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The most underrated multiplayer modes ever
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kyliethicc
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Knack 2 co op
HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
Arma 3 BR mod was great
FeldMonster
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I don't really consider "Multiplayer" in its totality a "mode".
I thought that this thread was about interesting modes within a game's multiplayer.
To answer my own definition, I would vote for the Frontier Defense mode of TitanFall 2. It is the best horde type mode I have ever played, and is a substantial improvement over the Frontier Defense mode of TitanFall 1. Unfortunately, it was not included at TitanFall 2's launch, so the game was a "no buy" for me until it was later added in.
I thought that this thread was about interesting modes within a game's multiplayer.
To answer my own definition, I would vote for the Frontier Defense mode of TitanFall 2. It is the best horde type mode I have ever played, and is a substantial improvement over the Frontier Defense mode of TitanFall 1. Unfortunately, it was not included at TitanFall 2's launch, so the game was a "no buy" for me until it was later added in.
ThatStupidLion
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perfect dark had the best and most original bots
Aldynes
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LOST PLANET
For those who where there back in '07, you guys know.
In short it was a team based TPS with respawn, the weapons pick-ups were on the map including mechs and special weapons made for them (that could be used on foot too but greatly limiting your movements), combining this with the awesome grappling hook the gameplay allowed you to quickly move around the (huge) maps, it was awesome and the best mode to play was a mix of capturing points (balise) which doubles as a score and gameplay mechanic, the energy being a ressource in the game that allows you to regain your life-points slowly after taking damage, serves as a power supply to operate the mechs (they drain your meter quickly) and fire laser weapons.
There was a deep learning curve and surprisingly good balance with the weapons, even on foot against a mech if you had certain weapons you could charge shot a plasma ball to eject the pilot and take his mech without damaging it for exemple, grenades could be replaced with frisbees like explosives that stick on contact and explode, one tactic I'd use was to send the disc flying across the map to a balise that was being captured by another player, wait for the disc to be near him and shoot at it to trigger the explosion, you could hang on below structures with the grappling hook, do rolls with invulnerability frames when in combat, target the head, legs to stagger the opponent, lots of neat little gameplay tricks that greatly rewarded those who were good at the game, it was impossible for a beginner or intermediate player to best a very good player, it rewarded skills.
That don't means you couldn't cheese your way to victory though, nothing stopped you from finding a mech, roam around until you found the most OP mech weapons to equip, go to a remote balise and wait 4 minutes doing nothing but collecting insane level of energy, then go berserk for 10 minutes killing everything that moves in the map, then again this could be countered with so much possibilities by the enemy team, like the green laser beam tactic said earlier, or a sniper shooting at the mech knee a few times, having found the homing laser weapon on the map etc.
For those who where there back in '07, you guys know.
In short it was a team based TPS with respawn, the weapons pick-ups were on the map including mechs and special weapons made for them (that could be used on foot too but greatly limiting your movements), combining this with the awesome grappling hook the gameplay allowed you to quickly move around the (huge) maps, it was awesome and the best mode to play was a mix of capturing points (balise) which doubles as a score and gameplay mechanic, the energy being a ressource in the game that allows you to regain your life-points slowly after taking damage, serves as a power supply to operate the mechs (they drain your meter quickly) and fire laser weapons.
There was a deep learning curve and surprisingly good balance with the weapons, even on foot against a mech if you had certain weapons you could charge shot a plasma ball to eject the pilot and take his mech without damaging it for exemple, grenades could be replaced with frisbees like explosives that stick on contact and explode, one tactic I'd use was to send the disc flying across the map to a balise that was being captured by another player, wait for the disc to be near him and shoot at it to trigger the explosion, you could hang on below structures with the grappling hook, do rolls with invulnerability frames when in combat, target the head, legs to stagger the opponent, lots of neat little gameplay tricks that greatly rewarded those who were good at the game, it was impossible for a beginner or intermediate player to best a very good player, it rewarded skills.
That don't means you couldn't cheese your way to victory though, nothing stopped you from finding a mech, roam around until you found the most OP mech weapons to equip, go to a remote balise and wait 4 minutes doing nothing but collecting insane level of energy, then go berserk for 10 minutes killing everything that moves in the map, then again this could be countered with so much possibilities by the enemy team, like the green laser beam tactic said earlier, or a sniper shooting at the mech knee a few times, having found the homing laser weapon on the map etc.
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AlteredForms
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Robert Jordan's The Wheel Of Time
Multiplayer was essentially tower defence before it became a mainstream concept. Two players had to protect their rune within their base, aided with traps and AI controlled units to slow each other down. I'm still waiting for a release or remaster on digital storefronts. Come on NightDive Studios.
Multiplayer was essentially tower defence before it became a mainstream concept. Two players had to protect their rune within their base, aided with traps and AI controlled units to slow each other down. I'm still waiting for a release or remaster on digital storefronts. Come on NightDive Studios.
ParanoidAndroidz
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The last of us multiplayer wasn't underrated or ignored im pretty sure it did well since there working on a seperate multiplayer game.
EverydayBeast
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MGO2 make no mistake had it's flaw but it's a third person shooting machine when it works, great stealth game with a wealth of fantastic modes. The shooter world is focused on COD, and Battlefield but games like UC2, MGO2 were life changing. Gears and Halo are probably more well rounded, massive multiplayer. Rainbow Six is also underrated, really the Vegas series. Terrorist hunt was fun.
