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[Mrbob]

I just preordered 18 copies of the game!

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/686/686883p1.html

In The Outfit, you can play with up to eight players in one of the three multiplayer modes:

Destruction: All players have five minutes to destroy as many buildings, walls, trees, vehicles, and other items as possible. You gain points for everything you destroy, bigger = more points, and the player with the most points at the end of the round wins.

Deathmatch: Kill 'em all!

Strategic Victory: This mode is very similar to Battlefield, with several command points and strategic buildings scattered around the map. You win by either having more command points at the end of the round or capturing all the command points so your opponent can't respawn. In this mode you can set options such as F.U.s (field units, the "currency" of The Outfit), F.U. crate drop time, and spawn time.

The entire game is squad-based with up to four teammates directly under your control (as well as your enemy's control). Add in the soldiers that sit and man artillery units, machinegun setups and such and you can wind up with a large battle even with only a few players. So, although the game is limited to eight players via both Xbox Live and system link play (or two players on split-screen), matches feel much more intense and chaotic than you'd expect. Being as each player usually has four squad-mates at his side at all times, encounters are always hectic.

Sounds fun! Give me my playable demo!

If you're not interested in going head-to-head, you can also play two-player co-op throughout the 12-mission campaign mode. Although you won't be able to save your progress mid-mission in co-op mode, you can jump to any of the 12 missions and play through each one as soon as you unlock it in either the single-player mode or in a previous co-op session.

Online co-op FTW!

 

[siege]

The Outfit is defintely something I'm looking forward to trying when it's price is dropped. With Oblivion and GRAW in March, there simply won't be enough time for it.

 

[Mrbob]

The Outfit is defintely something I'm looking forward to trying when it's price is dropped. With Oblivion and GRAW in March, there simply won't be enough time for it.

Perhaps, March is loaded. But The Outfit gameplay seems like an action/RTS hybrid. Something different from the two games you mentioned. I figure there is enough to go around for all 3 games!

 

[SnakeXs]

Not interested at all, but any game with online co-op gets a hi five from me.

Spoiler

I'll check out the demo, though. =)

 

[Mrbob]

So no one asks about the demo anymore, IGN says it'll be out around the time the game is released:

Expect to play the game yourself when it's released next month. Also expect a downloadable XBL demo around launch time so you can try before you buy.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

This spring, destruction is your name, and nazi's are your game.

The OUTFIT...From ACCLAIM!

 

[Sinatar]

Gamespot ragged on the games vehicle controls in their preview. Think about that for a second, how horrendously bad do the vehicle controls have to be for Gamespot to mention them as a negative in on of their P/R eviews? Pretty god damn bad, thats what.

Fix that shit Bish, fix it fast.

 

[HokieJoe]

Glad to hear about the co-op play. Everything goes better with co-op.

 

[krypt0nian]

demo please!

Ah fuck it, I'm buying it regardless.

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

Gamespot ragged on the games vehicle controls in their preview. Think about that for a second, how horrendously bad do the vehicle controls have to be for Gamespot to mention them as a negative in on of their P/R eviews? Pretty god damn bad, thats what.

Fix that shit Bish, fix it fast.

He's not here to defend his game. I'm hoping he does. I got money on this because I need a Mercenaries/Freedom Force like game for my 360. Speak up Bish

 

[Kobold]

I have this game, and it's very multiplayer oriented. Single-playing is basically a series of these 'strategic victory' levels with a story cut in between and enemies laid out. It's alright so far, have to play more. Vehicle controls aren't great. (actually I think they are aeactly like Mercenaries vehicles, I do believe.)

However, I have to mention this about the characters.............. THE A-TEAM ON STEROIDS.

 

[Fjord]

So does anyone know if there will be splitscreen co-op or splitscreen xbox live play? Wasn't quite sure with the wording in the article.

 

[Speevy]

Kobold

Graphics 1-10?

