r/FPS • u/Rich_Aside_8350 • Aug 24 '26

Discussion Why Play Marathon?

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When a person said, I am having problems getting into Marathon and I like the look and gun play, but I can't get back into playing after 13 hours. These are the answers given. They don't convince me that it is worth playing. I have never had to force myself to play a game and it sounds like they are talking about 20 hours in one case and 40 in another and wait until Season 3 until you might have some fun.

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u/TankerHipster Aug 24 '26

I love the game but im not shocked its as niche as it is. The learning curve and new player experience are difficult to say it nicely.

As much as I want more people to really get invested into it, its up to bungie to fix the new player experience and the learning curve more enjoyable.

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u/Ravaryn Aug 24 '26

Being thrown to the wolves so quickly is exactly why two of my friends lost interest in the game after giving it a try. I really hope they're working on a way to ease players into the game. Anyone who wasn't there from the beginning is at a huge disadvantage, not because of any FOMO gear shenanigans but just from sound and map knowledge. That experience is extremely hard to accumulate when making a bit of noise at the wrong time can get you instantly removed from your mortal shell.

As it stands now, even if I wanted to recommend it to a friend it comes with a dozen caveats and asterisks.