Neuromancer
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How's the co-op?
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SOCOM 4 |OT|
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Neuromancer
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That's cool. Can you pick objectives or are those always random?W1SSY said:
Neuromancer said:
I played quite a bit of co-op yesterday. There are two different game types, one where you kill the VIPs, and another where you track down enemy intel then destroy their comm. centres, or something like that.
The host can choose the difficulty, and the enemy density. We were playing last night with 3 people on normal difficulty against the highest amount of enemies and in some sections they just kept pouring in at us. It was actually really intense.
It has a couple different things you can do. The one I always seem to play are taking out the enemy leader. So basically you fight through a level and have to kill either on or two guys. The other is espionage and I have yet to try that one out. It definitely seems like something to mess around with but not really a feature that I will be using long unless they add new stuff with Pro.Neuromancer said:
Neuromancer
Member
OK thanks for all the answers guys.
Miggytronz
Member
got my DLC code from GS. Woot!
popsicle_sundays
Member
Man, I so wanna buy this game, I just don't know what's holding me back....=/
It's probably the reviews and just general lack of hype
It's probably the reviews and just general lack of hype
BattleMonkey
Member
FuttBuck said:
Lot of the negativity of the reviews is on the SP portion of the game, which I can understand some of the complaints as it is kind of generic feeling game. It's not bad at all. The MP though is a highlight for SOCOM fans, it might be a bit tough to get into for those used to normal console FPS shooters.
Giriath_89
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TTP said:
I'm not so sure it's hackers causing all the problems PSN has had these last few days, and this outage. Probably if Sony had a hardware failure or something similar, they wouldn't want to take accountability for it, and rather blame someone else.
If you're going to play online, it's easily worth it. I haven't even touched the game modes I like because I'm busy leveling weapons, and I'm still having a great time.FuttBuck said:
I doubt the reviewers had much time to sink into MP, and the generic SP campaign was probably weighted in their scores.
Yeah, it's easily worth $60 for the multiplayer alone. The reviews *didn't* adequately review the online mode. They reviewed the beta. They didn't take into account the new maps, more stable servers, clan features, etc.Greg said:
In other words, completely ignore the reviews if you're interested in playing online.
BrLvgThrChmstry
Banned
The lack of attention is kind of disheartening. Though most players online seem to generally like it, every few games you come across the self entitled "Socom 1/2" veteran(s) who constantly complain. Also, any word on when the uh, 'Pro' content is suppose to be up? I know the DLC weapons are a ways off, but is there suppose to be a 'Pro playlist' as well?
fistwell_old
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They have servers for this? Cool, was expecting p2p.bob page said:
Miggytronz
Member
If you are having PSN issues....YOUR NOT.....EVERYONE IS. Apparently for the next few days.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=427881
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=427881
Yeah, I'm almost positive they're dedicated servers. Some reviews complained about the servers going down, which Zipper continually stated was due to beta maintenance and stress testing. Some people are just so dumb.Fistwell said:
And yeah, PSN might be down for a few days. Great job, Sony. I'd rather pay a subscription fee than to deal with this unprofessional BS.
Giriath_89
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I just found the holy grail of European competitive gaming on ConsoleGaming.eu. Hopefully I can join one of their clans.
MustacheBandit_
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now that PSN is down it has forced me to try single player. i am pleasantly surprised on how much fun it is. what were these reviewers smoking??
Miggytronz
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FINALBOSS said:
and COD.
MustacheBandit_
Member
do you unlock multiplayer skins by playing through the campaign at certain difficulties? am I going to have to play through it on elite after i get done with hard to unlock everything?
Das-J, if you're reading this, could you guys please try to add a "stealth to" option when you're commanding your squad? With PSN being down, I'm REALLY enjoying the custom campaign missions, but it's difficult to get properly set up with Wells' giant fucking meathead moving into position without caring if every enemy on the map sees him running to cover. Also, some new objective types for that mode (and co-op) would be the bees knees for either an update or a DLC pack.
You guys have me hooked, shooter of the year for me, hands down.
edit: Holy shit Countdown is amazing!
You guys have me hooked, shooter of the year for me, hands down.
edit: Holy shit Countdown is amazing!
Nothing like buying a game you've been waiting a very long time for just to have the stupid network go down so you can't even play online with your friend who happened to take these past two days off work just to play this game and help build the clan with me...He took the days off because he's going to be really busy the next few days and then he's on vacation in Vegas all next week. 
We waited a year (more if you count the time we waited after S:C launched knowing S4 was in development) so what's another week and a half I guess? TOO LONG IS WHAT! SoCrack is back and we need our fix!
According to my friend, the usual hacking group is taking credit for the PSN problems even after they said they wouldn't affect the consumers...He got scarred for life just trying to get that information due to the worst picture he's ever seen on the internet that has my blood boiling just hearing about it...
We waited a year (more if you count the time we waited after S:C launched knowing S4 was in development) so what's another week and a half I guess? TOO LONG IS WHAT! SoCrack is back and we need our fix!
According to my friend, the usual hacking group is taking credit for the PSN problems even after they said they wouldn't affect the consumers...He got scarred for life just trying to get that information due to the worst picture he's ever seen on the internet that has my blood boiling just hearing about it...
MustacheBandit_
Member
Hi-tekk said:
hard is selectable. elite is the difficulty that needs to be unlocked. not sure if playing through regular unlocks it or if you need to beat it on hard first though.
Miggytronz
Member
Hi-tekk said:
you can choose hard from the getgo.
Seventy5 said:
Your squad mates will generally take the stance that you're in while moving, so make sure you're crouched when issuing commands if you want to remain stealthy.
Also, ensure that you're only tapping the GO (D-Pad up) button once, as doing it multiple times issues a "Double Time" command where your units will run into position.
Reckless Onion
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Anyone found the second intel on 'Means to an End'? cant find it anywhere
Just beat it on Normal, and Elite is unlocked.
And just a heads up for anyone trying to get all the collectibles - make sure you note which levels you found the Tarocco on. On future playthroughs it shows the intel you've collected, but it doesn't show you if you found the Tarocco or not (at least from what I can tell).
And just a heads up for anyone trying to get all the collectibles - make sure you note which levels you found the Tarocco on. On future playthroughs it shows the intel you've collected, but it doesn't show you if you found the Tarocco or not (at least from what I can tell).
RyanardoDaVinci
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I picked up one earlier.Greg said:
OPSCOM:
"This reminds me of all the inhumanity in the world... also, breakfast." or something like that, lol
BrLvgThrChmstry
Banned
bob page said:
HAH! ...PSN is still down. And will probably still be down later. It isn't stopping me from turning on PS3 in hopes of PSN being back up sooner.