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I don’t mind micro-transactions at all in a free game where nothing you buy gives you a competitive edge. It’s just cosmetic, and I genuinely hope the developers make bank off this game so they can continue to be motivated to support it!
I wish games were more like fortnite in that sense. Fortnite doesn't have classes (except stw) but if it did, it's nice seeing a cool skin instead of one that matches your class. Not everyone can tell what class someone is when they see them. I regognize classes by abilities.
I hate the microtransactions because they're at a ridiculous price; $17 for a single outfit is mad. They're only cosmetics so its not directly harming the game but its awful that due to insane corporate greed I can't buy a cool skin for my character, which I want to do because this game is great, because they refuse to market things at remotely reasonable rates.
@@rattlesnake551true but at the end of the day you don’t have to buy them, and id say the developers deserve the money, although i personally won’t indluge.
@@rattlesnake551 I don’t disagree, but with such a polished free game that I spent 200+ hours playing so far I don’t mind giving the devs $10 bucks here or there
The destruction makes it feel likes there's alot more than 4 maps. Each game you can have cover that was never there before, but now some debris has fallen a certain way that creates cover or ways to out manoeuvre your enemy.
I was at my friends place showing him The Finals, in the training room we discovered *you can break walls with the baton.* (It just takes like 40 hits.) 🤯
I’m seriously loving the game. I’ve never played anything quite like it, but it is pressing all the right buttons. Hard to explain in words but it just works. Certain aspects remind me of so many other games that I’ve loved, but all rolled into one. The foundation they have here is so strong, I can see it going on to have TF2-esque longevity and success. Honestly this is the most fun I’ve had in a multiplayer FPS since Battlefield 4.
Really? Game feels un-balanced & a little wonky to me, here's why: the game is focused on team gunplay, but doesn't allow individuals to shine, & has medium sized maps that are slightly too large/spaced out You want to play a light class because you get a cool grappling hook? Oops, can't use it because you're on a team with two heavies & unless there is a map hook to get to the roofs you will be separated from your team leaving you to be melted by the first players you come across oh you're a heavy fighting a light class? You may get more health, but it will never matter because a light will always outrun you don't even get me started on the cheating, one look at the leaderboard should tell you enough & I'm not going to say anything more than that. Also, before anyone cries about this, if you have played FPS for any measurable amount of time, you can tell.
I really REALLY hope this game doesn’t die off soon. It’s like a breath of fresh air for the gaming community! It feels so different yet similar to the games we know and love! Edit: Thanks for all the likes 😊
I don’t get that, that feeling for a pvp game, where is the same shit over and over again, but whatever, like people’s tastes there are colors I guess.
I jumped into The Finals while waiting for friends to get online for CS2, now... all of us play The Finals as well, the game is HIGHLY addictive, mainly because its so damn fun! No matter if you get walked all over, matches are fast so you can just jump right in again... and it just plays so damn well. Highly recommend it
I played like 3 rounds and I love it. As a Battlefield fan, and seeing this game was created by previous BF devs, it feels like a breeze of fresh air and kinda nostalgic on how destructive BF was.
The Finals captured the Esports aesthetic very nicely with the in-game announcers and visual design - definitely stands out from the rest of the Esports shooters.
Yeah!! The announcers are actually really cool to listen to and are not annoying. Plus it helps the players to keep track of the match at certain times
This, this Is what I hate about this game, all the pandering towards E-sports feel so corporate and wrong... the art feels generic asf and the announcer and locations feels like something only U.S people would enjoy. Apex and Fortnite may have a shittier game mode but at least those games feel unique and with personality. The finals just feels generic.
@@nappasghost4490 If the game looks like this through every season I would agree with you. Right now it's too early to say, but it looks more like they are going off a generic look simply because it's easier to get the game off and running without catering to any specific demographics. They just want to get the game playing good and care less about the aesthetic hence the generic boring look. Overtime there will be more season with themes that might fit your likings more, and other ones that may not be for you, but others will enjoy. That's generally how F2P games go.
will say this the most fun i had in an online games since the first debut of apex in 2019. This game is so fun. The mechanics are so good i never questioned how i died, it has a bright future
@@advocateforaimassist8217r u slow it says since 2019 apex came out and he enjoyed it but u said the same thing idk ifnyou are literate enough to understand this
We cant let this game die. This game is a breath of fresh air. A new shooter with a unique spin on everything. Original game modes, no battle royale bs, class based but fully interchangeable kits, and the tournament mode really makes you feel like youre in a vitual game show. 10/10 ign it has a little something for everyone.
Loving this game, it actually feels like the first game in a while that benefits with having a team fulfilling different roles. So many games promote a team-mechanic of some degree that ends up kinda follow, but with this game if you try and solo it you’ll be wrecked by a team who has any sense of cohesion
The battlepass might be the most generous one in all of gaming though, you pay 1100 and you can earn 1575, so not only does it pay back for itself but you can actually earn in game currency on top of that. So if you pay for it once and keep playing the game, then in every season after that, you'll get the battlepass for free and 5$ worth of currency to spend elsewhere.
game still has a shit monetization system so much so that it makes the game less visually interesting for the player since everyone I've ever seen is wearing my exact black shirt and pants imo
@@Captainpuntymidgets clearly haven’t played enough. also there’s tons of stuff you get for free you can still make your own character even without buying stuff
I have 8 hours in this game so far. I joined up with buddy’s and we played for 4 hours straight the other night. Maps are big so you never feel map fatigue. I don’t like the Vegas map but it’s not a “bad” map. It can definitely get sweaty but even at its worst it’s a fun sweaty and fair especially if you have teamwork. So far I love it!
