IbizaPocholo
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The beta has so many disconnection problems and error codes... and i don't trust ubisoft that this will be fixed tonight.
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The Jackdog
Member
waiting to see launch impressions, soooooo many server problems during the beta
I had it pre-ordered. 4 terrorist hunt modes and competitive on 11 maps is enough content for me. I'd wager a singleplayer campaign wouldn't be my cup of tea anyway. I'm very much done with scripted campaigns focused on set pieces moments with linear level design. If they had designed the campaign in the style of SWAT 4, I'd be all over that though. Then again, terrorist hunt classic isn't too far away from that.
Ah Swat 4, those were the days.
momshotdad
Member
Played the Beta and it wasn't too convincing. I may pick it up later on down the road.
DryvBy
Member
OfTheOverflow
Member
Really loved both the Beta's but at full price, it's been a bit of a hard sell so far. Will definitely pick it up shortly after release when the price is right because I've had a lot of fun so far, but I think JC3 comes out the same day soooo yyeaahh.
Also, boo for no Aussie operator!
Also, boo for no Aussie operator!
Script_Flipper
Member
The game certainly looks a bit worse than it did at E3 2014. Shame, but it did take me a while before I noticed so..
I hated this beta to start with, felt as if I was walking through mud, couldn't get a kill as everything felt sluggish. Knew my mouse was passed it but it never bothered me in other games as I was used to it, bought a new one and when I tried R6 again it was like a whole new game.
Had loads of great moments during the weekend but man I hope some stuff is patched, random crashes to Uplay, waiting ages in a server lobby, not being able to plant objectives and getting called everything under the sun over voip aint fun.
Still server stuff aside, those seem like things that will be top of the list as it technically is game breaking, playing this with some buddies over Skype is awesome and can't wait for the release.
Had loads of great moments during the weekend but man I hope some stuff is patched, random crashes to Uplay, waiting ages in a server lobby, not being able to plant objectives and getting called everything under the sun over voip aint fun.
Still server stuff aside, those seem like things that will be top of the list as it technically is game breaking, playing this with some buddies over Skype is awesome and can't wait for the release.
If you're on PC it can be had for around $25
Made a review thread for discussing the reviews and so that reviews people post in here don't get lost
TheCanisDirus
Member
Wait... can anyone confirm or deny this....
According to GameSpot (in this review in progress ) the PvP core multiplayer mode isn't available until you reach a certain rank that took the reviewer over 4 hrs of "tutorial missions" and terrorist hunt to unlock?
If so color me super annoyed. I just want to pick this up tomorrow and jump straight online into 5v5... if i cant and i'm forced to spend hours grinding terrorist hunt... going to be really pissed.
According to GameSpot (in this review in progress ) the PvP core multiplayer mode isn't available until you reach a certain rank that took the reviewer over 4 hrs of "tutorial missions" and terrorist hunt to unlock?
If so color me super annoyed. I just want to pick this up tomorrow and jump straight online into 5v5... if i cant and i'm forced to spend hours grinding terrorist hunt... going to be really pissed.
Always-honest
Banned
Thanx!
Yeah, TBH I noticed this too. Not as bad as you, but I noticed it. This was 100% absent from the last Beta, when the AI on realistic was some of the best I've ever seen.
Perhaps the regular kill-em-all Terrorist Hunt Classic mode is easier on the AI and will dodge the issues the Defuse Bomb mode had. In my experience this is the case.
I'll be playing the game from tomorrow night - got it on PC on the cheap - will keep you posted.
OfTheOverflow
Member
Care to point me in the right direction? G2A are best I've seen at ~50AUD.
Have a Nice Day
Member
The beta didn't allow me to access TH while the servers were down and it required me to opt in. I wonder if the full game will require you to be online to even play lone wolf.
DJSebolski
Member
Ubisoft' Creed master plan to kill another franchise.
11 maps, 4 game modes = DOA
This is the end of Rainbow Six series. Splinter Cell and Ghost Recon you are next.
11 maps, 4 game modes = DOA
This is the end of Rainbow Six series. Splinter Cell and Ghost Recon you are next.
DryvBy
Member
Cool. If that mode is at least fixed, I'll be a lot more interested in it.
TheCanisDirus
Member
I spent dozens of hours in the beta's and that was what, 3 maps 2 game modes?
11 maps and 4 game modes (at launch - more of both to come) in a game like Siege where the same map and mode can be played like over and over and over..... completely different scenarios develop depending on the operators chosen by both sides and tactics used, rooms/areas selected etc...
Yes, this will keep me busy for a LONG time!
It's really good imo.
Right. How many maps did vanilla Counter Strike have?
These maps are intricate, destructible, and very variable (objectives appear in different places every round).
Three maps in the Beta was worth a lot alone. Tens of hours of fun on them.
