Battle royale Is BAD game design

The Beansprout

8 Mar 202109:14

Summary

TLDRIn this video, Beansprout discusses the impact of battle royale games on the gaming industry, expressing a preference for classic shooters like Halo, Doom, and Quake. They critique the genre for its lack of challenge and the prevalence of unfinished games with intrusive microtransactions. Beansprout also touches on the monetization strategies of battle royale games, advocating for fairer practices like those seen in the Master Chief Collection. They acknowledge the appeal of battle royale games to some but lament the potential loss of other gaming experiences due to their dominance.

Takeaways

🎮 The speaker, Beansprout, is addressing the gaming community, particularly younger fans, asking for a civil discussion on a controversial topic.
⚔️ The speaker dislikes certain types of games, specifically Battle Royale games, and wants to explain their reasoning without starting an argument.
🛡️ They reference a video titled 'Halo Ruined First Person Shooters' but clarify that the video explains how Halo changed the industry rather than literally 'ruining' the genre.
👾 The speaker acknowledges the coexistence of different shooter games like Halo, Doom, and Quake, but believes Battle Royale games are a game mode, not a genre.
🏞️ The speaker feels that Battle Royale games involve too much downtime, running around, and waiting rather than delivering a challenging gameplay experience.
🎯 The speaker prefers more challenging games like 'Dark Souls' and 'Doom Eternal,' appreciating the skill required to improve in such games.
📉 The speaker criticizes Battle Royale games for being lazily developed, often releasing unfinished, and highlights examples like PUBG on Xbox and Cold War.
💸 They are frustrated with intrusive microtransactions and paid battle passes, suggesting that these are unfair, especially for players who cannot complete them due to time constraints.
🆓 Games like 'Doom Eternal' and 'Halo: Master Chief Collection' are praised for their free battle pass systems that do not penalize players for not finishing in a set timeframe.
💬 The speaker closes by acknowledging that while they don’t enjoy Battle Royale games, they understand why others do, and they appreciate those who listened to their views.

Q & A

What is the main topic of Beansprout's video?
-The main topic of Beansprout's video is expressing his views on why he doesn't like certain types of games, specifically focusing on battle royale games.
Why does Beansprout mention Under the Mail's video on Halo?
-Beansprout mentions Under the Mail's video on Halo to discuss how it was misunderstood and to draw a parallel to his own video, which he anticipates might also be misunderstood.
What is Beansprout's opinion on battle royale games as a genre?
-Beansprout believes that battle royale should not be considered a genre because it is a game mode rather than a distinct style of game.
What does Beansprout think about the impact of battle royale games on the gaming industry?
-Beansprout feels that battle royale games are ruining the experience for fans of other game styles, similar to how he believes Halo changed the industry for fans of classic shooters like Quake or Doom.
Why does Beansprout criticize the battle royale game design?
-Beansprout criticizes battle royale game design for being non-intuitive, lacking challenge, and often being lazily put together with an overemphasis on microtransactions.
What examples does Beansprout give of games that he feels were negatively impacted by the battle royale trend?
-Beansprout mentions 'Call of Duty: Cold War' and 'PUBG' as examples of games that he feels were negatively impacted by the battle royale trend.
What does Beansprout dislike about the microtransaction model in battle royale games?
-Beansprout dislikes the microtransaction model in battle royale games because he feels it's intrusive and often requires players to pay for content they may not have time to fully utilize.
How does Beansprout feel about the battle pass system in games?
-Beansprout is critical of paid battle passes with time limits, but appreciates free battle passes that allow players to complete them at their own pace, as seen in 'Halo: The Master Chief Collection'.
What alternative monetization methods for games does Beansprout suggest?
-Beansprout suggests story DLCs and expansions as alternative monetization methods for games, which he feels provide more content and value for the player.
What games does Beansprout mention that he has enjoyed despite his general dislike for battle royale games?
-Beansprout mentions that he has enjoyed 'Apex Legends' and 'Warzone', but he can no longer find appreciation for them due to various industry trends and personal feelings.
What is Beansprout's final message to viewers who have watched his video?
-Beansprout's final message is a thank you for watching and understanding his points, and he encourages viewers to enjoy whatever type of game they prefer, regardless of his personal opinions.

Outlines

00:00

🗣️ Introduction to the Discussion on Gaming Preferences

In this opening, the speaker, Beansprout, introduces the topic by acknowledging their desire to discuss an opinion they've held for a while. They address younger fans of certain game styles, encouraging mature, civil discussion in the comments despite anticipating potential conflict. The speaker wants to share why they dislike certain types of games, using a previous video titled 'Halo Ruined First Person Shooters' as an example of misrepresentation. They argue that while Halo changed the industry, it's not necessarily a bad thing, but this shift impacted fans of older games like Quake or Doom.

