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Uncharted 3 MP Beta Thread: Cinematic Murder Testing
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I am typically not fond of the older style method of still having weapons strewn about the map as pick ups rather than just going with straight load outs, but the booster that highlights the position of RPGs, Sniper Rifles, Shotguns, etc is pretty cool. I like the kick backs as well... not so hot on overtime and sudden death for Team Deathmatch. The games are long enough that I'd prefer they just end at the 50 kill mark.
The automatically assigned "buddy" system is great. Gives you choice between spawning on your teammate instead of a typical point that somebody might be camping on. I wish GG would do this with Killzone 3 since there is more squad leader spawning.
Gotta agree on the lag with some melee kills being bad. I'm getting punched to death right after gunning someone down at close range. Hands moving as fast as bullets is way too COD-esque.
@PlayStation sent me a beta code for answering that Victor Sullivan question but my PSN+ trial has me covered through the end of this beta, so somebody can have it:
L495-4HNC-5AND
The automatically assigned "buddy" system is great. Gives you choice between spawning on your teammate instead of a typical point that somebody might be camping on. I wish GG would do this with Killzone 3 since there is more squad leader spawning.
Gotta agree on the lag with some melee kills being bad. I'm getting punched to death right after gunning someone down at close range. Hands moving as fast as bullets is way too COD-esque.
@PlayStation sent me a beta code for answering that Victor Sullivan question but my PSN+ trial has me covered through the end of this beta, so somebody can have it:
L495-4HNC-5AND
Am I crazy or did the visuals get better with the upgrade I just downloaded? Game looks really great. Gameplay wise, it's kind of like Uncharted 2, which is to say, pretty fun. I get the argument against powerplays that players shouldn't be punished for winning, but I'm willing to give them a shot. They're fun as long as you don't take winning or losing that seriously. They prevent boring matches where one side just wipes the floor with the other.
Interstellar
Neo Member
jett said:
Yeah, really good looking smoke effects too. You can use the smoke for cover.
Patapwn
Member
I second this. I want a whole level like this... not just some 3 min segment.Marrshu said:
After playing more of the airfield beginning, I admit that there are some balancing issues against the villains. I think that expanding this sequence in terms of time and scope would be awesome and help fix many of the balancing issues. (maybe add more trucks or the ability to blow up the plane where you then need to work your way to another plane taking off)
Come on! This is fing uncharted!! Where's more of the epic moments like this?
Hazelhurst
Member
Yeah, as far as deathmatch goes it's quite amazing. There are just so many ways to maneuver on that map it's great. I like the lighting in that map as well.BeeDog said:
MoonsaultSlayer
Member
Now this feels like uncharted. People aren't dying so quickly. It's odd that I'm happy that my opponents sometimes escape my gunfire but it means I do too.
Keep powerplays, kickbacks and boosters as ridiculous as they are. They offer fun opportunities when you want a break from hardcore mode. "A" score from me.
Keep powerplays, kickbacks and boosters as ridiculous as they are. They offer fun opportunities when you want a break from hardcore mode. "A" score from me.
SneakyStephan
Banned
Airplane map is funny as hell if you start off well.
You'll go like 6-1 during the plane bit, then rush the grenade launcher, take out 2-3 of their rushers with it , then the voice tells you your RPG is ready^^
RPG within the first 20seconds of the hangar part of the map really surprises people
Wait till you start getting matched against decent higher level players with paid boosters and the gun upgrades.
You'll be dying extremely fast.
Sniper seems good btw, I've seen several people rack up huge scores with it, and have been repeatedly one shot (not sure if it was the loadout or pickup sniper) by them.
Really not liking that 5 shot pistol/shotgun like gun that you can pick up, it is extremely cheap.
Also AK with upgraded firing speed is a beast at close/medium range, the burst gun only beats it at long range, at short it doesn't stand a chance.
You'll go like 6-1 during the plane bit, then rush the grenade launcher, take out 2-3 of their rushers with it , then the voice tells you your RPG is ready^^
RPG within the first 20seconds of the hangar part of the map really surprises people
MoonsaultSlayer said:
Wait till you start getting matched against decent higher level players with paid boosters and the gun upgrades.
You'll be dying extremely fast.
Sniper seems good btw, I've seen several people rack up huge scores with it, and have been repeatedly one shot (not sure if it was the loadout or pickup sniper) by them.
Really not liking that 5 shot pistol/shotgun like gun that you can pick up, it is extremely cheap.
Also AK with upgraded firing speed is a beast at close/medium range, the burst gun only beats it at long range, at short it doesn't stand a chance.
likedamaster
Member
So U3 beta is essentially U2 multi but with a few more loadouts & different/smaller maps? Why beta test then? I do like the airplane map, it's different & cool. Works for this type of game, I think.
