Many gamers, venturing back into Apex Legends, are finding a surprisingly competitive landscape when they jump back into old favorite mode ‘Three Strikes’. A forum post by player “Disastrous_Alfalfa_8” brought to light a shared confusion and frustration among returning gamers.
Summary
- Three Strikes observed to be notably competitive
- Experiences vary widely between players
- The challenge intensifies, personal progression & enjoyment a balancing act
The Unanticipated Intensity
Upon return, Disastrous_Alfalfa_8, inexperienced in recent Apex activity, dived back into the familiar mode. What greeted him were, in his words, ‘intense games of Apex’ he had ever played. The pace, he described, was akin to ‘drowning with a lead weight chained to the ankle and being dropped into the Mariana trench.’ It was evidently not the casual run he was expecting.
Player Perspectives
Many cooled down from the ‘hardcore’ scene by grinding Battle Pass challenges and found a much more relaxed atmosphere. It seemed to be a bout of bad luck for some like Disastrous_Alfalfa_8, or maybe just a changing trend in the game’s mode.
On the other hand, handles like ‘TheRealLoading’ and ‘Taco617’ suggest that it is due to the mode’s growing popularity among experienced players and streamers – leading to a higher gameplay standard. Even ‘kill grinders’ have found it an ideal ground for farming kills, says ‘LilBoDuck’.
Not Just Another Battle Royale
The three strikes mode in Apex Legends is a unique twist on the traditional ‘battle royale’ genre. The pace of play varies significantly – ‘super fast paced’ for some, ‘less competitive’ than Trios for others such as ‘thisismynewacct’. But it becomes clear that the level of competitiveness widely deviates, leading to diverse player experiences. This fluctuating landscape sets it apart from the bog-standard Battle Royale.
While it may not be everyone’s favored mode due to its erratic difficulty, the players should not let it deter them from the game. Aptly summed up by ‘batdude_2’ that whatever the difficulty – the super fast pace is what keeps players coming back to the mode!
