Wildgate

“Through its multi-layered combat tempo and sharp design, Wildgate soars among the best extraction shooters.”

“Wildgate isn’t just another shooter—it’s a bold experiment that succeeds more often than it fails. By merging tactical ship management with fast-paced FPS action, Moonshot Games has created a truly unique multiplayer experience that scratches the itch for both Sea of Thieves-style crew chaos and extraction shooter tension. Yes, the $30 price tag is steep, the balance needs tweaking, and the community size raises eyebrows. But when you’re in the middle of a storm, dodging enemy fire while a crewmate boards a rival ship to steal their Artifact, none of that matters. Few games deliver such adrenaline-pumping, cinematic matches. For those willing to invest the time—and ideally bring a squad along—Wildgate is one of the most exciting multiplayer experiments of 2025. It’s a flawed gem, but a gem nonetheless.”

“Wildgate is tightly designed and has an incredibly satisfying gameplay loop when it “clicks” for you and your team. It’s not as easy to get into at its price point and gatekeeping of progress to PvPvE games only, but they absolutely accomplished what they set out to do, and that’s to create a unique, artistically pleasing spaceship battle extraction game that focuses on strategizing with your fellow teammates against 4 other crews trying to accomplish the same goals as you.”

“Wildgate is a fun multiplayer game that has a touch of other titles from the late 2000s and also draws inspiration from more recent ones. With a touch of treasure hunting and capture the flag, Wildgate is a kind of Battle Royale that manages to be fun... except when the player ends up getting stuck in its lengthy matchmaking process.”

“Wildgate is a fresh combination of a ship battler and an FPS that is a better concept than it is a game.”

“I doubt many who bought Wild Gate were looking to play Call of Duty Lite. They likely expected epic space ship battles and cool clutch gameplay moments, and while that framework definitely exists, it’s currently unbalanced to a severe degree. I want to keep playing Wild Gate, but the more I play, the less I like it, and Moonshot Games will have to implement some drastic changes to keep me flying into the Reach.”

“Wildate is a first-person PvPvE action game focused on teamwork, ship management, and dynamic combat. Visually striking and technically polished, it offers unique matches but heavily relies on cooperation. It features good progression and fair monetization; however, its paid model may deter players and can negatively impact the experience if played without friends.”

“Wildgate from developer Moonshot Games and publisher Dreamhaven is a fun PvP multiplayer shooter that may seem a bit vanilla now, but it has room to grow. As it stands, you’ll get a lot more PvP co-op gaming out of this than anything else.”

“Wildgate stands out from the herd of live service games by offering gameplay inspired by various multiplayer classics, adding a layer of personality and originality. The gameplay loop is fun and addictive, but over time, it will need more content to maintain that sense of freshness.”

“Wildgate is a bold and ambitious undertaking that succeeds at what it sets out to do. It’s something that demands teamwork, rewards tactical thinking, and delivers exhilarating moments of high-stakes action throughout every match. You won’t find this to be overwrought with monetization or collaborations, it’s a simple game that really does everything right. Moonshot Games has ensured that this is a multiplayer experience that feels fresh and exciting. The core of Wildgate is incredibly strong, and win or lose you’re bound to have a good time in the untamed cosmos.”

“In the end, Wildgate doesn’t try to hide what it is; what you see is what you get. If the trailer looks exciting to you then it’s really not that expensive to give a try. The PvP content can be quite intense and is really fun with a group of friends, but on the other hand the exploration and PvE combat is pretty shallow.”

“The PvE foundation is excellent, and with a few updates to PvP balance and matchmaking, the game could become a genre staple. Right now, it is a bit of a wild ride, but one worth taking if you have the right crew.”

“Wildgate is a complex game to recommend. Its deep, well-integrated systems offer a unique multiplayer experience, but its steep learning curve, lack of matchmaking balance, and aggressive monetization make it a tough sell unless you're fully invested in its design.”

“Moonshot Games' Wildgate is as chaotic as it is focused and consistently an engaging and fun experience.”

“Wildgate’s 4-player mayhem makes for a wild ride, but it currently feels like a proof of concept for something really great.”

“Wildgate feels like what you'd get if you mixed Overwatch with Sea of Thieves—a bold, chaotic fusion of hero-based teamwork and ship-to-ship space battles. It’s not without its flaws, but at its best, it delivers fun, frantic gameplay that thrives on cooperation. Space piracy mayhem at its finest.”

“Wildgate is the kind of chaos that only comes from tight design. It’s messy in all the right ways, and if you’ve got the crew, the headset, and the time to learn its rhythm, there’s nothing quite like it.”