Some multiplayer games are easier than others to jump into. The most accessible multiplayer games usually have easy-to-understand controls and mechanics, along with helpful communities, to make the onboarding process as smooth as possible for new players. However, some games are simply impenetrable for newbies, and these games in particular are near-impossible for new players to enjoy without the help of guides or a strong team of friends guiding them. So without further ado, here are 10 Multiplayer Games That Are Impossible to Jump Into as a New Player.
Apex Legends
Despite its popularity as one of the top battle royale games on the market, Apex Legends is a hardcore shooter at its core. Yes, its colorful cast of characters and lore is very inviting, but if you’ve ever played a game of Apex, you know that it’s unforgiving for new players.
Unlike other shooters with aim assist, Apex players need to be accurate with their weapons but also understand the proper ranges and situations that their weapons excel in. Obviously, this is true for most shooters, but throw in character abilities and new players must learn the powers of an ever-expanding cast.
In games such as Overwatch, this is frustrating, but you’re allowed to respawn relatively instantly in arena shooters. With Apex, the Battle Royale genre that it’s in means that most new players will die within 1.5 seconds of landing and have to wait for another match.
Does this make Apex a bad game? Of course not! Apex has some of the best shooter mechanics in the business. But most players can’t deny that your first few matches of Apex are going to be rough if you’re jumping in three years after the game’s initial launch.
Tekken 7
Do you realize that the Tekken franchise is roughly 28 years old? That’s older than the average Fortnite player. This means the king of 3D fighters is a staple of not only the fighting game genre but also gaming as a whole. And for the unaware, the series is extremely proud of its history; so much so that certain moves that are in the latest entries (and will more than likely be in Tekken 8) have been around for two decades.
This means that there are players who have years upon years of muscle memory, match-up knowledge, and overall experience with the franchise. Even before Tekken 7 was released, newcomers had a mountain to climb that consisted of dozens of combos to learn for just one character. Not only that, but Tekken 7 itself has been out for over half a decade at this point, so there’s nothing but noob killers online who are constantly training.
One thing that may help new players that attempt to climb the game’s ranking system is that you are matched with people relatively close to your level, but it’s still a challenge to climb up the ranks. Nevertheless, the gameplay, characters, and overall hype surrounding the franchise constantly attracts new players, so don’t let the challenge of learning the game’s mechanics scare you away.
Rainbow Six Siege
In 2015, Rainbow Six Siege took the world by storm with its intense and tactical gameplay. Sure it had a rough start but the game quickly soared in popularity and now its a stable within the industry. Overall the core gameplay is one of the most intense experiences you can have in gaming.
However, Rainbow Six Siege has one of the fastest time-to-kill ratios within the FPS genre, meaning even seasoned players are kocked out of play lightning-fast. Not only that, but the game encourages a more methodical playstyle, and the successful player often makes use of footsteps and map knowledge. Unlike Call of Duty, there are no traditional team deathmatch modes for players to practice on in R6 either, so new players are thrown to the wolves for the most part.
In the game’s defense, there is a newbie playlist for a player fresh to R6, but with countless operators in the game at this point, a new player is unlike to feel confident in their abilities for a while when jumping in. Similar to Apex, players are also forced to wait for a new round to begin after getting killed. Sure, players will naturally learn from their mistakes, but the slow-paced nature of the game can scare away players who want to get back into the action.
Destiny 2
Destiny 2 continues to be a game with amazing gunplay, worlds, and interesting concepts. But for players who have not been on board since the release of either the original title or its sequel, this game is extremely confusing for new players.