Highguard should be given a fair chance despite rocky launch

Pcgamer reports that Wildlight Entertainment's Highguard has been met with controversy and early dismissal since its announcement at The Game Awards.

The game drew criticism after an awkward reveal and a period of developer silence until launch, with many calling it 'dead on arrival' and likening it to Concord. The article describes Highguard as an 'awkward hodgepodge' of genres that is not slick but is interesting, borrowing elements from other games rather than reinventing the wheel; it also notes that similar-looking recent titles such as Marvel Rivals and Arc Raiders have not faced identical backlash.

The piece warns that review-bombing could kill the project despite the developer's claim it does not need 'super huge' player counts, and urges patience so performance issues can be fixed, more content added, and core gameplay changes—such as larger teams and better looting—considered. The writer says critics should voice valid concerns but let the game develop, arguing that prematurely condemning risky new projects will discourage future experimentation.

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