Mumbai: Fearless and United Guards (FAU-G): Domination, the homegrown first-person shooter (FPS) mobile game, recently conducted successful playtests in Gurgaon and Mumbai, giving a clear picture of what Indian gamers expect from an FPS experience built in India.
This team deathmatch game, developed by Dot9 Games and published by Nazara Publishing, has garnered significant attention, especially as it nears its official launch.
Key Insights from the FAU-G: Domination Playtests
The playtests held in October 2024 brought in a wave of feedback from enthusiastic gamers, shedding light on important aspects of the game and highlighting areas for improvement.
- Visual Enhancements: Nearly 85% of players agreed that the visuals have significantly improved compared to the previous playtest conducted in July 2024. The game’s graphics have been polished, delivering a more immersive and aesthetically pleasing experience.
- Indian Environments and Themes: A standout feature of FAU-G: Domination is its uniquely Indian environments. Almost 90% of players appreciated the game’s focus on Indian landscapes and cultural themes, giving it a distinct edge over international titles in the genre.
- Preference for Team Deathmatch: Out of the various modes available in the game, including Arms Race, Deathmatch, and Search and Destroy, 55% of players expressed a strong preference for the Team Deathmatch mode. This mode’s fast-paced action and teamwork elements seem to resonate the most with the Indian gaming community.
- Positive Gunplay Feedback: Around 70% of players rated the gunplay between “good” to “excellent,” indicating that FAU-G: Domination is on the right track with its weapon mechanics. Ensuring fluid, responsive gunplay is key for an FPS title, and this feedback confirms that the developers have made notable progress.
- Optimization Challenges: Despite the overall positive feedback, 24% of players experienced device overheating during play, pointing to potential optimization issues that the developers need to address. As the game moves closer to launch, improving performance across a variety of devices will be critical.
- Overall Improvement: Compared to the last playtest in July, FAU-G: Domination has seen an overall improvement of 23%, according to player feedback. This indicates that the development team at Dot9 Games has been responsive to community input and is committed to delivering a polished, high-quality product.
A Growing Presence in the Indian Shooter Market
As FAU-G: Domination prepares for its full release, the game has already made waves in the Indian gaming scene, with over one million pre-registrations on the Google Play Store for Android.
This milestone highlights the growing interest in the title and showcases the potential for Indian-made games to compete in the international market.
The game’s iOS and iPadOS pre-registrations are expected to open soon, further expanding its reach.
The Indian shooter market, with its staggering 500 million players, offers a huge opportunity for Dot9 Games. With its emphasis on transparency and continuous community engagement, the developers are poised to make FAU-G: Domination a standout success in India’s gaming industry.
Regular playtests like the ones held in Gurgaon and Mumbai are crucial in fine-tuning the game and ensuring that player feedback is implemented before the official launch.
Pre-registrations and Exclusive Rewards
As a thank you to its early supporters, FAU-G: Domination offers exclusive in-game rewards for those who pre-register.
Players who sign up during the pre-registration phase will receive the Beast Collection, a limited edition set of in-game cosmetics inspired by the Tiger, symbolizing strength and power. This collection includes:
- Six accessories: frame, banner, avatar, sticker, spray, and charm
It’s important to note that the Beast Collection will only be available to players who pre-register, and it will not be offered after the game’s launch, making it a rare and valuable set for dedicated fans.
The Road Ahead for FAU-G: Domination
As the game approaches its launch, Dot9 Games and Nazara Publishing are focused on refining FAU-G: Domination based on player feedback.
With its combination of Indian cultural themes, fast-paced gameplay, and community-driven development, the game is set to make its mark in the highly competitive FPS market.
With ongoing optimizations and additional playtests planned, FAU-G: Domination is gearing up to meet the high expectations of Indian gamers.
The title has already shown that it can deliver a uniquely Indian experience, something many players have been seeking in a homegrown FPS game.
