Well I'm hooked. Not an easy game, progress is slow and hard... but each match so far has been exciting and fresh. It has the classic Bungie gunplay and sandbox feel that will keep you coming back for more. The progression and rewards are a slow drip but they are there, even if you're only successfully surviving / extracting 25% of the time. The fact that some quests (errh, I mean contracts) can be completed without extracting is a saving grace, as are the infinite starter kits.18.5 hours in... not quite season rank 10... I've been playing with a friend (as a destroyer) and as a solo (assassin). I have mostly been playing on the first “Perimeter” map as it’s already plenty punishing. The world building, lore and esthetic all work for me. I don’t play with randos and I don’t have proximity chat turned on. I was wondering what new game would come along to scratch the Destiny raid and PVP competitive itch. Surprise, it's Marathon and it's here, and despite all the commentary about low concurrent player counts it’s actually very good. I think it will be eating up my free time quite regularly for the foreseeable future – I recommend it for anyone who likes sci-fi, shooters, and a challenge.
