The new loot-shooter on Steam, “The First Descendant,” is sparking controversy. Yet, the MeinMMO community has several enthusiasts who rave about this South Korean game. Fans of games like The Division 2 and Anthem, as well as Warframe and Destiny, find a new favorite in this title.
Why is The First Descendant Noteworthy?
MeinMMO readers appear to particularly enjoy “The First Descendant.” The articles about the game are highly popular on the site, with readers eagerly consuming the content. On Facebook and the website, the game is frequently praised, sometimes extravagantly so. While there is criticism, especially regarding microtransactions, it is often dismissed. The game is compared to earlier loot-shooters that have been extensively covered on MeinMMO over the past decade.
Reader Reactions
Here’s what some of our readers are saying:
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Sabi Paesler on Facebook: “To be honest, I find this game a thousand times better than Destiny 2. Go ahead and stone me, but I played Destiny and found it terrible.”
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Stefan Graf comments: “This game finally has something that hooks me! Pure action! It’s insanely fun!”
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Ramzy writes: “Played The Division for years and always hoped for another loot-shooter that would give me the same joy. I discovered The First Descendant on TikTok and fell in love again like I did with The Division 1 in 2016.”
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Furby says: “If Anthem had copied half as much as The First Descendant did, I would have been the happiest person in the world!”
Mixed Reviews
Not everyone is a fan, of course. Here are some dissenting opinions:
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La Rs: “Uninstalled it after 10 minutes. I’d rather play Warframe.”
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Pascal Lademann: “Destiny on Wish, nothing more. Oh, and it has a Bunny Big Boob and Ass-Skin, which Destiny doesn’t.”
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Susanne Walther: “If you fuse Destiny and Warframe, you get The First Descendant. However, unlike those games, it lacks a vibrant world.”
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Another Reader: “I would have preferred an Anthem evolution. That was more fun.”
The Bigger Picture
The First Descendant illustrates a trend observed in MMORPGs, applicable to loot-shooters as well:
- Fans of MMORPGs and loot-shooters often have a love-hate relationship with their main game, loyally returning to it.
- At the same time, they are willing to explore new games in their favorite genre, especially if they offer low entry barriers, are available on multiple platforms, and are Free2Play.
- Features like “loot and level” attract players who enjoy games like The Division, Anthem, or Destiny. If a new game offers an attractive progression system, many players will at least go through the leveling phase.
- Despite the dominance of major titles in the genre, there is a massive interest in new games. Many players are searching for the feeling their first loot-shooter love gave them.