BulletSmoke
Member
omg, this is the game the Vita NEEDS to get off life support
controls take a little getting used to but I'm loving it so far
controls take a little getting used to but I'm loving it so far
Killzone Mercenary Beta Discussion
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I Wanna Be The Guy
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I'm not amazing at shooters generally and I've never played a Killzone before. I'm somehow pretty decent at this, have the highest value valour card and more often than not I do better than everyone else in my matches. I don't understand why. Give it a go. If you suck then you suck. You might be surprised. I strongly advise you raise the aiming sensitivity before you play though.
I'd say go ahead and do it. I'm not particularly skilled myself, but I've been having a lot of fun with this. Plus the mode they have in the beta has mostly team objective based stuff, so you can always do well focusing on that and getting points for your team. I'm having a blast.
If nothing else, look at it this way - it's a beta, so you're helping Cambridge to (hopefully) make things better in the final game.
mangochutney
Member
Thanks - that is what I was trying to do only wasn't tapping the central symbol to confirm after each one.
Hmmm, I think I need to buy some other VAN-Guard since I don't like Arc Missile anymore. It was pretty fun to shock some noobs at first but it doesn't work that well against better players. You become visible on the enemy radars and those lighting thingies just make my eyesight messy and then I can't aim properly. I'm thinking between Mantys Engine and Sky Fury, but will probably go for ME.
I really like the depth and balance in this game, at first it looks like every VAN-Guard is OP but they have its own weaknesses too.
I really like the depth and balance in this game, at first it looks like every VAN-Guard is OP but they have its own weaknesses too.
I'd recommend picking up the Proximity as soon as you can. It's too powerful right now, and few players know how to counter it. You can toss it in the four way in the caverns to score an easy kill, or use it to cover you when hacking.
Score from my last game. Not one of my best tho
Score from my last game. Not one of my best tho
illmatic22
Banned
Ok, I have a code left, but its from the US, so it won't work if you are in europe, so any american gaffers without plus, quote this post
The arc missile is very, very useful for interrogations. Not only does it take down enemies (without killing them) quickly - but if you yourself get taken down it sticks around until you bleed out. I had some absolutely hilarious moments in the closed beta, one where I got tranquillized and the entire enemy team tried to get to me to interrogate me, and one by one they all got taken down by the arc missile. It ended with a group of 5 of us, all in bleed out/tranq - screaming and moaning.
The difference was I eventually got back up and finished them all off It forces you to change your playstyle, forcing you to get in close if you want to do damage. Sometimes it's best to find a group of enemies and just try and sprint past them, letting the missile do it's thing. Hopefully in the chaos it can cause you can get through unscathed.
The danger is if someone blows it up, it can lead to a suicide. Which is actually good if you are in bleedout - prevents an interrogation.
I hope on of the modes remove the bots and keep it weapon v weapon. Never liked bots, in any way ( too cheap).
I hated the bots in KZ2, powerful and ruin what is probably my favourite game this gen. Massive nuisance.
I just think they did a bit too much damage ( mainly the flying bot)
I hated the bots in KZ2, powerful and ruin what is probably my favourite game this gen. Massive nuisance.
I just think they did a bit too much damage ( mainly the flying bot)
UnluckyKate
Member
some major sniper abuse on this beta can get objectives on lock down. And team mates are too stupid to counter snipe haha
Hunter-Zero
Member
Grenades need some serious blast radius decrease, right now they reach fucking everywhere.
I Wanna Be The Guy
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By bots do you mean the vanguards?
Does anyone else feel like the increased saturation you get when you're using ghost should be mandatory? The game looks even better with the high saturation.
One complaint, too many of the modes are samey
Body Count - Kill the enemy
Bounty Hunter - Collect Valor cards from fallen enemies
Interrogator - Extract intelligence from incapacitated enemies
And then two rounds of
Hacker - Secure VAN-Gaurd Capsules
Or rather at least 1 duplicate during a Warzone. Are they still working on Search and Destroy or something?
