Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Offers a Visually Stunning But Flawed Journey
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora may not be the perfect virtual experience of exploring the stunning alien moon Pandora, but it’s certainly the best option available. The open-world shooter offers breathtaking landscapes to explore, but it’s not without its drawbacks as well.
A Familiar Story Arc
The game’s story revolves around the oppressive force of humanity’s colonizing Resource Development Administration in the Western Frontier. As a player, you take on the role of an unnamed Na’vi raised in captivity, striving to unite the three isolated Na’vi clans to defend against the invading RDA. While the narrative has some heavy moments that add weight to the conflict, the characters lack depth and are hard to distinguish from each other, making it difficult to fully invest in their plights.
Lacking Villains and Boss Fights
Frontiers of Pandora falls short when it comes to its antagonists, John Mercer and General Angela Harding, who aren’t featured prominently throughout the game. The absence of traditional boss fights in the game is also a let-down, as it diminishes the intensity that players might expect in a game of this nature.
Exploring the Western Frontier
On a positive note, the game’s environment is truly remarkable, offering breathtaking landscapes to explore. The Na’vi character’s agility adds to the joy of speedily traversing through the world. Additionally, the game features a vibrant ecosystem with flora and fauna that can be harvested to craft necessary items.
Traveling by Air
Once players bond with their winged steed in the game, traveling by air becomes a preferred mode of travel. While not as exhilarating as in the films, piloting the Ikran proves to be useful when attacking smaller RDA installations from above.