Fortnite Vs. PUBG - Which Game Is Better?

2. Potential Mastery Of The Game/Longevity

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We've covered tactics and loot components, but you have to ask the question of any online game: Can I get reliably good at X game?

The answer is yes, but there's nuance to how you get there.

A good Fortnite player i.e. someone who can guarantee a position in the top 10, is either a player relying on "the bush method" (hiding in the game's array of foliage that covers a crouched character head-to-toe), or someone who dives into encounters and has the skill to take on all comers. There's very little in between, and both methods often converge in that final five "build stage", as a smaller storm zone forces players to face one another.

In PUBG, tactics change every time, simply because of the amount of options at your disposal. Vehicles change up the pace of a match hugely, affording you the time to scavenge nearby areas for longer, knowing you can outrun the storm later on. Putting the time into PUBG means you learn the weapons, how to fire accurately, how to conserve ammo and pick your shots - essentially, how to survive.

Fortnite's rather "fluffy" aesthetic doesn't bely a tactician's mind - its as frenetic and fun to hop into as it is to look at or spectate. Once you've won there's no questioning of, "Okay, but next time I want to try THIS", whereas PUBG invites experimentation with a focused toolset, rewarding you through gameplay and a higher final placement.

Winner: PUBG

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Gaming Editor
Gaming Editor

WhatCulture's Head of Gaming.