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Highguard
50
Edge Magazine
For the moment, however, the original ideas in the details of its design are suffocated by bigger problems in its structure and pacing. [Issue #421, p.110]
Highguard is a game that demonstrates that a new multiplayer concept alone is insufficient. While the premise is interesting, the developers failed to strike the right balance. The 3v3 battles did not help the game at launch, and there was little content. The game may never recover from its poor start.
Highguard is definitely not a bad game. But it’s also not the kind of game that opens a new era. And honestly, expecting every game to redefine a genre would be absurd anyway. That’s why you should give this already free game at least a chance, because it does include some gameplay elements that might genuinely surprise you. Outside of those, it delivers an experience that’s fairly close to a classic FPS.
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Ijuyxd
RIP to my beloved game! It was a fun I spent more time watching critique videos than actually playing the game
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teitelman93
This game is the worst game ever played the people who made this game are big cry babies and need to grow up this game is so boring there is nothing to do it’s the same like Fortnite trash game I’m glad it’s gone and didn’t make it at all
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WillBunger04
played one game and could not be bothered to play another. this game feels ai generated even tho its not. no passion went into this game at all.

Highguard

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Jan 26, 2026
Metascore
63
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Generally Unfavorable
2.6
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21% Positive
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74% Mixed
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Jan 26, 2026
86
GAMES.CH
Highguard is a top-notch PvP shooter, not your average fare, but rather a highly creative and unique game concept whose main mode blends three phases into a virtually ever-changing gameplay experience. Individual gameplay elements, such as the armor system, might initially seem disconcerting, but prove their worth in practice. Further improvements and new content are also to be expected and could elevate an already strong online action game to an even more outstanding one.
Jan 26, 2026
75
Jeuxvideo.com
Highguard is undoubtedly a unique proposition in the world of live service and online shooter games, effectively silencing those who expected something derivative. It's clear that this experience isn't for everyone and lacks the diversity to be truly engaging at launch. This makes it a risky gamble. Nevertheless, Highguard was created with passion and will offer anyone willing to give it a try some truly great moments thanks to its well-crafted gameplay loop. But above all, it conveys the feeling that it was created with care and dedication.
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Generally Unfavorable
14% Positive
42 Ratings
14% Mixed
43 Ratings
72% Negative
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Mar 4, 2026
10
FinalBoss207
Giving the game a 10/10 for making the most genius decision in video game history..... SHUTTING DOWN LMFAOOOOO
Feb 15, 2026
10
Jatenater
This game is great! The core gameplay and mechanics are a blast to play. It’s like capture the flag but with guns in a medieval landscape. The game runs smoothly online. Matchmaking is good. I love the art direction. Wholesome, competitive fun. That’s hard to find these days and it’s free to play! Like what more could you want? Seriously, the gaming community as a whole needs to check themselves.Good devs like these don’t deserve the hate that all of you are so quick to give because it’s a popular opinion. When I compare this game with overwatch it’s a little slower and more forgiving. Same with Apex legends and Marvel Rivals. Overall this has the potential to be more enjoyable than all those games. I enjoy looting in between fights and trying to strategize my build and approach lines. Haters going to hate but the truth is most of them haven’t played more than a few matches. If they gave overwatch the same treatment it would be dead too. 10/10 just to spite the haters.
Feb 1, 2026
70
4P.de
Highguard is a competent shooter that tries to appeal to too many people and thus stumbles over its own feet.
Feb 2, 2026
65
Gamesurf
Highguard is a smart, messy experiment. When its two-phase loop hits the right density and coordination, the Shieldbreaker turns matches into tense, goal-driven sieges, and the gunplay has the bite to carry the climax. But that same structure can stretch into long prep stretches and noticeable downtime, especially in 3v3 and solo queue, where timing and intent rarely line up. On PC it holds up well, yet the world and Wardens still lack the kind of personality that sticks. Bottom line: a solid concept with rough edges, best for players who want a deliberate raid shooter rather than nonstop firefights.
Jan 27, 2026
60
Game8
Wildlight Entertainment has actually created a concept with immense potential to revolutionize the industry, combining multiple game modes and elements into something truly unique. However, the whole thing crashes and burns due to a shaky foundation of gameplay mechanics and a multitude of other issues. To put it simply, Highguard was a gamble that was revealed a little too early and needs much more time in the oven to become the next big thing.
Feb 19, 2026
50
Edge Magazine
For the moment, however, the original ideas in the details of its design are suffocated by bigger problems in its structure and pacing. [Issue #421, p.110]
Jan 28, 2026
40
GamingBolt
Wildlight Entertainment's PvP raid shooter mash-up of multiplayer elements offers a repetitive, uninspired and dull time.
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Feb 2, 2026
10
Robeau
Love it. Best multiplayer shooter since Alex legends. Movement and shooting are top notch. The mount system is incredible. New style of gameplay is fun to learn.
