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The Official Mercenaries 2: World in Flames Thread
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Well, most physics stuff wouldn't have to be in sync anyway. If a building or a car explodes in a different way for both players that wouldn't be a problem. And if some random objects controlled by physics can affect gameplay it could be updated relatively seldom. Games like GTA4 and Halo 3 seems to do that, you'll occasionally see physics stuff go one direction... and then suddenly go a different direction 1-2 seconds later as it got synced with the server or other players.saunderez said:
If something like GTA4 can incorporate online multiplayer which remains playable even with amazingly awful ping, I'm hopeful Mercenaries 2 will be able to do the same thing.
If anyone's getting Mercs 2 would be able to report on the netcode, I'd appreciate it.
NullPointer said:
Jtyettis said:
I understand that literally everything is destructible, but the graphics still look muddy and just overall.. bleh. The character models look really bad; the textures are extremely low-res; and there's hardly any AA that I can tell, which makes it worse. The whole presentation is a total clusterfuck; it seems like it was just thrown together at the last minute. Granted, I'm not that far into the game, but the whole free roam stuff is really bad so far. The cutscenes and story are a huge joke - I think the cutscenes actually look worse than the gameplay, lol.Acid08 said:
I did have one funny moment just awhile ago, when playing with white tattoo mohawk guy. (Very, Very Early Spoilers) Okay, so I go on this mission to retrieve a thing called something "big and bad" sounding, like "The Destroyer" or something similar (I already forgot), and when I get there, there's this huge tank, and the dude goes, "Yes!" Then I realize that the GPS marker isn't pointing to the tank. So I go around the wall by the tank, and there's a little pink scooter that I have to drive back to a base. I thought that was pretty funny. I hope there's more stuff like that later on.
These are just early impressions so far.
NullPointer
Member
Flunkie said:
Did you ever play the original? How would you say the sequel compares?
I'm not getting what you mean by "lack of polish" and "thrown together" just from what you've said about the graphics.
I've never played the original, outside of a demo on an OPM disc (which I do remember enjoying, but don't remember much outside of that).NullPointer said:
Okay, the presentation is pretty basic and plain once you get into the game. The main menu screen is kind of slick, with bullets and dollar insignias and stuff, but when you get into the core game, the setup of selecting and accepting jobs and training missions and talking to people and whatnot feels tacky. The way the game presents the information to you just feels.. out of place. It's kind of hard to describe. I guess it feels like they were aiming for something cool and cinematic feeling, but totally missed the point.
Uncle Dukey
Member
No split-screen or even LAN play is a big disappointment for me.. Still, curious to see how this turns out.
NullPointer
Member
Flunkie said:
You had me scared there for a bit - been waiting for this game for ages. But to tell you the truth if it was just the original game in HD I'd sweep it up day one.
*crosses fingers*
DarkAngelYuna
Banned
Well I did a few of Jen's missions tonight. This game really makes me have flashbacks of Just Cause for whatever reason. While the cutscenes are cheesy as hell, the gameplay is extremely basic I still had a ton of fun. It's kinda hard to ignore how fucking ugly the graphics are though, specially during the cutscenes. Fun game though, should have been $40 or so, not $60.
Lonesome_Raod
Member
Hammer I'll send you a FR (huntersblades). Saves me sending it when sacred is out too haha.
PC version for me. I only hold M2 impressions valid from those who have played and loved the first game from beginning to end. Anyone complaining about the presentation not being up to next-gen standards or whatever purchased this game for all the wrong reasons. I am SO glad they made a PC version this time.
AgentOtaku
Member
Shaheed79 said:
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DenogginizerOS
BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
There is a PSN Online Meet-Up Thread for the OP:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=12549186#post12549186
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=12549186#post12549186
Kung Fu Jedi
Member
I'm all over this one, provided that the impressions given above aren't the tip of the iceberg on an epic failure or something. I loved the first game, and have been waiting for this one for a long time. I'll grab it Sunday, if not sooner, on the 360. GT: KungFuJedi 1138
DenogginizerOS
BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
Which version? PS3 or X360? or PS2 or PC?Flunkie said:
DarkAngelYuna
Banned
360 is unpolished as hell from the hour I've put in. Feels like a psone game.DenogginizerOS said:
DarkAngelYuna said:
Exaggerate much? The original didn't even look like a PS1 game, there's no way the sequel is going to. I've seen a lot of the gameplay videos (which were all played on the 360 version) and they looked fine, like a HD Mercenaries - which incidentally is exactly what it is.
