Competitive shooter Fragpunk wowed me with its game-changing Shard Cards, but I can't stand the aggressive monetization
In the crowded competitive shooter market, Fragpunk is a breath of fresh air. This is a more casual first-person shooter (FPS) than the likes of Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant , geared towards generating quick bursts of adrenaline-fueled fun rather than forcing you to contend with any particularly complex strategy. Review info Platform reviewed: PC Available on: PC (Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PS5 TBC) Release date: March 6, 2025 This is a blessing and a curse, as it leads to snappy matches that are a blast in its flagship casual mode but often leaves things feeling frustratingly random in a proper competitive format. This wouldn't necessarily be a deal-breaker for those players who prefer to keep things relaxed, but there are other issues that drag the experience down. Card counter strike (Image credit: Bad Guitar Studio) If you’ve ever played a match of Counter-Strike , then you’ll know roughly what to expect here as Fragpunk follows the same kind of for...