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Snoopy Flying Ace |OT| Quaffing Root Beers With Bill Mauldin
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Crab Milk Mickey
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Genuinly surprised that this game is actually good, just like the rest of you here. Even the single player is enjoyable enough, though the missions in the technical category (Follow the Leader et al) are the best when aiming for the gold medals 'cause those seem to be the only ones that aren't virtually identical to Cadet difficulty runs.
Anyone played Pigskin yet? Tried it out for a few games and it's easily my favorite game type of them all right now. Nothing quite like intercepting an enemy player just inches in front of your goal, bobbing and weaving past the other players from his team (taking advantage of the environment if possible), passing it to an unguarded player 120+ yards in the distance when you finally have a clear line of sight and watching him score the touchdown. Or killing off several players chasing the ball carrier's from the rear while he's making a run for it. Had loads of fun with a Japanese player even (who already reached level 100) when I ended up in a 2 vs 4 session. Ran into Gazunta too and I almost earned the Flawless achievement, but the time ran out before I could get those last two kills.
One complaint I have about the multiplayer though (and this is for all modes): I feel 16 players is too much for the majority of the maps. They're too small to fully support that number and it's in even worse in levels where there's this big open space in the middle with barely any cover, making it relatively easily to lose track of things amidst all the chaos. It'd be nice if you could dial it back to 10 - 12 or so, but unfortunately that's not an option for non-private matches. I'm hoping the developers can add a search criteria like this (maybe a region filter as well) in the near future.
Might consider recording some video's if anyone's interested, be it random multiplayer sessions or gold medal / Veteran runs from the campaign.
Anyone played Pigskin yet? Tried it out for a few games and it's easily my favorite game type of them all right now. Nothing quite like intercepting an enemy player just inches in front of your goal, bobbing and weaving past the other players from his team (taking advantage of the environment if possible), passing it to an unguarded player 120+ yards in the distance when you finally have a clear line of sight and watching him score the touchdown. Or killing off several players chasing the ball carrier's from the rear while he's making a run for it. Had loads of fun with a Japanese player even (who already reached level 100) when I ended up in a 2 vs 4 session. Ran into Gazunta too and I almost earned the Flawless achievement, but the time ran out before I could get those last two kills.
One complaint I have about the multiplayer though (and this is for all modes): I feel 16 players is too much for the majority of the maps. They're too small to fully support that number and it's in even worse in levels where there's this big open space in the middle with barely any cover, making it relatively easily to lose track of things amidst all the chaos. It'd be nice if you could dial it back to 10 - 12 or so, but unfortunately that's not an option for non-private matches. I'm hoping the developers can add a search criteria like this (maybe a region filter as well) in the near future.
Might consider recording some video's if anyone's interested, be it random multiplayer sessions or gold medal / Veteran runs from the campaign.
Joe Shlabotnik
Banned
Doghouse get! FINALLY. I was worried I'd have to get rid of my avatar in shame.
Net_Wrecker
Member
God this game is great. Is this anything like Crimson Skies was? If so, I'll be very disappointed that I missed out on that series. Online is super smooth, and fun as hell.
I did have a lock up though where I had to hard reset the 360. It happening EXACTLY when I got my 9 kill streak for the doghouse, and as I was entering a turret to cause even more hell. I was wrecking house in that match too.
I disagree, 16 is the perfect number. There's always something going on, and action never feels far away. Plus the spectacle of missiles, and weaponry flying through the air with no lag looks really nice.
I did have a lock up though where I had to hard reset the 360. It happening EXACTLY when I got my 9 kill streak for the doghouse, and as I was entering a turret to cause even more hell. I was wrecking house in that match too.
MicVlaD said:
I disagree, 16 is the perfect number. There's always something going on, and action never feels far away. Plus the spectacle of missiles, and weaponry flying through the air with no lag looks really nice.
Joe Shlabotnik
Banned
Net_Wrecker said:
Crimson Skies was even better, though they play very similarly. CS was marginally less cartoonish (but only marginally), and my recollection is that the planes and weapons felt a little bit more "substantial". It also had a fantastic single-player campaign and an awesome alternate-history Prohibitionpunk (I just made that up) premise.
Net_Wrecker
Member
Joe Shlabotnik said:
I really like the feel of this game, and forgot how much fun flight combat games were. It brings back a feeling I haven't had since Twisted Metal Black, I luvz its. If Crimson Skies was even better, I'm right there with everyone wanting a sequel to that.
quickwhips
Member
I downloaded the demo with a friend and bought it. We played through coop in about 1 hours and went into death match. we still have alot of stuff to do in coop to get allt he achievements. Add me gamertag quickwhips if you are playing and need to feel spots in a lobby.
mclaren777
Member
I just watched a couple videos of this game and it reminded me of the air combat in Warhawk (minus the hovering ability).
