Marathon

SkillUp1.1M

Summarized Marathon's poor critical reception in his weekly news show. Noted reviews confirmed the Server Slam concerns — the core loop isn't engaging enough to sustain the extraction format.

Mar 27, 2026

Yong Yea1.2M

The video is overwhelmingly about Marathon and Yong Yea gives a strongly negative assessment of its prospects and design, arguing that the game is losing players, financially unviable, and unlikely to survive as a live service. He also criticizes Marathon as too hardcore, poorly balanced, and fundamentally the wrong kind of game for Bungie, saying it lacks the broader appeal, handcrafted feel, and identity of Halo or Destiny.

May 1, 2026

Angry Joe3.3M

They spend a dedicated segment mocking Marathon's state, citing very low player counts, a limited-time PvE mode, and the game director leaving just months after launch. Their tone is overwhelmingly negative, calling its future bleak, saying there is no motivation to play it, and implying the game is effectively dying.

Jul 20, 2026

Legendary Drops464K

The creator is directly attacking Bungie's handling of Marathon and argues the game is effectively dead on arrival. They say people do not want it, criticize its visuals and reputation, and reject the idea that it can recover like No Man's Sky or Cyberpunk 2077.

Aug 13, 2026