13 Crucial Questions For 2017's Biggest Video Games

3. Will It Work As A Hero Shooter? - Quake Champions

The Question: The new Quake game has already faced skepticism from fans who worry that the series' transition towards Overwatch's 'hero shooter' model will make it feel decidedly un-Quake-like. Can it appeal to modern gaming trends while retaining that old-school feel hardcore fans are so desperately craving?

The Likely Answer: Sadly, this feels like a no. Yes, the pure shooting gameplay seen so far looks just fine, but the marketing has curiously shied away from the Champion abilities, likely because they know it will alienate the hardcore crowd who just want another Quake game without any cynical, unnecessary additions.

The Hero Shooter elements may make the game more commercially appealing but it's easy to see how the game may not feel much like a Quake title. Plus, it's being developed by lowly dev Saber Interactive, so it's not like id Software even did most of the work themselves.

Be wary, and then maybe, just maybe, you'll be pleasantly surprised.