Battle Carnival vs Invokers Tournament
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.
Invokers Tournament
Invokers Tournament is a multiplayer online battle arena (or MOBA) game developed by StormBASIC Games exclusively for the PlayStation platform. The game was first available in the Playstation 3, and it has now arrived for the PlayStation handheld, PS Vita, and the current-gen console, Playstation 4. The gameplay in this game is pretty much similar to a typical MOBA: two opposing teams are placed in their respective bases at both ends of the map. These bases are connected via two separate paths (as opposed to the usual three), and your goal is to fight your way to through the opposing team’s defenses, be it towers, creeps or enemy players, to ultimately destroy their Core and secure a victory for your team.The most unique part of Invokers Tournament is the magic rings. Each ring your character wears (up to 2 rings max) will grant him/her to a selection of skills and sometimes, even transform your avatar into something very different. This allows you to customize your character to fit your play style and also to help you counter certain hero types simply by equipping the right combination of rings.
So, although Invokers Tournament has some special features, the gameplay still feels like your average MOBA game. However, you should definitely take note that this is among the two (so far) MOBA games that are PS-exclusive, so if you love playing games on your PlayStation and that you enjoy MOBAs, then this is one game you'll want to try.