The Finals is pure unadulterated fun. It could really use a TDM for those players that just want to shoot but other than that I really believe that The Finals is the best game you can play that didn't suck on release and is just fun that cost nothing. The epitome of a free-to-play game.
it does one better i've found. Players that just want to shoot are still contrubiuteing to the game. As in the hardcore modes anyway. Respawns from the menu are limited to two lives like an old school platformer. And teamwipes matter. The key is to work with at least one person. even if they are trying to solo. Two people working together allows the third to basicly do whatever they want.
@@spinyslasher6586Well it would bring a lot of player base in. I’d play it too because this game is too team based in order to play with randoms. At least in tdm you don’t gotta worry about 1 bad random ruining it for the team
I always hate the statement “this game is better with friends.” That can literally be said about any game in existence. The majority of a player base will solo queue so it needs to be fun with randoms
I love Gameranx reviews so much I even watch for games I won’t be playing. I love learning about games, and also love a success story. Sounds like players are having a blast with this one, love to see it.
This game is really what the FPS scene needed. It innovated in ways we thought were too far into the future and is more optimized than most AAA games coming out these days.
The Finals is easy to learn and takes time to master. It's beginner-friendly. It's ridiculously fun and what I love the most about it is that the environment lets you do creative things with the game. Read a few negative reviews about use of EAC and cheaters but have never met any. If the developers care to continuously grow the game, it will eventually be able to rival Apex Legends and Warzone. But if not, it will eventually lose the playerbase like a lot of potential games before it, like Overwatch.
It be hard to fuck the game up like overwatch did, they left the game for 2 years with virtialty no content, and most stupid unfair unfun meta in any game ever
something about the cosmetics and microtransactions is that the pass in self-renewable and the cosmetics are actually kinda smartly put, the outfits arent just limited to a single thing and the throwing knives being cards is what sold it to me.
@@RJ_Cue Whether or not people like cosmetics has no bearing on the quality of the game. The game is fucking awesome. It’s Free To Play, there are going to be micro transactions. It’s almost 2024, why are you still crying about this?
Been playing it religiously since it came to xbox, makes me feel like a kid playing battlefield 3 for the first time but with so much more movement and customization and insane vertical map design. Once they add in more weapons and gadgets to widen the sandbox, I think they'll have made the perfect MP shooter. It's seriously impressive, especially in a culture of half baked launches.
As a multiclass player, ive learned that as light you HAVE to play around your team to trade heat and get saves or teamshots to wipe teams more often, as a medium its best to play behind the heavy at a vit of a distance from the action but close enough to trade in or revive, and as a tank, either agress or defend, seap between both accordingly and only ise movement tech if being chased, in firefights its best to stand and face as you have the most health and defenses. Always play cover. Also, they have serverside movement, so that means if you lag from the server, everyone does, and speed hacks for movement is easily detectable.
@@josepierret4068 XDefiant was pretty awesome and I can’t wait for it, but The Finals is a much more creative and fun game. XDefiant is just COD but fun again. I expect both to be among my most played games in 2024 though.
I hope it grows and grows. Cool see it being on top on the MP gaming world. Definitely needs more modes and maps, but it sounds like the devs are just waiting to release things. I know it’s not the popular opinion but a more casual mode like tdm would probably help get more players on the game. At least as a limited time mode. Wish the prices in the store were a little lower, but it’s just the average price as every other game now. On consoles it’s pretty fluid and usually no issues. Game is super addicting though, one of the few games I’m always itching to play.
Another awesome thing I love about the game is that each of the 4 maps have different times and things happening, like Las Vegas being covered in sand and Seoul being rainy
One thing I love about this game is that it feels like bf3, I don't know if its the guns and game sounds or the gunplay but it brings me so good feelings and it's so fun I love it honestly
I love the fact that this game allows you to destroy buildings to your advantage and encourages you to think . I’m absolutely loving the game so far and hope it doesn’t die off
This is the first game I've ever bought a microtransaction from - and i played overwatch since 2017 lol. I love this game and i see a big future for it.
I find the destruction awesome, there are neat features you wouldnt expect like fully working elevators which allow you to chose between floors. The player physics are a little janked but god damn is this game fun and enjoyable, which is rare these days, i cant help but praise this amazing this game is
The finals can be described as this, a collaboration of battlefield and call of duty themed in a retro style game show, but I’ve had the time of my life playing it, definitely a breath of fresh air in an fps
Started playing The Finals yesterday with my friends and I gotta say it's so much fun!! It's intense, satisfying and definitely puts your gaming skills and reflexes to the test. I hope this game make bigger and bigger waves in the future.
With the rocket launcher glitch where the gun appears to be floating out of your hand I had that problem too just once in the training mode, and fairly rarely but every now and then I can't turn my camera unless I press a certain button first, seems to happen right after respawn but once again pretty rare. Amazing game and I barely play shooters.
I can't remember the last time I was non stop playing a game just for the game play alone, not grinding away at unlocks or trying to be the best. Good chaotic fun with some tactics and mind games.
I’ve been playing this weekend, and have a few things I’d like, other than those, I love the game. I’d love a capture the flag mode, a KOTH mode, and a Base Wars game mode that involves destroying the enemy base (yes heavy meta) and keeping yours standing.
THe main thing I would say about the game is this. It’s the first multiplayer shooter in a very long time where it feels like the devs actually played their game and implemented feedback. Is the game balanced? No. But my god does it feel so damn polished when compared to every other shooter coming out in recent times. Having a lot fun with this one. Good video dude
Yes it is balanced. Falcon even makes a point of mentioning how much balancing has improved. Also balance is subjective, so just because some random nobody like you thinks it isn't doesn't mean it isn't.
