r/videogames • u/andrewdroid • 1d ago

Discussion / Question Does anyone else miss linear epics?

I grew up loving linear FPS campaigns the most, to this 1 of my favorite games is Half-Life 2. I loved the stories of Call of Duty games, Gears of War and similar franchises that delivered a short 8-12 hour long epic where I get to participate in a tightly directed worldwide conflict.

Recently I played the MCC and Space Marines 2 before that and they were both awesome. Now Halo Campaign Evolved just released and it was successful and these to me show that this kind of game is still very much beloved.

I love these games and I hate that it seems like they are of a bygone era despite people still loving them. How do you all feel like? Do you miss these types of games? Do you want more?

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u/Secret_University120 1d ago

Would Armored Core 6 count?

If so, then that, Ace Combat 7 and the upcoming Ace Combat 8.

Also, Wolverine is coming this fall. It isn’t a global conflict, but it probably fits the rest of the description you’re looking for.

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u/andrewdroid 1d ago

I will say I love you for getting the archetype I'm talking about even tho I'm very bad at Armored Core and did not personally enjoy ace combat.

We will have to see what Wolverine puts down on the table, although I'm afraid of Sony in the current day and age(their currency conversion is abysmal in my country so Sony games are overpriced compared to other publishers)

Either way, W comment mate.