You might have heard of a new FPS craze that blends the mechanical genius of Portal with the shooting action of Halo. Because of these two qualities, Splitgate has taken the gamerverse by storm with no signs of slowing down. The devs have even received a sweet injection of investment because of the surge of players.

 

So, what exactly is making everyone play Splitgate, and why should you dive in? Read on to find out.

 

 

Simple to Get Into

 

Simplicity is at the heart of Splitgate from beginning to end. From diving into matches to weapons handling to using the titular gates, you’ll be able to start playing and having fun near instantly. There isn’t a moment where you’ll feel overwhelmed or unable to understand what is going on.

 

No Nonsense All Action

 

FPS games these days are doing their best to improve on their value propositions by adding more and more frills. Splitgate doesn’t care about all of that nonsense. Sure, it has various modes you can play, but they’re all part of the same experience. There are no creative modes or social spaces. You just select play, and you’re off to the races.

 

 

Its Portal Mechanic

 

We mentioned that Splitgate is equal parts Portal and Halo, and it’s the former that sets it apart from other games. A deceptively simple to use yet complex to master ability, the gate mechanic allows you to open entry and exit points on special surfaces peppered around the maps. The possibilities are endless. From using them as an escape to a sneaky way to catch your enemies off-guard, mastering these portals is what truly separates the strong from the weak.

 

Fast-Paced Throughout

 

Every aspect of Splitgate is built for speed and efficiency. Because of its no-frills design, you’re in and out of games way faster than other FPS’s. Matches also feel incredibly fast-paced. Because they’re played in small maps with only 4 players on either team, there’s always something going on around every corner. It’s genius design that respects your time.

 

 

Splitgate Offers A Dose of Old School

 

Remember a time when FPS games didn’t need you to memorize spray patterns? An age where pointing and shooting were enough to get kills and have a good time? Splitgate is one big throwback to those times. Sure, aiming is still essential, and those who land headshots more consistently have better chances of winning. But Splitgate emphasizes the elements that make it fun rather than sucking it all about by forcing you to play Real Gun Simulator 2000.

 

Its Free Price Tag

 

If there ever was a good reason to try out an enjoyable game, it’s an accessible price tag. If none of the above reasons we mentioned were enough to convince you to give Splitgate a go, then this may as well seal it. The cost of entry is incredibly low risk as there’s no price of admission. Not even in terms of microtransactions, as the game has no gameplay mechanics tied to them.