Survival games are one of my favorite genres. I probably have more hours in Ark and 7 Days to Die than most other games. However, it’s also one of the least uniform genres I can think of. Most survival games have a huge identity crisis that stops them from meeting their full potential. Many individual games address some of these issues, only to balloon other ones.
On January 30th, 2025 a new review aggregator website called CriticDB will launch with Rutledge Daugette, the founder of TechRaptor at the helm. But why am I talking about this?
Well, first of all. I’m excited to be included as one of the 75+ review outlets that will be present when the site launches. Secondly, CriticDB is going to be the type of useful gaming resource I really think we need right now, for reviewers like me, PR folks, and your everyday gamer who’s just looking for something to play. There are a few features that stand out to me that I want to go over real quick.
Marvel Rivals has a pretty big problem that it tried to keep relatively secret. It has bots posing as real players in quick play, and not for a reasonable purpose, like filling lobbies. It uses them as a player retention tactic, feeding players who are on a losing streak free wins to not hurt their feelings. It’s scummy, underhanded, and frankly insulting, and it actually causes severe damage to the overall game.
This guide is a direct continuation of my previous guide. The Biggest Mistake You’re Making in Helldiver’s 2 – Running Away. Helldivers 2 has evolved quite a bit since I made that guide so an update is warranted. I also wanted to take into account a lot of the feedback I got from that guide and address some of the criticisms I received.
This guide will provide some additional clarity on my previous thoughts and hopefully provide some more actionable suggestions for the average player base. By that I mean, playing with randoms with little to no voice communication. These tips are universal, however, and should help your success rate on any difficulty whether you are playing with friends or complete strangers.