Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack) Processeur : Intel Core i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (4 GB) / Intel Arc A580 (8 GB, with ReBAR on) DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack) Processeur : Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB) / Intel Arc A770 (16 GB, with ReBAR on) DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit
Marathon
⚔️ CompareMarathon hooks players with its relentless action, and many end up logging more than 25 hours of playtime. Across 62 155 Steam reviews the game holds a 77 % positive rating, while post‑launch sentiment stays respectable at 70 % positive among the latest 400 sampled reviews.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 129 | 112 | 0 | 17 |
| Graphics / art | 58 | 52 | 0 | 6 |
| Multiplayer | 32 | 16 | 2 | 14 |
| Content / longevity | 27 | 17 | 2 | 8 |
| Story / writing | 17 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 14 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| Stability / bugs | 12 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Interface / UX | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Value for money | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 55 h on median; those who dislike it: 14 h.
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 14 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 37,5 % of players.
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Strengths
- Gameplay dominates praise: 112 positive mentions out of 129 total.
- Graphics receive strong approval: 52 positive mentions out of 58.
- Audio is unanimously praised: 15 positive mentions out of 15.
- Story resonates with players: 15 positive mentions out of 17.
- Long‑term engagement is high: the >25 h playtime bucket shows 76 % positive sentiment from 255 reviewers.
Weaknesses
- Performance is a frequent gripe: only 4 positive mentions out of 14, with 10 negative.
- Bugs undermine the experience: 1 positive mention versus 11 negative.
- Multiplayer splits the community: 16 positive, 14 negative, and 2 mixed mentions.
- User interface draws criticism: 2 positive mentions against 5 negative.
Who is it for?
Fans of fast‑paced action titles who value tight gameplay, striking visuals, and immersive audio will likely enjoy Marathon, provided they can tolerate occasional performance hiccups and UI quirks.
Verdict
Marathon delivers a solid core experience that earns the majority of its praise, especially for its gameplay, graphics, and sound design. However, technical shortcomings—most notably performance and bugs—prevent it from reaching universal acclaim. Players who prioritize action and are willing to overlook some rough edges will find it a rewarding addition to their library.
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