Just wish there were other games modes like a basic deathmatch. The two current modes are fun and all but are largely too similar to each other where you run around a map, collect x, run back to a deposit point and either guard it or simply deposit. I have faith that the devs will add this in the future though.
Love the game. Biggest thing that needs to be added is some more game modes that have 4v4 or 5v5 domination, payload, KOTH, CTF, etc. they basic mode is fun but I can see it getting old very fast and if they run solely as super competitive it will die off versus other comp shooter.
Agreed, it's one of my very favorite games currently and that's even though I don't even have any friends that play yet lol.. Absolutely enjoy this game, and even more so as time has gone on with their updates.
This game was such a pleasant surprise. It’s so much fun. Bank it is my favorite mode. The different weather and time of day for the maps is an awesome touch too.
not to mention multple varrations of the map. that go further. The skyscraper level has a version with moveing platforms. which change things completely. the vegas one has 3 varrations. Normal. Nighttime:where security systems are in play and the boxs are protected by lasers and turrets, and Sandstorm: Where the entire map is allready destroyed by the desert and its more of an open sky map.
Recently learned that the studio who developed The Finals are comprised of formed veteran Battlefield devs. When the original Battlefield devs didn't like what DICE/EA was doing with Battlefield 2042, they up and left to start their own studio. Explains a lot to how the game plays and feels. One of my first thoughts when playing The Finals was how similar the running animation/sounds were in the game compared to previous Battlefield games.
Another thing that makes the maps feel constantly different is the deposit points. there are always two, and they can appear anywhere on the map. So, taking or defending a deposit always feels different.
This being a smaller team dev they said they sorta are looking at the MT purchases like the BP and skin sales to determine how hard they can commit to updates and expanding the title. So if you guys really enjoy The Finals drop these guys $10 - $15 bucks help keep this quality team in the works.
We haven't gotten something this fresh for an FPS in a good while now. I've been having lots of fun playing. The colors and destruction remind me alot of BF3 and I freaking loved that game
I hadd a couple odd glitches, most likely because of poor internet connection. The first was that randomly none of my equipment or weapon would do anything. The animation would play but nothing would happen, like (for example) I'd try to throw a grenade and the animation would play, but it never would leave my hand and the counter wouldn't go down. Same for when shooting. The next one happened on the next match. I spawned in, but I was COMPLETELY invisible like my character didn't load. I got a couple of free kills because the opponents couldn't see me, and after about a minute my character actually loaded. Died shortly after that, but I haven't had those occur again
I think the bug he mentions at the 10 minute mark has happened to me. If it’s the bug I believe he’s talking about, you get stuck only able to more forward or back, that’s it. But you can easily fix it by switching gadgets 👍
It's honestly astounding how they managed to get such a good server side destruction system actually work in the game, it makes maps infinitely playable because you never know where someone is gonna push through.
It's one of these games, where you enjoy it at first and then people start using strats, metas, game becomes more complicated and competitive... in the end it just becomes another Apex / CoD or something like that
@@rismarck I wouldn't go that far. Though yes, eventually there will probably be a boring meta. They can update the game though. Either way, it's fun right now.
This will happen to each game nowadays. That's why you should go in and play it right now before sweaty people would figure it out and destroy all the fun
I really hope we see more respawn modes 5v5s or little higher numbers but just domination or something you can just frag out and have fun while chillin with the boyz
I haven't downloaded yet but I plan to. I must have played a good 10-20 hours of the Beta and I loved it. I didn't hate solo queue but had much more fun and success with friends.
For this game, it makes a hell of a lot of sense. They're able to very quickly add voice lines for things like highlight reels that you wouldn't be able to do with real voice actors.
@@jessemarshall2361 You program the logic for AI to speak, if devs already got the logic down, they could just hire voice actors so speak the exact lines. This is not technical limited, but purely business as it will be way cheaper to use free AI if they want to expand
@@leesasuki Did you see their Open Beta highlight reel? It was a neat little thing they could do with minimal overhead due to their use of AI. People acting like it's some criminal offense is an absolute joke. Voice actors are not redundant and won't ever be. But better the devs of a multiplayer-only, no-narrative game put their money into gameplay and maps and weapons etc. than pay a pair of VAs to voice lines if they have the option to use AI and spend that money elsewhere. Welcome to the future.
I'm enjoying the game soo much since its been out. I think it could challenge some of the big PVP games like Warzone or Fortnite, whilst it will take a while but I think it can be up there
PLEASE anyone reading this give the game a chance more than just 30 minutes or an hour play light, medium and heavy builds. Give the game long enough time for you to unlock more weapons etc….tinker with your builds and eventually you’re gonna find some thing you fall in love with. This game is so unique and I havent had this much fun in a while!
I admire your passion but an hour is all I want to give this. Had a miserable time and there is literally nothing in the battle pass I would want for free, let alone spend my limited money and time on. I don't see the appeal myself.
Really been enjoying playing light, the two ends of the spectrum I noticed a view times Is especially with the dash, it's very easy to jump around and stay behind heavys, they aren't quick enough but ofc could use an RPG etc, there was a heavy with a sledgehammer and I just kept walking backwards and shooting hahaha
Playing The Finals for quite a bit, and fun fact: all elemental can be countered if you're using the right stuff! Problems with fire? Take it out with smoke grenade. Gas on your way? Throw some fire grenade. Someone blocking you with goo? Throw fire at it. Like Falcon said, working together as a team is essential and rotating your build can be game changing.