One complaint, too many of the modes are samey
Body Count - Kill the enemy
Bounty Hunter - Collect Valor cards from fallen enemies
Interrogator - Extract intelligence from incapacitated enemies
And then two rounds of
Hacker - Secure VAN-Gaurd Capsules
Or rather at least 1 duplicate during a Warzone. Are they still working on Search and Destroy or something?
outunderthestars
Banned
Are those the little flying drones that shoot people?
SomeOneInaHat
Member
Vanguards are Guerrilla's way of saying killstreak or power up.
I Wanna Be The Guy
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I don't think any of the vanguards are COD killstreak levels of cheap/broken. The mantis drone(flying robot that spikes your head) can be shot down very easily and you can always see exactly where one of them is at any time by just looking at the radar/map. If you ever hear that an enemy mantis drone is in the air just keep an eye on the radar for a little red dot and you can see if it's heading for you. Very easy to shoot down when you see it. I find it's only really bothersome to defend against when it takes you by surprise when you're busy in a firefight.
The homing missile launcher can be annoying when used against you but the one firing it can be taken down at any time. It's far from broken. The one that gives the player a shield isn't bad at all since when he fires the weapon his shield is down, plus you can easily take him down from the side or behind. I can't ever recall being killed by a guy using Ghost that I know of and when I use it it certainly doesn't feel overpowered. The electric ball one I find isn't very helpful at all most of the time.
I think the only vanguard that feels a bit cheap is the one I have in my loadout. Sky Fury. It's defendable against in the sense that you just get inside when one is about. But that isn't always possible so some deaths can feel cheap. It's the easiest vanguard to use to just rack up a few easy kills.
The homing missile launcher can be annoying when used against you but the one firing it can be taken down at any time. It's far from broken. The one that gives the player a shield isn't bad at all since when he fires the weapon his shield is down, plus you can easily take him down from the side or behind. I can't ever recall being killed by a guy using Ghost that I know of and when I use it it certainly doesn't feel overpowered. The electric ball one I find isn't very helpful at all most of the time.
I think the only vanguard that feels a bit cheap is the one I have in my loadout. Sky Fury. It's defendable against in the sense that you just get inside when one is about. But that isn't always possible so some deaths can feel cheap. It's the easiest vanguard to use to just rack up a few easy kills.
I Wanna Be The Guy
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Am I the only one that still hasn't changed my gun? It's so damn effective for me I'm scared to change it.
Hunter-Zero
Member
Nope, i still use the M82 in my first loadout as my primary weapon, is amazing as always.
What do you mean? There are no beta codes for the EU beta - everyone who has PS+ are in the EU beta now, and everyone else with a Vita are getting into the EU beta next week.
I must not be the only one having a bit of trouble adjusting to the controls. The second game I played I got out of with 23-18 in stats as the top player of my (winning) team.
the_prime_mover
Member
The spawning system needs a major overhaul. i just had a few games in a row where i was getting killed immediately upon spawning multiple times in a row. There is also a definite host advantage in this game, with the host often getting one shot kills and teleporting.
I am loving the game play, though the grenade and weapon switching prove that a second set of triggers would be a huge help!
The M82 seems a bit op'd though compared to the other guns I have tried. fortunately it is the base gun, but it kind of discourages using anything else. Maybe there will be more open maps at release that will play to the strengths of other weapons. As it stands now, the M82 is actually more powerful up close than a shotgun (if you don't get a one hit kill with the shotty).
Is the mission rotation set already, or can we expect something else in the place of that second hacker mission? Maybe a king of the hill or zone control variant.
In any case - back to it. I love the different armors!
I am loving the game play, though the grenade and weapon switching prove that a second set of triggers would be a huge help!
The M82 seems a bit op'd though compared to the other guns I have tried. fortunately it is the base gun, but it kind of discourages using anything else. Maybe there will be more open maps at release that will play to the strengths of other weapons. As it stands now, the M82 is actually more powerful up close than a shotgun (if you don't get a one hit kill with the shotty).