I'm sure lots of other people will like it. Renting it just in case.
I'm sure lots of other people will like it. Renting it just in case.
Hot Coldman
Banned
likedamaster said:
Same reason anyone beta tests. To check server strength and such, find bugs, etc
I've only got treasures from chests a handful of times, and I think it's only been in co-op, but I'm not sure.Mikey Jr. said:
The powerplays need to be tested, as does the drop rate of treasures and rarity so they can manage the various unlocks, and the costs of each booster/weapon add-on. They'll be pulling ridiculous amounts of data from this to make sure that they've managed this kind of thing correctly.likedamaster said:
Otherwise the weapon play seems pretty finalised. I don't quite know why anyone would pick up any of the on-map pistols after unlocking the auto one, though.
AwesomeSauce
MagsMoonshine
Just have to chime in and say that the new patch renewed my faith in the game when before the patch i couldn't even play because of the fps bug and freezing.
Also i had so much fun playing three team deathmatch. Running around and flanking dudes with my buddy was an awesome experience. Loving this game again and liking the new additions. That booster or whatever the enemy team gets when they're losing i thought would be annoying, but i played a few matches where even with the other teams getting the boosters they were still getting slaughtered and matches where it made things pretty tense whenever a team got one.
Also i had so much fun playing three team deathmatch. Running around and flanking dudes with my buddy was an awesome experience. Loving this game again and liking the new additions. That booster or whatever the enemy team gets when they're losing i thought would be annoying, but i played a few matches where even with the other teams getting the boosters they were still getting slaughtered and matches where it made things pretty tense whenever a team got one.
blitzcloud
Banned
DId anyone happen to lose all progress of a session? I know I did. I was level 9 and when i reentered the game I was 5.
H_Prestige
Banned
Still getting used to the new guns. The AK47 feels like a completely different weapon now.
Lagspike_exe
Member
G-MAL with Accuracy MOD + Cloaked + Back in the Saddle + Smoke Bomb = Win
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
I'm pretty noobish at this... and have to say... getting smoked by people with waaaay better shit than me is not really a fun beginner's experience.
Terrible trend in gaming these days to gimp noobs with all the unlockable bullshit. Puts me off mp more often than not.
Terrible trend in gaming these days to gimp noobs with all the unlockable bullshit. Puts me off mp more often than not.
PetriP-TNT
Member
Game crashes the ps3 when I am trying to DL 1.01 patch -_-
AranhaHunter
Banned
Haven't been able to try it out yet but does this have dedicated servers or is it just P2P?
Dedication Through Light
Member
Played with a friend, Three Team Deathmatch is fun (game so smooth today!). Although some people are pretty terrible, I think the powerplays and kickbacks help them out. I wish kickbacks could come more often though. Seems like at most they can be used twice a match?
ConradCervantes
Banned
eznark said:
Makes sense, ND kinda went insane after U2 released and started fucking up the game. U3 is merely further down the hill.
Shaking my head at the people calling Airstrip "brown." Yeah, with all that yellow caution striping, blue peeling paint, red gas tanks, huge green crates, blue jeep, silver planes...
Yes, it's drab, but you are totally spoiled and foolish if you think it is "brown." By these standards the Tibetan levels in UC2 were "brown." That's sort of Naughty Dog's thing - to have drab looking areas, but give them a splash of color. Hell, while I like Chateau a lot more than Airstrip as a map, both aesthetically and mechanically, Chateau actually has FAR less color in it than Airstrip. If one of the maps is too monotone in color, it's Chateau.
Speaking of Airstrip though - the map is too big. Spend way too much time just running around not engaging in anything.
Yes, it's drab, but you are totally spoiled and foolish if you think it is "brown." By these standards the Tibetan levels in UC2 were "brown." That's sort of Naughty Dog's thing - to have drab looking areas, but give them a splash of color. Hell, while I like Chateau a lot more than Airstrip as a map, both aesthetically and mechanically, Chateau actually has FAR less color in it than Airstrip. If one of the maps is too monotone in color, it's Chateau.
Speaking of Airstrip though - the map is too big. Spend way too much time just running around not engaging in anything.
paperheart
Banned
Thank goodness for that patch today, since it fixed the major issues. I played quite a bit of Co-op Arena and Free For All. I fricken love what ND did with Co-op Arena, where it changes from Survival, to Gold Rush, then to Siege, and repeats again. Keeps it a bit fresh. My team and I weren't able to get to Round 10, though, because it would Time Out each time. With Free For All, I just love going after treasures. I think that is the best thing that they have added to the multiplayer. So, yeah, I had a bunch of fun with this Beta today, and I can't wait for the full game.