Communication is key. Yup and there is no chat. Noone in solo queue uses voice chat so that makes this game while the mechanics are amazing the playerbase kills this game for me. I cant vent. I cant rant and i cant tell people to stop going off alone and group up.
Well that a bonus as well. I hate when people tell you full of emotions how you have to play or shittalk your whole family over a videogame. Altho it is sometimes sad not being able to interact with the enemy when you had an awesome game or a funny1v1 to compliment
Well venting and ranting aren't really good for teamwork anyway. If it is that much of a concern you can just use the voice chat yourself and just communicate to air. Usually most will listen if come across respectfully. I felt the same way so I just started having fun while the mic was on and my teammates ended up listening to what I said most of the time
I really miss the OG Red Faction. I remember the first time I experienced the destructive capabilities at my friends house I was amazed. It didn't take me long to own it myself.
I dont mind micro-purchases and im also really grateful that they give you cosmetics as you level up that arent half bad that you can make a combo with
Played several hours the other day. I'll say it's pretty fun. Kinda got in a slog where every match I joined was in progress which was a bummer. And the team wipe penalties suck when you've waited the full respawn time and then at the last second the randos solo push a full team. But for a free to play game it is fast paced. Smooth and there's a variety of play styles with the load outs.
Before you buy, its free!
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Before you free
Before you play more like it
Great minds think alike 😂
Free on what?
I don’t mind micro-transactions at all in a free game where nothing you buy gives you a competitive edge. It’s just cosmetic, and I genuinely hope the developers make bank off this game so they can continue to be motivated to support it!
I wish games were more like fortnite in that sense. Fortnite doesn't have classes (except stw) but if it did, it's nice seeing a cool skin instead of one that matches your class. Not everyone can tell what class someone is when they see them. I regognize classes by abilities.
@@jex-the-notebook-guy1002i recognise then by the size and speed differences ngl, i feel the game does differentiate them well enough
I hate the microtransactions because they're at a ridiculous price; $17 for a single outfit is mad. They're only cosmetics so its not directly harming the game but its awful that due to insane corporate greed I can't buy a cool skin for my character, which I want to do because this game is great, because they refuse to market things at remotely reasonable rates.
@@rattlesnake551true but at the end of the day you don’t have to buy them, and id say the developers deserve the money, although i personally won’t indluge.
@@rattlesnake551 I don’t disagree, but with such a polished free game that I spent 200+ hours playing so far I don’t mind giving the devs $10 bucks here or there
The destruction makes it feel likes there's alot more than 4 maps. Each game you can have cover that was never there before, but now some debris has fallen a certain way that creates cover or ways to out manoeuvre your enemy.
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I was at my friends place showing him The Finals, in the training room we discovered *you can break walls with the baton.*
(It just takes like 40 hits.) 🤯
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I'm pretty sure every map also has tons of variants and modifiers
I’m seriously loving the game. I’ve never played anything quite like it, but it is pressing all the right buttons. Hard to explain in words but it just works. Certain aspects remind me of so many other games that I’ve loved, but all rolled into one. The foundation they have here is so strong, I can see it going on to have TF2-esque longevity and success. Honestly this is the most fun I’ve had in a multiplayer FPS since Battlefield 4.
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you know some of the devs that worked on battlefield developed this game. Thats why the destruction is so good
You can just have fun, that’s what stands out for me anyway
Really? Game feels un-balanced & a little wonky to me, here's why:
the game is focused on team gunplay, but doesn't allow individuals to shine, & has medium sized maps that are slightly too large/spaced out
You want to play a light class because you get a cool grappling hook? Oops, can't use it because you're on a team with two heavies & unless there is a map hook to get to the roofs you will be separated from your team leaving you to be melted by the first players you come across
oh you're a heavy fighting a light class? You may get more health, but it will never matter because a light will always outrun you
don't even get me started on the cheating, one look at the leaderboard should tell you enough & I'm not going to say anything more than that. Also, before anyone cries about this, if you have played FPS for any measurable amount of time, you can tell.
@@bisonrifle grappling hook kinda weak compared to invisible cloak and Dash
I really REALLY hope this game doesn’t die off soon. It’s like a breath of fresh air for the gaming community! It feels so different yet similar to the games we know and love!
Edit: Thanks for all the likes 😊
The game might die only because of cheaters otherwise the game is really good.
its been SO fun. this things like an arena shooter meets cod meets overwatch with red faction
it’s generic and familiar. It’ll die before it even started
In my opinion, I feel a bit of Splitgate vibes from this game. For no good reason it might potentially die
@@themanstan0785 Bait or are you just being dumb?
A game that’s had me excited to get home and play more while I’m at work. Haven’t had that in a while. Love it.
I’m with you on that, I just want someone to kidnap me and take me home right now.
Same my bro
Completely agree. Im 31 and i feel like a kid again
I don’t get that, that feeling for a pvp game, where is the same shit over and over again, but whatever, like people’s tastes there are colors I guess.
i bet there are 6 colors for you fam @@flatstheflounder338
I jumped into The Finals while waiting for friends to get online for CS2, now... all of us play The Finals as well, the game is HIGHLY addictive, mainly because its so damn fun! No matter if you get walked all over, matches are fast so you can just jump right in again... and it just plays so damn well. Highly recommend it
I played like 3 rounds and I love it. As a Battlefield fan, and seeing this game was created by previous BF devs, it feels like a breeze of fresh air and kinda nostalgic on how destructive BF was.
Fuck yeah man, when i played i had some BF3 vibes also,especially the destruction!
