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Theses reviews and tests from Video Games magazines and websites give 38 ratings, we get this average rating to this Marathon product : 4.8/5.
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- 62 reviews and opinions with 38 ratings for Marathon
- We obtain an average score of 4.8/5, or 96.5/100
- Warning this product has been rated 2 times severely, with very low scores, read the tests associated with these ratings.
Marathon ratings
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| 85/10 Complete Xbox | 10/10 Vandal | 9/10 GameInformer |
| 90/100 PCGamer | 9/10 Shacknews | 9/10 MeriStation |
| 82/100 Console Tribe | 82/100 Games.ch | 4/5 Absolute Geeks |
| 8/10 GamingBolt | 8/10 Xbox-Mag | 8/10 Xbox Tavern |
| 8/10 Multiplayer.it | 8/10 TechRaptor | 8/10 MKAU Gaming |
| 8/10 Areajugones | 8/10 GameWatcher | 8/10 3RD Strike |
| 4/5 N-Gamz | 8/10 GameScore.it | 4/5 EuroGamer.fr |
| 8/10 ZTGD | 8/10 NerdMovieProductions | 8/10 Well Played |
| 4/5 TheXboxHub | 8/10 TheSixthAxis | 7/10 Numerama |
| 7/10 XBoxEra | 7/10 ActuGaming | 7/10 GameReactor |
| 7/10 Le Bêta-Testeur | 7/10 GameHope | 7/10 Beyond Gaming |
| 6/10 Try a Game | 43/100 XBoxOrNot | 1/5 Geek Generation |
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Great performance on Xbox Series X
Fantastic audio design
Stunning visuals and atmosphere
UI needs some work, which has been acknowledged by the developers
Some may find the gameplay loop very repetitive
Longevity is questionable at this point in the world of live service games


The game is full of personality in its art, music, and story.
Addictive like few others, once you have passed the first few hours...
An impractical interface that is difficult to get used to.
Although Bungie promises to smooth out rough edges in all areas, changes take time.


Brutal combat against UESC and other players
Good map selection with rich design, and puzzles
Meaningful contracts offer powerful progress through faction upgrades
ROOK is an ingenious creation
WSTR Shotgun slaps, so do the other weapons
Winning feels good
Reorganizing mods on weapons is finicky
Losing feels bad


Bungie's signature in game system and map design.
Crioarchivo, the Dust II of extraction shooter games.
Audiovisual expenditure.
The presence of Rook, who stirs up the games like a third threat.
The AI of the UESC forces in PvE lives up to the studio's work.
Some adjustments on concrete elements: more events, improvements on certain frameworks...


Deep gameplay system, excellent playability.
Solid optimization on Xbox Series X with fast loading times
Steep initial learning curve
Some questionable gameplay limitations


Great movement
Many stories and lore for the genre
Superb visual design
Good soundtrack and successful dubbing
Diverse and balanced courses
A lot of significant loot
The menus are very confusing.
Not solo-friendly
Many aspects that belong to the genre are rather discouraging.


Best-in-class gunplay that packs a punch while feeling good
Heat management offers a unique twist on stamina and various QoL features make for smoother play
Intriguing narrative set-up and the UESC bots don't mess around
Bouncing back from failed runs feels seamless and easy
Horrendous Rewards Pass, which includes the return of one-time-use shaders
Not a traditional narrative per say and as such, it could always fumble
Much more hardcore than your average extraction shooter experience, which won't be for everyone


Intuitive and efficient maneuverability;
Omnipresent tension;
Technically flawless;
Outstanding soundtrack;
Original and bold visual;
Successful confrontations.
A lot of reading;
Sometimes frustrating;
AI way too strong.


Core loop is engaging
Aggression is encouraged,and it makes for a far more tense experience
Only one contract at a time feels arbitrarily limiting


Seven executives/characters extremely different from each other
Mysterious and captivating metanarrative.
If you don't have a group, you only benefit halfway.
There are no particularly fun tools to use.


Teamplay and strategy
Customisation
Endgame challenges
Controls and movement
Graphics and sounds
Suit heat mechanics
Environmental audio
[8/10] reviewed at 24/03/2026 - Test Marathon (Xbox Series X) ? [read the full review on MKAU Gaming]


The construction of his universe and his ambiguous narration.
The possibilities offered by the different classes and their combinations.
This requires so much effort that it becomes an obsession... for the better, I suppose.
You need a lot of hours of commitment to start understanding it...
... and also to make the most of or benefit from content such as Cryoarchive.
We regret the absence of certain additional modalities.


