Developed by Big Time Studios, Shrapnel is a new crypto-based game inspired by the FPS Call of Duty and has been available in Early Access on the Epic Games Store for a few days.
Early access usually serves to allow you to create a community around the title, in order to understand if user interest is sufficient to continue developing and modifying the gaming experience.
The studio believes in it and from the statements, they are convinced that it is a AAA first-person shooter game, in short, a game that can rival the top games.
During 2023, the game team had raised over $20 million in funding, including Polychain Capital which has been investing in the crypto sector for years.
What makes the game unique?
Its native SHRAP token that can be earned by completing challenges, winning matches and participating in the game's ecosystem.
The game also incorporates NFTs for weapons, armor and other “cosmetics.”
Graphically and gameplay-wise it proves to be well done, with a fluid movement system and a wide variety of weapons available.
The ERC-20 token has a marketcap of over 50 million (#516) and a value around $0.22.
Although the success of the game will depend on the interest and number of active users these days, the project appears to be interesting and has great potential, capable of revolutionizing the way gaming is conceived.
The integration of cryptocurrencies and blockchain offer new opportunities for both investment and engagement.