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[Bad_Boy]

The last of the tactical shooters. The best, as well.

this x 1000.

i really wish we got a swat 5....

 

[faceless007]

One of those games that probably won't ever come to Steam because of Sierra and Valve falling out.

What's the story behind this? And why would that even matter now; Sierra doesn't exist anymore and their IPs got gobbled up by Activision, which is on the store.

 

[faceless007]

i really wish we got a swat 5....

Meh, on one of the Irrational Behavior podcasts they talk about how Sierra approached them to do Swat 5 but they demurred because they didn't really know where else to go with the concept and they didn't want to keep doing the same thing. It's hard to imagine how they could have improved on 4.

 

[firehawk12]

Meh, on one of the Irrational Behavior podcasts they talk about how Sierra approached them to do Swat 5 but they demurred because they didn't really know where else to go with the concept and they didn't want to keep doing the same thing. It's hard to imagine how they could have improved on 4.

Yet they're doing Bioshock Infinite? That's asinine. :lol

One thing they could have done is make the AI better. It's basically impossible to get a 100% without gimping yourself and going non-lethal. In real life, criminals shit their pants when they see a bunch of guys point assault rifles at them... not in SWAT4 though.

 

[Stallion Free]

What's the story behind this? And why would that even matter now; Sierra doesn't exist anymore and their IPs got gobbled up by Activision, which is on the store.

Not all IPs were grabbed by Acti, they left some to die/be picked up by others. F.E.A.R. which was a Sierra/Vivendi property, is on the Steam store with Warner Bros. as the Publisher meaning that they grabbed those rights up.

 

[G-Fex]

Played the first mission and it was devastatingly fun. :lol

Pepperballs! :lol

 

[epmode]

Just finished the training. I had no idea that Irrational made this.

And OMFG at all of the tactics/options. PIP cameras, a separate sniper squad, fully controllable door cams, etc. They just don't make games like this anymore

 

[Zeliard]

Don't forget about cool stuff like toggling teammate viewpoints.

 

[echoshifting]

One of my favorite games ever. EVER.

I still yearn for a sequel.

 

[Big-ass Ramp]

ELEMENT FALL IN

... then red team would promptly get gunned down.



Good game, though.

 

[Metal Gear?!]

Do we know why this isn't on Steam yet? What could possess them to keep it D2D exclusive and sell less copies? Who owns it?

 

[firehawk12]

Do we know why this isn't on Steam yet? What could possess them to keep it D2D exclusive and sell less copies? Who owns it?

Probably a combination of weird publisher relationships and the license being idle. Notice how the Police Quest collection is on D2D but not Steam.

 

[Kenichi]

I am planning on purchasing this game as well. Are there any recommended mods for this game, & is it possible for it to do wide screen?

 

[chiba]

I am planning on purchasing this game as well. Are there any recommended mods for this game, & is it possible for it to do wide screen?

Always wanted to try this, dl'n now. Ditto on the mod question and heres a widescreen link Kenichi: http://www.widescreengaming.net/wiki/SWAT_4

 

[Kenichi]

Always wanted to try this, dl'n now. Ditto on the mod question and heres a widescreen link Kenichi: http://www.widescreengaming.net/wiki/SWAT_4

much thanks chiba!

 

[speculawyer]

This thread will be destroyed by Steam fangirls, calling it now.

I'm Steam fan and I'll say this . . . I wish they had this game!


SWAT 4 is a great piece of Irrational Games work. Well worth getting. I wish they would do a sequel but I guess they are having fun with their own IP.

 

[vitaminwateryum]

Just bought it. Time to go take some dudes out. Non-lethally.

 

[Templar Wizard]

'My boy would never hurt anyone!!!'

GOLD, pepper the porker.

 

[GeneralIroh]

Meh, on one of the Irrational Behavior podcasts they talk about how Sierra approached them to do Swat 5 but they demurred because they didn't really know where else to go with the concept and they didn't want to keep doing the same thing. It's hard to imagine how they could have improved on 4.

Easy! update graphics and add the ability to aim down the sights.

 

[GeneralIroh]

Since it seems like swat 5 is never going to be made someone should make a mod on the crytek,unreal, or source engine!

 

[TheFLYINGManga_Ka]

I love this game. It's pretty awesome. It's really cool because I love how the purpose of the game is to have the least casualties possible and to save lives, unlike the usual FPSs where you kill everything.

This thread is making me want to install it again and play it. I haven't really tried the expansion so maybe I should give it a go!

 

[kamspy]

Beats the hell out of the weekend deal on Steam.

 

[vitaminwateryum]

I'd be down for some co-up if anyone else is. Played up to the Library mission solo, pretty fun.

 

[Lone_Prodigy]

Wasn't this the game with a ton of product placement?

 

[firehawk12]

Wasn't this the game with a ton of product placement?

Naw, it was one of the first games with dynamic ads and data tracking.

 

[kamspy]

Wasn't this the game with a ton of product placement?

I don't really recall any from memory.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

This is the only relevant thread that's not from like 3 years ago and I didn't want to make a new thread just for this so sorry if this offends you It's 5 dollars for the GOLD Edition on D2D. Might want to jump on it before it goes away within hours. I just did.

 

[coopolon]

This is the only relevant thread that's not from like 3 years ago and I didn't want to make a new thread just for this so sorry if this offends you It's 5 dollars for the GOLD Edition on D2D. Might want to jump on it before it goes away within hours. I just did.

Haha, I totally didn't see it was a thread bump and couldn't figure out why people had all the prices wrong.

 

[strafer]

Love the SWAT games.

Swat 3 is my favorite.