05:00

🎮 Battle Royale Games: A Threat to Gaming Variety

The speaker delves into the issue of battle royale games, explaining that while games like Halo, Doom, and Quake can coexist, battle royale games shouldn’t be considered a genre, as they are just a game mode. They reference a video explaining battle royales, and critique the repetitive nature of these games, characterized by running around, picking up items, and waiting for fights. They suggest that battle royales are negatively impacting other gaming experiences, particularly for fans of more traditional games like Halo, and express their dissatisfaction with the lack of challenge in battle royales.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Battle Royale

Battle Royale refers to a genre of video games where a large number of players fight against each other until only one remains. In the context of the video, the speaker expresses a dislike for this genre, arguing that it lacks the challenge and depth found in other types of games. The video mentions games like 'Fortnite' and 'PUBG' as examples, and criticizes the genre for its repetitive gameplay and the reliance on microtransactions.

💡First-Person Shooters

First-Person Shooters (FPS) are a type of video game where the player experiences the game from a first-person perspective, primarily focusing on gunplay. The video discusses how games like 'Halo' have influenced the FPS genre, transitioning from 'run-and-gun' mechanics to a more cover-based style. The speaker uses 'Halo' as a point of comparison to express a preference for older FPS styles over the current trend of Battle Royale games.

💡Cover-Based Shooter

A cover-based shooter is a subgenre of shooters where the gameplay heavily relies on using cover for protection while engaging in combat. The video script mentions 'Halo' as introducing this mechanic, which the speaker contrasts with the 'run-and-gun' style of older games like 'Quake' and 'Doom'. The speaker feels that the cover-based mechanics have become a dominant trend, overshadowing other styles of gameplay.

💡Microtransactions

Microtransactions are small, optional purchases within a video game, often used to acquire in-game items or currency. The video criticizes the prevalence of microtransactions in Battle Royale games, arguing that they can detract from the gaming experience and are an exploitative monetization strategy. The speaker contrasts this with other forms of game monetization, suggesting that story DLCs or expansions are more acceptable.

💡Retro Games

Retro games are video games that are considered old or classic, often from earlier eras of gaming. The speaker in the video expresses a preference for retro games, particularly 'Doom' and 'Quake', which are cited as examples of classic FPS games that are distinct from modern Battle Royale titles. The term is used to highlight the speaker's fondness for older game styles and mechanics.

💡Challenge

In the context of the video, 'challenge' refers to the difficulty and complexity that a game presents to the player, which the speaker values in games. The speaker argues that Battle Royale games lack this challenge, unlike games like 'Dark Souls' and 'Doom Eternal', which are mentioned as examples of games that offer a more satisfying level of difficulty and gameplay depth.

💡Multiplayer

Multiplayer refers to the mode of video games where multiple players can interact and play together. The video discusses the speaker's mixed feelings towards multiplayer games, appreciating certain aspects of it in games like 'Titanfall 2' but criticizing the lazy implementation and broken state of some multiplayer modes, particularly in the context of Battle Royale games.

💡Game Monetization

Game monetization is the process of generating revenue from a video game, which can include sales, in-game purchases, and subscriptions. The video script criticizes certain monetization strategies in Battle Royale games, such as intrusive microtransactions and paid battle passes, which the speaker feels are exploitative and detract from the gaming experience.

💡Community

The term 'community' in the video refers to the group of players who share an interest in a particular game or genre. The speaker acknowledges the existence of a community around Battle Royale games but expresses a desire for a more civil and mature discourse within this community, particularly in the comments section of related videos.

💡Game Design

Game design encompasses the creative and technical aspects of creating a video game. The video script touches on game design when discussing the intuitiveness and quality of gameplay in different genres. The speaker criticizes the design of Battle Royale games for being non-intuitive and lacking in challenge, preferring the design of older FPS games which they find more engaging and well-crafted.

Highlights

Introduction to the topic: personal thoughts on certain game genres.

Acknowledgement of potential disagreements among younger fans of battle royale games.

Mentions Under the Mayo's video on Halo and first-person shooters, clarifying its controversial title.

Points out that Halo changed the shooter industry by introducing a cover-based shooting style.

Expresses a preference for more classic run-and-gun shooters like Quake or Doom.

Believes that Halo, Doom, Quake, and battle royale games should coexist, but battle royale is a mode, not a genre.

Criticizes the gameplay of battle royale games as being 90% waiting and picking up items.

Explains why many old-school Halo fans might feel frustrated with battle royales like PUBG and Fortnite.

States that battle royale games lack challenge and compares it to the difficulty of Dark Souls or Doom Eternal.

Shares admiration for Titanfall 2 and Doom 2016 multiplayer but criticizes lazy development in battle royale games.

Mentions PUBG’s unfinished Xbox release as an example of developers prioritizing profit over quality.

Condemns intrusive microtransactions and the 'pay-to-win' systems prevalent in free-to-play games.

Supports free battle passes, praising Doom Eternal and Halo's fairer approach to content distribution.

Discusses the excessive downtime in battle royale games due to large map sizes and few player interactions.

Expresses disappointment over the state of battle royales and concerns about the lack of future Titanfall games.