Bungie’s Revamped Marathon Game: A New Era for the Iconic Franchise
Bungie’s original Marathon for MacOS is often seen as the spiritual predecessor of its iconic Halo series. Now the franchise is being revived, this time for PlayStation, XBox and Windows (but not Mac) in a different genre and with a bold new look.
A New Direction for Marathon
News of the new Marathon game was already dividing fans when it was announced that it would be a hero shooter extraction game. Now the bold art style is also causing controversy with its vibrant colours and glitchy UI design.
The Art Style
A teaser for the gameplay trailer to come later this week shows a unique art style with colours that are seriously vibrant and alien but, unlike many games with bright palettes, also feel natural and not cartoony. Meanwhile, images shared by art director Joseph Cross show similarly vibrant graphic design approach to UI with glitchy details.
A lot of gamers are loving the direction. “Never played Destiny or not a fan of Bungie in general but this artstyle goes hard. One of the most unique artstyle in AAA in recent years,” one person wrote on X. WI haven’t seen something this vibrant and mature since Annihilation,” someone commented on the YouTube video.
The Original Marathon
The original Marathon game was a first-person shooter that was released for MacOS in 1994 and spawned two sequels. Taking place in space several centuries into the future, it puts the player in the role of a security officer who must try to stop an alien invasion on the colony ship that gives the game its name.
What is Marathon?
The new Marathon game is set within the canon of the original games but will be a player-versus-player extraction shooter that expands on their world. Events will take place on Tau Ceti IV, where a console ship remains in orbit and its 30,000 passengers have disappeared. Players take the role of cybernetic Runners to seek wealth and treasure on the planet.
Conclusion
The new Marathon game is a bold and exciting new direction for the franchise. With its unique art style and player-versus-player extraction gameplay, it’s sure to be a hit with fans of the original series and new players alike.
FAQs
Q: What is the release date of the new Marathon game?
A: There is no release date announced yet.
Q: What is the genre of the new Marathon game?
A: The new Marathon game is a player-versus-player extraction shooter.
Q: Is the new Marathon game available for Mac?
A: No, the new Marathon game is not available for Mac. It is available for PlayStation, XBox and Windows.
Q: What is the storyline of the new Marathon game?
A: The new Marathon game takes place on Tau Ceti IV, where a console ship remains in orbit and its 30,000 passengers have disappeared. Players take the role of cybernetic Runners to seek wealth and treasure on the planet.
