Fuck the "every major game needs multiplayer" mentality.
So yeah we will have random enemies abotu in the multiplayer.
I have a feeling that this is going to be good.
The multiplayer has the potential to be something great, and also the potential to be BIG.
The FPS genre is pretty saturated, but there's really nothing quite like what they're doing here, and it's part of an established, popular franchise.
With the right touches, I can see this title's multiplayer REALLY catching on and elevating God of War from a 3-4 million seller to a 5-8 million seller. But they need to play up the leveling up/perk aspects. I don't think strong mechanics are enough these days. You really, truly need those persistent rewards to keep players engaged for a long time.
It would be neat if the best player on the team gets to be the 'clan leader'. I.e., if you did really great last game, then you are awarded to play as Ares, Zeus, etc.. and lead up your clan. If you are the team leader, then you are granted special abilities that help you make tactical decisions for the rest of your team.
I think this would be a really cool twist on things.
Of course the combat needs to be solid and engaging, allowing for enough skill to where players feel rewarded for being 'good', just like in an FPS.
Where's the youtube vid for that gif?
If it's been said before, then ignore me, but that competitive multiplayer gameplay vid really reminds me of Powerstone.
Which is by no means a bad thing. =p
with some of the backlash to the multiplayer (at the beginning of the announcement), I can't help think that maybe they should just made this an unlockable mode after you beat the game and keep it quiet, make it a nice surprise to people who beat the game. you're not gonna see any backlash that way, even if the mp is lacking because people just consider it a bonus mode.
now the mp will have big expectation from us, and if it's lacking in anyway even if it's just a little, it'll be criticized more than it deserve I think.
with some of the backlash to the multiplayer (at the beginning of the announcement), I can't help think that maybe they should just made this an unlockable mode after you beat the game and keep it quiet, make it a nice surprise to people who beat the game. you're not gonna see any backlash that way, even if the mp is lacking because people just consider it a bonus mode.
now the mp will have big expectation from us, and if it's lacking in anyway even if it's just a little, it'll be criticized more than it deserve I think.
Here on the psblogIs the psblog stream event available to download or watch again somewhere? It got more footage of the first megaclops reveal and it look even more awesome, you saw the sandstorm slowly revealing the megaclops trashing around. That would make an aweaome gif
Not as good idea at all.What if people cant beat the game and just want to try the multiplayer?with some of the backlash to the multiplayer (at the beginning of the announcement), I can't help think that maybe they should just made this an unlockable mode after you beat the game and keep it quiet, make it a nice surprise to people who beat the game. you're not gonna see any backlash that way, even if the mp is lacking because people just consider it a bonus mode.
now the mp will have big expectation from us, and if it's lacking in anyway even if it's just a little, it'll be criticized more than it deserve I think.
https://twitter.com/#!/ToddPapy/status/198819067275124739@PLASTICA_MAN No because it doesn't fit the type of game we wanted to make.
I dont mind story co-op,but I rather have a separate mode.Good. I got enough co-op fucking up my SP in RE6, thanks.
Thats a bad thing own?I am glad they are trying to turn the game into something different.Damn: https://twitter.com/#!/ToddPapy/status/198819067275124739
I think it is just a design choice not an engine or hardware restrictions. No SP-CO, no open world, no big battles or army managing strategies and mechanics, same engine, modified ok but still the same.
I am starting to be convinced that this GOWA is just "another" GOW with MP as a bonus and highlight, NOTHING more.
Well of course you can't have a SINGLE player co-op, that doesn't even make sense.
Ah yeah I though that was pretty self explanatory.Well of course you can't have a SINGLE player co-op, that doesn't even make sense.
This doesn't rule out a co-op mode though, just that the main story mode will be singleplayer only. And that makes sense, there is only one Kratos.
I dont mind story co-op,but I rather have a separate mode.
Damn: https://twitter.com/#!/ToddPapy/status/198819067275124739
I think it is just a design choice not an engine or hardware restrictions. No SP-CO, no open world, no big battles or army managing strategies and mechanics, same engine, modified ok but still the same.
I am starting to be convinced that this GOWA is just "another" GOW with MP as a bonus and highlight, NOTHING more.
I agree,looks like we going to get most of not all of that.Good. You're making me think of Brutal Legend and Dynasty Warriors as points of comparison.
I want a new God of War that feels (atmospherically) like 1 & 2, has improved animations, new attacks and weapons, and some clever ideas in the story or the scenarios.
We may get a horde mode, that would be awesome for game like this.Same here. I always prefer separate co-op modes. I'm still a bit skeptical about how good competitive will be, despite some good ideas, but co-op could be a lot of fun.
-The game is Gow1 length
-Revamped" combat and weapon system
-promptless" mini-games
-New puzzles
-The new composer is Tyler Bates
-New gameplay feature or features
-3D support
-The game will be more like GOW1 and GOW2.
-It will have more color than GOW3.
-Bigger creatures than Polyphemus in SP.
-Variable framerate like pass GOW titles
-Kratos model will be rebuild to reflect a younger version.
-You no longer struggle to open a chest, you just smash it now
-No story mode co-op
-More destruction than GOW3
-The game is Gow1 length
-Revamped" combat and weapon system
-promptless" mini-games
-New puzzles
-The new composer is Tyler Bates
-New gameplay feature or features
-3D support
-The game will be more like GOW1 and GOW2.
-It will have more color than GOW3.
-Bigger creatures than Polyphemus in SP.
-Variable framerate like pass GOW titles
-Kratos model will be rebuild to reflect a younger version.
-You no longer struggle to open a chest, you just smash it now
-No story mode co-op
-More destruction than GOW3
Edit:updated list
-You no longer struggle to open a chest, you just smash it now
-You no longer struggle to open a chest, you just smash it now
Is this from the mp or sp?
Multiplayer. See video above.
The lighting in this small vid looks pretty damn nice