Summary
Though the discourse that surroundedStarfieldboth before and after its release might prove otherwise, it seems as though the console wars are mostly a thing of the past now. With the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X having pretty similar hardware, many gamers agree that it isn’t about the console that’s played on anymore, it’s about what’s played on it that matters, with much of the discussion now centered aroundconsole exclusive titlesmore so than the actual platforms themselves. And while all platforms are equal, there is one that’s slightly better forAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandorais an absolutely gorgeous game that, by all accounts, runs and looks great on every platform, eventhe Xbox Series Swhere it’s limited to just 30fps. Of course, high-end PCs are going to get the best performance and visuals out ofAvatarbut that arguably isn’t the platform whereAvatar: Frontiers of Pandorathrives the most, with that actually being the PlayStation 5 due to its DualSense integration.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Thrives on the PlayStation 5
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Is All About Immersion
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandoraputs immersion at the very forefront of its experience, with almost every gameplay mechanic and system being specifically designed to try and build this world of Pandora around the player. Every aspect ofAvatar’s visuals, from its lush green forests and dark, grimy swamps to its neon-soaked bioluminescent plants urges the player to get lost in this world, as does the game’s environmental design and its ability to integrate the scenery into core gameplay mechanics like parkour.
While high-end PCs will obviously offer the best experience here, the PlayStation 5 holds up this vision remarkably well. The PS5 manages to runAvatar: Frontiers of Pandoraat a fairly consistent 60fps while in Performance mode, and the game’s visuals barely take a hit at all. The PS5’s SSD also helps to make the world of Pandora feel like this cohesive, real-world place, letting players seamlessly transition from one biome to the other with no loading screen interrupting their immersion.
The PlayStation 5’s DualSense Adds a New Layer of Immersion to Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
Of course, the PlayStation 5 isn’t the only console that can deliver great visuals at a consistent framerate, nor is it the only console with an SSD built in, but it is the only console with DualSense integration. A love-it-or-hate-it feature,the PS5’s DualSenseis used incredibly well inAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora. While even some of the most prestigious AAA third-party titles can phone in their DualSense integration,Avatar: Frontiers of Pandorais not one of them, with the controller’s adaptive triggers and haptic feedback working overtime in the world of Pandora.
Much like any other self-respecting first-person shooter on the PS5, the DualSense is used throughoutAvatar: Frontiers of Pandorato deliver unique effects based on the type of weapon the player is firing. For instance, if the player is using a standard bow, then the left trigger will push back when the arrow is shot, imitating the push-back the player-character would feel in their left hand as the arrow hits off the side of the bow. Using a heavy bow will cause the adaptive triggers to push back even more. Using a human weapon like an RDA shotgun or assault rifle feels completely different from using a bow, with the haptic feedback in the DualSense going the extra mile to make the weapon feel suitably powerful.
But it’s not justAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora’s weapons that make full use of the DualSense.Avatarusesthe DualSense’s hatpic feedbackat all times during the game. Whether it’s the player’s footsteps in water, the beating of the Ikran’s wings, the stomp of the Direhorse’s hooves on the ground, or the crunch of leaves beneath the player’s feet, every action inAvatar: Frontiers of Pandoracan be felt with the DualSense, bringing a whole new layer of immersion to the game.
Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora
WHERE TO PLAY
Protect Pandora. Become Na’Vi. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™ is a first-person, action-adventure game set in the open world of the never-before-seen Western Frontier of Pandora. Abducted by the human militaristic corporation known as the RDA, you, a Na’vi, were trained and molded to serve their purpose. Fifteen years later, you are free, but find yourself a stranger in your birthplace. Reconnect with your lost heritage, discover what it truly means to be Na’vi, and join other clans to protect Pandora from the RDA.
