- Publisher: NetEase Games , Bad Guitar Studio
- Release Date: Mar 6, 2025
- Also On: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
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Mar 7, 2025FragPunk stands out in the genre for its creative, reality-altering twist on familiar mechanics. Though I wish it leaned further into its unique aesthetic, it still distinguishes itself from the crowd and is absolutely worth trying.
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Apr 23, 2025FragPunk from developer Bad Guitar Studio has a lot going on, most of which is positive. The game is easy to jump into, there are a variety of modes to play to keep the gameplay fresh, and the game just looks and feels cool. Not all of it is gold, but it’s certainly close.
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Mar 18, 2025FragPunk is solid—mostly. Ditching ultimates was a bold (read: questionable) move, but Shard Cards bring enough chaos to keep things interesting. What really sells it is the swagger. In a sea of same-y shooters, FragPunk kicks the door down with something fresh and flashy. It won’t dethrone the genre’s giants, but it’s no flop either.
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Mar 14, 2025Fragpunk's bold decision to break almost every rule in the book leads to a captivating shooter.
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Mar 19, 2025What Fragpunk lacks in subtlety it makes up for with a lack of subtlety. It's loud and brash and silly and deliberately off-kilter.
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Mar 14, 2025In a sea of tactical shooters, Fragpunk is the one finally willing to challenge the status quo.
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Mar 10, 2025FragPunk brings a fresh twist to the classic 5v5 team-based FPS by blending hyper-FPS elements with rule-altering cards. It offers plenty of variety, including casual-friendly deathmatches and the Outbreak mode, a unique take on the zombie formula. However, the lack of a proper tutorial, somewhat unclear audio design, and matchmaking issues hold it back.
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Mar 10, 2025FragPunk is a tac-shooter that prioritizes fun above everything else and works great despite not having the most original heroes.
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Mar 9, 2025Fragpunk stands out in the competitive free-to-play market with its vibrant visuals, unique Lancers, and game-changing Shard Cards that keep matches fresh. While the heavy reliance on microtransactions is a downside, the game’s innovation makes it an exciting contender. If future updates refine its progression, Fragpunk could carve out a lasting place in the genre.
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Mar 28, 2025A fresh and chaotic take on the tactical shooter genre, FragPunk mixes bomb-planting gameplay with hero-based mechanics and an unpredictable card system that changes the rules every round. While its wild variety keeps matches entertaining, it lacks balance, and its additional modes feel unnecessary. The visual style is distinctive, but the monetization and interface design can feel overwhelming.
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Mar 21, 2025Considering that there are 169 different Shard Cards, it feels like there is a lack of tactical and strategic depth in Fragpunk's team game setup, which Bad Guitar would need to work on. I've encountered some glitches with the netcode as well that would need to be tweaked but overall I've enjoyed this colourful action title.
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Mar 14, 2025FragPunk takes the tactical squad FPS in some strange and fun new directions, anchored by its fascinating and frequently chaos-inducing Shard Cards, but it's hurt by an overly complex web of in-game currencies and unremarkable cosmetics.
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Mar 12, 2025If you want a break from Valorant, Bad Guitar Studio's FragPunk is an entertaining distraction. Just don't count on the same level of tactical depth.
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Edge MagazineApr 17, 2025As the clear standout elements in a shooter that otherwise feels like it's been drafted out of pre-existing parts, we'd like more change to actually play with our cards after tearing the packet open. [Issue#410, p.118]
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Mar 24, 2025Fragpunk isn’t perfect, but it’s still a lot of fun. The game-changing Shard Cards and unbalanced Lancer abilities are a blast in a casual setting, but its poor side modes and lack of competitive appeal mean that it might be a short-lived thrill.
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Mar 17, 2025FragPunk is launching in a strange, unbalanced state where it actively undermines its best features and doesn't quite know how to build on its own strong foundation. It's still fun, a more casual alternative to something like Valorant, but there's a definite sense that FragPunk isn't living up to its full potential. Hopefully, NetEase can work out a way to sharpen its focus in future updates and clean up the awful menus.