Battle Carnival vs Warframe
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.
Warframe
Warframe is an MMO third person shooter game that is set in a futuristic fantasy world where you will get to assume the role of a Tenno, an ancient race of warriors with powerful biomechanical suits called warframes. With so many different classes to offer, you’ll get to experience the game through different play styles, allowing for increased replayability. The game also focuses more on its PvE aspect where you will get to fight against a wide variety of enemy factions via an intuitive and intense, action-based combat system. You will even get to explore different planets and moons in the solar system while slowly uncovering the amazing lore behind the game. Warframe features exhilarating and competitive PvP gaming in the form of Conclave matches as well.The best part about Warframe is that it managed to create both lore-rich PvE as well as solid and competitive PvP content that most F2P MMOs failed to do. Four years and counting, Warframe is definitely an MMO game that’s here to stay for the long term.