The Finals captured the Esports aesthetic very nicely with the in-game announcers and visual design - definitely stands out from the rest of the Esports shooters.
Yeah!! The announcers are actually really cool to listen to and are not annoying. Plus it helps the players to keep track of the match at certain times
Idk I thought the announcers are pretty annoying. Plus they’re ai voices
This, this Is what I hate about this game, all the pandering towards E-sports feel so corporate and wrong... the art feels generic asf and the announcer and locations feels like something only U.S people would enjoy. Apex and Fortnite may have a shittier game mode but at least those games feel unique and with personality. The finals just feels generic.
@@nappasghost4490 If the game looks like this through every season I would agree with you. Right now it's too early to say, but it looks more like they are going off a generic look simply because it's easier to get the game off and running without catering to any specific demographics. They just want to get the game playing good and care less about the aesthetic hence the generic boring look.
Overtime there will be more season with themes that might fit your likings more, and other ones that may not be for you, but others will enjoy. That's generally how F2P games go.
@@Just_Jac0bwait it’s ai?
will say this the most fun i had in an online games since the first debut of apex in 2019. This game is so fun. The mechanics are so good i never questioned how i died, it has a bright future
Apex came out in 2019 a quick Google search will tell you that. So idk what game you was playing cause it definitely wasn't Apex.. maybe fork knife? 😬
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@@advocateforaimassist8217 lol
@@advocateforaimassist8217r u slow it says since 2019 apex came out and he enjoyed it but u said the same thing idk ifnyou are literate enough to understand this
@@trishaantaneja369 comment was clearly edited man he probably just made a mistake and fixed it lmao
We cant let this game die. This game is a breath of fresh air. A new shooter with a unique spin on everything. Original game modes, no battle royale bs, class based but fully interchangeable kits, and the tournament mode really makes you feel like youre in a vitual game show. 10/10 ign it has a little something for everyone.
Loving this game, it actually feels like the first game in a while that benefits with having a team fulfilling different roles. So many games promote a team-mechanic of some degree that ends up kinda follow, but with this game if you try and solo it you’ll be wrecked by a team who has any sense of cohesion
It's already such a fun game. I can't wait to see what the devs add in the future
I heard Christmas skins are coming !!
@user-my3yp1wb2z yes really. I like skins….. your point?
Agreed, nothing from this battle pass or store makes me want to buy but I will when I see something for sure!
Me too. I haven’t had this much fun with an FPS since Battlefield 4. The foundation they have is solid, it has potential to be truly great, TF2-esque.
@@thewhistler6537It’s 10 bucks and the skins are definitely worth it considering you get all the coins back once you get to maximum tier.
The battlepass might be the most generous one in all of gaming though, you pay 1100 and you can earn 1575, so not only does it pay back for itself but you can actually earn in game currency on top of that.
So if you pay for it once and keep playing the game, then in every season after that, you'll get the battlepass for free and 5$ worth of currency to spend elsewhere.
Fortnite has that too right now, 950 vbucks for the BP and you earn 1500 from it (when including the bonus pass)
@@mrc2176fortnite also has nothing to lose lol. This is a brand new studio with their very first game… so it’s bold to price so generously
@@mrc2176yeah it's pretty standard, even cod has it, you only get like 300 or so extra, but nonetheless.
game still has a shit monetization system so much so that it makes the game less visually interesting for the player since everyone I've ever seen is wearing my exact black shirt and pants imo
@@Captainpuntymidgets clearly haven’t played enough. also there’s tons of stuff you get for free you can still make your own character even without buying stuff
Spreading the word - Gabe's HNYV50 is the talk of the town. Happy New Year, everyone
I have 8 hours in this game so far. I joined up with buddy’s and we played for 4 hours straight the other night. Maps are big so you never feel map fatigue. I don’t like the Vegas map but it’s not a “bad” map. It can definitely get sweaty but even at its worst it’s a fun sweaty and fair especially if you have teamwork. So far I love it!
The Finals is pure unadulterated fun. It could really use a TDM for those players that just want to shoot but other than that I really believe that The Finals is the best game you can play that didn't suck on release and is just fun that cost nothing. The epitome of a free-to-play game.
imo TDM won't really work that well in Finals. Games like Cashout give more reason to utilise destruction.
it does one better i've found. Players that just want to shoot are still contrubiuteing to the game. As in the hardcore modes anyway. Respawns from the menu are limited to two lives like an old school platformer. And teamwipes matter. The key is to work with at least one person. even if they are trying to solo. Two people working together allows the third to basicly do whatever they want.
Bank It is basically the tdm mode
@@spinyslasher6586Well it would bring a lot of player base in. I’d play it too because this game is too team based in order to play with randoms. At least in tdm you don’t gotta worry about 1 bad random ruining it for the team
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I always hate the statement “this game is better with friends.” That can literally be said about any game in existence. The majority of a player base will solo queue so it needs to be fun with randoms
The game is very fun with random's. It's just so new you get a lot of players who are brand new. So just give it a month.
I love Gameranx reviews so much I even watch for games I won’t be playing. I love learning about games, and also love a success story. Sounds like players are having a blast with this one, love to see it.
This game is really what the FPS scene needed. It innovated in ways we thought were too far into the future and is more optimized than most AAA games coming out these days.
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The Finals is easy to learn and takes time to master. It's beginner-friendly. It's ridiculously fun and what I love the most about it is that the environment lets you do creative things with the game. Read a few negative reviews about use of EAC and cheaters but have never met any. If the developers care to continuously grow the game, it will eventually be able to rival Apex Legends and Warzone. But if not, it will eventually lose the playerbase like a lot of potential games before it, like Overwatch.
