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Is Marathon Worth $40? Breaking Down IGN's 9/10 Review

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March 12, 2026·

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IGN scored Marathon 9/10 and called it a favorite extraction shooter. Here is what that score means for your wallet in 2026.

Travis Northup's IGN review landed Marathon at 9/10 — Editors' Choice — after 65+ hours. He called it his favorite extraction shooter despite UI he labeled a "war crime" and onboarding that throws you into brick-wielding goblins.

What the 9 reflects

Gunfeel, lore depth, loot addiction, map surprise after dozens of hours, and endgame pull. Bungie nailed the core loop.

What it does not ignore

Bad UI, steep curve, need for more maps and balance passes. Season 3 PvE is the answer to "will casuals bounce?"

Marathon IGN review — extraction shooter on Tau Ceti IV

Image credit: IGN

Who should buy

Extraction fans who want best-in-class shooting
Trios with comms
Players willing to eat 20 bad runs before fun clicks

Who should wait

Solo-only casuals — try the free weeks first.

Competitive players already hunt edges via Marathon cheats — know the PvP reality in Season 2 cheating report before you buy.

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