Recently, a new game made by three people and inspired by titles such as Battlefield has gained immense popularity despite its Roblox-like graphics. But why exactly has BattleBit Remastered risen so quickly to the top of Steam’s best sellers list?
AFFORDABLE & SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE
For starters, the game is a relatively inexpensive alternative to the aforementioned titan, Battlefield. Not only does it feature similar gameplay as the established franchise’s offerings, but it strips down their usual formula to the bare basics in order to make an enjoyable experience that even those who are new to the FPS genre can easily hop in and join the fun.
One doesn’t need to learn layers upon layers of mechanics in order to participate and be useful in a match. Simply joining a lobby and shooting at enemies is enough to make an impact within BattleBit Remastered’s already easy-to-understand game modes, which typically involve capturing points across the map.
This accessibility and simplicity, combined with the hilariously large lobbies of up to over 200 players each, make it great for people of all skill levels, as there is no real pressure to perform exceptionally in these chaotic matches with low stakes.
LONG-TERM PROGRESS
BattleBit’s progression system does not lock anything meaningful behind a paywall, as pretty much everything (aside from a few cosmetics) can be earned by just playing the game for a long enough period of time. This includes weapons, attachments, and even your soldier’s apparel, which can also have some minor stat changes.
Some weapons require a high rank in order to use, which can act as a long-term goal for certain players. This doesn’t mean that the ones you start with are useless though, especially since you can unlock more attachments over time to make them better.
You don’t even need to be good at shooting others in order to rank up, as there are a multitude of other ways to gain points. A medic can rack up a high score by simply healing and reviving downed teammates, while support players can drop ammo packs and lob tens of grenades to get random kills.
CONCLUSION
Overall, BattleBit Remastered just seems like a whole lot of game for its $15 price tag, and the number of concurrent players it has just proves how much people agree with this sentiment. A quick look at the Steam charts show that it is doing infinitely better than the last four Battlefield titles combined, though it should be noted that this does not take other platforms into account.
It’s just a load of fun to play, and although it’s still in early access, the developers do seem to be actively working on balance changes and other updates, including new maps and weapons. They also plan on adding community servers that admins can customize to their liking, so there’s plenty to look forward to.