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SOCOM 4 |OT|
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MustacheBandit_
Member
still trying to figure out which guns are best. any suggestions?
BobTheFork
Member
I'm going to grab my copy in a few minutes. Gregerg, it's time to go!
BrLvgThrChmstry
Banned
bob page said:
To each it's own. I enjoy both 'Classic' and 'Standard' for different reason. Oh, and let me add 'Scarifice' to the dislike bin. Not feeling that map at all.
Greg said:
I checked and it wasn't there. Oh well, I guess I will just get a exchange copy. Thanks for the help.BrLvgThrChmstry said:
The graphics in this game are pretty outstanding, full of sweet vistas. That one scene with the forest and ocean in the night before the first stealth mission is fucking sweet.
I am not really surprised though, SOCOM isn't known for graphics but all the games have some pretty nice scenery.
After more playing, they should remove the knife or severely decrease the damage it does to make it more of a last resort kind of thing. It really feels like cheating right now. Decided one match to just try for knife kills on Cesspool, and ended up with ~20. I was literally sprinting around the narrow passages and running through people.
Besides the free weapons coming within 30 days, they haven't announced specifically what else will be added under it.
Or you can go to Account Management -> Services in the XMB to make sure it's on the list.
Click the game type and up top you can move left or right to select Standard/Classic - you can also join the custom rooms if it's activated.KPunk said:
Besides the free weapons coming within 30 days, they haven't announced specifically what else will be added under it.
Or you can go to Account Management -> Services in the XMB to make sure it's on the list.
Shin Dynamo X
Banned
Wow, only 300+ posts while MK9 has over 3500+.
Man, those SOCOM 4 review really killed the hype for this game. Maybe it should have been pushed later with less competition. Bummer...
Man, those SOCOM 4 review really killed the hype for this game. Maybe it should have been pushed later with less competition. Bummer...
MustacheBandit_
Member
bob page said:
whoops i have been holding down the trigger. i will try short bursts to see if that helps.
MustacheBandit_
Member
Shin Dynamo X said:
ya the reviews even made me second guess buying it. glad i did though, the multiplayer is so much fun!
Square Triangle
Member
Shin Dynamo X said:
Between the reviews and the very different feel that everyone is use to in a Socom game. It sure didn't feel like a Socom launch last night or today. Socom 2 and 3 were so huge and this launch was just "Oh, it's out now"
I think the beta lasted a bit too long, they need to leave people hanging for a taste of more by the time it is over.
Regardless alot of people I spoke to online felt it was a pretty mediocre shooter with nothing standing out as amazing and I kinda feel the same way.
Also alot of pople online were complaining about the zoomed in camera and not being able to switch ots view etc.
Not sure what the general online message board consensus has been because i have not paid any atention.
Regardless alot of people I spoke to online felt it was a pretty mediocre shooter with nothing standing out as amazing and I kinda feel the same way.
Also alot of pople online were complaining about the zoomed in camera and not being able to switch ots view etc.
Not sure what the general online message board consensus has been because i have not paid any atention.
Technically it's the most solid game in the series by far, so at least they're building/tweaking on a great foundation.web01 said:
Solid framerate/hit detection/net code were not that common in SOCOM games of the past. S2 never had technical issues fixed, S3 was just terrible overall, and Confrontation took over 6 months to finally stabilize. I'd say this game is in damn good shape considering they have the technical aspects locked down at launch, and three of the big complaints (camera/chat/party) are already being worked on.
JackTheRipper57
Neo Member
Add me to the clan too please
PSN: Osnaz57
PSN: Osnaz57
Giriath_89
Member
KingOfKong said:
The one-hit kill bolt action sniper rifles (M200 and F Edje MSR) can be very good even at mid-range. I'll try using those with the KP5 and PDW-46 SMGs on some map/mode combinations.
As for assault rifles I'll start using the ISR556 and M4A1 and my machine guns (which are very good) will be the ISR-N56 and AMELI.
I think as people get better at the game, they will find that some weapons will do slightly better than others at certain locations on a map.
Here's a nice short sniper montage that shows the potential of the snipers at mid-range.
EDIT: Got my copy, please invite me to the clan.
