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The First Descendant

The First Descendant

June 30, 2024
NEXON
4.0/5.0(60,215 reviews)
Shooter
Mixed

Player feedback on The First Descendant presents a polarized experience, with a notable divide between players praising its fun gameplay and engaging graphics, while others criticize its grindiness and perceived lack of content. The sentiment is mixed, reflecting enjoyment for certain aspects of the game alongside frustration regarding its design and monetization strategies.

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About This Game

The First Descendant is a next-generation third-person looter shooter set in a sci-fi fantasy world. Players, known as Descendants, battle alien forces while engaging in co-op missions and customizing characters with unique skills and gear.

Highlights

  • Engage in epic PvE battles against alien invaders and colossal bosses.
  • Experience fun, fast-paced gameplay with a strong loot system.
  • Customizable characters and skill trees for diverse playstyles.
  • High-quality graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5.
  • Explore vast environments with free movement abilities like grappling hooks.
  • Regular updates from developers enhance gameplay and balance.

Themes

sci-fifantasycooperationexplorationdarkepic

Mechanics

real-timecombatloot-systemcharacter-creationskill-treesexplorationstory-drivencustomizationmultiple-endings

Platforms

PS5

Multiplayer

Online Players:4
Co-op Supported

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)EnglishFrench (France)GermanItalianJapaneseKoreanPolishPortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanish

Gameplay

Modes
Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative
Perspective
Third person

Player Reviews

Mixed

Player feedback on The First Descendant presents a polarized experience, with a notable divide between players praising its fun gameplay and engaging graphics, while others criticize its grindiness and perceived lack of content. The sentiment is mixed, reflecting enjoyment for certain aspects of the game alongside frustration regarding its design and monetization strategies.

Pros

  • • Fun gameplay and enjoyable gunplay
  • • Good graphics and character designs
  • • Strong power fantasy and diverse character builds
  • • High level of developer engagement and updates
  • • Addictive gameplay loop

Cons

  • • Repetitive content and limited mission variety
  • • High grind for character and gear progression
  • • Underwhelming story and character balance issues
  • • Aggressive monetization with microtransactions
  • • Communities with toxic behavior affecting experience

Based on 105 reviews from playstation, steam

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The First Descendant - Before You Buy

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The First Descendant — Frequently Asked Questions

Is The First Descendant worth playing?
The First Descendant has a mixed reception from players, holding an average score of 4.0 out of 5 across 60,215 reviews.
Is The First Descendant free to play?
Yes — The First Descendant is free to play on the PlayStation Store, so you can download and start playing at no cost.
Is The First Descendant single-player or multiplayer?
The First Descendant supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative. Online play supports up to 4 players.
What platforms is The First Descendant available on?
The First Descendant is available on PS5.
When did The First Descendant release?
The First Descendant released on June 30, 2024.
What is The First Descendant's age rating?
The First Descendant carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature.