Battle Carnival vs Hole.io
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.
Hole.io
Hole.io is an IO game where the sole objective is to suck as many things (or other players' smaller black holes) into your black hole just so you can grow it. The arena you'll be playing in is filled with plenty of buildings, moving vehicles, mailboxes, and trees that you can gobble up, but be careful! Other, larger black holes might go after you and gobble your black hole up instead! At the end of the day (there's a time limit), the player with the highest bulk, and hence, score, will win the game.Hole.io is pretty similar to Agar.io in many ways. However, you won't be able to eject your mass to propel your black hole forward. If this sounds like fun to you, you can check out the game for free on your browser!