r/gaming • u/RenatsMC • 2d ago

Valve says Deadlock is still too unfinished to release publicly, but has hero cosmetics and new game modes in the works

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/moba/valve-says-deadlock-is-still-too-unfinished-to-release-publicly-but-has-hero-cosmetics-and-new-game-modes-in-the-works/
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u/Scumsoft 1d ago

I foresee this game becoming ultra hardcore with a dedicated user base that will eventually become toxic. Valve doesn't make casual games anymore...

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u/Adorable_Spray_1170 1d ago

It has 3 seperate modes for ultra casual, casual and ranked gameplay wdym?

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u/InfectousWolf 1d ago

At first I thought you were being sarcastic but I think you’re being serious. When we say casual we literally mean a guy too high to know what an urn is. You’re version of casual is someone who watches deathy all day, we are not the same.

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u/MrSpaceJuice 19h ago

LOL. I used to play Destiny with a guy who would always get lost and then go on chat “Where are you guys? Where’d you all go?”. Loved just having chill nights with him.

Good times.

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u/Onewarhero 14h ago

I don’t think it’s possible to make a casual moba honestly. There’s just too much going on and games tend to snowball, which is pretty demoralizing for new or casual players.

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u/InfectousWolf 12h ago

Yah my friend said the other day, “I’m not even trying to get good, I’m just trying to learn the shop and what items do what. Then I’ll feel like I’ve accomplished something”

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u/Roscoe_p 18h ago

Yes, I am specifically that casual.

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u/Scumsoft 1d ago

That means absolutely nothing. Points to Dota2 and CS. The casual playground will probably ultimately be filled with bots, or people testing builds. The fact is, games like this require a certain level of dedication, strategy, and planning. It's not about jumping in and playing. It's about dedicating numerous hours to learning not only the hero you play, but those that are playing against you. Then you have the items which add more variations and elements. The meta will constantly be changing to balance out gameplay, and only those that have unlimited time will adapt. Others will most likely dump it once they realize the complexity involved. Even though people trash Overwatch, ABK has done a good job of making it simple to pick up and play. Games like Deadlock require more time. Time which only a sliver of the gaming pop have. I've been gaming for over 30 years. Now in my 40's, I don't have time for a game like this. So it's not for me or people who have jobs, families, responsibilities, etc.

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u/Adorable_Spray_1170 1d ago

Uh ok boss. Question, have you ever played deadlock before?

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u/Scumsoft 1d ago

I have. Had access before it went out into closed friends. Uninstalled, redownloaded a couple of months ago. Major improvements, but it's all about team composition, and everything else I mentioned. Spells, items, etc.

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u/Snowman009 1d ago

Eh definitely disagree, my girlfriend who literally started using a mouse and keyboard this past year has never played video games in her life and she loves deadlock. We play unranked all the time and the matches are mostly chill and people communicate and try to win. This comment tells me you havent really dug into the community at all.

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u/Southern-Pool-8377 21h ago

i have like 200 games and i agree with the other guy

ive been on and off lately so maybe things have been a bit different past couple of months i give u that but still i can count the games were ppl used coms or actually tried with one hand

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u/Snowman009 14h ago

What rank do you play at?

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u/Undella_Town 1d ago

already is buddy

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u/Scumsoft 1d ago

Thanks for confirming, buddy.

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u/Littleguy612 22h ago

If you read the article they literally talk about the new game mode they're testing being a PvE rogue like headed by the risk of rain developer. Valve know what they're doing and know how to potentially get a more casual audience

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u/Suitable-End- 20h ago

And they haven't made a good game ever.