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[Twigg4075]

Ok, so I haven't even finished the first level yet but I'm really digging it. I think the graphics look pretty darn good. The voice acting leaves much to be desired, especially for the male character you first meet. The female character isn't as bad. The controls seem to be tight, the weapons have punch and the explosions are awesome.

The opening FMV and sequence were fucking awesome and very disturbing at the same time.

I really like the articles in the pieces of intel/newspapers you find. They seem very realistic.

I normally hate product placement in games but everything I've seen so far fits perfectly. I've seen a White Castle restaurant, a Full Throttle soda machine and a mention of Wal Mart in one of the intel article. It wasn't a flattering portrayal either.

The really weird thing is that the game never asked what difficulty setting I wanted at the start? I guess there aren't any?

 

[BrntO4Life]

I normally hate product placement in games but everything I've seen so far fits perfectly. I've seen a White Castle restaurant, a Full Throttle soda machine and a mention of Wal Mart in one of the intel article. It wasn't a flattering portrayal either.

Product placement for this type of game is really crucial. It makes a bigger impact in terms of recognizing what our world could be like.

 

[Twigg4075]

Product placement for this type of game is really crucial. It makes a bigger impact in terms of recognizing what our world could be like.

I couldn't agree more.

I'm just surprised that some of these companies allowed the use of their product considering the theme of the game.

 

[Twigg4075]

Now this is eerie. I just found a newspaper article talking about Japan surrendering to the Koreans and it started with something how they had no choice "after the destruction of a nuclear power plant". Dang.

 

[BrntO4Life]

Now this is eerie. I just found a newspaper article talking about Japan surrendering to the Koreans and it started with something how they had no choice "after the destruction of a nuclear power plant". Dang.

Whoa.

Your (insanely) early impressions have piqued my interest. I'd be curious to see if you think it's worth the full $60 once done.

 

[Twigg4075]

Whoa.

Your (insanely) early impressions have piqued my interest. I'd be curious to see if you think it's worth the full $60 once done.

As soon as I finish the second level I think I'm going to jump online for a bit.

Edit: Wasn't Aomori Prefecture in Japan one of the worst hit by the earthquake and tsunami? It's mentioned in another newspaper article I just found.

 

[Archbomber]

Hey, twiggs, how is the story? Is character development good? Does it draw you in. I'm more of a Single Player story guy myself so I was really interested by this game.

 

[Twigg4075]

So far I'm really enjoying it. The atmosphere it the best part. Everything looks like what I would imagine it would if our country was under siege.

The music is nice. The graphics and lighting look great. The newspaper clipping strewn throughout the levels really seem to flesh out the story.

My only gripe so far is the voice acting.

Edit: Wow. Looking out at the makeshift football field turned prison camp is jaw dropping.

 

[IamMedellin]

how is the game so far, I got the free M$ points... not sure if I should play before I sell it

 

[Buzzman]

BOOM BABY. Just picked up my copy. Had to go to 3 different Kmarts though.

 

[Buzzman]

I'm going to jump into online right away. I'll give impressions after a few matches.

 

[Twigg4075]

I played a few matches. Of course I suck but it seems like solid multiplayer. I like the whole idea of the Battle Points system.

I saw people controlling little remote tank looking things, hellfire missiles firing all over the place, enemies on roofs. The two maps I played seemed pretty interesting as well. Lots of places to maneuver around in.

As far as single player goes, the end of chapter 2 was a real mind fuck. I'm really, really liking the campaign, although I have a feeling it will be MW2 type short. It reminds me so much of Metro 2033 in that it is just so atmospheric. Also in the way you can talk to NPC's, the gunplay, the fact that you are constantly scrounging for ammo and using rag tag weapons, etc. Just so many similarities. I guess it's no coincidence that both games were published by THQ.

 

[Boucher]

twigg uve got my interest piqued

 

[Buzzman]

I've played about 2 hours online. Here are some thoughts so far

- The maps seem big but not too big. You rarely find yourself having to walk to the action like in Battlefield. There seems to be something going around you all the time.

- The vehicles are not as great as Bad Company 2, but there are more types and they are easy enough that the casual gamer can use them, but if you really want to do damage with them, you need to actually learn to use them. While I think they are too easy to get, they can be destroyed rather easily through various weapons/other vehicles. Bottom line - 2nd best console game to actually use them behind Bad Company 2.

- There is no lag at all despite them saying the game is overpopulated and they are adding more servers as they day goes on. I had trouble finding a ground control 32 player room, but all the other modes I got into a room rather quick.

- The hit detection is exactly like Bad Company 2. Even the hit register and text symbol saying you got the kill or assist looks like it. I like the fact that while it's still possibl to snipe with assault rifles, it isn't easy.

- The battle points are the best thing about the game early on. Each game you start with 500 and you can buy your special weapons with them like tiny drone cars/helicopters or even predator missile/UAVs, and flak jackets. When you die and spawn, you can buy a vehicle to start in, but the great ones are still locked early on since you need to get to level 30,40, and 50.

- They have perks but so far haven't noticed an overused one yet.

- There is no killcam.

- The game is very fun. Like I said it's like a Bad Company copy that does enough to call it its own thing. I won't review it for 2-3 weeks of online to see if it has lasting power, but for now I really like what I've played.

 

[BrntO4Life]

Damnit, I may buy this.

 

[Twigg4075]

So I just got back from dinner and can't get into a game at all. Booooooooo.

 

[BrntO4Life]

Critics seem to be pretty divided on this game.

The ones I typically trust have it in the 50-70% range, while others rate it 80-90%.

 

[Buzzman]

I played all day till about 7 maybe 8 and didn't have trouble except when I had a party of 9 with a group of randoms.

 

[Buzzman]

Critics seem to be pretty divided on this game.

The ones I typically trust have it in the 50-70% range, while others rate it 80-90%.

The sites I go to have it in the 5-7 range as well so i was ready to be disappointed when i bought it, but it's badass early on. I just don't understand how a decent shooter gets rated a 5 though. That makes it sound like the online is broke and the single player is short. I really do think that the short campaign mode really left a bad taste in reviewers mind because the online is tits. If I were to rate it right now based on what I played so far of both modes its a solid 8 weighing more to an 8.5 then it is a 7.5.

 

[tigstah]

cag's shipwreck says the campaign is 4 hrs long. i will blow thru that tomorrow.