Concord Debuts to ‘Positive’ Reviews on Steam, But It’s Not All Good News

Concord Debuts to 'Positive' Reviews on Steam, But It's Not All Good News

Highlights

  • Early Steam reviews for Concord are positive but coming in slowly, possibly dampening developer Firewalk Studios’ hopes for a successful launch.
  • Despite pre-launch criticism, Concord is proving to be a fun surprise for players who have jumped into the new hero shooter.
  • With a small number of reviews, Concord faces challenges in building excitement and momentum against genre juggernauts.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I must admit that I’ve been keeping a close eye on Concord, the new hero shooter from Firewalk Studios. After the initial buzz surrounding its reveal, the game has faced some criticism and skepticism, which is unfortunate given the potential it shows.


Before its release, some favorable Steam reviews for the game “Concord” are emerging, albeit more slowly than developer Firewalk Studios might have anticipated. As Firewalk Studios’ debut project, the action-packed hero shooter aspires to rival other games in its genre. However, “Concord” may not generate enough buzz to truly compete with established titles.

In just two days, the release of “Concord” is upon us. Previews of this PlayStation-exclusive game were first shown in May, and a beta testing phase happened over the summer as well. Although anticipation for a fresh hero shooter can run high, “Concord” has faced criticism regarding its character designs and PSN prerequisites in the past. As a debut project from Firewalk Studios, there’s been a mix of curiosity and skepticism about the game, which might have somewhat dampened enthusiasm for the title.

As a gamer eagerly anticipating the release of Concord on August 23rd, I’ve noticed that its Steam page currently boasts “very positive” ratings, based on just 50 reviews at this moment. Normally, more reviews start trickling in before the launch date, so it seems early adopters are already giving it a spin.

Concord’s Steam Reviews Are Arriving Slowly

Despite the Steam ratings being below 100, player feedback about the game Concord has been exceptionally positive. The general consensus from these reviews indicates that many players who tried the beta version were pleasantly surprised by Concord. Although initial expectations for Concord weren’t particularly high, the fact that most reviews describe it as a delightful surprise is promising for its official launch reception. However, even strong reviews might not be sufficient to ensure its success. It’s reasonable that there are only a few reviews available given that Concord’s beta participation was also limited.

Sony has unveiled a retro-styled DualSense controller called Concord, hinting at their enthusiasm for this upcoming game.

Currently, the primary challenge lies in generating enough interest and anticipation for players to explore the new game, Concord, upon its public release. Up until now, it’s faced a rocky path due to criticisms about its design and allegations of similarity to Guardians of the Galaxy. Firewalk Studios has presented some daring modifications to the hero shooter genre, such as weekly cinematics, but they might find themselves competing against established giants like Overwatch 2 and Valorant. Whether Concord will thrive in its category remains uncertain, given the limited number of reviews available so far.

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2024-08-21 22:34