Concord Review

Summary

Concord, a sci-fi hero shooter from Sony, offers charming characters and solid class-based gunplay, despite a lack of innovation. With a roster of 16 unique characters, each with their own weapons and abilities, it provides enjoyable gameplay. However, it suffers from a generic selection of game modes and a weak narrative. The competitive playlist 'Rivalry' and character variants add depth, but the game could benefit from a more engaging story and distinctive game modes to set it apart in the genre.

Takeaways

• 🎮 Concord is a sci-fi competitive hero shooter from Sony that plays it safe with charming characters and beautiful cutscenes.
• 🔍 Despite the lack of innovation, Concord is enjoyable with its class-based, gunplay that is rock solid and carries the game.
• 🎯 The game features a variety of game modes including Deathmatch, Trophy Hunt, and Clash Point, but lacks novelty.
• 👥 Each of the 16 characters has unique strengths, weaknesses, and special abilities, offering a diverse roster.
• 🔧 The weapon selection is limited but finely tuned, ensuring each weapon feels responsive and distinct.
• 🎖️ Rivalry mode in Concord encourages players to master multiple characters by not allowing the same character to be used in consecutive wins.
• 🌟 Character variants with unique perks and appearances add depth and strategy to the gameplay.
• 📚 The game's story is underdeveloped with only two cutscenes and a reliance on drip-fed lore through the Galactic Guide.
• 🗺️ The 12 designed maps are well-crafted with complex pathing and varied environments, though some are larger than necessary for 5v5 combat.
• 🚀 Concord has potential to become a standout hero shooter with its solid FPS gameplay, but currently lacks a signature game mode and a compelling story.

Q & A

What is the game 'Concord' described in the script?

Concord is a sci-fi competitive hero shooter developed by Sony, featuring charming characters, beautiful cutscenes, and ability-based PvP combat.

How does the gameplay of Concord differ from other hero shooters?

Concord's gameplay is characterized by its class-based gunplay, a diverse roster of characters with unique abilities, and a competitive playlist called 'Rivalry' that encourages players to master multiple characters.

What are the different game modes available in Concord?

Concord offers game modes such as standard Deathmatch, Trophy Hunt (a kill confirmed mode), and Clash Point (a zone control mode), although the script notes that these modes lack novelty.

How does the 'Rivalry' mode in Concord work?

In 'Rivalry' mode, players are not allowed to select the same character again if they win a round, encouraging the use of a minimum of four different characters over a best-of-seven match series.

What is the significance of character variants in Concord?

Character variants in Concord come with a unique perk and altered appearance, offering slightly different gameplay experiences and allowing players to use the same character in multiple rounds for strategic variety.

How does the script evaluate the weapon selection in Concord?

The script praises the weapon selection for being slim yet responsive and finely tuned, with each character having one or two options that feel unique and distinct.

What is the script's opinion on the originality of Concord's characters?

The script finds the characters in Concord to be immediately charming and well-balanced, with compelling powers, although it notes that not all characters feel original.

How does the script describe the maps in Concord?

The script describes the maps as well-designed, featuring complex pathing and varied terrain that requires learning and strategy, although some maps are noted to be larger than ideal for 5v5 combat.

What is the script's critique regarding the story and narrative in Concord?

The script criticizes the lack of in-game storytelling, noting that the game relies on short snippets of lore and cutscenes to develop its narrative, which it finds to be a poor substitute for a more immersive story experience.

What does the script suggest as areas for improvement in Concord?

The script suggests that Concord needs a more engaging story and a signature game mode to set it apart from other hero shooters, as well as more content to support its live service evolution.