Is the mission rotation set already, or can we expect something else in the place of that second hacker mission? Maybe a king of the hill or zone control variant.
In any case - back to it. I love the different armors!
Yea, the one you control and puts the blades through the enemies head. I guess it isn't that OP since it can be killed easily though ( I seem to be able to do this well, others seem to struggle or just ignore it lol). I was mainly talking about the KZ2 flying bots that took a lot of bullets to destroy and were quite powerful.
I purchased the semi auto rifle since I loved it in KZ2 and while it was good, it was pretty underpowered since the M82 is SO effective currently ( very good accuracy, very good damage, almost no recoil, good ROF and the auto aim makes it 5 x easier/ quicker to kill)
It was perfectly balanced in KZ2 though. Is it possible to make it so that if you push the left analog up twice quickly it can make you sprint? Could work well ( like double tapping W on the keyboard to sprint) Yea the respawn system isn't too good.
Triggerhappytel
Member
Yeah, I agree with that. Really noticed it tonight; seems that if you're within about 15 feet of a grenade you're probably dead.
Anyway, I've just played a few games and now I've got my head around how everything works I'm really enjoying it. I had an awful game to begin with where the other team mullered us and had one ninja bastard who kept killing me. But in the other two games I really got into my stride, focused on objectives rather than kills and was a lot more successful. I still think the game could communicate things better (I saw plenty of folk struggling with hacking, and it seemed no-one aside from me was interrogating at all), but all in all it's a lot of fun, great controls, lots of tactical options and a good progression system. Really impressed so far - I think this might be the best KZ multiplayer yet. We'll see of course how Shadow Fall fares.
A couple of thoughts before I go to sleep; I dislike swiping to do melee attacks, and that drone which stabs enemies in the side of the head is freakin' awesome!
Evolution_1ne
Banned
so vanguards are just killstreak rewards
Triggerhappytel
Member
I think I got my one and only for successfully hacking a few different terminals.
Yeah, I think they are locked behind point thresholds. So kills, hacks, etc. Anything that gives you points will go towards recharging your vanguard.
megaspiderweb
Banned
Downloaded this today and the first thing that got me was how great the visuals are, makes me wonder what more the Vita is capable of in technically. The game itself is very solid, definately a must buy
MarshMellow96
Member
It's super fun but holy shit fix the fucking spawns. There's nothing fun about getting killed by the orbital beam, spawning outside and instantly getting killed by it again.
...umm really? Nobody has quoted this yet? I'll take it ^.^. (BTW nice name, better album
)I notice if I play, then suspend my vita, I will continue to be booted until I quit out of the beta and reopen it. FWIW.
ShinMaruku
Member
How much longer is the beta running for? I just got it.
IdreamofHIME
Member
I dont understand the hacking mini game
...also, this is the most beautiful portable game ever.
...also, this is the most beautiful portable game ever.
I dont understand the hacking mini game
...also, this is the most beautiful portable game ever.
I finally did it correctly!
Basically in the middle image you see those colored areas vs 'empty' areas right? Find the two matching shapes from the pics around it. Tap one of them and tap the middle and do it again with the other one. Basically try to color/fill the whole symbol
Evolution_1ne
Banned
I didn't know that equipping a vanguard would allow you to use it multiple times (with recharges of course). I thought it would just allow you to start out a match with one. I might have to equip one now, though I don't know if I'll even use it. I rarely use the vanguards I pick up during matches.
TheExecutive
Member
I know I was scrolling through and was shocked. Then I scrolled to yours :-(...umm really? Nobody has quoted this yet? I'll take it ^.^. (BTW nice name, better album
awesomebro
Member
This game seriously needs pub voice chat. I hate being killed every time I hack the vanguards while my team mates just wank around. There needs to be more coordination.
hillsighed
Member
Take anyone awhile to get used to the sticks on the Vita? I just got a Vita recently and can't really get a handle on on them -- I was getting destroyed when I tried to play this because I just can't aim correctly. Any tips on sensitivity settings I should try?