 

[Kobold]

Mmm, 6 I guess. Some stuff looks alright, but basically I honostly have to say it's not very impressive. Theres no crazy amounts of enemies of details on screen. Maybe it's an art direction thing, not sure, but my (reaonably specialized eyes) also can't really find anything that is specifically technically impressive. Don't get me wrong, some stuff is very nicey done, for example when you take over an enemy 'base' like a motorpool, the flags on the pool will actually swap in a cool way and all the explosions and destruction is decent. It does play very similar to Mercenaries in the end, but the experience is very linear comparative, no open world gameplay, just levels set up like multiplayer matches.

And the characters (THE A-TEAM ON STEROIDS!!!) smolder with generic rage. :lol

It's really a game you have to be open to I guess, if you want this Battlefield/Mercenaries experience then you're in for a treat I'm sure, but if you are looking for a game and don't know what to xpect out of this one, you could potentially think 'WTF is this?' and move on.

Anyways I will have to play more, right now though I'm doing Ghost Recon 3 preview, so after that I'll pick it up again.

@Bishoptl: I could use some background, inside look at the game, feel free to send me a PM with some points of interest I should be looking out for. I didn't get a press trip or presentation, so I'm going into this without being generally sure what things might be worth spending more time with or haveing a specific look at.

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

Anyways I will have to play more, right now though I'm doing Ghost Recon 3 preview, so after that I'll pick it up again.

I've been playing the fucking shit out of this game both single and multiplayer and it is so excellent. Really, all other third-person shooters should just give it up.

Shit, he's not going to have more info.

 

[Kobold]

Not to derail the thread, quick comment, I love GR3, but it's lineair like a mofo and the missions are mega short for some reason? I must debate this with Che.

 

[Shogmaster]

[graphics whore mode] Who the hell is making this game and why are they treating X360 like a generic fucking PC with a DX8 card?!? No DOF, no normal mapping on characters, no massive amount of NPCs on screen at once, last gen draw distance, No HDR lighting... Hell, does it even have dynamic lighting? All the screens look like poo!

No fucking sale. Not especially post March when so many better looking games are coming out. If the gameplay is awesome, I might reconsider but it'd better be like Halo awesome with visuals like that. I honestly think Gun 360 looks more pleasing than this... thing. [/graphics whore mode]

 

[Kabuki Waq]

fuck having to unlock the co-op missions. I like playing the game on co-op in the first play through. why not give us the option? its no fun playing co-op when you have already been to the levels. fuck that shit

 

[EnvoyDenali]

is this an xbox live arcade game? how much will it cost to download, I hope not more than $10.... might be fun for $10 if it has co-op

 

[Slaaaaabs]

fuck having to unlock the co-op missions. I like playing the game on co-op in the first play through. why not give us the option? its no fun playing co-op when you have already been to the levels. fuck that shit

play through each one as soon as you unlock it in either the single-player mode or in a previous co-op session.

Sounds like you can play the campaign straight through in co-op or you can play it in single player and go back and play the missions you want in co-op.

 

[Shompola]

Outfit sounds like a turd of a game. Pass!

 

[Dr_Cogent]

I wonder if bish can reveal about when/if the demo will be released on Xbox Live Marketplace.

 

[Tiger]

This game is like the complete opposite of GRAW for me. The more I see of GRAW, the more I want to buy the game. With the Outfit, the more i've seen of it, the less i've wanted to buy it. :/

 

[EnvoyDenali]

I wonder if bish can reveal about when/if the demo will be released on Xbox Live Marketplace.

wait so this isnt an XBLA game?? this is an actual "buy in store $50" game???? for real?

 

[DenogginizerOS]

wait so this isnt an XBLA game?? this is an actual "buy in store $50" game???? for real?

You must be new to the internet.

 

[VibratingDonkey]

That actually sounds like it could be tons of fun. Like if Battlefield and Freedom Fighters had a baby hellbent on destruction.

Multiplayer that is.

 

[Musashi Wins!]

wait so this isnt an XBLA game?? this is an actual "buy in store $50" game???? for real?

it will probably be $60

 

[EnvoyDenali]

You must be new to the internet.

