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Those two things could be fixed but other things could be tweaked or added to Chorus too. This is the age where anything is possible after launch. Just look at No Man’s Sky, another space harrowing adventure. That launch was unimpressive but after years of work, the game is now considered to be a smash hit. If Chorus implements a few of these changes, maybe it too can receive some more attention.
8 Add Fast Travel
Most open-world games have fast travel options in them. That mechanic is sadly missing from this game which is strange. To Chorus’ credit, the various ships Nara pilots are fast, making travel not that terrible.
They have booster options, light-speed jumpers, and there are even warp gates around the world to speed up ships even more. Those are nice to have but they don’t beat full-on fast travel. Exploring the world manually is important to find hidden quests and items. However, sometimes players might feel like warping around automatically instead to save time. Hopefully, this option can get patched in.
7 Modding Your Ship Not In Bases
One of the biggest reasons why players may wish to warp around quickly is for ship modification. Some accessories can be equipped to the ship from the menu. However, most upgrades must be done at home base. The first one players will encounter is the Enclave.
Having to manually drive back and forth between missions can be a time sink. It makes sense to restrict access to shops while in the open world. Why can’t there be more options for equipping gear while not in a shop though? More equipment should be accessible in the menu is the wish here. Another solution would be to create mini docking stations, or kiosks, around the world to upgrade at instead.
6 Photo Mode Needs Tweaking
This is one good-looking open-world game. It’s great then that Chorus has a photo mode to capture this beauty. However, it is compromised. When players take a picture two things hold this feature back.
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One, everything is cropped into widescreen with black bars cutting off the top and bottom. Two, the name of the game is plastered on the top bar. There doesn’t seem be a need for the watermark or black bars. So, if those two things could get removed, that would be great.
5 Skip Certain Missions
Being able to skip missions isn’t that widespread amongst modern video games. There are a few notable games that do it though. Red Dead Redemption 2 is probably the biggest and most notable one. If players keep dying on a checkpoint in that game then they eventually get the option to skip ahead.
Chorus should get this feature added in too. One of the most annoying elements of the game are the regrowth seals. Maneuvering the ship at just the right angle to hit these targets in the right amount of time can be stressful. It may make some players quit.
4 Add Lock-On
There are some weapons in Chorus that allow players to lock onto enemy targets. Some accessories may help boost accuracy as well. However, the standard gun, and most other weapons, are free form.
There is no way for players to lock on to one, or multiple targets for most of the game which is contrary to most shooters. This doesn’t have to be put into the game permanently. It can be an option to turn on or off like how most aim assist options are in other shooters.
3 Add More Ship Maneuvers
The controls in Chorus are not as snappy as one would hope. This, accompanied with no lock-on, is why the game can be so challenging even on the easiest difficulty. Finding ships to hit is hard enough let alone maneuvering to aim.
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There are ways to dodge attacks such as side-steps and dashes, but there should be more about face maneuvers. If a lock-on system isn’t added then there should at least be a few new moves added for ships. Being able to turn on a dime to face opponents would be one example. Equipping more items in the shipyard would even be a nice addition.
2 Add Co-Op
A game like this is not in desperate need of co-op but it would make Chorus more interesting. There are ways to have it make sense in the story too. Co-op partners could pilot a drone with limited firepower. Maybe this drone could be more like a support unit rather than an offensive buddy.
For example, the drone could heal players or drop stat boosts for offensive or defensive purposes. This doesn’t have to be on the campaign either. A horde mode style co-op experience could be fun too.
1 Add VR Support
Adding in VR support sounds like even more of a wish than co-op, but there is precedent. Stars Wars Squadrons allowed gamers to experience the game fully in VR or without it. Either option was a viable choice and this was supported at launch.
The same could be true for Chorus. There have been games that added in VR after launch as well like No Man’s Sky. This could help reinvigorate interest in the game further down the line. Maybe for the first anniversary?
Chorus was released on December 3, 2021, and is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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