OFF THE GRID...My Honest Thoughts + Live Gameplay | $GUNZ Token (Game Review)
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Dive into Off The Grid (OTG), an innovative battle royale game developed by Gunzilla Games that leverages the Avalanche subnet to enable NFT-based items. In this video, we’ll break down its core gamep...
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This video dives into "Off The Grid" (OTG), a new battle royale game that's trying to blend proper gaming with blockchain tech. It features live gameplay where the presenters, Michael and Ron, jump into a match, showcasing the game's mechanics, visuals, and overall feel, while discussing its potential within the Web3 gaming space.
Here's a breakdown of what went down and what they thought:
Game Overview & Initial Thoughts
* The Big Idea: Off The Grid aims to be a high-quality game first, integrating blockchain elements seamlessly. This is a big step up from earlier blockchain games that often looked like "2D art" or "pixelated heads".
* Excitement: Michael is genuinely excited about playing a proper video game that incorporates blockchain, calling it a long-held dream.
* Availability: The game is available on PC (Epic Games Store) and PlayStation 5.
* Token: The game has an associated token called GUNZ, which recently launched on major exchanges.
* Goal: The developers (Gunzilla Games) seem focused on building a strong community and are seen as being in it for the long term.
Live Gameplay Session
* The Setup: Michael takes the controls first, aiming for first place (or at least, not dying immediately). Ron provides commentary (and judges!).
* Initial Strategy: Michael jokes about the classic battle royale tactic: hiding in a bush.
* Graphics: There's a brief mention that the computer used might not be running the game at the highest settings.
* Dropping In: The game involves deploying from the air onto a map, similar to other battle royale titles. Fall damage exists!
* Looting: Players need to find weapons and gear. Michael initially finds only "Roadrunner legs" (a cybernetic enhancement) and needs a better gun.
* Cybernetics: A key feature highlighted is the cybernetic upgrades. Michael finds and installs:
* Roadrunner Legs: Provides enhanced movement speed, which Michael enjoys using to evade potential enemies.
* Slugger Arm: Another cybernetic enhancement (function not detailed in gameplay).
* Paralyzer Arm: Found later, suggesting diverse abilities.
* Upgrading: The ability to find and equip different cybernetics adds a layer of strategy and customization to the gameplay.
* Team Play (or lack thereof): Michael initially spawns far from his teammates and jokes about going solo or even trolling them (though friendly fire isn't confirmed).
* Combat:
* Gunshots are heard, indicating nearby players.
* Michael engages in a firefight, showcasing aiming and movement.
* He successfully eliminates an enemy player ("Execute this guy") and loots their gear.
* The game features visual indicators for events like teammate deaths or assistance requests.
* Game Events: An "eliminate target" bounty event pops up near Michael's location.
* Respawning: After Michael gets eliminated (finishing 10th out of 17 teams), it's mentioned that players might get to respawn if teammates are still alive (though his last teammate died shortly after).
* Overall Feel: The movement seems fluid, especially with the Roadrunner legs. The cybernetic upgrades are seen as a cool and fun mechanic.
Blockchain & Community Aspects
* Good Integration: The key is having both a good game and good blockchain integration, which Off The Grid seems to be attempting.
* GUNZ Token Launch: The recent listing of the GUNZ token is seen as positive, allowing the team to build the community and grow.
* Community Focus: There's a strong sense that Gunzilla Games wants to build a solid community around the game.
* Potential Rewards/Airdrops: While not explicitly confirmed, there are strong hints about potential rewards for early community members or players.
* Michael mentions feeling like it's a situation where being part of the community could lead to something good.
* He vaguely states, "I'm not saying there's cool stuff going on, but there's cool stuff going on," hinting at potential future rewards or airdrops (possibly involving the GUNZ token).
* The idea of an airdrop is explicitly mentioned as something they might discuss further.
Final Thoughts & Takeaways
* Fun Factor: If you're bored in the current crypto market and enjoy gaming, OTG is presented as a fun way to spend time.
* Alternative to Grinding: Ron jokes that Michael should be "farming this game" instead of just playing for fun, perhaps hinting at play-to-earn potential, although the focus is more on community building and potential future rewards rather than immediate earning.
* Check it Out: The main call to action is for interested viewers to check out the game, download it, and potentially get involved with the community.
Transcript
Hey guys, we're going off the grid today and you can see the grin by my face because we're gonna play a video game I mean, how cool is that? We're gonna get play a video game in today's video And this has been my dream for a long time You know, I'm a big gamer and I really wanted to see this blend of video game plus blockchain and It's taken a long time, okay, because obviously the games that we had they look they used to look like 2d art Actually Ron's here, Ron, come over They used to look li...