Third-person Black Ops 6 looks like a ‘casual’s’ worst nightmare

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As a seasoned Call of Duty gamer with over a decade of gaming under my belt, the leaks for Black Ops 6 have left me both excited and apprehensive. I’ve been through the evolution of CoD movement mechanics, from simple run-and-gun to wall-running and slide jumping. However, the omnimovement shown in these leaks is a whole new beast.

The standout feature of Black Ops 6 is its innovative movement system, dubbed Omnimovement. This feature is set to significantly transform the Call of Duty series, with ripples already being felt by competing games trying to keep pace but finding it challenging.

However, let’s consider the implications of omnimovement for the Call of Duty community. Will it function as planned? Can we expect an enhancement in gameplay? Additionally, there are concerns about whether this feature could potentially lead to the game’s failure due to its divisive nature.

The apprehensions about this game have grown even stronger, especially since clips of its third-person version have come out. It seems that this could be quite challenging for Call of Duty’s more casual players.

Black Ops 6 leaks show just how terrifying omnimovement is

Primarily, omnimovement represents a technique for strategic advancement within the game mechanics, intended to help players increase their power levels and succeed in firefights. However, preliminary leaks of Black Ops 6 suggest that this omnimovement ability will be exceptionally potent, particularly when playing in third-person perspective.

One video demonstrates a player performing acrobatic maneuvers similar to a dolphin flipping in various directions, decimating foes from all sides – left, right, and center. This serves as a stark reminder of the vast skill disparity that can emerge when utilizing such a gameplay mode.

THIS is #BlackOps6 Movement in 3rd person.

Casual players are going to hate this game

— Tridzo (@Tridzo) August 18, 2024

 

Following the assertion that “Casual gamers will despise this”, a number of individuals concurred, with one even stating, “I can almost detect their impending sadness”. Another chipped in, “Ha ha, it seems casual gamers have had enough”.

Concern may arise for Treyarch and Activision, considering that it’s often the “leisure” gamers, who play for about an hour each week following a long workday, who tend to purchase cosmetic items (skins).

“A fan contended that less experienced gamers wouldn’t dislike the game since they won’t often encounter players skilled in exploiting movement for an advantage. However, it’s possible this fan may not fully grasp the extent to which Skill-Based Matchmaking considers even a single good performance.”

Others teased that the “comp” community would shudder with apprehension when the Max Payne gamers, who have perfected their movements over the years, join the game.

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2024-08-19 18:12