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ACTION·FPS·REL 2023.12.07

THE FINALS’23

The Verdict WOW 1 of 2 said it
Aggregate · creator panel
2 scored reviewers
Vote distribution
Positive2 Mixed0 Negative0
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Source
// facts checked 2026-05-31 · steam, igdb

The Consensus: Is It Worth Playing?

THE FINALS is a free-to-play, physics-driven first-person shooter set in destructible virtual arenas based on real-world locations. Teams compete in a game show-themed multiplayer format where environmental destruction — collapsing buildings, blowing through walls — is a core tactical mechanic.

Streamer verdicts

One bucket per creator — explicit picks plus inferred reads from their quotes

Review notes ·3

Verbatim quotes from indexed creators
GOOD
8:17 positive

they fixed my primary frustration with the base launch version of the game, which was performance. And now it just runs great and you get all of the crazy destruction, havoc, and gameplay that they originally offered with a bunch of new game modes and stuff.

SkillUp

WOW
30:12 positive

this is certified fresh no doubt about it and I recommend it to you

1 earlier review from this creator
12:59 positive

I have not had this much fun with a debut shooter IP since Apex Legends back in 2019. the finals makes an exceptional first impression like incredible