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My 3 cents on the demo |
Apr 17, 2005, 18:41 |
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I'm still enjoying the assault mode after playing for a couple of days. I have not tried the other modes yet; I might give CTF a try, but I don't care much for Deathmatch games.
The game runs like silk, with the graphics cranked, on my machine. I have not encountered too much lag either -- which is refreshing.
I like the fact that while crouched, zoomed, and firing short bursts, you can actually get some pretty good accuracy, even with the assault rifle.
I like the sound effects -- all the weapons sound pretty meaty to me.
I like the fact that you have to reload. Combined with the aiming mentioned above, this adds some room for actual tactics in the gameplay, ala a "Spray and Pray" team might get some lucky hits, but a team that uses some fire discipline, manages their ammo well, and adopts some rudimentary fire and movement will win -- and win big; consistently, from what I've seen. I really like that. The "dash" ability adds another, minor tactical element.
I like the healing doodad. I think it's an interesting compromise between Halo-style shields and health packs, medics or healing stations. More tactics (e.g. "do I stop shooting for few seconds and heal or should I press the attack?")
I don't like the mouse-only vehicle steering but I've gotten used to it. And the vehicles feel a bit "light", IMO. I do like the fact that the driver can fire a co-axial weapon, but needs a gunner to take advantage of the turret-mounted rocket launchers and machinegun (alt fire). I like games that reward teamwork but don't really require it, much like the original UT's Assault mode.
I think the loadout screen could use some work as I wish I had a bit more control over my choice of weapons and could get some idea of what my team members are packing (ala the Battlefield games). I guess they went with "Quick and Easy", and don't really have a problem with that .
I have not found a way to spectate (is there a way?). Sometimes, I like to kick back, sip a cold one and smoke when teams are uneven or I just need a break (but I'm not ready to quit). The lack a Spectator mode kinda sucks, IMO.
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Reviews or Demo? |
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Apr 15, 18:04 |
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Apr 15, 18:11 |
Halo 3 |
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Bad Game. |
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Xbox single-player demo |
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No subject |
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Apr 16, 01:57 |
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Apr 17, 18:41 |
My 3 cents on the demo |
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Apr 17, 01:37 |
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Apr 18, 21:30 |
Been gaming long? |
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