PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

PUBG is a shooter that’s as invested in creating a smart, nuanced survival experience as it is fun, action-packed combat.

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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is a popular online multiplayer battle royale game. Up to 100 players parachute onto an island and scavenge for weapons and equipment to kill others while avoiding getting killed themselves. The game features different maps, vehicles, and customizable match settings, with the last player or team standing declared the winner.

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gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

PUBG offers a unique blend of survival and competitive shooter gameplay, making it an addictive experience.
The game provides a strong sense of accomplishment and emergent tactical situations, keeping each match feeling unique.
Gunplay is solid and the gameplay options are diverse, catering to both casual and competitive players.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including connection problems, crashes, and graphical pop-ins.
Animations and overall presentation could use improvement, leading to a less polished experience.
Some key features are still missing, and the lack of in-game guides or tutorials can be frustrating for new players.

gameplay
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The gameplay in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is characterized by solid gunplay and movement, offering a mix of shooting and survival options that keep it engaging and addictive. While the battle royale mode is enjoyable and provides a variety of gameplay choices, technical issues and sub-par graphics on the PS4 detract from the overall experience.
- “Fairly solid gunplay and movement. Erangel is well made. Gameplay as a whole offers numerous possibilities for straight-up shooting, survival, or a mix of the two. It's a simple gameplay hook that's still very addictive.”
- “PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds airdrops onto PlayStation 4 as a technically messy port, but its brand of tense and tactical battle royale gameplay remains addictive as ever.”
- “Battle royale is a fun gameplay mode; gunplay feels meaty and substantial, and you’re given a lot of gameplay options.”
- “Technical issues abound, graphics are sub-par for PS4, and some puzzling gameplay design.”
graphics
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered sub-par, particularly on the PS4, with notable technical issues such as graphical pop-in and bugs. Reviewers also mention a need for more polish in animations and overall presentation, indicating that the game still requires additional content and refinement.
- “Technical issues abound; the graphics are sub-par for PS4, along with some puzzling gameplay design.”
- “Still requires a fair bit of content and polish. Animations and presentation could be cleaned up a bit more, with the odd few bugs here and there. Graphical pop-in at times.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users report that stability issues, including connection problems, crashes, and glitches, can significantly detract from the overall gaming experience, often disrupting otherwise enjoyable matches.
- “Technical problems such as connection issues, crashes, and glitches can ruin a good match.”
- “Frequent crashes during gameplay make it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “The game is plagued by stability issues that disrupt the flow and enjoyment.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's optimization is inconsistent, with unpredictable performance issues occurring even on high-end hardware.
- “Unpredictable performance hits, even on high-end hardware.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Frequent stuttering and lag issues detract from the overall experience.”