Marathon's second season is a critical turning point for Bungie's extraction shooter
By
Nick Statt
23h ago· 9 min readenOpinion
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Summary
The article discusses the author's experience with Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon, having spent 185 hours to complete its pinnacle activity. It critiques the game's time-wasting mechanics and live-service grind, arguing that Marathon's second season represents a critical opportunity for Bungie to address player frustrations, reduce unnecessary grind, and improve the overall experience before the player base dwindles further.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI felt a massive weight lift off my shoulders — nearly 185 hours of playtime and I had managed to complete Marathon's pinnacle activity.
Treating a Bungie game like it's a grueling second job is nothing new.
In the volatile world of live-service shooters, Bungie's extraction shooter needs to stop wasting players' time.
In the volatile world of live-service shooters, Bungie’s extraction shooter needs to stop wasting players’ time.
