AgentOtaku
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Xater said:
Yep...couldn't play at all tonight either =(
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SOCOM Confrontation - Impressions/reviews/etc
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Yep...couldn't play at all tonight either =(
For the last time, Zipper isn't making a SOCOM game.MorisUkunRasik said:
And the servers were down for maintenance last night. For the record, the game was flawless since Friday night.
It's just amazing the phases this thread is going through. When the servers aren't experiencing overload, its all "This game is so fun! I love it!!", yet when it's experiencing overload the posts turn to "I'm selling it on EBay, this game sucks!".
Christ people, have some perspective. The game hasn't even been out for a week, its been experiencing server-overload, its going to take at least a week to fix it completely.
Liberty4all
Banned
Doel said:
I agree with Doel. The whining in some of these posts is pathetic.
All online games go through this. Look at Warhawk ... it had the same issues and it's now considered one of the best online games on PSN bar none.
For the record I played for several hours last night. Got in easily and it was completely lag free. I realize this hasn't been everyone's experience but trust me when I say whatever the connection issues are they WILL be fixed.
I should also add that the game itself is awesome. Somebody else in this thread said it's the "anti CoD4" hehe and yes that's kind of true.
Headhunter
Neo Member
Bamelin said:I should also add that the game itself is awesome. Somebody else in this thread said it's the "anti CoD4" hehe and yes that's kind of true.
QFT, I only played the beta, but this term just hits it about right. Its right the opposite compared to COD4. Sure there are still guns there, but thats it. SOCOM is much more realistic, and every step can be your last.
I want to buy it, but there are so many games released right now, so I push it back... Maybe around December I will get it...
Bamelin said:I agree with Doel. The whining in some of these posts is pathetic.
All online games go through this. Look at Warhawk ... it had the same issues and it's now considered one of the best online games on PSN bar none.
For the record I played for several hours last night. Got in easily and it was completely lag free. I realize this hasn't been everyone's experience but trust me when I say whatever the connection issues are they WILL be fixed.
I should also add that the game itself is awesome. Somebody else in this thread said it's the "anti CoD4" hehe and yes that's kind of true.
Probably has more to do with the fact that this game was beta-tested like crazy, was patched about 5 times during the beta to 'fix' the issues, yet those issues still exist on release day and have not been resolved. This is an ONLINE-ONLY game and the online is broken.
Perhaps it should have been delayed.
The game is great and captures the feel of Socom2 really well, however, the game still needs a lot of work in terms of matching it.
Right now, it seems like this is a retail beta of some sort. Here are my issues with the game:
-Let players get into the menus to tinker around even when the game can't connect to the servers.
-The only option in the briefing room is custom games and the lack of any sort of community/clan lobby room is a downer. Where's my party mode and calendar?!?
-There is still an intermittent pause while in-game, making sniping a tougher chore than usual. I get outsniped by STG or IW with a scope too often.
-Maps with LOTS of foliage.
That's it for now, I'm just cranky because I can't play right now.
Oh and all the new clan members need to go back to their armory and ditch the commando gear and put on your seal armor. I'm working on adding more of you guys, but it takes time since I have problems getting on the game for the most part.
Right now, it seems like this is a retail beta of some sort. Here are my issues with the game:
-Let players get into the menus to tinker around even when the game can't connect to the servers.
-The only option in the briefing room is custom games and the lack of any sort of community/clan lobby room is a downer. Where's my party mode and calendar?!?
-There is still an intermittent pause while in-game, making sniping a tougher chore than usual. I get outsniped by STG or IW with a scope too often.
-Maps with LOTS of foliage.
That's it for now, I'm just cranky because I can't play right now.
Oh and all the new clan members need to go back to their armory and ditch the commando gear and put on your seal armor. I'm working on adding more of you guys, but it takes time since I have problems getting on the game for the most part.
ok i am new to SOCOM i have never played any SOCOM game before.
I loved the gameplay, i am ok with it but one thing that strikes me is graphics! Is socom something like gameplay over graphics? I am not a gfx whore its just they look unpolished. A huge screen tearing keep going all the time, character textures are not loading very well and frame rate is hoppy poppy.
I loved the gameplay, i am ok with it but one thing that strikes me is graphics! Is socom something like gameplay over graphics? I am not a gfx whore its just they look unpolished. A huge screen tearing keep going all the time, character textures are not loading very well and frame rate is hoppy poppy.
Kabuki Waq
Member
oneHeero said:
its also a nice way for fanboys to excuse obviously lazy devs or rushed products.
You said that they didn't fix any of the issues with the beta, and I was pointing out that your statement was completely false. The game works absolutely perfect when its not experiencing server overload. It was godly on Friday night. The bugs and such that were in the beta are gone.JB1981 said:
Ken Masters
Banned
where the hell are the reviews for this game?
sankt-Antonio
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do you need the cd to play the game when you bought the bluray disc???
Been answered about 10 times. Search function is your friend.Ken Masters said:
The game was sent out on monday and tuesday, due to the game needing to be patched and has had server issues almost the whole week. So obviously they need some quality time with the game before being able to review it.