ComputerBlue
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Out of the ones you listed, assassin's creed, mass effect, uncharted and mgs4 were my favs. I hate that naughty dog shut down the servers of the old games, or at least didn't release the multiplayer with the remasters, hate that Konami took down MGO2 servers as well. Probably my most played multiplayer game of all time. I really wish buy aware would release the multiplayer for the legendary collection. They said that if it's sold well they would think about it, well it exceeded expectations apparently so where the fuck is the multiplayer.
But in terms of actually unique experiences, that really innovated, assassin's creed. There was nothing even remotely close to it and there still isn't, I really wish they would bring it back.
But in terms of actually unique experiences, that really innovated, assassin's creed. There was nothing even remotely close to it and there still isn't, I really wish they would bring it back.
Dragon_Rocks
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Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks 2 player co-op.
Resistance 2 co-op.
Resistance 2 co-op.
Magnific0giganticus
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The Last of Us Factions
WARHAWK
WARHAWK
ShigeruMiyamoto
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WarioWare: Smooth Moves -- great party game once you've unlocked all of the multiplayer modes
captainpat
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eastcoastkody
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i almost reported this post for putting Uncharted 4 on there. Its terrible.
Uncharted 2/3 multiplayer is some of the best third person shooting online multiplayer i've played.
AC Brotherhoods multiplayer was so fun, and i can't believe Assassins Creed games just don't even have multiplayer anymore.
I never dabbled into Metal Gear Online much. But i did play the online in Snake Eater. Movement wasn't great but i had fun.
I recently bought War for Cybertron and really like it. Too bad i missed out on multiplayer. I didn't even know it had it tbh.
I played a ton of the original Saints Row multiplayer. Especially the mode where one player just had a pimp slap.
Never played Devils Third multiplayer, but it looked fun.
Didn't one of the Tenchu games have a good multiplayer?
Uncharted 2/3 multiplayer is some of the best third person shooting online multiplayer i've played.
AC Brotherhoods multiplayer was so fun, and i can't believe Assassins Creed games just don't even have multiplayer anymore.
I never dabbled into Metal Gear Online much. But i did play the online in Snake Eater. Movement wasn't great but i had fun.
I recently bought War for Cybertron and really like it. Too bad i missed out on multiplayer. I didn't even know it had it tbh.
I played a ton of the original Saints Row multiplayer. Especially the mode where one player just had a pimp slap.
Never played Devils Third multiplayer, but it looked fun.
Didn't one of the Tenchu games have a good multiplayer?
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kingpotato
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I loved Space Marine!!!!You got 3 votes.
Some multiplayer modes never get the respect they deserve. I'm sure I missed a bunch here, but these games come up from time to time.
I loved the Warhammer 40k: Space Marine multiplayer, but the game just wasn't big enough to survive in the long run.
CitizenZ
Banned
You got 3 votes.
Some multiplayer modes never get the respect they deserve. I'm sure I missed a bunch here, but these games come up from time to time.
I loved the Warhammer 40k: Space Marine multiplayer, but the game just wasn't big enough to survive in the long run.
Its easily one of the best horde mode experiences ever. most of the maps are literally impossible which for some reason made it worth trying over and over again. Fck me there is so much they could easily implement in a sequel(jet pack was barely used) but think of the upgrades to suits and weapons. Uggggh it makes no sense a license that is basically free, and we cant get another?
I also want to add votes for Bioshock 2 and Uncharted, but where is Last of Us? Is there a dev that has sort of nailed fun MP into their games when no one was expecting it?
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S0ULZB0URNE
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Crysis 3 PC Cell vs Rebels
Naked Lunch
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Lost Planet 1 and 2 pvp.
Crouch nading - shooting that nade out of the air exactly when its on an enemy,
all the while grapple hooking and perfectly timing the invincibility frame window of the roll.
LP's multiplayer was an artform all to itself.
Crouch nading - shooting that nade out of the air exactly when its on an enemy,
all the while grapple hooking and perfectly timing the invincibility frame window of the roll.
LP's multiplayer was an artform all to itself.
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Men_in_Boxes
Snake Oil Salesman
Spies vs Mercs died so we could get molested by yearly CoD clones.
Werewolf Jones
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No Anarchy Reigns? Shit poll.
TrueLegend
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God of War: Ascension
It was hardly ever talked about. It should have been given more praise and attention than it received, in my opinion.
MiguelItUp
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Bioshock 2, AVP 99, and Riddick. All so incredibly fun, Bioshock 2 and Riddick being HUGE surprises because the multiplayer was a LOT more fun than everyone was expecting.
But AVP 99 was SO good online. Being able to destroy light sources to mess around with other players that were marines was SO incredibly fun.
But AVP 99 was SO good online. Being able to destroy light sources to mess around with other players that were marines was SO incredibly fun.
MisterBrimstone
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Yes Perfect dark had also counter-operative and a bunch of other interesting and original stuff.
Cutty Flam
Banned
Not sure if these count as official multiplayer, but the 4-player in 007: Nightfire is a lot of fun. That, and Resident Evil 5 has Mercenaries which is great as well
StreetsofBeige
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I liked COD WWII war mode. Problem is it only had 3 maps! Maybe more came later but I bailed by then.