Why? If you are on the Internet for years and years you want to pay $60 for crap?

 

[Kabuki Waq]

Sounds like you can play the campaign straight through in co-op or you can play it in single player and go back and play the missions you want in co-op.

oh snap. if this is true then im a happy camper again


THNX BISH!

 

[DenogginizerOS]

Why? If you are on the Internet for years and years you want to pay $60 for crap?

So, you have finished The Outfit and have determined that it is crap?

 

[EnvoyDenali]

So, you have finished The Outfit and have determined that it is crap?

not that i am a graphics whore entirely here.. but, if a game looks worse than the games i play on my xbox and ps2 today, and costs $10 more, and the generous "previews" arent even that high on the game, nor peopel who have played it.. i think its not a stretch to call it crap with a side of possible "ill change my mind if its not"...

but seriously good post.

 

[DenogginizerOS]

not that i am a graphics whore entirely here.. but, if a game looks worse than the games i play on my xbox and ps2 today, and costs $10 more, and the generous "previews" arent even that high on the game, nor peopel who have played it.. i think its not a stretch to call it crap with a side of possible "ill change my mind if its not"...

but seriously good post.

How about call it unfinished and just say I'll wait and see? Crap is a bit over the top. And the preview that the threadstarter posted seemed to be positive. Gamespot said the vehicle controls were a little bad, but I would hardly call that a big negative. And some of the videos of the game look like a lot of fun. So labeling something "crap" after you hear about it in a single thread on GAF is a bit harsh.

 

[EnvoyDenali]

How about call it unfinished and just say I'll wait and see? Crap is a bit over the top. And the preview that the threadstarter posted seemed to be positive. Gamespot said the vehicle controls were a little bad, but I would hardly call that a big negative. And some of the videos of the game look like a lot of fun. So labeling something "crap" after you hear about it in a single thread on GAF is a bit harsh.

did my thinking the game looks like crap and that I am getting a crap vibe from it (I honestly thought this was an XBLA game from the pics) hurt you in some way? i have my opinion, you disagree.. sweet, we did that.

or are you attempting to "denogginize" me? is that your shtick? show up in threads and educate people on making judgements on videogames too quickly as it hurts the videogames feelings..

 

[DenogginizerOS]

did my thinking the game looks like crap and that I am getting a crap vibe from it (I honestly thought this was an XBLA game from the pics) hurt you in some way? i have my opinion, you disagree.. sweet, we did that.

or are you attempting to "denogginize" me? is that your shtick? show up in threads and educate people on making judgements on videogames too quickly as it hurts the videogames feelings..

Please, stop. I cannot stop laughing.

 

[Kabuki Waq]

great to have futami back.

 

[EnvoyDenali]

Please, stop. I cannot stop laughing.

wow thats witty because it means you ACTUALLY think its NOT funny, yet you keep reading and responding, meaning you are dumb as hell for reading stuff you think is not funny over and over again. PROTIP: if you are going to use that "witty" response, you need to make sure theres a reason to be reading the thread, outside of 1 other guys responses that you already deemed not funny, such as a genuine discussion you can pretend to want to be part of.. otherwise, when you use this insult, it just shows how dumb you are because you keep choosing to go back and read that persons comments that you think are so not funny, and then ALSO responding. END PROTIP

 

[DenogginizerOS]

wow thats witty because it means you ACTUALLY think its NOT funny, yet you keep reading and responding, meaning you are dumb as hell for reading stuff you think is not funny over and over again. PROTIP: if you are going to use that "witty" response, you need to make sure theres a reason to be reading the thread, outside of 1 other guys responses that you already deemed not funny, such as a genuine discussion you can pretend to want to be part of.. otherwise, when you use this insult, it just shows how dumb you are because you keep choosing to go back and read that persons comments that you think are so not funny, and then ALSO responding. END PROTIP

The image of you hammering away at your keyboard and getting so defensive about what I say is making me laugh harder. Please, stop.