Feb 23, 2026
7
RustY420
Highguardis an interesting and surprisingly creative game thatmixes multiple genresinto a single 3v3 battle experience. It feels like StarCraft mining, Rainbow Six Siege wall mechanics, Counter-Strike bomb planting, and League of Legends’ nexus system fused together into one **** the start, you mine blue resources to buy better weapons and armor. Then you acquire theShieldbreaker and plant it on the enemy shield to begin the raid. One team attacks, the other defends. If the raid succeeds, the enemy base takes damage, and if you push deeper, you can plant bombs to destroy key structures. Either destroying the main objective or two secondary objectives can end the match instantly. (I’m still getting used to all the mechanics.)The concept itself is genuinely cool. It forces you to think about builds, weapons, strategies, and team coordination instead of just mindlessly shooting. In my first match, we planted the Shieldbreaker twice, the enemy base was left at 5% health… and then they made a comeback and won. And honestly? I still had **** heroes are decent, the guns feel good, animations are smooth, and the whole Shieldbreaker system is satisfying. Seeing the enemy team waiting behind the shield, preparing for the moment it falls, and then clashing in full combat is one of the best parts of the game.I’d give Highguard a solid **** perfect, but definitely not trash.About the hate culture in gamingI used to blindly follow YouTubers like Cr1TiKaL. If he said a game was bad, I wouldn’t even try it. Then Star Wars Outlaws happened.People hated it instantly. YouTubers mocked it. Reviews were brutal. I almost skipped it, but I gave it a chance. And it turned out to be one of my favorite games ever. The “problems” people complained about often made sense in context. For example, factions sending hitmen when your reputation is low? That’s literally how the system is supposed to work.Then FBC: Firebreak happened. Same story. Blind hate, YouTubers trashing it, cult-like fans repeating the same opinions without playing it. Meanwhile, I was having insane fun rushing back to the elevator with rock music blasting, fighting the Hiss, adapting to different teammates and chaotic situations. Cr1TiKaL called it bad again, but my experience was the exact opposite.Even Expedition 33 got negative reviews from people who clearly didn’t even play the **** now Highguard.Many negative reviews come from people who barely touched the game and just joined the hate train. Of course a free-to-play game has skins in the shop. That’s how free games survive. Complaining about that is just stupid.When I defended FBC: Firebreak, people called me an “asset” and insulted me. I was open to debate, but not to blind hate. Gamers like this are one of the reasons companies stop taking risks and stop making new ideas. When a genuinely new game concept appears, people kill it before it even has a chance.Highguard is not **** it is new, creative, and fun.
Feb 14, 2026
7
Nicomna655
Highguard est vraiment un bon FPS dans l'ensemble je trouve dommage que l'on ne puisse pas configurer nos touches ou notre sensibilité au dixième près , le jeu est bloqué en 60hz sur console , c'est dommage que en 2026 l'on ne sois pas capable de faire des paramètres optimiser pour chaque plateforme , mis à part les défauts des paramètres le gameplay est incroyable ainsi que le team play , je pense que essayer un mode de 4vs4 puisse être plus intéressant que le 3vs3 ! J'ai 80h de jeu et je vous le recommande il faut que la communauté pousse le jeu au plus haut
Jan 28, 2026
4
AdrielAviles
Highguard is fast, fluid, and has top-notch gunplay that feels as responsive as Apex or Titanfall. The movement is solid, and using mounts to get across the massive maps is an incredible mechanic that leads to some high-tension chase moments. I especially loved the "shield clashing" phase; that buildup before the barrier falls makes the combat feel unique and exciting. Since it’s free-to-play, it’s worth a shot to form your own opinion, but for me, the game has too much "dead time" that kills the momentum. Between the three-minute base prep and the tedious resource mining, it feels like there’s way too much busy work and mindless padding that keeps you away from the actual shooting. The art style feels a bit disjointed, mixing medieval fantasy with assault rifles in a way that’s kind of incoherent, and the generic character designs don't really help it stand out. On top of that, the long respawn timers and the fact that 3v3 matches happen on maps built for 32v32 make every death feel like a frustrating, sisyphean trek across empty space. There’s zero narrative context to explain why you’re even fighting, and with the recent news of studio layoffs, it’s hard to feel confident in its future. I haven't played it much, and honestly, I don't have the "want" to keep playing.
Feb 3, 2026
4
iamnotMendes
It's boring. They wanted to implement stuff from other games without understanding why it worked for other games. The entire idea of the game is just weird. 3v3 on a huge map and you spend half of the time mining crystals??!!??
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SummaryFrom the creators of Apex Legends and Titanfall, comes Highguard: a PvP raid shooter where players will ride, fight, and raid as Wardens, arcane gunslingers sent to battle for control of a mythical continent. There they'll clash against rival Warden crews for possession of the Shieldbreaker, then break into and destroy the enemy base to ... Read More
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  • PlayStation 5
Jan 26, 2026
  • Wildlight Entertainment
Wildlight Entertainment
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