APB Reloaded vs Battle Carnival
APB Reloaded
APB Reloaded is an online MMO third person shooter(TPS) game where players can choose to play as police enforcers or criminals (as opposed to terrorists and counter-terrorists). The game has a punky style as well as a gameplay that may bring to mind other gangster-themed RPGs like Grand Theft Auto after being fused with conventional shooter games like Counter Strike or Call of Duty.In this game, you get to roam freely around a large city and interact with NPCs to take on missions, some of which are PvP battles with the opposing faction. Like GTA games, APB Reloaded also allows you to customize your character in a rather in-depth manner where you'll get to pick different outfits to wear.
In short, players who love to play a third-person MMO shooter with a Grand Theft Auto vibe should definitely check this game out!
Battle Carnival
Battle Carnival is a unique MMO shooter game that attempts to combine the strategy that goes into character-switching in character-based shooters like Overwatch with the somewhat arcade-like gameplay that the fans of the age-old yet iconic franchise, Counter Strike, might be very familiar with. Featuring 7 early access characters that you can access right from the start, the game puts a lot of emphasis on the roles these characters can play and how by switching some of them up, your team may be able to counter the enemy's lineup. Of course, knowing how to aim is still a crucial skill needed in any MMO shooter.The game provides 2 game modes at the moment - Demolition and Domination. Demolition is the clear favorite since the 5-vs-5 matches there are usually pretty fast-paced - 3 mins per round and the game can be won simply by winning 5 rounds. Domination, however, is slower-paced and features the "capture and hold the area" gameplay. It's a 6-vs-6 match that can last up to 12 minutes or so. The maps are all very well-designed with multiple flanking and outflanking routes, though some may complain that the maps are confusing and "maze-like".
Battle Carnival is currently in early access and as such, the game does have plenty of problems that need to be fixed, areas that need improving and of course, more features and content that need to be released. The player population is a bit on the low end as well. Regardless, the game does seem to have a potential to fill a niche that buy-to-play shooters have hogged and with changes, it can be better. In the meantime though, you might still want to give the game a try, just so you can let the developers know about your feedback and help them turn the game into a game you'd want to stick around in.