Just got it, impressions...

[edhe]

Finally got a copy of this much lauded game, and we'll see... played some instant action and got pwned by some masterful bots, tried story mode and can't get past the first bunch of bots yet

Still trying to get used to the controls so i'm blaming that..

But what were youre impressions first off, and was it worth sticking in to it?

p.s. the combo's fecking useless now

 

[Sir_Brizz]

Finally got a copy of this much lauded game, and we'll see... played some instant action and got pwned by some masterful bots, tried story mode and can't get past the first bunch of bots yet

Still trying to get used to the controls so i'm blaming that..

But what were youre impressions first off, and was it worth sticking in to it?

p.s. the combo's fecking useless now

I really like it. Most of the weapons feel alot more "weak" compared to their 2k4 counterparts. Obviously, this was to make up for the melee mode, though. I have found for the most part, the best way to take care of business is to charge up your default weapon, freeze the enemy, and coup de grace them. It's a pain in the butt sometimes though, as you'll notice when playing through the story mode there are a couple of REALLY frustrating moments where all you can use is your melee attacks. It is good to force you to get exposed to it, though.

The weapons are pretty cool, though. I like the new bio rifle, the ripjack, and the stinger. They are all pretty fun to play with. I also like the adrenaline moves. It feels like what Adrenaline is SUPPOSED to be like, and I think UC is where it belongs (aka get rid of it in 2kX please....).

 

[edhe]

Getting a bit better but yeah those melé only modes are annoying, story modes are good and stuff but i'd rather be fragging than busting up some psuedo assassin droids.

I was a bit pissed when finding out about how pathetic the ranged weapons can be, 'cos melé mode is a bit... dodgy. And i haven't managed any freeze mind a coup de gras yet.

 

[Bloodwolf806]

Getting a bit better but yeah those melé only modes are annoying, story modes are good and stuff but i'd rather be fragging than busting up some psuedo assassin droids.

I was a bit pissed when finding out about how pathetic the ranged weapons can be, 'cos melé mode is a bit... dodgy. And i haven't managed any freeze mind a coup de gras yet.

one you get good at melee it isn't annoying. In my opinion, Melee is one of the best part of UC2. and Believe me, there's nothing more satisfying that a coup de grace.



EDIT: The only complaint i have about UC2 is that my favorite Unreal weapon, the Flak Cannon, I find to be almost useless. It is incredibly weak, and has an even shorter range than before. They butchered the beloved FLAK CANNON!

 

[Death Cube K]

EDIT: The only complaint i have about UC2 is that my favorite Unreal weapon, the Flak Cannon, I find to be almost useless. It is incredibly weak, and has an even shorter range than before. They butchered the beloved FLAK CANNON!

Wow, they ruined my favorite character AND my favorite weapon, gg epic.

 

[krjal]

Flak pwns shock in this one. Still can't work out why

 

[Trynant]

You can still kill with the ranged weapons as much as melee, it's just that they had to be a little toned down I guess. The most useless weapon? Not the combo (I can still own with that), not the flak cannon (you still kill eh?), but the damn 6 dummy-rocket rocket combo. I can't hit jack with that weapon, and does it even do lethal damage? That's the biggest waste of ammo.

BTW my favorite part of the entire game? Jump attack, bounce off wall, jump attack again, never touch the ground. Better than the translocator!

 

[neilthecellist]

Hm....about this game, I find that melee is the only interesting thing. Flak Cannon sucks, I agree.

 

[edhe]

So far the drunken Rockets i've found only to be useful in rare situations when you've got the enemy backed into corners, which is what it's for

Probably better off in CTF/Overdose.

Had my first game split screen last night, not bad Totally non-UT got it's own character entirely. But i've been playing Fable solidly since Friday and finished it last night :s