Battle Carnival vs Relic Raiders
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.
Relic Raiders
Relic Raiders is an action-packed MOBA/fighting game hybrid where you play as a raider of lost and powerful relics. Select from six raiders and engage in a fast-paced and action-packed team-based or free-for-all battles. Fight in varied, ever-changing environments, unlock new skins, and use the terrain to your advantage.There are two game modes: Survival and the standard team deathmatch mode, with the latter having 2v2 and 4v4 variants. The Survival mode is essentially a battle royale. You’ll be dropped into a map with 15 other people - making it 16 in total - to fight against each other in an ever-dwindling map. The goal of both these modes is fairly simple: take out all enemies.
Overall, Relic Raiders is the type of game you’d want to root for. It suffers from several issues, but overall, the game looks like it has a lot of potential. It’s shaping up to be a must-play title. So, give it a shot and start raiding those relics!