Enlisted disrupt the status-quo for military shooters with a unique take on the balance of battle, a staggering scale, and a zero dollar price tag.
The developers of War Thunder, Gaijin Entertainment, have revealed gameplay of their new title Enlisted, a free-to-play World War 2 MMO. Gaijin Entertainment has raised the bar for large scale FPS action over the years by marrying the magnitude of Mount & Blade with the graphical prowess of the recent Battlefield titles, and from this recent gameplay reveal it appears like Enlisted will be giving Battlefield a run for its money later this year.
Though the only vehicles available in-game so far are tanks, players can expect many additions considering the developers’ realm of expertise. Their 2012 release War Thunder is an online vehicular combat game, and it maintains an active fanbase and is cross-platform for PC and PS4. War Thunder is also free-to-play and is thus a decent indicator of how Enlisted will function after its early-access phase is completed.
In a recent YouTube video, gameplay for Enlisted mimics what Anton Yudinstev of Gaijin Entertainment said in a 2018interview, where he stated that “war is asymmetric by nature” and is “not sports-like,” meaning different scenarios will lend to different experiences for players depending on their alignment on the field of battle. For instance, the Normandy level presents defenders with significantly fewer teammates than the attackers but grants elevated MG nests as a counter. The most recent pre-alpha access boasted an enormous map of Moscow with Domination and Rush style game modes. It is likely that the same style of gameplay tweaks can be found in this map in the form of different weapon sets, spawns, and a number of soldiers. Not only does this do wonders for the game’s realistic tone but it has the potential to add replay value to each scenario. Check out the video below.
The strive for realism does not end with these unique gameplay variations; the game’s graphical presentation is another noteworthy feature. Smoke billows out from shelled tanks and sunlight bleed through tree lines in fantastic glowing rays. It certainly holds its own when juxtaposed with other AAA WWII titles such as Call of Duty WWII. There will be up to 150 players in each match, however, this number will evidently include AI squads that are controlled by each player. They are controlled through a series of basic commands such as “on me,” “defend,” and “capture.” Players familiar with the rainbow Six series will pick up on this mechanic quickly.
Enlisted draws heavily from just about every military shooter on the market. With a focused plan for tackling realism and unique scenario centered combat rather than tit-for-tat style “sport” shooting, wearing their inspiration on their collective sleeve might not be such a bad idea. Despite low hanging comparisons to the likes of Day of Infamy and Battlefield, the promising mechanics of Enlisted are sure to set it apart, and curious soldiers will have the option to enlist soon.
(Source: https://screenrant.com/enlisted-gameplay-video-ww2-multiplayer-online-shooter-details/)