While playing some games yesterday, Teepo and I tested the proximity chat and it works. If you talk to people near you without pressing the talk button on the controller, you will hear them speak only through your TV speakers and not through the headset. This works with the opposing side too.
I don't know if this is a glitch too since I didn't play the beta, but if you play multiple games in a succession, I lost the ability to hear some people in the lobby and in the game speak with their headset. What worked for me was to turn off the headset and turn it back on and I was able to hear and talk to my teammates again. You will know if your teammates can't hear you if you press the talk button on the controller and you don't hear the little chime/ring sound.
I don't know if this is a glitch too since I didn't play the beta, but if you play multiple games in a succession, I lost the ability to hear some people in the lobby and in the game speak with their headset. What worked for me was to turn off the headset and turn it back on and I was able to hear and talk to my teammates again. You will know if your teammates can't hear you if you press the talk button on the controller and you don't hear the little chime/ring sound.
No w I was able to paly a few games and when a game starts it's really fun. Brings back the Socom 2 feeling for me. The only thing that bugged was that a few times the game froze for a split second during gameplay. This was no slowdown more like a quick loss of the connection maybe?
SaggyMonkey
Member
Played it for a little while this morning, and probably won't give it that much more time. Getting into a game is a bit of a pain in the ass, and once you're in it's not all that fun.
Really bizarre map design with a lot of areas that wreck the movement flow. (dead ends, can't see, end up in a spot where you need to climb down a ladder.) The third person camera really breaks down in close quarters indoor combat and makes it really hard to find targets.
Really bizarre map design with a lot of areas that wreck the movement flow. (dead ends, can't see, end up in a spot where you need to climb down a ladder.) The third person camera really breaks down in close quarters indoor combat and makes it really hard to find targets.
I just got the bundle today ($49.99 @ BestBuy in Toronto). Tbh I bought this for the bt headset but I'm gonna give the game a chance. If I'm sold on it I'll buy it on the PSN store and sell my physical copy (getting lbp, r2 & VC soon and I'd rather swap between 3 discs instead of 4).
I am not sure whats worse.. people making excuses for the problems or the fact that they seem to accept them as being normal. Since when it is acceptable for so called complete retail game to be released in this state? I am not talking a few bugs or glitches here, I am talking not even fucking playable..pathetic. Jesus.
SaggyMonkey
Member
chubigans said:
I'm new to the Socom online stuff (had really only played SP in past games), and I'd say don't bother unless you want to rent or something to make sure.
I played a little bit of S2, and I def like this game. The gamplay is solid. Idk why so many ppl are having problems, this is my 2nd time online and I had no problems logging in and getting into a room. No lag and playing 4v4.chubigans said:
Also anyone know if its a glitch when someone has their head painted white and the number 1000 in red along the back of their head? We asked the guy who had it but he doesnt know wtf we are talking about.
Hmm, can't be asked to read the whole thread. But it seems this is dividing opinions.
As a MP focused experience, how does it compare to my favourite... Warhawk? As much fun? Are the majority online really hardcore players? I like my online a little less intense.
I think in the end I'll probably pick it up - with the BT bundle it doesn't make sense (to me) not to.
As a MP focused experience, how does it compare to my favourite... Warhawk? As much fun? Are the majority online really hardcore players? I like my online a little less intense.
I think in the end I'll probably pick it up - with the BT bundle it doesn't make sense (to me) not to.
M_A_C
Member
slider said:
I've never played Socom online before, and I'm doing pretty well. I've got a 2-1 k/d ratio. I also played some CoD4 last night also, and I was getting owned, so I wouldn't worry about it being to hardcore.
I really like the large levels and pace when compared to CoD4. Everyone isn't just running around like idiots, you can take your time, find a good spot, etc.
Everyone starts off new. There are a lot of noobies on the game too, so it's not like you'd be alone. The great thing about the game is that the community is fantastic. Practically everyone wears a mic and is communicating. That will help you out a lot especially in situations where you aren't sure what you're supposed to be doing.chubigans said:
But it's also one of those games that reward you with the time you put into it. The more you play it, join a clan, learn the maps, develop strategies, the more fun you will have. I say it's definitely more pick up and play then SOCOM 1 & 2, but not as hop-in hop-out as CoD4.
To me, CoD4 is easy to get into but really doesn't have much depth in comparison to SOCOM, which is why after 2 months of CoD4 I got so sick of it and had no interest in playing it again. So while you might have fun jumping into CoD4 for a few matches, the fun just doesn't hold up over a longer period of time. While with SOCOM, the hours will and do melt away like nothing. You'll look up at the time and realize you'd been playing for 3 hours straight, and still want keep playing.
The comparison I use is Counter-Strike. If you like Counter-Strike then you will probably enjoy SOCOM. It's a bit of an arcadier version and personally I think the SOCOM formula is better then Counter-Strikes as it takes the round-based system, gets rid of the, imo ridiculous, purchase your weapon system, sets it in 3rd person, and gives your character more freedom to explore the maps/find hidden edges to snipe from/etc.