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Killzone: Shadow Fall |OT| Nothing Stops This Rain
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fluffydelusions
Member
I played on normal and if I were to guess I'd around 10 or so hours or maybe a bit more if you are like me and get stuck on certain parts lol. Definitely pretty lengthy for an FPS game. Oh and there is a sorta funny ending but I won't spoil it. Most people probably won't expect it so let the credits roll
Did you try the PS4's own party system? I'm still waiting to read detailed impressions
The PS4 OS party system is pretty good. It just doesn't transfer into the games very well.
Ah I see. Hoping to see some game updates that would fix it, then.
Its party chat...not party system.
I hope the game invites are actually effective, I have no ps4 friends yet to try it with.
I finally started to actually kill people in this, feelsgoodman.
I wish they had an easier to figure out menu / UI, maybe a tutorial explaining it , and maybe a clear 'Team Death Match' and "Domination' mode, just cause people are so used to COD's 2nd grade level menu's (which work perfect) they get turned off by 'not taking time to actually figure out more than 'click TDM'). KZ is almost as convoluted as some f2p games in the menus.
KZ'ers - add TheGodofWine
Edit - Game is so tactical, there's tension in MP...its awesome.
FalsettoVibe
Member
Does Killzone save checkpoint progress? I got 75% through the forest level and turned off the system. I just started it back up and I'm back at the beginning.
TimeEffect
Member
I love your vids. Please do the other modes? Like the no respawn mode (elite, I think)?
I REALLY want to see Big Warzone with the full 24 players
Why is the most popular mode locked at 14 players??
And I don't even think there is an OS level game invite system... you have to do it in game. Needs some work.
Also, even though my nat is open I can't talk to party members.
Man-is-Obsolete
Member
Loved what I played of online last night. I have one issue is that movement felt sluggish, almost like there the game was lagging, hard to explain. Looks like the character is moving faster animation wise than he is actually running. Like imagine if you were to run but took very short strides intentionally.
Still very enjoyable, but it was weird that I never saw that from videos, which makes me think something was up with the servers last night.
Edit: maybe I just have to adjust. That or start using that super sprint skill. Lol.
Still very enjoyable, but it was weird that I never saw that from videos, which makes me think something was up with the servers last night.
Edit: maybe I just have to adjust. That or start using that super sprint skill. Lol.
MagicWithEarvin
Member
Thanks!
I'm not sure how to get into a Warzone with 24 players. I'll try the Elite mode right now.
Does anyone know how the chat function works in this? I plugged in the included mic and turned it to the on position, but I hear no one in games and there doesn't seem to be any indication that my talking is being broadcasted to other players. Is there no chat outside of party chat?
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
I'm trying to figure out the exact same thing.
MagicWithEarvin
Member
Whoa... no one is playing Elite Team modes right now.
TimeEffect
Member
Are you streaming? Link me
I think people must be playing Big Warzone in private mode. I see it live on the Shadow Fall website.
GG only has those 6 playlists. I don't know why MP numbers are so low-- there only seems to be 1200 people online. I hope the population booms soon enough. Personally, I wish they'd rid of the newbie mode, and just let new players learn through bots/a training stage like BF4.
One of the biggest excitements for me is playing varied modes with the community. I always feel sad that I didn't get my mileage out of KZ2's DLC.
earvcunanan said:
Figures! What gives?? How can there only be 1000 players online?
By the way, can you explain the other modes to me? The new ones? I know what Cap and Connect is, but I'm unsure of the other variations, and they don't exist in the default Warzone.
Wildstar75
Member
This might sound silly but I had this problem with party chat. I had to make sure the mic was turned on and more importantly, I had to press the mic/earbud cable really hard into the controller before it started working. Anybody else have that problem? I really had to force it.
TimeEffect
Member
I am more than certain that the game doesn't support chat. Unless through PS4 Party Chat.
dark_prinny
Banned
Man the wait is killing me already.
Revengineer
Unconfirmed Member
DAMN I am enjoying Multiplayer. So glad it's good.
maximum360
Member
Not a fan of this either.
Tip for the beginning of Chapter 8 -
During the dive section, try and stay as close to the ground as possible - this will keep your speed high, and give you a better chance of dodging obstacles. Always try and go around standing buildings instead of over them - you will rarely have enough lift to clear the buildings unless they are falling.
Probably misspelling of the N word taken to the extreme LOL.
Also, who changed the controls right away to use R1/L1 to aim/shoot? I definitely did.
WeAreStarStuff
Member
This part of the game pissed me off so bad. I must have died dozens of times.
Awesome awesome game! Love the open ended sp level design definitely a nice change from corridor shooters, you actually have to think, use your owl and be aware at all times, definitely has some challenge to it. The graphics are just stunning and a great PS4 showcase.
This game has been in my ps4 the longest due to a great MP. thus far the connection has been flawless, and you gotta love the chirp noise, war zone is great and I can't wait to see some of the custom gametypes created. cool idea seeing challenges completed instead of ranks for player status as well.
One minor quip is the player animations look kind of funny when compared to bf4 but it's not even noticeable after you get used to the game. Very rarely (once or twice tops) have I seen any frame drops.
Easy recommend to any PS4 FPS fan.
My personal best launch game
Note for all trying to get in game with a friend join a party chat and then one person enter a war zone then a prompt will display on the other party members screen if they want to join the game click options and then proceed to join, worked everytime last night for me.
Also if anyone is looking for some kz buddies who use a mic and are semi decent feel free to add me, could use some war zone friends! Industryx--
This game has been in my ps4 the longest due to a great MP. thus far the connection has been flawless, and you gotta love the chirp noise, war zone is great and I can't wait to see some of the custom gametypes created. cool idea seeing challenges completed instead of ranks for player status as well.
