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2022/07/29 12:00
ExoPrimal" closed network test report, combining PvP
and PvE in a new type of team-based action.
Writer: Takeyama
On July 25, 2022, Capcom conducted the second closed network test
of "Exo Primal" (PC / PS5 / Xbox Series X / PS4 / Xbox One), a team-
based "massive action" game scheduled for release in 2023. The test
was conducted on July 25, 2022. The main mode, "Dino Survival," was
available in this test. The test was held for a short time from 9:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m., but we had a chance to play it thoroughly, and here is our
report.
This test was conducted using the PC version.
Protect humans from disasters caused by the giants of
the forests!
The story takes place on Earth in the year 2040. In order to protect
humans from the sudden appearance of massive monsters, players will
wear the "Exosuit", a state-of-the-art powered suit developed by the
Ibius Corporation, and throw themselves into battle.
The main character goes through an aptitude test at the training ground and is sent to the
battlefield
Most people associate the setting with a Player vs. Enemy (PvE) type
game, but the story doesn't end here. As you progress through the game,
you will discover that the players are being used as test subjects to
improve the quality of their "exosuits" and you will be drawn into a
human combat test (PvP: Player vs Player).
The new generation AI "Leviathan", the guide, calls the player an
"experiment" or a "good sample" and monitors the player as a research
subject. What w i l l h a p p e n as the story progresses?
New generation AI "Leviathan".
Introducing a wide variety of performance exosuits
The exosuits that players can choose from are classified into three
types: "assault," which specializes in combat, "tank," which protects
the side, and "support," which excels at providing support. The suits
can be changed at any time during the game, so players can use
different suits depending on the battle situation.
Since it takes a certain amount of time to change suits, it is best to
perform the change between missions or when the player is out of
combat. However, the disadvantage is that the charge time for the
special move "Overdrive" returns to zero, so frequent suit changes are
not recommended.
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Assault type: Deadeye
Deadeye is an offensive suit that excels at medium- to long-range
attacks with conventional fire and also has a range attack with grenades.
It also has the ability to blast away enemies in close quarters with its
"Thrust Attack," a palm-bottom attack, making it a well-balanced suit
that can fight at any distance.
The dead-eye rifle grenade causes an explosion at the point of impact. Aim at the large
concentration of monsters and shoot them!
Another of Deadeye's strengths is its ability to attack airborne enemies.
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Assault type: Zephyr
Zephyr is a fighting suit that specializes in close-range attacks. Its
armor is thin, so if you rush into enemy lines too easily, you will be
turned back, but it can jump two steps and use the high-speed evasion
"turbine step" twice in a row, making it more maneuverable than other
suits.
You can also jump, turbine step, jump in the air, turbine step, and so on to fly around in the
air. Recommended for those who want to move around aggressively.
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Tank type: Road block
As the name suggests, Roadblock deploys a huge shield that blocks
the road and stops enemies. Its main function is to protect the side from
enemies, but while the shield is holding back the monsters, you can use
"Shield Blast," which increases damage depending on the number of
enemies, to counterattack.
When playing roadblocks, try to be at the forefront of your team. By acting as a wall and
restricting the enemy's actions, you make it easier for the other side to fight.
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Support Type: Witch Doctor
The Witch Doctor is a support type suit. It specializes in the recovery
surface and can heal the side of the enemy. Even those who are not
good at fighting enemies can contribute to the team, making it easy to
use even for beginners. In addition, the normal attack sends an electric
shock from the rod, and the fearful
It has the effect of paralyzing the fire.
When a giant monster is paralyzed, it's time to attack!
In addition to the four suits introduced in the movie, unique suits such
as the Japanese-style tank
"Murasame" and the bipistol-wielding
support "Nimbus" were also shown in the game movie. The ability to
choose from a variety of suits with different performance capabilities will
no doubt expand the range of play.
Play the main mode "Dino Survival".
In the "Dino Survival" mode, 10 players were divided into two teams of
five to compete in how fast they could complete the missions presented
by the AI "Leviathan".
When the game begins, players are first assigned to a city, where they
are tasked with defeating designated monsters. The monsters include
the Raptors, which come in large groups, the Pteranodon, which flies
through the air, and the Gus Neosau, a mutant that explodes itself and is
the only one of its kind in the world.
The most important ones to watch out for are the large-sized
Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus, which attack by rushing. These mid-
bosses are powerful and will move to another location if left unattended,
so you and your allies must attack them with priority.
In the latter half of the game, various missions are triggered
depending on the progress of the game. In missions such as "Data Key
Escort" and "Energy Taker", you can directly attack the 5 players on the
enemy team, so you will be in a heated battle to try to complete the
mission while sabotaging each other.
During the mission, you will pick up an item called "Dominator" and use it to summon and
control the monsters. You can launch powerful attacks, so run into the enemy team and
sabotage their mission!
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data key escort
In the "Data Key Escort" mission, you must protect the data keys as
they advance along the rails. At first, the enemy team is far away, so the
long-range attacks of the Deadeye and the roadblocks that can defend
against attacks from the front are effective, but as time goes by, the
data keys become closer to each other, so fighting at close range
becomes more important.
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energy taker
In the "Energy Taker" mission, the first team to pick up 100 Energy
drops in each area wins. You can decide w h e t h e r t o move away
from your teammates and pick up energy first, or to move with your team
and fight in a group battle.
In addition, some missions, such as "Neo-Tyrannosaurus Defeat",
require the cooperation of all 10 members of the side and the enemy
team to complete the mission. In this mission, the number of respawns is
limited for the entire team, so you must aim to destroy the enemy while
avoiding attacks.
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Neo-Tyrannosaurus Defeat
The 10 enemies will try to destroy the giant Neo-Tyrannosaurus. Neo-
Tyrannosaurus spits beams and sucks in its surroundings.
The mission is similar to the company's "Monster Hunter" in terms of its
intensity and appearance. It would b e easier to understand if we were
to define the mission as similar to the company's "Monster Hunter".
A cooperative title that is easy to enjoy. Expect the
addition of a grueling PvP mode.
The "Dino Survival" mode we played this time was mostly about
fighting the monsters in the first half and then moving on to fighting
other players in the second half, but the "human part" felt more like an
extension of the monster battles, so it was easy to play without the
tingling tension of the human battles. I could play it comfortably without
feeling the tension of human battles. It is definitely an easy game for
those who like action games but shy away from fighting with people
(......).
On the other hand, it is undeniable that the content is a bit short for
players who want to "enjoy the hard-hitting battle in PvP! players who
want to enjoy PvP and hard-hitting battles. This time, we were only able
to play the "Dino Survival" mode, and we can expect that the missions
are only a part of the game. We hope that in the future, there will be
another game mode for players who want to enjoy PvP more.
