Disclaimer: The game is constantly seeing big changes, and this video is no longer up to date. The basic gamemode has changed, new weapons, enemies and abilities are added, along with a bunch of other features. The developers are very open to feedback and I feel the game is going in the right direction.
---
Graphics set to Low since I value framerate over graphics :)
First impressions: decent core loop, floaty controls, bad UI, quite fun after you learn what to actually do - needs a lot of polishing and content, but it has potentional: 8/10 stars, will continue to play.
---
About the game:
https://thecycle.game/
The Cycle is an upcoming match-based PvPvE FPS from YAGER. You compete in short (~20 minutes) matches, where the goal is to complete quests as fast as possible while staying alive. There are currently 2 gamemodes available, "Quest List" and "Quest Loop". This gameplay is from Quest List: You have 5 objectives that you need to complete before evacuating; whoever is fastest to get away, wins the match. In "Quest Loop" you need to complete as many objectives as possible, where only 3 basic quest types are available per match (although some hidden quests are available as well!).
NDA was lifted as per Oct. 5 2018. This gameplay is from the second Closed Alpha, taking place Sep. 18-20th 2018. Release date is currently unknown.
Join the official discord at https://discordapp.com/invite/thecycle