The Downfall of Active Reload
22In this video essay, we examine the rise and fall of the active reload mechanic in gaming, starting with its groundbreaking introduction in Gears of War and tracing its decline all the way to Star Wars Outlaws. Once a revolutionary gameplay feature that added tension, skill, and immersion to combat, active reload has slowly lost its edge, becoming less impactful and engaging over time. We'll break down what made it so brilliant in Gears of War, how it was adopted by other games, and why recent implementations fail to capture the same magic. #starwarsoutlaws #gears5 #gearsofwar
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