My problem is, being older as many of us are, I still love Team Deathmatch and while Battle Royale is fun the trend that every game since Pubg has it is annoying.
Battlefield is a great game still, but the last two I’ve only enjoyed Conquest. This mode is so hit or miss, sorry for the bad pun. Most matches are landslides and take 45 minutes.
COD used to be about unlocking weapon upgrades and unique call signs and now it’s about buying that pass to get the good shit. TTK is so short in Modern Warfare and many maps are the size of my apartment. Just not fun most of the time with no strategy needed, just get shot in the back or shoot someone in the back. BTW my KD is over 1.2, so yeah I’m not great but I hold my own.
Apex, Fortnite, and every other focused BR game I’m not into.
Destiny is grind to win. If you don’t log on and stay playing you get left behind. I tried to pick it up after a while and everyone had the one shot kill handgun but me. Not fun.
So yes OP, I agree there is still room in this crowded space for a regular shooter without wall running, BR focus, or a seasons pass or crazy grinding that divides the games players.
The last great multiplayer shooter IMO was Battlefield 4. Again, Maps made for conquest and this was the best mode of course, but the maps were SO good.
Last great Tram Deathmatch focused game was Modern Warfare 2.
It’s been a bunch of absolute shit the last few years.
***Disclaimer I’m console only!***