Is that a fair comparison?
Is that a fair comparison?
voodoopanda
Member
I'd love to see Veteran gold medal runs for the Birds of War levels. I just can't figure out how to get some of 'em without running into mines, I'm stuck at 2/3 gold medals for each one. :lolMicVlaD said:
Poimandres
Member
So, were any of the team that developed this involved with Crimson Skies? Because the similarities are striking... which is a damn good thing!
Was the flying in Dark Void anywhere near the quality of Crimson Skies?
Regardless, I hope this sustains a nice community. Online dogfights are the bomb.
Was the flying in Dark Void anywhere near the quality of Crimson Skies?
Regardless, I hope this sustains a nice community. Online dogfights are the bomb.
The_Inquisitor
Member
Hey |Puddin| Got your invite but I haven't bought it yet. Just 100%'ed RDR a few minutes ago. I will pick up later this week if you are still playing. 
Played the demo yesterday, will buy the game as soon as I finsihed all the other shit I bought.
Love the music and the artwork. I was smiling all over the place when I finished the training mission and the snoopy dancing pic and music came on.
I think I start reading the comics again.
Love the music and the artwork. I was smiling all over the place when I finished the training mission and the snoopy dancing pic and music came on.
I think I start reading the comics again.
Net_Wrecker
Member
Jay Sosa said:
Y'know what's the funniest part about this? I haven't even touched the singleplayer yet in about 3 hours of gametime, and because I'm using my Avatar for multiplayer, the game looks like a a completely new IP that has nothing to do with Peanuts. Not that I have a problem with Peanuts as going into this I had no idea you could even use your Avatar, but I always feel weird when I see Snoopy on the front menu after 40 minutes of multiplayer.
Well to be honest I only consider buying this because of Snoopy, sure the game seems fun (demo is a bit short) but if it wasn't for him I'd have not interest at all.
And since I only have a silver account and don't like to play with my headphones on (I'ts weird to talk to people I don't know while playing) I doubt I'll ever play online.
And since I only have a silver account and don't like to play with my headphones on (I'ts weird to talk to people I don't know while playing) I doubt I'll ever play online.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
Jay Sosa said:
This is a primarily online game, I would not recommend it just for the single player.
voodoopanda
Member
Even though this game is definitely focused on the online multiplayer, they have a pretty good set up for offline people. The campaign is really quick to go through, but going for all the medals adds quite a bit of playtime. Plus all the multiplayer modes are available offline and you can fill them with bots, so you can still do stuff like play 8vs8 capture the flag or 16 plane dog fights or whatever with bots. And everything has offline split screen multiplayer/co-op.
So what's everyone's set up? Right now I'm rocking Rerun in the Angelfish with the Rainmaker and Squitos.
So what's everyone's set up? Right now I'm rocking Rerun in the Angelfish with the Rainmaker and Squitos.
Joe Shlabotnik
Banned
NG28 said:
You can rack up a ton of random kills with the defensive weapons--squidos, mines or EMP. Heavy plane + one (or two) of those puppies and my k/d was through the roof. A bit boring to play though.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
A couple of questions:
1080p (lol, bet I can figure this one out already)?
60fps sp?
30fps/? for splitscreen's multiplay?
Thanks!
1080p (lol, bet I can figure this one out already)?
60fps sp?
30fps/? for splitscreen's multiplay?
Thanks!
I'm currently setup with a heavy plane equipped with Rainmaker and either Squitos or EMP. Usually I keep one good long-range weapon and something with short-range or defensive. I think I'm starting to despise EMP though since most players just grab the infinite ammo powerup and start spamming it in crowds. :lol
finally got around to buying and playing this today, actually wound up winning my first match, but didnt so well after that.
what is the trick to going 25-0? i've seen a couple people do it already and a few more go like 25-2. i havent even been able to get the doghouse yet, my best streak is only 6 i think.
anyways, awesome game, definitely similar to crimson skies, but a lot more hectic.
what is the trick to going 25-0? i've seen a couple people do it already and a few more go like 25-2. i havent even been able to get the doghouse yet, my best streak is only 6 i think.
anyways, awesome game, definitely similar to crimson skies, but a lot more hectic.
voodoopanda
Member
I found the easiest way to get 25-0 is to get into a dogfight on a map with a lot of cover like the desert valley one. Hang out hidden around the edges where there's caves you can hide in/escape through, and just launch long range attacks into the mass of people who rush out into the middle.
forgeforsaken
Member
MicVlaD said:
I fully agree with this, I'd like to see them patch in 8 player only playlists. With 16 things get a bit too chaotic.
