PUBG’s Blindspot targets the competitive tactical shooter niche with a different, methodical approach, changing spatial perception from the typical first-person view to a top-down perspective. While the comparison to Rainbow Six Siege quickly sets in, it only takes a few shots to realize that this is more than just a simple inspiration but rather a reinterpretation, with a freshly launched anticipated access.
The mention of PUBG immediately brings to mind the ruthless battle royale universe, with large-scale confrontations involving one survivor out of a hundred players, featuring FPS or TPS gameplay. Blindspot takes a completely different approach: while the demanding aspect remains the same, its formalism differs entirely, with two teams of five players facing off in attack/defense mode over several rounds where death leads to a reappearance in the next round, or in team death matches with short, dynamic matches, all with the particularity of adopting a top-down view.
Navigating the dashboard and discovering the different playable avatars, it’s hard not to see a nod to the iconic Rainbow Six Siege and its character-class system, each possessing different weapons and a unique gadget. Blindspot reiterates this mechanic by offering a roster of 15 characters with different character designs, six of which can be unlocked using in-game currency. The game swaps the special forces skin of R6 Siege for a character design more reminiscent of hero shooters like Valorant.
As of now, there are two unique game modes available: unranked and team deathmatch. The unranked mode bears similarities to Ubisoft’s shooter, featuring traditional attack/defense where each character is only playable in one role without duplicates in the team, with a preparation phase for the team defending the explosives. The game also dives into the technical aspect, with a satisfactory experience displaying in native 4K, ultra preset, at 120fps with a bit of CPU and GPU headroom to spare.
The game sets itself apart by shifting from first-person to a top-down perspective, requiring constant adaptation and a focus on analysis, preparation, and execution, adding a new layer of tension and gameplay dynamics. Blindspot offers a refreshing take on the classical attack/defense concept, promising potential for future development and evolution.
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