By Ryan in Feedback • Published on December 8th, 2024
Brighter Shores has been making waves in the gaming community, an Old School RuneScape content creator J1mmy recently released a nearly hour-long video review sharing his experiences with the game. While the review dives into both the highs and lows, J1mmy's characteristic humor and candid critique make it a must-watch for fans and skeptics alike.
If you haven't seen the video yet, prepare for an honest assessment paired with plenty of entertainment. Here's a rundown of the key points from J1mmy's review:
J1mmy kicks off by dispelling a common misconception: Brighter Shores is not RuneScape 4. Despite the resemblance in character models and gameplay mechanics, he argues that the game is carving its own identity, though comparisons to RuneScape are hard to avoid. He suggests that Brighter Shores might have benefited from a more distinct visual style to manage expectations better.
J1mmy praises the game's regional variety but takes issue with the "chunk-based" exploration system, where only the immediate area around your character is fully visible. This mechanic, while likely implemented for optimization, felt claustrophobic to him and diminished the thrill of discovery.
Additionally, J1mmy found the camera controls frustrating initially, although this issue was patched during the game's early days; a recurring theme as Andrew rapidly addresses feedback.
A significant portion of the review focuses on the grind-heavy progression system. Skills are "region-locked", requiring players to grind from scratch when entering new areas. While J1mmy appreciates the experimental nature of this system, he notes it can feel overly restrictive and daunting, especially since gear progression lacks a satisfying payoff.
Combat, while enjoyable in bursts, suffers from mechanics that feel incomplete. Players must "reset combat skills" in each new region, and the lack of meaningful gear upgrades or repeatable bosses diminishes the incentive to keep grinding. J1mmy also highlights issues like missing auto-retaliation, confusing stat scaling, and underwhelming class differentiation as areas needing improvement.
One of J1mmy's biggest criticisms is the game's lack of multiplayer interaction. Co-op mechanics are sparse, and the in-game chat filter, which censors benign phrases like "18" and "buying GF," adds to the disjointed social experience. For an MMO, these gaps make Brighter Shores feel more like a single-player game.
Despite his criticisms, J1mmy emphasizes that Brighter Shores has a solid foundation. He admires the developers' willingness to experiment with new ideas and their responsiveness to player feedback. Several of the issues he encountered, such as camera problems and quality-of-life tweaks, were addressed almost immediately after launch.
J1mmy encourages viewers to try the game for themselves, especially since it's free-to-play during Early Access. He expresses optimism that with continued updates and refinements, Brighter Shores could evolve into a standout title.
For fans of MMOs or anyone curious about Brighter Shores, J1mmy's review is an engaging deep dive into the game's strengths and weaknesses. With his signature humor and nuanced insights, he breaks down the complex mechanics and offers valuable feedback that the developers are already taking into account.
Grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy J1mmy's hour-long video. Even if you don't agree with all his points, you'll come away entertained-and perhaps ready to give Brighter Shores a shot yourself.
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