I received this game as a gift from a bud and I had a wonderful time playing. Well, at least in the beginning. Once we progressed and hit a higher level, things got a little weird. This is my review. :)

When we first started playing, everything was GREAT. I'm serious. It was fantastic. I'm not a huge fan of the BR genre, but this game was amazing in the beginning. We were matched against players at the same skill level and everything felt fair. We dropped in, we looted up, and we went to war. We even met some friends and added them to our Discord squad! It was so fun and it felt balanced. Eventually, we progressed and that is when things got a little iffy.

Once we hit level 100 or so, everything changed real quick. All of a sudden, everyone in the lobby is level 500. The level cap is 500, so I'm guessing most of these players have been around since the game released. Now we are fighting individuals that have been playing for YEARS. This is my main problem with PUBG. The matchmaking is non-existent. It's well-know that games in the genre have a expiration date, if you will. Basically, the majority of players reach the "skill cap" and it negatively affects the new-player experience. This is apparent in many online games, but it is absurd in PUBG. You are constantly placed with players way beyond your skill level. It's a very frustrating experience.

It's interesting that PUBG had such an incredible player-count at one time, but it has fallen off in recent days. I wonder if the matchmaking parameters have simply been expanded due to players online, or if it's a more integral problem with the game. One way or another, these are my thoughts. I hope you read before you buy! :)

[H2] Good Times and Bad Times [/H2] I received this game as a gift from a bud and I had a wonderful time playing. Well, at least in the beginning. Once we progressed and hit a higher level, things got a little weird. This is my review. :) When we first started playing, everything was GREAT. I'm serious. It was fantastic. I'm not a huge fan of the BR genre, but this game was amazing in the beginning. We were matched against players at the same skill level and everything felt fair. We dropped in, we looted up, and we went to war. We even met some friends and added them to our Discord squad! It was so fun and it felt balanced. Eventually, we progressed and that is when things got a little iffy. Once we hit level 100 or so, everything changed real quick. All of a sudden, everyone in the lobby is level 500. The level cap is 500, so I'm guessing most of these players have been around since the game released. Now we are fighting individuals that have been playing for YEARS. This is my main problem with PUBG. The matchmaking is non-existent. It's well-know that games in the genre have a expiration date, if you will. Basically, the majority of players reach the "skill cap" and it negatively affects the new-player experience. This is apparent in many online games, but it is absurd in PUBG. You are constantly placed with players way beyond your skill level. It's a very frustrating experience. It's interesting that PUBG had such an incredible player-count at one time, but it has fallen off in recent days. I wonder if the matchmaking parameters have simply been expanded due to players online, or if it's a more integral problem with the game. One way or another, these are my thoughts. I hope you read before you buy! :)