Global Agenda: Free Agent
- June 14, 2011
- Hi-Rez Studios
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Global Agenda: Free Agent" is a free-to-play, team-based online shooter game set in a futuristic world. Players can choose to be a spy, medic, assault, or recon class, and work with their team to complete objectives and defeat the enemy. The game offers PvE and PvP gameplay, as well as crafting and skill customization.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of PvE and PvP experiences, with engaging gameplay and a variety of classes that allow for different playstyles.
- Many players have fond memories of the game, highlighting its fun mechanics, community interactions, and nostalgic value.
- The return of the servers has reignited interest among some players, who are excited to revisit the game and hope for a revival.
- The game suffers from a lack of active players, making it difficult to find matches and diminishing the overall experience.
- Many players feel that the developers abandoned the game, leading to a decline in content updates and community support.
- The game has been criticized for its repetitive gameplay and grindy mechanics, which can lead to boredom over time.
- story70 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as initially engaging but ultimately underdeveloped, with a main narrative that feels short and lacks depth. While there are enjoyable co-op missions and a variety of PvP content, many players feel that the story elements do not sustain long-term interest, especially due to a dwindling player base that limits mission accessibility. Overall, the game offers a mix of fun missions and cooperative gameplay, but the story aspect is seen as a missed opportunity for greater exploration and development.
“An amazing interesting backstory supported by a few masterpiece sci-fi short stories.”
“The main story might be a little short, but the extras that this game has and co-op features make up for it big time.”
“A pay-once MMO like Guild Wars with a very strong PvP, mission-based PvE, and storyline PvE.”
“This game was amazing when it was launched, but the only thing you can really do in the game now is some of the strikes and the story, which was never truly fleshed out.”
“It's actually a little boring, with the lack of quests and slow leveling process.”
“I really liked this game to start with, but then I found out after you complete a short story.”
- gameplay40 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this decade-old MMO is characterized by its charm and solid mechanics, particularly in PvE and PvP modes, though it suffers from outdated graphics and design. While many players enjoy the team-based gameplay and fun dungeon mechanics, others find the experience limited and repetitive, especially for solo players. Overall, the game remains engaging for veterans, but new players may find it lacks depth and polish.
“Fun dungeons with fun boss mechanics (option for solo play), fun PvP and team play.”
“Servers are back up after how many years and the gameplay is still solid.”
“After about 8 hours of gameplay the first day back, I was hooked.”
“Another pretty mediocre free to play, had some fun with it during the game release lull some years ago, but ultimately it has some pretty bare and basic mechanics.”
“Its mechanics, control scheme, and design feel obviously outdated and somewhat foreign as time went on.”
“PvP matchmaking was really terrible and the gameplay was basically TF2 with less hats.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the beautiful and flashy visuals that showcase the sci-fi theme, others note that the dated graphics from the late 2000s detract from the overall experience. Despite its age, the game retains a certain charm, but the combination of level grinding and a small player base may diminish its appeal. Overall, the graphics are generally praised for their quality, but concerns about gameplay longevity and balance persist.
“Great graphics and interesting concept.”
“If there is anything Hi-Rez truly understands, then it's gotta be flashy graphics and animations.”
“As an MMO shooter it sounded like it had promise... graphics are beautiful, the raiding is fun.”
“Obviously being a decade-old game at this point, it certainly has janky early late 2000s graphics and gameplay that didn't age quite as well as it possibly could have; but it still has charm, especially for being a sci-fi MMO with aim-and-shoot gunfights.”
“Interesting to try briefly, but when confronted with level grinding in an MMO with a small player base and dated graphics - why bother?”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- grinding12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a significant hurdle, particularly after level 30, where acquiring gear becomes costly and requires extensive grinding for money and tokens. While early levels are manageable, the transition to higher levels often leads to tedious gameplay, especially for solo players or those averse to traditional grind-heavy MMO mechanics. Overall, the grind can detract from the enjoyment of the game, despite its satisfying content.
“It's relatively easy to progress through the first levels - but as you finish the PvE bits, all you can do is sit in the major city and queue for the instances and PvP areas - from around level 20 to max level (at 50) - and that can get tedious.”
“Interesting to try briefly, but when confronted with level grinding in an MMO with a small player base and dated graphics - why bother?”
“Its overall gameplay and current content is satisfying but can easily deter solo players or those with a dislike for the old grindy MMO genre.”
- monetization6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game has transitioned to a free-to-play model after an initial purchase, with in-game purchases available that enhance progression by providing double currency, experience, and loot, but are not essential for gameplay. Players are encouraged to support the developers through these purchases if they enjoy the game, although there is a concern about the game's visibility and advertising.
“The game is free to play now (after game purchase), and the in-game purchases only give you double money, XP, loot, and stuff like that (so it's not necessary).”
“The game is free to play now (after game purchase), the in-game purchases only give you double money, XP, loot, stuff like that (so it's not necessary).”
“Please, it's free, so give it a try, and if you end up liking it, support the devs through in-game purchases.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that the game master frequently engages in trolling the in-game chat with amusing comments, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the experience.
“But in the GM's defense, they often trolled the in-game chat network with funny comments.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is perceived as slow, particularly for free-to-play (f2p) players or those not utilizing available bonuses, despite the variety of game modes that maintain player interest.
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, noting that the diverse playstyles available for each class significantly enhance the experience and encourage multiple playthroughs.
“There are many ways to play each class, providing a great deal of diversity and replay value.”