One minor quip is the player animations look kind of funny when compared to bf4 but it's not even noticeable after you get used to the game. Very rarely (once or twice tops) have I seen any frame drops.
Easy recommend to any PS4 FPS fan.
My personal best launch game
Note for all trying to get in game with a friend join a party chat and then one person enter a war zone then a prompt will display on the other party members screen if they want to join the game click options and then proceed to join, worked everytime last night for me.
Also if anyone is looking for some kz buddies who use a mic and are semi decent feel free to add me, could use some war zone friends! Industryx--
No way! get used to the triggers man so worth it, from a lifetime ps user. They feel amazing.
Psychoward
Banned
It's so awesome how close the character models are to the target renders we got before launch, I could stare at Helghast supports, assaults and Sinclair all day. So detailed.
The Tofunator
Member
Holy shit (MAJOR SPOILERS)
they faked me out good with those credits. Looks like I'm playing as Echo now?
Did some googling and there is no in-game chat. Found a Killzone forum dev post. It looks like the only way to chat with teammates is to go to recently met players in the friends area and invite teammates to a party. The cap of 8 means it's therefore impossible to chat with the whole team....ugh.
lazybones18
Banned
About to jump in for the first time and do some multiplayer for a little bit
http://www.twitch.tv/lazybones26
http://www.twitch.tv/lazybones26
no fucking way
James Sawyer Ford
Gold Member
Believe it.
KZ2 was the best multiplayer game on the PS3, but it wasn't without its issues.
I'm finding that KZ:SF brings back what I loved about KZ2 (punchy weapons, weight, skill required for aiming, tight map designs, tactical teamwork required for success), and fixes what was wrong with KZ2 (controls, yes I got used to them, but they did not feel great, I put up with them because the rest of the game was so damn good). KZ:SF controls beautifully. It's like magic in my hands. Aiming feels perfect...I can lightly touch the DS4's analog sticks and it allows for very finely tuned long distanced aiming.
Recall that KZ2 had auto-aim. If you got your cursor close enough, the reticule would just go red and your shots would register. But in Shadow Fall, I'm able to make really finely tuned precise shots...it makes the one on one battles IMMENSELY fun.
TacticalFox88
Banned
The fact that there's no auto-aim is godsend.
Why?
Because you KNOW for a FACT that each and every kill you EARNED.
Why?
Because you KNOW for a FACT that each and every kill you EARNED.
MagicWithEarvin
Member
There's only 54 people playing the 24 Player Warzone playlist?
Edit: doing a 1080p Stream on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDQt6YTVHMY
Just testing some things out.
Edit: doing a 1080p Stream on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDQt6YTVHMY
Just testing some things out.
James Sawyer Ford
Gold Member
Yeah, unfortunately there are a LOT of oversights like this with Killzone: Shadow Fall.
The gameplay and everything is superb, but the way they handle the matchmaking and party system leaves a lot to be desired.
It's a damn shame.
Everyone on the PS4 is getting a mic packed in and there's no chat with your team mates??? IN A TEAM BASED GAME?!? The best you can do is be lucky enough to be in a party and chat with your friends?
What in the flying fuck, fix this shit Guerrilla, for real. Someone needs to spam @EboltGG because this is pretty unacceptable. Why can't they just MERGE CHAT STREAMS! Have a chat stream for team mates in the game, and also allow you to talk to your friends in your party.
It's also unacceptable for some of my friends in a party to have to wait for a person to drop out before theyre able to join our match.
Guerrilla has never been strong on matchmaking/lobby systems, it's such a shame they've had tons of time to get it right and this is the largest failing of Shadow Fall's MP.
Chance Hale
Member
Is there only the one freefall segment? Just finished the first at least and I'm shocked if that's supposed to be one of the worst segments in gaming like some reviewers have stated, got it on my 4th try and it was somewhat fun.
Seriously. Makes the game way better than it'd be otherwise. People seeing you doesn't mean immediate death. All games should do this now.
fluffydelusions
Member
Is that the one where you fall through the shaft or dodging buildings?
Either way just make it to the bottom and looks for the airpad to land on
keltickennedy
Member
Robot Pants
Member
I agree. I think the SP is great. Starts off slow with the prologue but once you're actually in the game, it's a lot of fun.
It's a lot better than I was expecting.
fluffydelusions
Member
Nope there are more. I really hated them too.
NotSaladin
Neo Member
Glad to hear all of your impressions. I'm still on the fence as to which FPS I should purchase first for my PS4, this or BF4.
I was dead set on getting this but the reviews for the game have scared me off. I'm just trying to decide now whether it is still with the risk.
I enjoyed Killzone 2, didn't like 3. Owned BF3 on my PS3 but didn't play MP all that much. I used to sink a lot of time into Bad company 2. Any advice gaffers?
I was dead set on getting this but the reviews for the game have scared me off. I'm just trying to decide now whether it is still with the risk.
I enjoyed Killzone 2, didn't like 3. Owned BF3 on my PS3 but didn't play MP all that much. I used to sink a lot of time into Bad company 2. Any advice gaffers?
The Tofunator
Member
If you're talking about the one where you are avoiding spinning sections, there's one somewhat later on that is probably what reviewers were talking about. (Actually the whole level surrounding that was pretty much complete ass.)
James Sawyer Ford
Gold Member
Yeah, that's a massive oversight not being able to talk to team mates that aren't in your party.
This needs to be patched.
If you enjoyed KZ2, definitely get this.
It's similar to KZ2 but better.