Jay Sosa said:
Single player campaign is only a few hours long. You can stretch it out longer if you're looking to get full ribbons on both difficulty levels.
Is the Woodstock avatar item purchase only or can you unlock it somehow?
Also, too bad they don't have some sort of host migration. I snatched the lead from the host in Dog Pile? (the one where you have to hold the bone) and the host quit leaving me with my bone in my hand.
voodoopanda
Member
It has to be purchased, I believe. You can unlock a Charlie Brown t-shirt and the Red Baron's costume. You can also unlock Woodstock and Snoopy gamer pics.KuroNeeko said:
Crab Milk Mickey
Member
Captured two video's like I mentioned before. The first being a Pigskin match (still my favorite gametype) and the other's a vid of completing both Bird of War campaign missions with all gold medals if anyone (along with voodoopanda I mean) was struggling there. None of the other SP missions seem too hard on Veteran difficulty though now that I got the achievements for 'em, so I probably won't be recording further single player stuff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMa4R-zMAVM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-6V6grv7JI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMa4R-zMAVM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-6V6grv7JI
Well, let me put it this way: if I regularly bump into my own teammates - or rather: more than I or anyone should - as soon as you spawn, barely getting the time to move away to prevent this and often on the smaller maps to boot, then it's a clear enough sign for me that 16's too much for some levels / modes.Net_Wrecker said:
See above. Hope it helps.voodoopanda said:
The game's resolution is most likely 720p tops, yeah. And the framerate is a solid lock at 30; only had it drop once in (online) multiplayer without it being caused by lag. Didn't notice any screen-tearing either so far.Dash Kappei said:
Crab Milk Mickey
Member
Came so close to getting the Flawless achievement the other night, legitimately at least. Would've (probably) made it if a random Leech missile didn't attach to me without warning and didn't detonate almost instantly. :[
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_Q-TUjODdQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_Q-TUjODdQ
Gaming Truth
Member
I can't seem to figure out how to use three weapons in this game. I noticed Eternia mention the Rainmaker, so I thought I'd ask here:
Rainmaker = Extra pair of machine guns (with spool-up time)? I've definitely been killed by it, I tried hard to kill with it, but I don't understand the weapon at all.
Wingman = Insta-kill homing missile? Leechs home but only kill if they stay on, no damage if they don't. Swarms home, DoT, but the damage is small. Rockets home, dmg on contact, but the damage is smallest. I'm assuming then, that Wingman = insta kill homing missile. However, it never seems to work that way when I use it.
Tarpedo = shootable EMP? The EMP seems to do 50% damage to medium planes and may? mess with the secondary recharge rate for affected people. Tarpedos seem to be a shootable, remote denotable version of this, but I can't tell what damage it's doing or if has any secondary effect. I'd love if it blinds people, but I don't think that happens.
Rainmaker = Extra pair of machine guns (with spool-up time)? I've definitely been killed by it, I tried hard to kill with it, but I don't understand the weapon at all.
Wingman = Insta-kill homing missile? Leechs home but only kill if they stay on, no damage if they don't. Swarms home, DoT, but the damage is small. Rockets home, dmg on contact, but the damage is smallest. I'm assuming then, that Wingman = insta kill homing missile. However, it never seems to work that way when I use it.
Tarpedo = shootable EMP? The EMP seems to do 50% damage to medium planes and may? mess with the secondary recharge rate for affected people. Tarpedos seem to be a shootable, remote denotable version of this, but I can't tell what damage it's doing or if has any secondary effect. I'd love if it blinds people, but I don't think that happens.
Net_Wrecker
Member
Gaming Truth said:
The Rainmaker makes NO SENSE to me. I've been killed so quickly by it, even in a heavy plane, but I'm struggling to get even 25 kills for that achievement. People just don't die when I'm using it. Frustrating.
Gaming Truth
Member
Net_Wrecker said:
For the 25 kills achievement, do this:
Enlist Now --> Toulon (Bully Fight) @ Cadet: 4 waves of suckers who line up perfectly for you to kill. Wingman was tough, all others were easy.
Crab Milk Mickey
Member
Wingman isn't instakill. Been using it a lot and when it hits, it usually does around 50 - 60% damage. It also homes in on more than one enemy plane if someone else is in close proximity to the original target. Good for racking up some assists when you launch it in crowded area's.Gaming Truth said:
Tarpedo sadly doesn't blind people when it hits.
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