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RESISTANCE 2 - Hype Thread w/latest info
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Dr. Zoidberg
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I guess I'm pretty late to the thread and nobody cares about my opinions but here they are anyway:
Got my beta code Friday night and played for a few hours. I enjoyed the first game for a while after launch but the MP didn't hold my interest very long and I traded it in. As far as the dem...beta, here's what I think:
- Competitive multi seems fine, the same good multi as the first game. I didn't notice too much of a difference, personally. If anything it's better. I remapped the controls first thing, of course, but after that it was very easy to get into and play. I suppose the XP aren't being saved on purpose, I haven't searched the thread to see. Enjoyed playing it, but I still can't imagine sinking too much time into it as I play SP primarily and if I do take time to play multi in general I prefer other games.
- Co-Op - Was exited for this as I love co-op on stuff like H3 and Gears, but this is something totally different. Maybe I just got into some bad games, but I played 4 or so and every time was basically a clusterfuck with what seemed like hundreds of chimera rushing us, I don't think any game lasted more than 4-5 minutes. Seems very difficult and ammo is in short supply. It might be one of those things where you have to plan and communicate and everybody has to play their class correctly to enjoy it. If so, that's too bad because I will never take the time to do that kind of thing.
So, overall it seems to be shaping up nicely but nothing too earth shattering. I'm looking forward to the SP campaign.
Got my beta code Friday night and played for a few hours. I enjoyed the first game for a while after launch but the MP didn't hold my interest very long and I traded it in. As far as the dem...beta, here's what I think:
- Competitive multi seems fine, the same good multi as the first game. I didn't notice too much of a difference, personally. If anything it's better. I remapped the controls first thing, of course, but after that it was very easy to get into and play. I suppose the XP aren't being saved on purpose, I haven't searched the thread to see. Enjoyed playing it, but I still can't imagine sinking too much time into it as I play SP primarily and if I do take time to play multi in general I prefer other games.
- Co-Op - Was exited for this as I love co-op on stuff like H3 and Gears, but this is something totally different. Maybe I just got into some bad games, but I played 4 or so and every time was basically a clusterfuck with what seemed like hundreds of chimera rushing us, I don't think any game lasted more than 4-5 minutes. Seems very difficult and ammo is in short supply. It might be one of those things where you have to plan and communicate and everybody has to play their class correctly to enjoy it. If so, that's too bad because I will never take the time to do that kind of thing.
So, overall it seems to be shaping up nicely but nothing too earth shattering. I'm looking forward to the SP campaign.
desertdroog
Member
Co-op works as long as everyone is working toward the same goal. It is imperative that there be a good complement of each class to maximise the chance of finishing the level.
I don't know if it I am lucky or if the people I have been playing with are "getting it" but I have finished the coop section multiple times and don't even have to shout out for ammo or health...people just...do their job.
I don't know if it I am lucky or if the people I have been playing with are "getting it" but I have finished the coop section multiple times and don't even have to shout out for ammo or health...people just...do their job.
Bearillusion
Banned
Madman said:
That sounds awesome and is encouraging to hear. When I was playing the other night I wondered if you could just have one player stay out of the action to ensure you never failed the mission. The fact that they hunt you down on higher levels puts that fear to rest.
desertdroog
Member
To add to my post, in a 4 player coop situation (I've only played 8 player) I imagine you need at least one of every class and the fourth guy could be any of the three. I think an extra Medic would be the best then Soldier then Spec-Ops to add to the fourth wheel:
Add an extra soldier for extra fire power and shield coverage, but then your Spec-Ops and Medic will have to make sure they are maximising their health and ammo drops. But the soliders should make sure they are using their shields to the best of making sure there is no flanking.
Add an extra medic and you will have a better chance at reviving people quicker, something I would think is the most opportune due to the Medics being able to both heal and deal damage, however you may not progress as fast as having two soldiers.