11 in the full game? Has me creaming my pantaloons.
Release time for the game on PC: http://forums.ubi.com/showthread.ph...ix-Siege-Release-times-01-12-2015-05-00AM-UTC
Some uplay games in the past have had different release times on steam, so unlock time on steam might be different.
Some uplay games in the past have had different release times on steam, so unlock time on steam might be different.
Exactly. I remember when I first played CS, it only had like 3-4 maps, and I loved every second of it. The dynamic situations and tension in R6 makes up for a "lack" of maps. Though I find 11 to be quite fine regarding the kind of game it is.
I do hope server issues are ironed out, even though I didn't encounter too many problems over the weekend.
... and new operators, new modes, and new weapons. For free.
Sure, PC games would sometimes give you new maps for free. But when was that common? 15 years ago? With how greedy publishers usually are with DLC, I'm completely fine with this plan.
wowbaggerBR
Member
I really enjoyed the beta, didn't have any trouble with the servers.
But I can't convince myself to buy a multiplayer only game. My friends don't like playing this kind of FPS and I don't see the point in playing without a reliable team.
But I can't convince myself to buy a multiplayer only game. My friends don't like playing this kind of FPS and I don't see the point in playing without a reliable team.
DJSebolski
Member
I guess some people settle for mediocrity.
TheCanisDirus
Member
Right!? I mean i dont get it... Black Ops 3 has 12 (not including NukeTown). And the base gameplay just means you dont need as many maps... and there will also be night/day variants to each... so basically launching with 22 (if you're 343i lol).
Same. If any gaffer had this pre-ordered I'd love to get their feedback on the final version when the game's available.
Really like the game although I'm still on the fence. When the game works it's great but most of the times with the beta it felt there were problems with the netcode, my shots felt like they didn't land on my opponent and most of my deaths felt cheap, like the other player got the jump on me even though I shot first.
Death replay shows this as you can clearly see how different the replay is from what actually happened, most of the replays show how bad the netcode/hit detection is.
Aside from that my other complaint is the UI/menus, they really need to improve on how it looks and the feel, from the icons to the navigation.
I'd like to get the game but the netcode and a broken launch keep me from it.
Any of you guys experienced bad netcode/hit detection as well? I haven't had time to read impressions from the beta. Also my performance went down a little bit from the closed to open beta with the same exact settings, sometimes my FPS went down or the game felt sluggish and I did not experience any of this in the closed beta.
Death replay shows this as you can clearly see how different the replay is from what actually happened, most of the replays show how bad the netcode/hit detection is.
Aside from that my other complaint is the UI/menus, they really need to improve on how it looks and the feel, from the icons to the navigation.
I'd like to get the game but the netcode and a broken launch keep me from it.
Any of you guys experienced bad netcode/hit detection as well? I haven't had time to read impressions from the beta. Also my performance went down a little bit from the closed to open beta with the same exact settings, sometimes my FPS went down or the game felt sluggish and I did not experience any of this in the closed beta.
TheCanisDirus
Member
Ok... something that just dawned on me and i cant believe it took me this long... Why the fuck aren't there any working doors!? lol (i know the series
I get that we need to board them up... but why cant there be both? They could have been easily destructible or able to open up/kick in etc. Would have been cool. Press X for open... press and hold X for slow open... tap X for door kick.
I get that we need to board them up... but why cant there be both? They could have been easily destructible or able to open up/kick in etc. Would have been cool. Press X for open... press and hold X for slow open... tap X for door kick.
chris121580
Member
Can't wait to pick this up tomorrow! Absolutely loved the beta
Door dlc?
Aw man, why'd you have to bring this up? lol.
Phanatic8390
Member
I wasn't interested in this at all but the beta turned me into a believer. One of the most tactical MP experiences I've had in awhile.
I like what they're doing with the season pass too. Not splitting the playerbase with maps/operators/guns behind a paywall and offering other benefits instead. I'd like to see this approach more often.
I like what they're doing with the season pass too. Not splitting the playerbase with maps/operators/guns behind a paywall and offering other benefits instead. I'd like to see this approach more often.
The Jackdog
Member
population might be a hindrance here
Subterranean
Member
Have they said anything about anti-cheat for the PC version?
Broadbandito
Member
Luckily there is a casual and a ranked mode. Casual mode is the training wheels.
The answer for launch is no
So you're calling Counter Strike mediocre?
Did you even read my post? Nothing I said suggested the game is mediocre.
Word.
No, but rumours of it coming further down the line.
DJSebolski
Member
I'm not talking about Counter Strike. I'm comparing it to other Rainbow Six games. Rainbow Six 3, Vegas 1 & 2.
Exploratory
Banned
This beta made me a believer was a ton of fun. Hopefully they get the server stuff fixed I definitely won't be buying until that's confirmed.
Good OT Gaz.
Good OT Gaz.