It be hard to fuck the game up like overwatch did, they left the game for 2 years with virtialty no content, and most stupid unfair unfun meta in any game ever
It's already beyond apex and is a rival to war zone. Apex has been dead for awhile ngl
beginner friendly? you outta ur mind lol
@@ProfessorINKEDAs a noob absurdly violated on multiple occasions, I agree.
But still fun tho
Did you fall out of bed onto your head this morning? Overwatch averages over 1.5 MILLION players a day.
something about the cosmetics and microtransactions is that the pass in self-renewable and the cosmetics are actually kinda smartly put, the outfits arent just limited to a single thing and the throwing knives being cards is what sold it to me.
Wow they changed a throwing knife skin and that's what hooked you? Jesus gaming truly is screwed. This game is horrible.
@@RJ_Cuelmao skill issue not the game
@@RJ_Cueur taste is horrible. Lit ass fps.
@@RJ_Cue Whether or not people like cosmetics has no bearing on the quality of the game. The game is fucking awesome. It’s Free To Play, there are going to be micro transactions. It’s almost 2024, why are you still crying about this?
@@RJ_Cue ..... i mean yeah no other game really does things like that
Been playing it religiously since it came to xbox, makes me feel like a kid playing battlefield 3 for the first time but with so much more movement and customization and insane vertical map design. Once they add in more weapons and gadgets to widen the sandbox, I think they'll have made the perfect MP shooter. It's seriously impressive, especially in a culture of half baked launches.
As a multiclass player, ive learned that as light you HAVE to play around your team to trade heat and get saves or teamshots to wipe teams more often, as a medium its best to play behind the heavy at a vit of a distance from the action but close enough to trade in or revive, and as a tank, either agress or defend, seap between both accordingly and only ise movement tech if being chased, in firefights its best to stand and face as you have the most health and defenses. Always play cover. Also, they have serverside movement, so that means if you lag from the server, everyone does, and speed hacks for movement is easily detectable.
The biggest breath of fresh air for FPS games in years!
Well said!
It's so much fun
Nope... that was X-Defiant
@@josepierret4068 XDefiant was pretty awesome and I can’t wait for it, but The Finals is a much more creative and fun game. XDefiant is just COD but fun again. I expect both to be among my most played games in 2024 though.
@@daltonoHive i feel the finals will get repetitive and boring way too quick, xdefiant has way more potential for me
I hope it grows and grows. Cool see it being on top on the MP gaming world. Definitely needs more modes and maps, but it sounds like the devs are just waiting to release things. I know it’s not the popular opinion but a more casual mode like tdm would probably help get more players on the game. At least as a limited time mode. Wish the prices in the store were a little lower, but it’s just the average price as every other game now. On consoles it’s pretty fluid and usually no issues. Game is super addicting though, one of the few games I’m always itching to play.
Have you not played much? They have deathmatch in the quick play modes it'll just randomly show up on a regular match.
@@jmcc6104 you must be playing a rare copy or something, they even mention in the video there’s only a few modes in the game and no tdm.
@@superman1875 it happens whilst in quick play as like an extra way to get points.
Cant wait for season 2. I really wanna see the direction they gonna go with this. Been having a lot of fun with with this
Another awesome thing I love about the game is that each of the 4 maps have different times and things happening, like Las Vegas being covered in sand and Seoul being rainy
I had a round where it was night time in Las Vegas and it was super fun
@@alexander1995sbro las vegas at night literally black as shit and you cant see anything pas 20m lmao
@@tonyhart2744 just say you suck
@@alexander1995s not as suck as you
One thing I love about this game is that it feels like bf3, I don't know if its the guns and game sounds or the gunplay but it brings me so good feelings and it's so fun I love it honestly
I think the guys at embark are some of the old bf devs so it might be why
@@flame_zzlthat’s exactly why. They gave us the battlefield we missed out on on a totally different game
no it doesnt
@@RealZeroKaibafeel like these are bot/ AI comments. They all seem so stupid and unbelievably lolol.
Some of the developers are old battlefield devs
Feels like Battle Field plus apex legends plus some overwatch
I love the fact that this game allows you to destroy buildings to your advantage and encourages you to think . I’m absolutely loving the game so far and hope it doesn’t die off
Like battlefield 3
This is the first game I've ever bought a microtransaction from - and i played overwatch since 2017 lol. I love this game and i see a big future for it.
I find the destruction awesome, there are neat features you wouldnt expect like fully working elevators which allow you to chose between floors.
The player physics are a little janked but god damn is this game fun and enjoyable, which is rare these days, i cant help but praise this amazing this game is
Wait the elevators work!!! I've been using stairs and aiming my jumps horribly with jump pads lmao 🤣
Where was this Destruction environment in battlefield 2042?
The finals can be described as this, a collaboration of battlefield and call of duty themed in a retro style game show, but I’ve had the time of my life playing it, definitely a breath of fresh air in an fps
Dorky question for anyone with a ps5, are you having the chat audio run through the tv and not through the controller?
Started playing The Finals yesterday with my friends and I gotta say it's so much fun!! It's intense, satisfying and definitely puts your gaming skills and reflexes to the test. I hope this game make bigger and bigger waves in the future.
I don't have friends sadly
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Me too. 😢@@karthikk181
Thx for the deets, have a safe weekend everyone!
With the rocket launcher glitch where the gun appears to be floating out of your hand I had that problem too just once in the training mode, and fairly rarely but every now and then I can't turn my camera unless I press a certain button first, seems to happen right after respawn but once again pretty rare. Amazing game and I barely play shooters.
