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  • Published In: PC Gamer (US Edition), 2025, n. 400. P. 60 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Smith, Nova 3 of 3

Abstract

The article critiques Splitgate 2, a free-to-play multiplayer first-person shooter developed by 1047 Games, highlighting its failure to innovate within the genre despite its marketing claims of revitalizing FPS gameplay. The gunplay is compared unfavorably to Halo 5 and Apex Legends, with the portal mechanic intended to enhance gameplay instead being seen as a tactical liability. The class system and map design are described as uninspired, lacking the character and strategic depth found in other successful shooters. Overall, while Splitgate 2 may serve as a casual time-waster, it does not deliver a compelling experience compared to its predecessors or contemporaries. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:PC Gamer (US Edition). 2025/10, Issue 400, p60
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:10804471
  • Accession Number:186972991
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