertaining in order for player retention.

All the key negative reviews from the players suggest that the studios need to do some heavy work in order to make the game more interesting for the players.

What are your thoughts on Fairgames and the playtest feedback that it received recently? Do share your thoughts and views with us in the comments section.

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