Battle Carnival vs Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype
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.
Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype
Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype is a long-awaited sequel of the popular classic Solder-X side-scrolling arcade-shooter series. Available only on PlayStation 3 and PSVita, Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype brings its amazing shoot-'em-up gameplay, in-depth ship customizations and type, and its iconic and dynamic difficulty system which increases the difficulty of the enemies you face based on the play rank you attain and the rank you get is in turn determined by your performance, to consoles complete with an online high scores leaderboard as well as replay file sharing. Your play rank also regulates the maximum amount of combos you can earn, making sure that players can't simply game the play rank system in order to get a higher score.The storyline in Soldner-X 2 is pretty nicely-written too. Unlike the original where you fought in the Virus Wars, this time around, you 'll be going up against a technologically superior race, the D'aarg, who took the "Earth recovery process" as an opportunity to attack its people. AS a result, Soldner-X is needed once more... and you along with it.
Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype has been pretty warmly received by both critics and fans alike, so if you love Soldner-X or any sci-fi-themed arcade shooter, you'll definitely enjoy this one.