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Sun Nov 22
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02/09/09
Didn't Japan already have their release?
I've played this game off and on since a few weeks after launch, it's had a lot of serious problems, but at least Slant Six seem to care enough to fix them. It's only gotten better since. Next time I just hope Sony/Slant Six don't allow a game to be released like this one was...
Really, the game isn't bad at all unless your dislike FPSes, or team based gameplay. It's a different experience IMO.
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02/09/09
...mainly cause I want the kickass headset that comes with it for Killzone 2.
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01/09/09
But they better not have a repeat of this game's launch.. that was just sad. This game was simply not finished when it was released into the wild.
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but as gamers lets not lose hope. not all games luanch as badly as SOCOM did. R2 launch was pretty damn good, and Warhawk was pretty solid.... and teher are others that were good. in my honest opinion the launch window of socom was way off..... this game should have released in the summer, how the fuck am i gonna pop socom in knowing im gonna have Killzone 2 in the same room? thats my biggest worry.
i just PRAY that KIllzone 2 gets it going right on launch. i know that if it lanuches without a big hitch, others will follow suit and pick up the game.
01/09/09
Connectivity issues, phantom players, the damn tank glitch (although it was fun to hunt the bastards down), stat issues, mic issues, stat padders and many more.
I love the hell out of that game, but even it had a fair bit of issues out the gate that were only rectified in the initial months. That said, most stuff was fixed in a few weeks, and the tank glitch in particular squelched a month and a half later, not anywhere near waiting 3 months to have what you were initially promised.
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Probably not. :-)
01/09/09
*Not Holding Breath*
01/09/09
It's infuriating. I really hope this patch fixes all those problems.
01/09/09
1) Switching weapons and going in and out of scoped view is still cumbersome and tedious compared to newer games.
2) Gameplay still lags, especially in close combat.
3) It still takes forever to actually play the game, and the new quick match feature doesn't work nearly as well as you would expect.
4) You still start in total darkness.
5) There's no easy way to throw a grenade or smoke without making yourself really vulnerable -- i.e., switching to grenades is sloppy and takes too long.
6) I still get plenty of server error messages that claim my stats may not be tracked, etc.
Sigh . . .
01/09/09
And while nullifying all player progress to boot.
Should have just waited for Zipper to finish up MAG and slap the Socom name on that.
01/09/09
Yeah, I don't really see Massive Action Game as a realistic title.
01/09/09
i hope this patch is the patch to rule them all or else....
i will stick to R2 while i wait for the Behemoth that is Killzone 2
and yeah MAG seems to be a placeholder name until it gets a official name. when a teaser site launches we should see the real name come out.
01/04/09
However, when I finally was able to join a game with 32 players, I got to experience what the game was all about. When everything is working -- which is rare -- the game can be a blast to play. I found myself loving the huge maps, sharp graphics and tight team-focused gameplay. That said, the sheer number of network problems I've experienced with the game are unforgiveable.
I get kicked out of just about every match I join because of a network error of some sort. This never happens with any of my other games, so I find it inexcusable. I've searched the forums for solutions, opened ports on my router, and even read that you cannot click "ready" until waiting in a lobby for at least 3+ minutes if you don't want to be instant kicked -- which incidentally, is what happens to me about every time. Guess I better start waiting 3 minutes ...
That is absolute bullshit nonsense if you ask me. This game is online only. Why is it so hard to get into a match and why in the hell it so time consuming?
It's a real shame because I can see how this game has a lot of potential to be great. But it really needs a complete multiplayer networking overhaul, not to mention a single player mode, to truly justify it's price tag among the competition.
Thankfully, I bought the game for 30% off from Blockbuster (see the deal posted on slickdeals.net or fat wallet.com) mainly for the headset, which is awesome and even works with my phone or in my computer as a microphone (when attached with usb cable). It's a great piece of hardware.
I hope this patch fixes some major problems because otherwise I'm sticking to Resistance 2.
12/23/08
To all those bitching about the beta you do know what betas are right? Even more so when its a beta for an online game.
Granted yes they did release the game too early when the beta was proof it wasnt ready, still yet anyone crying about the beta should be barred from being able to participate in any and I mean ANY future betas period.
Do hope the patch helps fix the issues with folks running up the mountains. Since jesus christ its irritating having to shoot twats off the ridges with my M14 every few minutes in a round.
12/23/08
I look forward to the D-Pad lean too. I enjoy the game myself but they really did screw the pooch on this one Bro. That said, I'd love to jump in game with you once they get it all sorted out. ;)
12/23/08
But I was quite suprised to how well the game held up with my being in Japan vs folks in the US. So the netcode seems to be pretty solid in that sense. Also the quality of the voice with the BT coms works great.
Yeah seeing how launch went and the results from the beta I do see how the games rep got screwed. Along with the devs.
12/23/08
*looks at some other posts*
..No, no they don't. Perhaps Kotaku could write up a guide/explanation. Kidding about that last bit.
12/23/08
The final beta that /6 released was open, and they mentioned on their website that it was a fair representation of the gameplay (and as hindsight shows, it kinda was)...
I'd not played a SOCOM game since the first one, and I wasn't really looking forward to it anyway, but being in the beta I thought Id get as much play out of it as I could... ever since it's release Ive heard nothing but bad things...
I agree about not basing your opinions on betas, but in this particular case the beta was more like a demo... which its more than OK to base an opinion of a title from :P
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/end rant
12/23/08
The loading times and lobby system were horrible, and when I finally managed to join a game it was so buggy and un-user friendly that I was put right off...
Metal Gear Online killed my interest in Socom by being a much better game.
12/23/08
Uncharted
Rachet and Clank
Ridge Racer 7
Ninja Gaiden Sigma
if thoose games and a couple others (MGS,ETC) where on 360 i would not touch the PS3 with a a 39 1/2 foot pole.
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