I can't remember the last time I was non stop playing a game just for the game play alone, not grinding away at unlocks or trying to be the best. Good chaotic fun with some tactics and mind games.
This is the best review of the finals I've seen so far, and the best before you buy thumbnail to date.
Falcon sounds like a completely different person when he does Before you Buy.
I do like how big it is and how fast it moves. Like Titanfall 2, and that's my absolute favorite FPS. Might pick this up.
Been having fun with this
Trophies will be a challenge too
the title sould've been "before you try" since it's free to play game 😅
I’ve been playing this weekend, and have a few things I’d like, other than those, I love the game. I’d love a capture the flag mode, a KOTH mode, and a Base Wars game mode that involves destroying the enemy base (yes heavy meta) and keeping yours standing.
No looking around corners etc. How did they miss that?
Its a really fun game try it out if you like FPS.
Way better than fortnite:)
THe main thing I would say about the game is this. It’s the first multiplayer shooter in a very long time where it feels like the devs actually played their game and implemented feedback. Is the game balanced? No. But my god does it feel so damn polished when compared to every other shooter coming out in recent times. Having a lot fun with this one. Good video dude
Yes it is balanced. Falcon even makes a point of mentioning how much balancing has improved. Also balance is subjective, so just because some random nobody like you thinks it isn't doesn't mean it isn't.
Just wish there were other games modes like a basic deathmatch. The two current modes are fun and all but are largely too similar to each other where you run around a map, collect x, run back to a deposit point and either guard it or simply deposit. I have faith that the devs will add this in the future though.
Would love more maps and more game modes!
It feels like the light class is unstoppable at times. They are extremely fast and have so many weapons that are all really good.
Until a rocket launcher one shots you
@@MrEniiiGmaaaa or heavy bashing you with his shoulder in one hit
I suck at light but practicing. I naturally play defensively so light class is an adjustment for me.
In a comp full of Mediums and Heavies, Light is borderline unplayable so idk what you mean.
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Very fun when matchmaking with buds actually works.
3:21 just a teeny tiny correction, there's only 1 new map -- Las Vegas. 3rd map -- Stadium was added in Open Beta
We're Honored and proud to Finally Have Released this game. Hoping from the deepest parts of mine and our entire team's hearts that you guys Love it!
Love the game. Biggest thing that needs to be added is some more game modes that have 4v4 or 5v5 domination, payload, KOTH, CTF, etc. they basic mode is fun but I can see it getting old very fast and if they run solely as super competitive it will die off versus other comp shooter.
Agreed, it's one of my very favorite games currently and that's even though I don't even have any friends that play yet lol.. Absolutely enjoy this game, and even more so as time has gone on with their updates.
Downloading rn. Can’t wait to jump in!
I first played it in the Open Beta and was and was quite simply blown away. I haven't had this much fun in an online shooter in a looong time
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This game was such a pleasant surprise. It’s so much fun. Bank it is my favorite mode. The different weather and time of day for the maps is an awesome touch too.
not to mention multple varrations of the map. that go further. The skyscraper level has a version with moveing platforms. which change things completely. the vegas one has 3 varrations. Normal. Nighttime:where security systems are in play and the boxs are protected by lasers and turrets, and Sandstorm: Where the entire map is allready destroyed by the desert and its more of an open sky map.
Watching this really makes me think this is a much improved version of Brink
Recently learned that the studio who developed The Finals are comprised of formed veteran Battlefield devs.
When the original Battlefield devs didn't like what DICE/EA was doing with Battlefield 2042, they up and left to start their own studio.
Explains a lot to how the game plays and feels. One of my first thoughts when playing The Finals was how similar the running animation/sounds were in the game compared to previous Battlefield games.
Another thing that makes the maps feel constantly different is the deposit points. there are always two, and they can appear anywhere on the map. So, taking or defending a deposit always feels different.
This game is fantastic. Hoping for bigger team modes later.
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This being a smaller team dev they said they sorta are looking at the MT purchases like the BP and skin sales to determine how hard they can commit to updates and expanding the title.
So if you guys really enjoy The Finals drop these guys $10 - $15 bucks help keep this quality team in the works.
When is Ready or Not before you buy coming?
This is the kind of game I actually expect good esports for.
And I would actually watch... Or join if I got good, and a good team.
We haven't gotten something this fresh for an FPS in a good while now. I've been having lots of fun playing. The colors and destruction remind me alot of BF3 and I freaking loved that game
Yea I’m glad a new game is out that’s not a battle royal
I hadd a couple odd glitches, most likely because of poor internet connection. The first was that randomly none of my equipment or weapon would do anything. The animation would play but nothing would happen, like (for example) I'd try to throw a grenade and the animation would play, but it never would leave my hand and the counter wouldn't go down. Same for when shooting. The next one happened on the next match. I spawned in, but I was COMPLETELY invisible like my character didn't load. I got a couple of free kills because the opponents couldn't see me, and after about a minute my character actually loaded. Died shortly after that, but I haven't had those occur again
Wonder if they’re going to do a Ready or Not before you buy for the 1.0 version
This game is amazing, especially if you want to just jump in and out because you have little time to play during the week.
I love this game! The best multi-player in sooooo long!
Can't wait for the prequel: the semi-finals!
Incredible... These are ridiculously destructible maps!
I'm gonna have to check this game out.
I loved this game when it was in beta
yeah it is still really fun but i preferred the sliding from closed beta and the old UI for the cashout and vaults
um…thanks for sharing?