 

[Pedigree Chum]

great to have futami back.

He always finds his way back to GAF doesn't he?

 

[FinFan]

Pro Tip Achievement Unlocked! :lol

 

[EnvoyDenali]

The image of you hammering away at your keyboard and getting so defensive about what I say is making me laugh harder. Please, stop.

Stop projecting your wishes on my posts my friend; its sad.

and are you saying I am futami?? if so :lol wow you guys are dumb then..

and denogginizer was the first to reach his protop achievement unlocking, but i have plenty to go around... denogginizer, if you have something to say, just PM me.. you want an apology? or maybe you are crying on your keyboard because you look dumb.. PM me and we'll talk about it.

edit:

also, denog, i PM'd you.. feel free to share it with the rest of the students if you wish..

 

[Eel O'Brian]

I say a week, tops. If he lasts any longer, it's a joke account.

 

[Alski]

I have this game, and it's very multiplayer oriented. Single-playing is basically a series of these 'strategic victory' levels with a story cut in between and enemies laid out. It's alright so far, have to play more. Vehicle controls aren't great. (actually I think they are aeactly like Mercenaries vehicles, I do believe.)

However, I have to mention this about the characters.............. THE A-TEAM ON STEROIDS.

How the crap do you have this game? Tell ME! Tell ME NOW!

Ok I read a little further and I can see you are a reviewer... now the real question is for what media source do you review for?

 

[EnvoyDenali]

I say a week, tops. If he lasts any longer, it's a joke account.

Why a week tops? I dont troll, I dont re-post the same "funny" picture in thousands of threads (Ie: owl, hbk, etc)...

how have I done anything "joke-account"ish? I mostly post on OT, so maybe you gamer forum types think i am futami or a joke account because i dont post over here much.

and also, who asked you how long? why is every dork that has GA and nothing else in his life so quick to try and get others banned or talk about how long til they get banned?

why dont you just talk abotu the games here and the other fun stuff in OT instead of making talking about THE FORUM the main interest? notice the "joke account" was attempting to talk about a videogame, and you and that other guy show up to talk about my account and me.. dumb.

 

[DenogginizerOS]

Another Preview of The Outfit from TeamXBOX

 

[Cerebral Palsy]

Yeah, I think I'm going to skip on The Outfit. GRAW and Oblivion will be taking up every single second I spend gaming for a long time to come. Would be cool if they put a demo up on marketplace though.

 

[DenogginizerOS]

Yeah, I think I'm going to skip on The Outfit. GRAW and Oblivion will be taking up every single second I spend gaming for a long time to come. Would be cool if they put a demo up on marketplace though.

Tag, my anticipation for GRAW is exploding. The Outfit is also blowing up. And Oblivion. And FN3. Damn. But, GRAW is number 1. When all of us are on, this WILL be the new addiction I fear.

Back to The Outfit, I loved the Warhammer game Relic recently did and I have great hopes for TO. Could be a nice break from GRAW.

 

[Norse]

outfit programmers, etc should read these forums and hold it back awhile...graw and bf2 will take all of outfits business if released now...and postponing it gives them some time to sprits it up...seems to need it.

 

[DenogginizerOS]

outfit programmers, etc should read these forums and hold it back awhile...graw and bf2 will take all of outfits business if released now...and postponing it gives them some time to sprits it up...seems to need it.

I think there are too many games in March, in general. Almost like a second launch....

 

[Kobold]

On a sidenote, people are talking about 'being ragged on', but I don't find this the case. If you like single-player games, you don't go playing Battlefield 2, now do you.

I think this game has a lot to offer, but only to a certain gamer looking for a specific kind of game that has a focus on multiplayer. Anyways, maybe I'll be back with impressions later next week when I played more.

It's unfair to call this a bad game from some shots and sidenotes on the game, from what I played it simply isn't a bad game. If it's good or more has to be determined still though.

 

[yodathesoda]

Amount of people banned in this thread is hilarious. Game looks pretty shitty though :lol