Between each match, players can change any of these, but again, Fragpunk 's card system is its most unique element. Teams can invest in things like Big Head cards that make enemies easier to hit, cards that let teammates heal each other with bullets, health boosts, vampiric life drains, and more. Some cards are counterplay and cancel each other out, meaning that players have to be aware of their choices and what their opponents choose. Once all of this is selected, the match begins - and in this case, we were on the attacking side for the first three games (planting the bomb) and on the defensive side. We won the four matches, ending the game, but in play, it's very tactical. Its gameplay feels slower than Overwatch 2 but more tactical as a result, and it's worth noting that characters have 3 abilities, none of which are "ultimates." They have limited uses in each match, so players must select how and when to use them for the tactical advantage, creating fun and tense mome

We can speculate on how Once Human will handle these seasonal wipes - as I understand it there’s new content introduced, new mobs, new zones, and so on - but until I see it in action, I will enjoy the game in this six-week chunk and judge it on this experience. That’s fine by me. It’s free-to-play. And I will play—for many, many more hours. Depending on how much is wiped when the first season rolls over, I may or may not be back for m

It's clear that the developers have thought of this with a similar design ethos to Rust and DayZ. Rust has seasonal wipes that constantly level the playing field, which is great for new and returning players alike. But in Rust everything is so temporary. In Once Human, it really feels like you make a mark on the world - you can decorate your house with bookcases, collect Pokemon, form alliances and groups. There’s a lot more effort involved here than in games like Rust. Resetting all your hardwork back to square one is an instant vibe-killer for me. Some players will love it. Others will hate

Think of something that captures everything you have up for sale in order to entice meta-humans to come visit your Vending Machine. When you're happy with what you've written, press 'Enter' to complete it .

They aren’t ordinary zombies, though. During my 15 hours with the game, I’ve fought zombies with lanterns for heads, zombie demons enshrouded in tarpaulins that act as Lonewolf armor Blueprint, zombies that spit at you, floating zombie bugs, a giant zombie boss with balloons for a head (pop the balloons one by one to take it down), and regular old humanoid zombies that are somehow the most terrifying of all. There’s an impressive level of mob variety in this game, and each area I unlock seems to have more and m

Canned goods are great for a quick snack, but they're not as nutritious as cooked food . Meals that you cook on a stove will restore more of your hunger , and they can give you points to restore other stats .

If players stay on the main mission and don't get too distracted, they can find their way to the first Rift Entity in the Monolith of Greed in less than a few hours of play. While the game recommends players be level 10 before taking on the boss, as long as players are prepared with the proper gear and specializations , they can fight it well before t

There are plenty of wild deer in the beginning areas for new characters to farm. Sometimes, players can even encounter herds of deer, which will net a ton of XP with very little effort. Another perk of hunting is being able to cook the food earned from harvesting the hunted animals, especially with the right Memetics unlock

Once Human is a fascinating game. There’s no other way of putting it. It’s a multiplayer open-world survival crafting game with a Ubisoft-style quest system (go here, clear an outpost, find hidden chests), a Pokemon-like creature collecting aspect with Palworld animal-workforce undertones, with Rust - or DayZ-esque - PvP and seasonal wipes to boot. It’s an eclectic hash of all these games, for better, and for wo

A Fridge can be placed on your territory, and storing food here will make it last for six days . This is an essential appliance to have in order to minimize the amount of time you'll need to spend gathering food every time you go out exploring.

Like most MMOs available nowadays, one of the most important tasks in Once Human is leveling up. Luckily, Once Human gives players plenty of opportunities for leveling up, with a huge variety of tasks and methods available to do

To use the Meat Drier , you'll need your meat and salt . Salt can be crafted on a Campsite or a Stove using seawater . You'll need to place the salt into the Salt Input slot, and then add your meat to the Raw Materials slots.

I touched on something there that I really wasn’t expecting in Once Human: this game is spooky, man. I’m not a horror person. Ever. I watched The Ring once by accident when I was a kid and have never looked back. The way that the zombies lurch at you, how dark some of the environments are, and that uneasy feeling that comes from not knowing what sort of freaky creature you’re going to run into next just puts me on edge. It’s compelling. In the years to come for this game - and I do hope Once Human has legs - the crossover between PvE scares and PvP chaos is going to be a deli