It\u2019s fascinating.<\/p>\n
First, names. You know I like to pay attention to that. PUBG\u2019s name is an acronym and even though when there was no competition it was fine, now it makes an impact.<\/p>\n
On one hand you have Bluehole\u2019s Player Unknown\u2019s BattleGround. Weird. Sounds like a malware\/hack tool.<\/p>\n
On the other hand you have Epic\u2019s Fortnite Battle Royale. Okay!<\/p>\n
The latter just sounds more legit, even though it\u2019s the one copying the former. Battle Royale is not even used, Fortnite became the game\u2019s name by default (even though Fortnite is a different game at first).<\/p>\n
It\u2019s confusing.<\/p>\n
Also both games are powered by Unreal Engine, owned by Epic. I can\u2019t even imagine the tension and heavy breathing going on in those studios.<\/p>\n
Aesthetically, Epic\u2019s colorful game is immediately more prone to be picked up to chill and have a good time with after a day at work. The grim and realistic tone of PUBG is not that sexy, never was. Once again, it\u2019s not detrimental when the gameplay and experience brought are unique. They\u2019re not now.<\/p>\n
Moreover, Fortnite brings some nifty mechanics with the building part. Watching a good player like that Ninja dude is mesmerizing. It looks so fun. It takes a very realistic concept to another level (you can basically build while moving so you create your own stairs to take over an enemy, that kind of thing).<\/p>\n
Epic has been aggressive as hell with the F2P part. Also the sound design is much funnier and engaging with a wide variety of people (though I think the weapons\u2019 sounds are a bit brutal).<\/p>\n