Add an extra Spec-Ops and will have all the ammo you need, plus the ability for stand-off headshots to pelt the Chimeran hordes. This team setup would require great communication and the ability for your team of three (soldier - medic - spec ops) to keep moving forward with the extra spec ops to shadow from a distance only coming to aid in case someone is killed and to get health as necessary.
Sounds intriguing and I need to try it out once the game drops and I can get some dedicated play time with people I can trust/communicate with.
Add an extra soldier for extra fire power and shield coverage, but then your Spec-Ops and Medic will have to make sure they are maximising their health and ammo drops. But the soliders should make sure they are using their shields to the best of making sure there is no flanking.
Add an extra medic and you will have a better chance at reviving people quicker, something I would think is the most opportune due to the Medics being able to both heal and deal damage, however you may not progress as fast as having two soldiers.
Add an extra Spec-Ops and will have all the ammo you need, plus the ability for stand-off headshots to pelt the Chimeran hordes. This team setup would require great communication and the ability for your team of three (soldier - medic - spec ops) to keep moving forward with the extra spec ops to shadow from a distance only coming to aid in case someone is killed and to get health as necessary.
Sounds intriguing and I need to try it out once the game drops and I can get some dedicated play time with people I can trust/communicate with.
Dr. Zoidberg
Member
Llyranor said:
Hmmm. Is there going to to be normal co-op in the full game? (i.e. going through the SP campaign with other people, none of this class stuff)
Dr. Zoidberg
Member
Llyranor said:
:-/
Disappointing, but I'll still get it for the SP campaign which looks good from the previews.
Pai Pai Master
Banned
Well, it took a while but I got my bag. It was really hidden! I was ready to give up and decided to check a second time and rummaged through a bush for like 5 minutes before spotting it. There was this lady standing at the bus stop wondering what the hell I was doing. :lol
I feel gipped though! No photo and no little bottle of vaccine or whatever. The compass, watch, t-shirt and Evac Card were in there though. Very cool stuff, neat little promotion. I noticed a guy in a BMW across the road watching me...kinda creepy. Once I found it he just drove away.
Lemme know if you find anything more about the codes on the Evac Card, Bob. I wonder what it's for.
I feel gipped though! No photo and no little bottle of vaccine or whatever. The compass, watch, t-shirt and Evac Card were in there though. Very cool stuff, neat little promotion. I noticed a guy in a BMW across the road watching me...kinda creepy. Once I found it he just drove away.
Lemme know if you find anything more about the codes on the Evac Card, Bob. I wonder what it's for.
jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
Here is a brief part of the Resistance 2 Behind the Scenes video you'll get with the Collector's Edition - with some new footage and reveals.
This is a small cutdown of the Resistance: Universe portion.
http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/14211237/resistance-2/videos/R2universe_102708.html
This is a small cutdown of the Resistance: Universe portion.
http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/14211237/resistance-2/videos/R2universe_102708.html
BobTheFork
Member
I already used the code, well only the serial number but it's for the Americafirste site.Pai Pai Master said:Well, it took a while but I got my bag. It was really hidden! I was ready to give up and decided to check a second time and rummaged through a bush for like 5 minutes before spotting it. There was this lady standing at the bus stop wondering what the hell I was doing. :lol
I feel gipped though! No photo and no little bottle of vaccine or whatever. The compass, watch, t-shirt and Evac Card were in there though. Very cool stuff, neat little promotion. I noticed a guy in a BMW across the road watching me...kinda creepy. Once I found it he just drove away.
Lemme know if you find anything more about the codes on the Evac Card, Bob. I wonder what it's for.
Go tohttp://www.americafirstamericaonly.com/metastasis/
And register. Once you get the e-mail go back to the site and enter the game. You put the serial code in at hte bottom right. It unlocks more levels of the virus game. Apparently we need to beat them all and this is how they unlock.
BTW, WOW you got a sweet watch I didn't get nice. Maybe it means somwthing
Pai Pai Master
Banned
Yeah the watch isn't half bad. Here's a closeup.