This game feels like bf3 for me just so goofy and intense especially with friends. Def a gem that can benefit from some love.
Mass hysteria. Feels nothing like bf3
@@whatsittoyou4153Guns and map dynamics definitely do, it was literally developed by ex bf devs mate
I think the bug he mentions at the 10 minute mark has happened to me. If it’s the bug I believe he’s talking about, you get stuck only able to more forward or back, that’s it. But you can easily fix it by switching gadgets 👍
Agree with you on playing with friends. A non communicating squad is very ineffective. Rolling with a few friends makes this game *chefs kiss
It's honestly astounding how they managed to get such a good server side destruction system actually work in the game, it makes maps infinitely playable because you never know where someone is gonna push through.
It's one of these games, where you enjoy it at first and then people start using strats, metas, game becomes more complicated and competitive... in the end it just becomes another Apex / CoD or something like that
Just a cookie cutter fps nothing special
Most games these days
From what I was seeing in this video alone yeah it seems like that's the case
@@rismarck I wouldn't go that far. Though yes, eventually there will probably be a boring meta. They can update the game though. Either way, it's fun right now.
This will happen to each game nowadays. That's why you should go in and play it right now before sweaty people would figure it out and destroy all the fun
That guy at 2:11 JUKED his whole damn team, awesome.
I really hope we see more respawn modes 5v5s or little higher numbers but just domination or something you can just frag out and have fun while chillin with the boyz
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this game is outstanding
I haven't downloaded yet but I plan to. I must have played a good 10-20 hours of the Beta and I loved it. I didn't hate solo queue but had much more fun and success with friends.
Thanks for this feedback. Any game that can get my attention. Definitely gonna do well.
Loving this game too! My only major gripe is that they’re using AI voices for the announcers instead of just hiring voice actors :(
No way!!! My god, I couldn't tell. That's so bad.
For this game, it makes a hell of a lot of sense. They're able to very quickly add voice lines for things like highlight reels that you wouldn't be able to do with real voice actors.
Oh well
@@jessemarshall2361 You program the logic for AI to speak, if devs already got the logic down, they could just hire voice actors so speak the exact lines. This is not technical limited, but purely business as it will be way cheaper to use free AI if they want to expand
@@leesasuki Did you see their Open Beta highlight reel? It was a neat little thing they could do with minimal overhead due to their use of AI. People acting like it's some criminal offense is an absolute joke. Voice actors are not redundant and won't ever be. But better the devs of a multiplayer-only, no-narrative game put their money into gameplay and maps and weapons etc. than pay a pair of VAs to voice lines if they have the option to use AI and spend that money elsewhere. Welcome to the future.
I'm enjoying the game soo much since its been out. I think it could challenge some of the big PVP games like Warzone or Fortnite, whilst it will take a while but I think it can be up there
When the bug happens when you get stuck just use the inventory wheel and you’ll get out of it
The gunplay looks like from the golden BF3/4 times…add the abilities etc to the formula…yeah, I can see this being fun!
PLEASE anyone reading this give the game a chance more than just 30 minutes or an hour play light, medium and heavy builds. Give the game long enough time for you to unlock more weapons etc….tinker with your builds and eventually you’re gonna find some thing you fall in love with. This game is so unique and I havent had this much fun in a while!
I admire your passion but an hour is all I want to give this. Had a miserable time and there is literally nothing in the battle pass I would want for free, let alone spend my limited money and time on. I don't see the appeal myself.
Really been enjoying playing light, the two ends of the spectrum I noticed a view times Is especially with the dash, it's very easy to jump around and stay behind heavys, they aren't quick enough but ofc could use an RPG etc, there was a heavy with a sledgehammer and I just kept walking backwards and shooting hahaha
Playing The Finals for quite a bit, and fun fact: all elemental can be countered if you're using the right stuff!
Problems with fire? Take it out with smoke grenade.
Gas on your way? Throw some fire grenade.
Someone blocking you with goo? Throw fire at it.
Like Falcon said, working together as a team is essential and rotating your build can be game changing.
Communication is key.
Yup and there is no chat. Noone in solo queue uses voice chat so that makes this game while the mechanics are amazing the playerbase kills this game for me. I cant vent. I cant rant and i cant tell people to stop going off alone and group up.
Well that a bonus as well. I hate when people tell you full of emotions how you have to play or shittalk your whole family over a videogame. Altho it is sometimes sad not being able to interact with the enemy when you had an awesome game or a funny1v1 to compliment
Well venting and ranting aren't really good for teamwork anyway. If it is that much of a concern you can just use the voice chat yourself and just communicate to air. Usually most will listen if come across respectfully. I felt the same way so I just started having fun while the mic was on and my teammates ended up listening to what I said most of the time
Wow... you sound terrible to play with.
Im glad I watched this cuz i didnt know u could grab the revive trophies. Thanks for helping me be a little less bad at the game!
I really miss the OG Red Faction. I remember the first time I experienced the destructive capabilities at my friends house I was amazed. It didn't take me long to own it myself.
I absolutely LOVE this game and I was so happy to hear you say the same. It really is a unique breath of fresh air to the FPS genre and ITS FREE.
My favorite thing to do as the heavy is rpging the cash out box down to me for a steal
I dont mind micro-purchases and im also really grateful that they give you cosmetics as you level up that arent half bad that you can make a combo with
Played several hours the other day. I'll say it's pretty fun. Kinda got in a slog where every match I joined was in progress which was a bummer. And the team wipe penalties suck when you've waited the full respawn time and then at the last second the randos solo push a full team. But for a free to play game it is fast paced. Smooth and there's a variety of play styles with the load outs.