DarkAngelYuna
Banned
Wow what graphic whores, completely ignore my comment that its till fun as hell and good. :lol
Union Carbine
Member
Really? THIS is your deciding factor? Really?GQman2121 said:
DarkAngelYuna said:
It is what it is. Merc 2.The models look like a somewhat upgraded port of a Ps2/xbox game, bad (low res, low poly) textures litter the landscape. Cheesy as hell cut scenes . Some texture pop in. Big explosions large open world.
Yeah it's Mercenaries for our current gen. Hey, at least it has the same (or similar) voice actor who did Sarge for BF:BC
Fallout-NL
Member
Union Carbine said:
Well, it's a bit suspicious.
I feel that the controls have suffered since the last game, as has animation. The gunplay, IMO, is nowhere near as fun as the first game. I haven't played the original in years, but I'll probably pop it in tonight to see if it substantiates my memories.
As others have posted, it doesn't feel "done". Sure, it's more colorful than the original, but just does not have the same feeling. Someone also mentioned "Just Cause" - I agree completely.
If there are more specifics you would like to know, please let me know and I'll try to find out tonight when I get home from work.
As others have posted, it doesn't feel "done". Sure, it's more colorful than the original, but just does not have the same feeling. Someone also mentioned "Just Cause" - I agree completely.
If there are more specifics you would like to know, please let me know and I'll try to find out tonight when I get home from work.
Kung Fu Jedi
Member
Wow! These early impressions are not making me very happy. 
With so many games out now or on the horizon, I may put this one on the back burner and wait if it's really as bad as people are saying.
With so many games out now or on the horizon, I may put this one on the back burner and wait if it's really as bad as people are saying.Francias Castiglione
Banned
garath said:
Sounds like the gameplay more than anything that would be different between the two platforms.
notjackbauer
Member
I played it last night (PS3), and I'm enjoying it. Gameplay wise it's very similar to the first one- the biggest changes are L3 sprint and L1 zoom aim- almost functions as a lock on. You'll feel right at home.
People are right that a lot of the textures are pretty low-res, and I for one really miss euphoria. BUT I've barely scratched the surface of the game- no grappling hook, no helicopter, no real firepower. The big graphics test, for me, will be flying a helicopter over the jungle then decimating a city with a hail of missiles. Who cares about a splotchy wall texture when the point of the game is HUGE FUCKING EXPLOSIONS?
I think it's really fun- there's a lot of depth to the PMC aspect and the resources you need to collect. As with the first one, you can tell the designers are military nerds with the amount of details in the vehicles and weapons.
Other stuff- there's quite a lot of traffic on the street at all times, and there are a lot of firefights happening kind of randomly around. This was one of my favorite aspects of the original, and I'm glad to say they've ramped it up big time, it seems.
I think as I get into it (the game tells me I'm at 0%) I'll like it more and more. Mercs1 fans, have no fear!
People are right that a lot of the textures are pretty low-res, and I for one really miss euphoria. BUT I've barely scratched the surface of the game- no grappling hook, no helicopter, no real firepower. The big graphics test, for me, will be flying a helicopter over the jungle then decimating a city with a hail of missiles. Who cares about a splotchy wall texture when the point of the game is HUGE FUCKING EXPLOSIONS?
I think it's really fun- there's a lot of depth to the PMC aspect and the resources you need to collect. As with the first one, you can tell the designers are military nerds with the amount of details in the vehicles and weapons.
Other stuff- there's quite a lot of traffic on the street at all times, and there are a lot of firefights happening kind of randomly around. This was one of my favorite aspects of the original, and I'm glad to say they've ramped it up big time, it seems.
I think as I get into it (the game tells me I'm at 0%) I'll like it more and more. Mercs1 fans, have no fear!
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I'm sure it's probably already been said, but just in case. NYC GAF: The game's available at Video Games New York at 220 E. 6th Street.
I just went over there during lunch just to check out crap and saw that it was on sale and snagged a copy. Today can't end soon enough!
I just went over there during lunch just to check out crap and saw that it was on sale and snagged a copy. Today can't end soon enough!
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Plinko said:
I think I might be the only person in the world that actually likes it. It's quirky and different... the song at least. The only thing I don't like is that it doesn't show any game play... CGI commercials need to be Old Yellered.