Junior Onunkwo
GamesCreedThe First Descendant Review | PlayStation 5
Published 8/19/2024
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The First Descendant
Launched in July 2024, The First Descendant is a next-generation third-person co-op action RPG looter shooter featuring high-quality graphics developed using Unreal Engine 5. In the game, players become a Descendant whose mission is to combat against alien invaders – The Vulgus who crossed dimensions over 100 years ago and brought with them the devastating Colossi and destruction– for the survival of humanity and to protect Albion and the continent of Ingris. Players will encounter spectacular stories as they grow stronger through various missions and raids to finally discover the Descendants' secret. Cooperation is crucial as players team up with one another in strategic multiplayer boss fights where teamwork and tactics are key. New equipment, materials, and items obtained through a myriad of missions and boss fights will contribute to players’ character development.
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- Nexon Games
- Publisher
- Nexon Korea
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The critic average is 55 across 11 scored reviews, with a 60-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Jay Claassen
NoobFeedThe First Descendant Review | PC
Published 7/15/2024
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Read originalKazuma Hashimoto
MMORPG.comThe First Descendant Review: An Exciting Shooter Held Back By its Localization and Monetization
Published 7/11/2024
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Read originalIssy van der Velde
Push SquareReview: The First Descendant (PS5) - A Mindless and Repetitive Grind
Published 7/11/2024
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Metro GameCentralThe First Descendant review – a familiar destiny
Published 7/10/2024
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Read originalJames Stephanie Sterling
The JimquisitionThe First Descendant - The Last Thing We Need (Review)
Published 7/9/2024
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Published 7/9/2024
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Read originalJosh Broadwell
ShacknewsThe First Descendant review: 'We have Destiny at home'
Published 7/9/2024
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Read originalChristian Dawson
DestructoidReview: The First Descendant – Destructoid
Published 7/8/2024
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Read originalRavi Sinha
GamingBoltThe First Descendant Review – Falling Down
Published 7/7/2024
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