Kabuki Waq
Member
I just saw the co-op video on gametrailers. the enemies dont seem to react to being hit. Almost seems mmo like interms of crap hit detection. seemed like the enemy just stood there and shot without reacting to bullets.
I hope that is just in the multiplayer or something. It would be shame if this is the way they built the enemies to be.
I hope that is just in the multiplayer or something. It would be shame if this is the way they built the enemies to be.
aj2good4you2
Member
Shawn128 said:
servers have been down for about 30 mins
jjasper said:
I actually erased this from my email inbox because I thought it was some Republican hate group spam for the election next Uesday, November 4th. Only afterwards did I realize that I recognized the "America First, America Only" from the R2 ARG campaign.
Thanks for posting it.
Kabuki Waq
Member
spwolf said:
kinda sucks that even after playing the game you cant address my post in a manner that does not make you come off like a sensitve fanboy
Kabuki Waq
Member
rjcc said:
is it known if this crap extends to the single player? it would be really depressing if multiplayer was like the co-op video but to have the main campign like that would be soul crushing.
honestly why would they make the co-op like this?
jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
Kabuki Waq said:
Play it before ya knock it.
Kabuki Waq
Member
jstevenson said:
not trying to knock it. But I gotta know. Do enemies stand still and take bullets like they do in the gametrailers video? is it only a co-op thing or does it extend to the multiplayer?
miyamotofreak
Banned
Seriously. I get it, Jstevenson's awesome and all but there's a ton of legitimate complaints. The multiplayer is like a mishmash of stuff that doesn't make a good shooter.rjcc said:
Kabuki Waq said:
if you read here and play enough you would learn that at lvl 1, its a whole lot easier than at higher levels. By level 5ish they start flanking and rushing you very effectively.
You have to remember this is a beta, not a demo, and you should try the retail when it comes out before making up your mind.
Kabuki Waq
Member
AndyD said:
so by level 5 they they play like how they did in R1 and other good shooters?
what about campign? does this stuff carry taint the campaign too?
the reason I am asking is that I really enjoyed the r1 campaign in co-op and single. I want the AI to be there and not just soak up the bullets while standing still.
The AI in single player will likely be much better than in co-op. With the number of enemies that come at you and the way the co-op stages are designed having the full-scale AI would make it impossible for the players and cause performance issues. Even then it's still decent once you level up a bit.Kabuki Waq said:
iceatcs
Junior Member
I think you should blame the host player or R2's server made the A.I. faulty because might not have great upload speed or netsend for AI strip to all the other rest of the team players.Kabuki Waq said:
Maybe they set it on the limit AI because world do not have great speed yet esp USA is still lack behind.
I'm sure that same monsters in the single play or if it was less than 10 on co-op will be crazy better A.I.
Kabuki Waq
Member
well i am happy that single player should atleast be as awesome as the first game.
shame about not having a co-op campaign. But I have faith in insomniac single player.
shame about not having a co-op campaign. But I have faith in insomniac single player.
Kabuki Waq said:
you dont even know what are you talking about... so stop before you start playing the game. Or at least read what other people who are playing are writing.
Co-op is best reason to buy this game... It requires co-operation that is very natural and in the end, it works well.
When you are lvl1, and playing co-op, you are going to die...and die... and die. So do you want fucking zombies owning your ass even more? Thats why they become "smarter" by the time you learn how to play the game, otherwise you would get raped so bad you wouldnt be able to sit down for a while.
Thats why it is silly to see people complain about stupid enemies in co-op, when they cant even finish the level when they are stupid...
It is pretty awesome experience all together and I am sure those issues with pathfinding have been fixed, right js?
Pai Pai Master
Banned
Kabuki Waq said:
It does have a co-op campaign. You've just decided to ignore its existence before giving it a decent shot.
miyamotofreak
Banned
I dunno the only reason I die in the game is idiot healers and boredom from shooting at the same enemies for so long. That and everyone else in my group quitting out of boredom.spwolf said: