Summary
The recently released 5v5 hero shooterFragPunkis having a rocky start, with players expressing frustration over the game’s heavy microtransaction system.FragPunkcame out on March 6, and although it boasts a decent player count, players have voiced various concerns.
FragPunkis a free-to-play hero shooter developed by Bad Guitar Studio, featuring aShard Card system that allowsFragPunkplayers to change the gameplay rules. This includes features like reviving teammates, altering jump heights, stopping enemies from healing, and more. Players have a roster of 12 different heroes and can explore various game mods across several maps. Although the game’s mechanics have caught players' attention, there is one important aspect that is rubbing them the wrong way.
Like many other free-to-play games,FragPunkhas a heavy monetization system that has players upset. The game currently has “mixed” reviews on Steam, with fans complaining about several aspects, but the main concern is related to the game’s overwhelming amount of microtransactions. It starts with the fact thatFragPunkhas 9 different currencies, which players regard as absurd. In addition to this, the game features two premium battle passes, two different memberships, and weapon and lancer skin cards, with some players even accusing the developer of creating the game just to sell skins.
FragPunk Currently Holds ‘Mixed’ Reviews on Steam
One player called the monetization system “horrific,” explaining that it takes a huge number of matches to unlock a singleLancer inFragPunk, while another player said it took them roughly 35 hours to do so. On top of this, the issues are compounded by the season pass, loot boxes, and more, with one player even complaining they couldn’t find where to start the game due to the overwhelming number of ads for cosmetics.
Beyond microtransactions, another common complaint is about how the game’s movement feels. Many players believeFragPunk’s beta gameplayfelt much better, but now it has been slowed down, with some even calling it “unplayable.” According to fans, the game had some originality at first, but after the launch, it now feels just like any other hero shooter in the industry.
Some players still highlight aspects like the art style, but the negative reviews remain harsh, with many disappointed and frustrated players who wish the developer had just fixed the technical issues from the beta version and left everything else as it was. Right now, around 32% of the Steam reviews are negative, and it’s still unclear if Bad Guitar Studio will implement any changes to attempt to win back players.
