The infamous battleground of Apex Legends presents a significant challenge to fresh gamers who need a quick catch-up with experienced players. After a recent update, the community is embroiled in conversations regarding the game’s steep learning curve & lack of beginner-friendly modes.
Summary
- Many players are frustrated with the omission of exclusive modes or maps optimized for novices.
- Players have pointed at maps with choke points as an issue, impeding the flow of the game.
- There is overwhelming agreement that Apex Legends has a steep learning curve due to its multifaceted mechanics.
A Mirage for the Beguiled
User ‘sgten4orcer’ feels the game could improve its player engagement by taking pointers from other games. The choke points and game flow issues make it hard for beginners to get hooked. Echoing this sentiment, ‘scumbly’ notes: ‘Devs are talking about simplifying and optimizing some of the game systems in S20, and I really hope that makes it more appealing to new players; the onboarding experience right now is rough’.
The Art of Adaptation
On the other side of the equation, some argue that the high difficulty level is the game’s charm. ‘JohnsonAction’ defends Apex: ‘If you are already good at shooters, your gun skill can carry over, but all the abilities and map nuances take time to learn. No short cuts to greatness.’ If you are allergic to git-gud-itis, ‘ThicciPotnick’ has some sour medicine: ‘ Lol git gud. Just play the game. No one is timing you.’
The Trigger or Tip of the Iceberg?
While there’s a debate around the skills required for Apex, it’s generally agreed that proficiency demands investment. As ‘AnotherInternetBoi’ argues: ‘You have to come into this game with other shooter’s experience… If you don’t understand the game then you’re not gonna have the best experience/ fun with the game in most cases.’ But the crux of the matter is, the learning curve might be steep, but it is not insurmountable.
So, should we let newbies plunge headfirst into the Apex arena and learn the hard way? Or should the developers lend them a helping hand? The jury’s still out. But remember, no matter the number of knocks you take, no defeat is too bitter if it adds flavour to your eventual triumph!
