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Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified |OT| Ad-Hoc Summary: It Is Not Terrible!
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amishpriest99
Member
If you're in the midwest, Meijer has all Vita games at 40% off...got BLOPS for $30.
Lupin3
Targeting terrorists with a D-Pad
Come back when you die of your own bullets!
MisterC20XX
Member
Oh, that's the worst. I had that happen last night. I got into some lucky firefights and and was somehow way out in front with a 2,000 and 2,500 bonuses. Then the game kicked me back the menu.
Lupin3
Targeting terrorists with a D-Pad
The Twitter feed from the developer was the only source of information about this game pre-release, since the usual release of information by the publisher was completely non-existant. The OP is mocking that.
Iacobellis
Junior Member
Veronica Belmont... What is she doing nowadays?
test_account
XP-39C²
I got the final stars today, got 3 stars on everything now =)
By the way, Declassified is back in stock at Amazon.com, but it still says "Discontinued by manufacturer". I guess that confirms it was a typo. The 32GB Vita memory card is also still listed under 3DO hehe.
I dont think that this game has that though? I just tried now, moving both sticks very slow from stand-still to full-tilt, and the movement increases smoothly the more i move the stick. I dont notice any sudden jump from slow speed to fast speed. I can move at snail pace if i want, but then i have to concentrate on moving the sticks so little, because they are so sensitive.
But maybe it just feels like there is an "on/off" kinda thing on the controls because of the sensitive Vita sticks, and that Declassified has quite high sensitive controls as well? In general, so far i've prefered the PS3 stick better because they got more movement, so they feel less sensitive than the Vita sticks.
A few days later when i was playing, suddently the challenges came up on the screen again. But after the round finished, i didnt notice a big jump in the XP bar, and it was about 20k in bonus XP.
By the way, Declassified is back in stock at Amazon.com, but it still says "Discontinued by manufacturer". I guess that confirms it was a typo. The 32GB Vita memory card is also still listed under 3DO hehe.
I understand. I actually thought this is what you ment, but i just had to ask to be sure
I dont think that this game has that though? I just tried now, moving both sticks very slow from stand-still to full-tilt, and the movement increases smoothly the more i move the stick. I dont notice any sudden jump from slow speed to fast speed. I can move at snail pace if i want, but then i have to concentrate on moving the sticks so little, because they are so sensitive. But maybe it just feels like there is an "on/off" kinda thing on the controls because of the sensitive Vita sticks, and that Declassified has quite high sensitive controls as well? In general, so far i've prefered the PS3 stick better because they got more movement, so they feel less sensitive than the Vita sticks.
I think you get to keep the bonus points (if you mean the points gotten by doing challenges?) when this happends. It happened to me a few times as well, but i'm 99% sure that i still got the challenge bonus points. When it happened to me, it said "saving" in the top left corner.
A few days later when i was playing, suddently the challenges came up on the screen again. But after the round finished, i didnt notice a big jump in the XP bar, and it was about 20k in bonus XP.
eighty(one)
Member
I actually like the game. The OPs missions are brief and repayable and I LOVE the multiplayer. It's great to surrender the TV and play a game like this, when and where I want to.
Maybe my expectations are low? I don't care, was worth $50 to me.
Maybe my expectations are low? I don't care, was worth $50 to me.
Iacobellis
Junior Member
I got the final stars today, got 3 stars on everything now =)
By the way, Declassified is back in stock at Amazon.com, but it still says "Discontinued by manufacturer". I guess that confirms it was a typo. The 32GB Vita memory card is also still listed under 3DO hehe.
I understand. I actually thought this is what you ment, but i just had to ask to be sure
But maybe it just feels like there is an "on/off" kinda thing on the controls because of the sensitive Vita sticks, and that Declassified has quite high sensitive controls as well? In general, so far i've prefered the PS3 stick better because they got more movement, so they feel less sensitive than the Vita sticks.
I think you get to keep the bonus points (if you mean the points gotten by doing challenges?) when this happends. It happened to me a few times as well, but i'm 99% sure that i still got the challenge bonus points. When it happened to me, it said "saving" in the top left corner.
A few days later when i was playing, suddently the challenges came up on the screen again. But after the round finished, i didnt notice a big jump in the XP bar, and it was about 20k in bonus XP.
I've been putting a shit ton of time in the single player modes today. Finished Operations, have one more level in Hostiles, then to do it all again on Veteran. Don't even get me started on Time Trial! Some of the Bronze and Silver Trophies are difficult, especially finishing a level without reloading. Glad to see you got these all done.
test_account
XP-39C²
Thanks
I really enjoyed the time trial ones actually. I wouldnt mind have some time trial DLC Now i just need two more trophies, the one to take no damage in mission 6, and get 8 kills with 4 bullets. There are some hards trohpies indeed.Finishing the level without reloading is actually not as hard as it might sounds like. When you start that mission, there is a M60 on the floor right in the begining (100 bullets in the magazine). Try to get as many headshots as possible with that, or 2-3 bullets in the chest. Once that start to get empty, pick up a weapon from the enemy. There are also two sentry guns in that level that will save you some bullets.
Iacobellis
Junior Member
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Finishing the level without reloading is actually not as hard as it might sounds like. When you start that mission, there is a M60 on the floor right in the begining (100 bullets in the magazine). Try to get as many headshots as possible with that, or 2-3 bullets in the chest. Once that start to get empty, pick up a weapon from the enemy. There are also two sentry guns in that level that will save you some bullets.
I got really close to getting the Trophy. I was at the LZ part, and grenades weren't doing it for me. I might have better luck doing Veteran difficulty first!
test_account
XP-39C²
Maybe you already did this, but i recommend saving the 2nd sentry gun for this part. The sentry gun might not last long enough to take out every emeny at the LZ, but it should last long enough to take out 90% or so.
Iacobellis
Junior Member
Nope, didn't try that! I used the second turret for the room before you save the asset. I'll try that now, thanks again.
test_account
XP-39C²
No problem
That is what i did as well the first time i tried the mission, i used the sentry gun in the room before you save the asset.Noisepurge
Member
Caved and bought it in China for 35
Edit: first impressions, its pretty good! I can definately see me playing those Hostiles missions for high scores like i do on the big consoles. Campaign is "meh". Cant download the patch so no multiplayer yet.
Edit: first impressions, its pretty good! I can definately see me playing those Hostiles missions for high scores like i do on the big consoles. Campaign is "meh". Cant download the patch so no multiplayer yet.
MisterC20XX
Member
Though I haven't really gotten into the ops yet I couldn't agree more with what you're saying here. I don't know that my expectations are necessarily low, the MP just gives me what I want. This is really the first COD game in which I've played a substantial amount of MP. It makes me want to pick up COD4MW or BLOPS1 for my PS3.
Iacobellis
Junior Member
Went in thinking the Time Trials would give me trouble, 3 starred each one in a total of 30 minutes. Campaign is giving me the most difficulty at the moment.
Get Blops2, best in the series IMO. And I've played them all.
Iacobellis
Junior Member
No. Fucking. Way.
Just got the "Waste Not, Want Not" Trophy on Veteran difficulty without going for it. Holy shit am I happy. I just wanted to finish the mission and 3 star it.
Just got the "Waste Not, Want Not" Trophy on Veteran difficulty without going for it. Holy shit am I happy. I just wanted to finish the mission and 3 star it.
Time Trials are a bunch of bullshit. Got 2 stars on all but one of them. Can't reach 3 since auto-sprint won't activate since apparently auto-sprint won't work if you "strafe"/look around too much for it's taste.
I prefer down on the dpad anyway
Just hold that down like Resistance, right? I may have to go manual D-pad for those since not being able to sprint and turn is a bunch of bullshit with auto-sprint.
It's a toggle. Press it once and you'll keep running until you stop.
Oh, that doesn't help since I refuse to "claw." :/
I kind of like this game. Haven't played much singleplayer but multiplayer is all I care about. Besides online not working half the time it plays well enough. I just don't get the need for all the aim acceleration or whatever weird aiming issues every handheld shooter has. Turning the sensivity all the way down has given me some control over aiming but it feels like I'm drunk half the time trying to shoot somebody. Maybe it is the tiny, wonky thumbsticks on the Vita? I wish you could play PSVita games with a PS3 controller.
Prone can kiss my dick. Worst part of the multiplayer is having to watch out for prone people. In small ass maps with 4 players on each team it's mostly worthless outside of a camping on the ground and having the huge advantage shit.
Also double-bullshit that I can sneak up on said prone, go to knife leap at them and... no kill. Nada. Doesn't even register it.
Also double-bullshit that I can sneak up on said prone, go to knife leap at them and... no kill. Nada. Doesn't even register it.
Lupin3
Targeting terrorists with a D-Pad
The knifing lottery is so much bull. I just don't get it. I can knife away at someone's face with no result. I ususally refrain from using it and just keep shooting even if the enemy is right in front of me.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
My favorite is when I get sucked in by a huge knife lunge and I stab the the other guy right in the chest but still die.
test_account
XP-39C²
That 5 vs 2 (or 3) has happened to me too Same thing in Resistance Burning Skies.
And today i got this:
Platinum trophy!
The "Pure as the Driven Snow" trophy went from impossible to very hard once i figured it was a good strategy to prone after planting the 2nd C4. And after shooting the guys up on the balcony, then that part was possible (i still had to try maybe 30-50 times though).
The "Double Down" trophy was also very hard. Sniping two people with one bullet is often left to luck, since sometimes you clearly hit two guys with one bullet, but only one of them dies. You can see that the 2nd guys is hit by the animation he does.
Same thing in Resistance Burning Skies.And today i got this:
Platinum trophy!
The "Pure as the Driven Snow" trophy went from impossible to very hard once i figured it was a good strategy to prone after planting the 2nd C4. And after shooting the guys up on the balcony, then that part was possible (i still had to try maybe 30-50 times though).
