Marathon

"Marathon doesn&s;t have that instant fun factor and casual appeal that an extraction shooter like ARC Raiders does. And for a lot of people, that likely means it isn&s;t the game for them. But Marathon is a game that gives …"

"Marathon takes the Extraction Game philosophy and molds it into the Bungie style. It&s;s not perfect-the UI is awful, and the missions lose their edge over time-but the gameplay loop is fun, and the shooter foundation is solid. And what …"

"Vandal&s;s movement buffs are lethal in the hands of twitchier shooter fans."

"Despite Marathon being a punishing crucible that will throw players to the wolves, its uncompromising vision can&s;t be denied. Bungie&s;s peerless gunplay makes this extraction shooter shine in a bleak alien world where players hunt each other for personal gain."

"After almost a month with Marathon, it feels safe to say that Bungie&s;s new Sci-Fi extraction shooter should be considered a new multiplayer great."

"The extraction shooter genre is hard to get right."

"Marathon is top-tier Bungie gunplay in a beautiful extraction shooter setting, and it makes for an addicting gameplay loop. Exploring the dangerous world of Tau Ceti IV and the looming colony ship with your gear on the line makes for …"

"At the start of its journey, Marathon is a game whose bold artistic style sometimes overshadows its best features: excellent shooting and a satisfying progression model. It is an interesting alternative in the extraction shooter genre for well-coordinated teams of …"

"Bungie&s;s extraction shooter reboot of its classic Marathon series is easily one of the best releases in 2026. Its top-level gunplay and extremely rewarding gameplay loop that centers strong gameplay experiences over better loot, paired with an atmosphere and world …"

"Despite the tumultuous landscape of live-service games around it, Marathon firmly carves its own place in the extraction shooter genre with an unmatched presentation and breakneck rhythm."

"Bungie&s;s excellent audio design and gunplay, paired with increasingly complicated level design borrowing from over a decade of expertise designing Destiny raids coalesce into something special. Marathon is proof Bungie is still at the top of its game."

"Marathon is a feast for the senses - vibrant sci-fi visuals and world building, amazing sound design, and a brilliant combat experience are the main things elevating it above its extraction shooter competitors. Its endgame map, Cryo Archive, also creates …"

"Marathon is a challenging, gorgeous, addictive, and deceptively deep extraction shooter. Bungie has created a gorgeous world with a captivating sci-fi story lurking beneath the surface, and thrown in their signature gunplay to create one of the year&s;s best games. …"

"Oozing with style and buoyed by Bungie&s;s consistently slick gunplay, Marathon has already carved out a small fiefdom in the fickle world of extraction shooters. Unforgiving but rarely unfair, that risk/reward gameplay loop will prove endlessly enjoyable to some, though …"

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"Marathon is a shooter that gets better the more you play and the training wheels come off."

"Marathon is a brilliant distillation of what makes an excellent extraction shooter, and a glimpse at where they could go next."

"Bungie successfully makes a grab at the extraction shooter crown with Marathon. Rook is a revelation for solos, and Cryo Archive is the best endgame experience in the genre. It is mean, yet fair, with more than ample flair. The …"

"Marathon is a technically brilliant and satisfying shooter that nails the fundamentals but struggles to build beyond them. It delivers incredible moment-to-moment gameplay, yet lacks the depth and long-term pull to match its ambition. Right now, it feels less like …"

"Even within its own genre, Marathon is niche - bristling with outlandish color combinations and likely to reject those looking for something more relaxed. Stick with it, however, and the stellar gunplay, intriguing characters, fun mechanics, and tense scenarios will …"

"Your introduction to Marathon gives little indication of the punishing journey that lays ahead of you, venturing into hostile otherworldly environmen..."

"With spellbinding combat and high-concept maps, Marathon is far more than a cool aesthetic draped over the bones of an extraction shooter."

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"Even as someone whose best multiplayer skill days are behind them, and with all of the plentiful suffering Marathon has to offer within, I find myself wanting to squeeze in one last run all the time lately."

"Marathon is a difficult game to recommend. It&s;s undeniable that Bungie has done a great job with this title, but it&s;s not an experience for everyone."

"For those that love the chase of loot and the thrill of a PvP fight then Marathon is probably for you. It feels like it’s a more hardcore version of the extraction shooter, at least in comparison to Arc Raiders. …"

"Marathon is further proof of Bungie&s;s pedigree and ability to create enthralling, engaging, and addictive shooters. While Marathon is brutally challenging and unforgiving, especially for the solo or casual player, it begs to be experienced."

"Marathon is a ruthless and unforgiving extraction shooter that’s worth every ounce of hell it puts you through."

"Marathon is a great-looking and extremely rewarding competitive extraction shooter let down by an inadequate prologue and poor monetization."

"Marathon is an addictive extraction shooter featuring the same masterful gunplay that has made Bungie legendary, making it a must-play for fans of the genre and even those adverse to it."