Seriously, what’s the deal with XDefiant? Ubisoft’s attempt at a free-to-play shooter feels like a mishmash of ideas that don’t quite gel. The flashy
Seriously, what’s the deal with XDefiant? Ubisoft’s attempt at a free-to-play shooter feels like a mishmash of ideas that don’t quite gel. The flashy marketing pitched it as a punk-rock shooter with fast-paced firefights. But now, it’s a melting pot of factions from various Tom Clancy titles, lacking any real cohesion. So, in short, here’s my take on it:
At its core, XDefiant is a first-person shooter with factions having unique abilities. You’ve got the Cleaners from The Division, Libertad from Far Cry 6, and Phantoms from Ghost Recon, among others. The game promises tactical depth with these factions, but why they fight together or against each other remains a mystery. There’s no storyline, no lore, but just chaos.
The gunplay is solid. Each weapon, from the M4A1 to the M870 shotgun, feels unique and satisfying. But the balance is all over the place. Sniper rifles are overpowered, especially if you’re good at aiming.
