The First Descendant, a new sci-fi third-person looter shooter from Nexon, has recently hit a milestone of over 10 million players within just seven days of its release. Despite receiving mixed reviews and facing controversy surrounding its icons and in-game purchases, the game has gained immense popularity among gamers.
Critics and players on Steam have shared their thoughts on The First Descendant, with some expressing disappointment in the game’s story and characters after spending several hours playing. The endgame content has been described as a grind, focused on collecting materials to unlock new characters and gear. However, the game’s fun gameplay elements, such as loot and a grappling hook, have attracted a large player base, making it one of the most popular games of the month.
The official First Descendant Twitter account expressed gratitude to the players for their support and promised to continue providing great experiences in the game. Despite the success of reaching 10 million players, the game has faced challenges and controversies since its launch.
Some players have pointed out similarities between icons in The First Descendant and those in Destiny 2, leading to accusations of plagiarism. Nexon responded to these claims by acknowledging the issue and pledging to make changes to the icons. Additionally, players have raised concerns about the low drop rates of essential resources needed to craft and unlock new characters, prompting Nexon to consider adjustments to improve the farming and grinding experience.
Criticism has also been directed towards the game’s microtransactions, particularly the need to repeatedly purchase shaders or paints for cosmetics for each new skin and character. Players have expressed frustration over the poor drop rates of materials, which can be bypassed by spending money to unlock characters instantly.
Despite these challenges, The First Descendant continues to thrive on Steam, with a large player base actively engaging in the game. The future success of the game will depend on Nexon’s ability to address player feedback, provide regular updates with new content, and maintain the interest of the growing player community.
It remains to be seen whether Nexon can sustain the momentum of The First Descendant and avoid the fate of other sci-fi shooters that failed to retain players. Only time will tell if the game can overcome its controversies and deliver a compelling gaming experience that keeps players coming back for more.