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The First Descendant
Action
Adventure
RPG
Free To Play
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
In-App Purchases
Partial Controller Support

The First Descendant is a third-person looter shooter powered by Unreal Engine 5. Become a Descendant. Fight for the survival of humanity. Descendants have unique abilities to tackle both solo and co-op missions. Up to 4 players use varied mechanics to defeat giant bosses. BE THE FIRST DESCENDANT!

Developers: NEXON Games Co., Ltd.
Publishers: NEXON
Release Date: Jun 30, 2024
Price (USD): Free
Current Players: 9.8k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mixed(64%)
engaging gunplay
unique abilities
high-quality graphics
community engagement
character designs
sexualization
heavy grind
technical issues
aggressive monetization
repetitive gameplay
poor optimization
The general sentiment in the reviews is a mix of praise for its visuals and unique gunplay mechanics and criticism for poor optimization, aggressive monetization, and repetitive gameplay. Many players enjoy the character designs and visuals, although some find the sexualization and pricing of cosmetics excessive. While the game is praised for its accessibility as a free-to-play title, its heavy grind and technical issues are a significant downside. Overall, reviews indicate a game with strong aesthetics and potential that is currently hampered by execution issues and design choices.

Positive Points

  • The game offers engaging and exciting gunplay mechanics with unique abilities and playstyles for each character.
  • The visuals and character designs are praised as beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, offering high-quality graphics that stand out.
  • The game is free-to-play, with relatively fair monetization, allowing players to unlock new characters and weapons without spending money.
  • Players appreciate the developer's active engagement with the community, often listening to feedback and making updates accordingly.

    • Negative Points

  • The game suffers from technical issues, including frequent crashes and poor optimization that detract from the gameplay experience.
  • Monetization feels aggressive with expensive skins and cosmetics, with many players finding the cost of premium items too high.
  • Players criticize the game for having repetitive gameplay, especially during end-game content with low drop rates making progression tedious.
  • The game is often compared unfavorably to Warframe and Destiny, with many players feeling it lacks original content and innovation.

    • Mixed Points

  • The visual appeal, particularly the sexualization of characters, is both a draw and a criticism among players, attracting some while deterring others.
  • The grind-heavy nature of the game offers satisfaction for players who enjoy such mechanics but is a barrier for those seeking quicker rewards.
  • While the skins and cosmetics add to the game's appeal, they are seen as overpriced by many, leaving the community divided on their value.

    • Common Themes

  • Comparison to Warframe and Destiny is a recurring theme, with the game often described as a blend of both but with less depth.
  • The community appreciates the developer's efforts to improve the game through updates and feedback but remains critical of ongoing issues.
  • The game's aesthetics, especially the character designs, are a significant part of its appeal, featuring prominently in many reviews.
    • Updated 2/6/2026, 12:01:14 AM UTC
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