The "Double Down" trophy was also very hard. Sniping two people with one bullet is often left to luck, since sometimes you clearly hit two guys with one bullet, but only one of them dies. You can see that the 2nd guys is hit by the animation he does.
Try to hit down on the d-pad with your thumb when pushing the analog stick forward. This was it could be possible to hit the d-pad without letting go of the analog stick
Iacobellis
Junior Member
That 5 vs 2 (or 3) has happened to me too
And today i got this:
Platinum trophy!
The "Pure as the Driven Snow" trophy went from impossible to very hard once i figured it was a good strategy to prone after planting the 2nd C4. And after shooting the guys up on the balcony, then that part was possible (i still had to try maybe 30-50 times though).
The "Double Down" trophy was also very hard. Sniping two people with one bullet is often left to luck, since sometimes you clearly hit two guys with one bullet, but only one of them dies. You can see that the 2nd guys is hit by the animation he does.
Try to hit down on the d-pad with your thumb when pushing the analog stick forward. This was it could be possible to hit the d-pad without letting go of the analog stick
Congrats! I have one more mission left to do on Veteran, then it's time to go for the rest of the Trophies.
just got the game yesterday, connectivity is an absolute joke. out of about 40 attempts to join a MP match i have played 1 and half a match where i was booted out, half the times when it fails to enter a match, i have to quit the ap and launch it again, truely an overwhelmingly pathetic effort.
what i have played of the actual game is pretty fun.
EDIT: Its sad how good hostiles mode is because it highlights how much the game lacks maps and the mode lacks co-op
what i have played of the actual game is pretty fun.
EDIT: Its sad how good hostiles mode is because it highlights how much the game lacks maps and the mode lacks co-op
Lupin3
Targeting terrorists with a D-Pad
God I hate this game! So much fun, but getting kicked out for no reason whatsoever every other game just ruins it. My godlike killing spree got killed by this crap!
Don't wanna play this anymore, but I probably will anyway. When I'm calm again, tomorrow.
FIX IT!
Don't wanna play this anymore, but I probably will anyway. When I'm calm again, tomorrow.
FIX IT!
Lupin3
Targeting terrorists with a D-Pad
First game tonight: Always sprint broken, could only walk. Had to quit.
Second game tonight: Got kicked out for no reason after 5-6 minutes.
Third game tonight: Always sprint broken, could only walk. Had to quit.
Fourth game tonight: Got kicked out after 10 seconds.
I just... don't know... what to...
...
I wonder if nStigate actually cares about the game anymore? Is there someone who's actually responsible that can do something about this mess?
Does even Sony care? I wonder.
Sad to say, but this game is probably on its own from now on.
/rag... anger
Second game tonight: Got kicked out for no reason after 5-6 minutes.
Third game tonight: Always sprint broken, could only walk. Had to quit.
Fourth game tonight: Got kicked out after 10 seconds.
I just... don't know... what to...
...
I wonder if nStigate actually cares about the game anymore? Is there someone who's actually responsible that can do something about this mess?
Does even Sony care? I wonder.
Sad to say, but this game is probably on its own from now on.
/rag... anger
Iacobellis
Junior Member
It unlocks whenever you do it. On the last mission, get the M60 and breach the first door. Wait until the slow motion sequence is over, then throw a flash bang and just pick off each one fast enough. Do this on Regular, of course.
They were supposed to release patch 1.02 I think. I have no idea when that's going to be. Nihilistic is no longer tweeting.
I did something similar on the first mission. After the first door breach, there's exactly four guys. Threw a grenade and a flash, and the trophy popped.
Ya. That's the mission I've been doing it on. I'll try the M60. I assume you don't throw the flash bang directly since you will also get "flash banged". Wonder if it works with a grenade after throwing the flash bang ..
Trash dev hope their next project goes under if they leave customers high and dry. How are the online numhers? Still easy to find a match thats full?
Lupin3
Targeting terrorists with a D-Pad
They're not tweeting under nStigate or something now?
You'll find matches quite easily, but not always full. Doesn't matter though since people are entering and dropping all the time.
Iacobellis
Junior Member
Throw the flash and then strafe to the left so you don't get hit. If you can't get it, do it at the end of the hallway where the men and Torres are standing.
test_account
XP-39C²
Thanks!
Others have already answered, but i can add that i did this trophy in the 2nd mission. There is a small tight room there (where you pick up some documents). After breaching there, dont shoot anyone during slow motion, move to the side, then throw two flashbangs in there and shoot. That is how i did it at least
I also made a guide on Youtube on how i did the Pure as the Driven Snow trophy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STsUdj33ULQ
(If anyone wonders about the music choice in the video, i just chose some random song from Youtube in the editing mode to mute out my button- clicking sounds on the Vita. I couldnt edit .mov files myself on this computer, so i had to use Youtube editing).
MisterC20XX
Member
Anyone else having a more difficult time connecting to multiplayer games since the 2.00 update? It was bad before but now it's ridiculous. This game is messing with my head... I'm falling back into my old school PC ways, wondering if I need to update the firmware on my router or something. Help!