The learning curve should be easy enough to handle

Today marks my first time really looking atPaladins, the new team-based shooter fromSmitemaker Hi-Rez. So, excuse me if this is well-worn territory by now, butboy does it look familiar.

The game comes across as a veritable hodgepodge of recent MOBA and team-shooter designs (and alsoGroot?). While I realize there’s a lot of overlap in this space, a lot of shared inspiration,what I’m seeing heredoesn’t make for a great first impression. That said, is the game fun?

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Those of us who skipped the closed beta can soon find out first-hand.Paladinsisnow on Steam Early Access with a free open betashould you want to try it after you’ve had your fill ofOverwatchorBattlebornorParagonor whatever else keeps your eyes glued to the screen these days.

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