PSN: Giriath.
DenogginizerOS
BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
I think the Beta ruined this launch for two people I know who were going to buy this. They just felt like it was a prettier version of more of the same. This has to be one of the bigger letdowns for me. I was really looking forward to using my Sharpshooter with this.
DenogginizerOS said:
I don't get why.. The game is A LOT of fun. I don't think any other multiplayer shooter has the great map design this has got or gameplay for that matter.. (Although, have to admit I love BC2) I thought the maps in the beta were real good and the full release maps are even better.. I just don't see what is not to like.... There's nothing else like it out there in my opinion..
DenogginizerOS
BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
You said it...BC2. They love that game, especially the action-packed squad play. If SOCOM4 gets some good buzz, perhaps we will give it a go later.
supermackem
Banned
Holy shit did they localise all the voice work or has everyone got a geordie in there squad in single player. When i heard hostial down in a geordie accent i nearly spit my mountain dew all over my tv. hahaha. Also anyone who preorded from game you get the preorder bonus map in an email.
Edit: Yeah the main dude is english in my copy yet in the vids ive seen hes american.
Edit: Yeah the main dude is english in my copy yet in the vids ive seen hes american.
Reckless Onion
Member
Goddammit, all the shops are selling it except the one i pre-ordered offcourse. I would get it at another shop but then i have no code for the map and shotty.
Giriath_89
Member
Razor 81 said:
I didn't get my shotty
Miggytronz
Member
Ive never played any SOCOM game ever. Im fucking happy i dived into this, also bought the MOVE bundle. I can say after playing with the Zipper MOVE gun attachment that its a bitch to play with, maybe its because my TV is up on my Mantle and im some what aiming up. But either way Im thoroughly enjoying this game.
Add me please, will be on daily: Mikasangelos
Add me please, will be on daily: Mikasangelos
The only other question i have....I have a jawbone bluetooth headset, and am having issues communicating in socom, like at first i hear everyone talking in the headset, a few min later it goes back onto my TV..Do you have to press up on the depad to talk? how does it work? is there proximity chat?
supermackem
Banned
Wow just did that first stealth mission on hard. WOW heart was racing, graphics are superb on that area in the rain and dark. Really not getting the low marks for this sp its seems very good so far.
supermackem
Banned
panda21 said:
It seems very good so far, i wouldnt say triple a level but i dont get the really low marks either yet unless it all falls apart later on.
Giriath_89
Member
Please invite me to the clan. My PSN is Giriath.
Mattdaddy
Gold Member
Picked this up yesterday and really think the reviews were unjust. This game is fun as hell. I bought it for the multiplayer because I enjoyed the beta, but I gotta say the SP was an incredibly pleasant surprise. After reading the reviews I was expecting a broken snoozefest, but it's actually pretty fun. The plot is generic, but it's a solid action shooter nonetheless. While having an entry level story doesn't help the game, it doesn't hurt it for me either. I knew what I was getting into. The guns are fun, the shooting is fun, and if you don't respect cover and move with at least some caution the enemy will smoke you. I love the maps and environments as well, very exciting especially with such pretty graphics.
Also the game looks GREAT in 3d. No fuzziness or disorientation like I got playing Blops or KZ3. In fact I would say it's the first 3D game I have played yet where I play in 3d mode full time (besides motor storm). Also, I have experienced precisely zero of the weird bugs some of the reviewers kept bitching about.
Anywall, the reviews are bogus to the point of questioning their bias. If you're on the fence I would go for it.
Also the game looks GREAT in 3d. No fuzziness or disorientation like I got playing Blops or KZ3. In fact I would say it's the first 3D game I have played yet where I play in 3d mode full time (besides motor storm). Also, I have experienced precisely zero of the weird bugs some of the reviewers kept bitching about.
Anywall, the reviews are bogus to the point of questioning their bias. If you're on the fence I would go for it.
I like the look of the graphics for the most part but the main character in single player has a weird face in the first real cutscene. The balding guy that he talks to looks good but something just seems off with the main character. Hopefully I can get a good bit of SOCOM in today. Really wanting to try out the rest of the new maps.