Highguard

Quick Overview

The video concludes that the game Highguard is ultimately a failure, comparing it unfavorably to games like Overwatch and Apex Legends, noting its $40 price point for a generic multiplayer shooter, and showing it was shut down just two weeks after launch with refunds issued, as evidenced by a PlayStation Blog announcement.

Key Points: Highguard, a PvP raid shooter, was shut down two weeks after its launch on September 3, 2024, with all players receiving refunds. The PlayStation Blog announced the shutdown, citing that while some qualities resonated with players, other aspects and the initial launch did not meet expectations. The narrator critically compares Highguard to other popular shooters, stating it was too much like Overwatch and lacked the appeal of games like Marvel Rivals. The game was priced at $40, which the narrator felt was too expensive for what was perceived as a generic multiplayer shooter. Gameplay footage shows mechanics involving riding mounts (horses and bears), looting chests, and engaging in team-based combat objectives. The video creator humorously expresses frustration over the game's failure, even receiving an 'Online Error' disconnection during gameplay. Steam reviews shown in the video are overwhelmingly 'Mostly Negative' (15,963 reviews).

Context: This video serves as a critical retrospective and commentary on the short-lived PvP raid shooter Highguard, developed by Wildlight Entertainment, Inc. The footage mixes gameplay from the tutorial and live matches with presenter commentary and screenshots of negative Steam reviews and the official announcement of the game's closure, highlighting its rapid failure in the competitive shooter market.

Detailed Analysis

The video critiques the game Highguard, noting its rapid failure shortly after release. It opens with the game's title screen and then cuts to gameplay, showcasing its PvE/PvP hybrid elements, including combat on horseback, looting chests for better gear (like the 'Longhorn' pistol and 'Vanguard' rifle), and large-scale objective play like 'Siege Tower Down.' The narrator expresses strong disappointment, calling it a generic multiplayer shooter, too similar to Overwatch and lacking the quality of contemporary titles like Marvel Rivals. The critical evidence presented includes Steam reviews showing a 'Mostly Negative' reception (15,963 reviews) and a screenshot of a PlayStation Blog post dated September 3, 2024, announcing the game's complete shutdown and refunds being issued just two weeks after its supposed January 26, 2026 release date. The narrator concludes that the game was one of the worst they have ever played, despite the high production quality suggested by the visuals and the promised yearly content plan.