Concord
Sep 06, 2024 2 years ago
In Concord, you play as the crew of the Northstar—a group of guns-for-hire known in our galaxy as Freegunners. The Freegunners roam the stars taking high-stakes jobs on worlds across Wild space, where they face other fiercely competitive Freegunner crews. From match-to-match, you’ll form your team of Freegunners with other players and battle it out with rival crews to take home the reward across a variety of maps and modes.
What it’s like
Concord delivers a fast-paced, team-based hero shooter experience set in a vibrant sci-fi universe. The core loop revolves around coordinated squad combat across diverse maps, emphasizing tactical positioning and ability synergy over individual prowess. While the underlying mechanics feel snappy and responsive, the game struggles to distinguish itself within the crowded hero shooter genre due to a lack of innovative modes at launch. The visual presentation is colorful and polished, yet often criticized for generic character designs that fail to leave a lasting impression. Atmosphere is present but secondary to the immediate action, resulting in a competent but somewhat forgettable tactical experience. It prioritizes social cooperation and shared moments over deep narrative or systemic complexity, appealing primarily to players seeking straightforward, high-energy multiplayer matches rather than those looking for groundbreaking content or unique mechanical twists.
Strong in Co-op / MultiplayerCombatGameplay / MechanicsSocial / Relationships
Keep in mind The game suffers from a lack of content variety at launch, with repetitive modes that can make matches feel samey. Additionally, the character roster and world-building lack the distinctiveness needed to sustain long-term interest in a saturated market.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from metacritic.com, ign.com, gamerant.com, pcgamer.com, eurogamer.net.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | Worldwide | Full release | Jul 12, 20242 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Sep 06, 20242 years ago |
