Wardogs ‘Hits Different’ and Could Be the Next Big FPS, Those Who Managed to Get Into the Recent Private Playtest Say
A new large-scale first-person shooter called Wardogs is generating buzz after players who took part in a closed alpha playtest over the weekend praised its blend of Battlefield-style combat with Arma-esque tactical depth. Testers and the article's author, who also went hands-on with the game, described it as immersive and engaging, with several suggesting it has the potential to become a breakout success in the crowded FPS genre.
Wardogs supports 100 players per match across large, destructible maps, featuring vehicles, looting and grounded gunplay, alongside distinctive mechanics such as rebuilding your loadout from scratch with earned money after each death, and tipping teammates for actions like reviving or transporting you. Feedback was largely positive, with players praising the immersive, hour-long matches and features like proximity chat, though some flagged areas for improvement, including the tedious loadout-rebuilding process after death and the need for better pacing and balance.
- New FPS Wardogs impresses testers after a closed alpha playtest.
- Combines Battlefield-style scale with Arma-like tactical gameplay and economy.
- Praised for immersion, but pacing and loadout system need refinement.