"I'm genuinely shocked by how much I love ARC Raiders. I've never been very interested in the whole PvE (Player vs. Environment) genre, aside from some brief stints with Destiny, but ARC Raiders's sci-fi post-apocalyptic vibe just works for me. I love the Blade Runner/anime-like aesthetic of its environments, enemies and outfits. I'm a sucker for its synthy soundtrack and immersive soundscape."
"And somehow, I've just fallen for the game's loop, which involves running out for resources and missions, and hopefully making it back home safe. Sure, I've had a few runs where I've lost all my gear, thanks to random online jerks. But even those setbacks kept me motivated to play. You can always head out into the world with free gear, so if you fail, all you really lose is a bit of time."
2025 delivered a remarkable range of video games, spanning indies like Silksong to major AAA titles such as Ghost of Yotei. ARC Raiders blends a sci-fi post-apocalyptic aesthetic, Blade Runner/anime influences, and a synth-heavy soundtrack with a PvE loop centered on resource runs and returning safely. Gear loss can occur from hostile players, but free starter gear keeps failures primarily time penalties, reinforcing motivation to retry and to assist others. Baby Steps emphasizes precise, tight mechanics and a punishing but rewarding difficulty curve that introduces varied surfaces and steep inclines, culminating in a harrowing mountain pass and a light, touching story with comedic improvisation.
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