Dense sci-fi atmosphere and lived-in setting
Narratively, it's a captivating evolution of the original games' central ideas
Fun Shell classes which aren't overdesigned
Satisfying gunplay with a wide selection of weapons at launch
Generally tense but flexible runs thanks to the variety in contracts
Audio and voice acting are two steps ahead of the competition
The rare kind of modern triple-A game that doesn't soften its blows
Gunplay


Rich lore and tense gameplay with seasonal replayability
Outstanding PS5 Pro performances
Immersive cyberpunk soundtrack
DualSense haptic feedback perfect for the genre
Satisfying endgame content
Steep learning curve for beginners
The "paid premium game" aspect in a genre dominated by F2P games could deter many people since the Concord crash.


Graphical style and aura all its on
Bright and colorful graphics
AI enemies eat through ammo reserves
Confusing menu designs


One can play alone or with company, having fun in any case.
Artistically very inspired
The foundation is solid, but will it be supported in the future?


Storytelling through emergent psychological despair
Cryo Archive is the greatest end-game activity in the genre
Masterpiece of art direction and sound design?
Australian matchmaking suffers two-thirds of the day


Gunplay feels familiar and can be fun
Plenty of missions
If you don?t put in the time, forget being competitive


Incredibly slick art direction
Snappy gunplay
Numerous interlocking progression systems
Runner abilities add a nice twist
On-the-fly inventory management is clunky
[8/10] reviewed at 17/04/2026 - Test Marathon ? What did we extract from its first month and Season 1? [read the full review on TheSixthAxis]


the arsenal and accessories are of a rare density in the genre
Its unique artistic direction
A selection of cards that is far too meager at launch
A PvE that really lacks depth


Intense shootouts
Various smart deviations from the classic extraction shooter formula
The tension is through the roof
Interesting lore
A laundry list of baffling design choices, from the UI to the progression
Very limited depth and variety, for now
Half the game's mechanics barely even matter, in the grand scheme of things
No real story, and the interesting lore is presented solely in codexes and barely noticeable easter eggs


An atypical and well-crafted DA
The feeling of weapons
The class system
A taste of "come back for more"
A slowness in the gameplay
Poor environments
The questionable seasonal reset


Solid character classes
Striking visuals
A brilliant soundtrack
Perfectly tuned right from the start
Maps that are far too dull
Lacks some sort of expansion on the game's central hook


High-level gunfeel
Well-stretched and well-constructed maps
Intriguing and coherent universe
Overall successful handling
Heavy mental load in learning
Arrives at the worst moment facing Arc Raiders
Ergonomics and structure still rough
Visual controversy that sticks to the game's image
[7/10] reviewed at 01/04/2026 - Marathon (PS5) [read the full review on GameHope]
[7/10] reviewed at 01/04/2026 - Marathon (PC) [read the full review on GameHope]


Captivating game
Each race is pure tension.
Impressive technically
Plays very well on console
The user interface could be improved.
Complicated stock management
Quite steep learning curve
Still a lot of doubts about the seasonal progression


A template per company
No real tension
Perfectible ergonomics
A somewhat random level design
Too much of everything outside the parties and not enough inside.


Archetypes that can be funny
Nebulous universe that goes overboard to not understand anything!
Space waiting time!
Messy menus and inventories
Too expensive
high-intensity battles
Merciless regulation
demanding tactically and strategically
Self-contained science fiction setting
Atmospheric gaming world
motivating progress
Difficult to read menu designs
The choice of colors is often tiring for the eyes.
reviewed at 09/03/2026 - Marathon im Test: In diesem Shooter müsst ihr euch durchbeißen, um Spaß zu haben [read the full review on 4players]
reviewed at 10/03/2026 - Marathon im Test: Ein fantastischer Shooter, wenn da nicht eine große Schwäche wäre ? [read the full review on 4players]
reviewed at 12/03/2026 - Marathon im Test: Der Shooter hat viele Stärken ? aber viele von euch werden diese gar nicht erleben [read the full review on 4players]
Top tier Bungie gunplay
Meaningful progression systems
Solid enemy AI
Stellar map design
In-depth buildcrafting
Intriguing lore
Fairly steep learning curve
reviewed at 07/04/2026 - Test Marathon: Coming Down From The Adrenaline Rush [read the full review on MMORPG.com]
Absorbing and stylish art direction
+
Fairly supports numerous playstyles, from solo stealth to powerhouse trio runs
+
Fast PvP is exhilarating
User interface struggles with information overload
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Audio is currently inconsistent
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Inventory management can be clunky
Gunplay and shooting sensation
Tension and rhythm
Effective level design
Tactical and cooperative approach
Scenario and lore are in the background but coherent.
Immersive sound atmosphere
Sense of placement and old-school rhythm
Progression and replayability
Some repetitions in the environments
Seasonal wipe system
Background scenario
Some technical limitations
An unconsumed look, a fresh setting, a first-class staging.
Good sound design, exceptional soundtrack
A multiplayer shooting game with an interesting story
Steep learning curve
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