flameboy Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 Just a thought I wanted to share: Do you think FPS games will continue to become much more RPG-like? We've seen classes, perks, changeable guns, gun attachments and secondary guns, but is it going to go further? I'm talking something like a stat system where you have a 100 point scale (thinking about it, this is sounding like Fallout 3) for a broad range of skills, and each time you rank up you can add a couple of points to your stats to make a unique character but no so much where you are maxed out. You'd be able to change your appearance massively, the settings of your weapons (like exchanging recoil for less damage etc) and have special team/squad moves. Pretty much everything your character can do can be adjusted, like jump height and minimal things like resistance to fall damage so that similarity doesn't exist. In a word YES. The popularity of the FPS genre and the success of games such as Fallout 3 and Borderlands coupled with relative stagnation of the traditional RPG genre means we are seeing this convergence happen more and more.
dwarf Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 You trying to become teh Bard? Seemed like you were trying harder in that post to appear more journalistic than usual. But yeah, you're right.
flameboy Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 You trying to become teh Bard? Seemed like you were trying harder in that post to appear more journalistic than usual. But yeah, you're right. lol no...i kinda do have my journalist hat on at the moment. Well its more that I am an English Graduate and I've realised on forums such as this I don't speak in a way I would talk or write.
Daft Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 You're an English graduate? Damn, the internet really does not like grammar.
Emasher Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 Fallout 3 is more an RPG with FPS elements, but I see your point. I can't see developers giving us options like jump height, as that could make map design a lot trickier, but I do see a greater emphasis on customization, and also support classes. We're seeing a lot more casual players playing FPS type games these days, and, well, a lot of them haven't quite mastered dual analog. DICE took a step in the right direction with putting so much emphasis on the support classes. That's really a much better way of making games more accessible, than limiting the combat, or making it more arcady, ect.
dwarf Posted March 15, 2010 Posted March 15, 2010 Yeah I was thinking jump height would make it difficult to design, but if there's a maximum they can design to then it shouldn't be a problem, whilst not disadvantaging too many people by giving them... Why am I talking about jump height?!
flameboy Posted March 16, 2010 Posted March 16, 2010 You're an English graduate? Damn, the internet really does not like grammar. Exactly...I've noticed in the 3 years since I graduated my grammar has deteriorated. Namely because I am not used to writing in a coherent way that requires it.
Dante Posted March 16, 2010 Posted March 16, 2010 Monster Hunter Portable 3rd Announced For PSP Monster Hunter Freedom 3. This new game introduces new regions, monsters, and a revised Felyne combat system. Look for Monster Hunter Freedom 3 in the West in late 2010.
Gio001 Posted March 17, 2010 Posted March 17, 2010 Just been on Game website & every PS3 bundle shows out of stock? Is there a shortage or is there a change a coming i.e price, specs/update ?
Jon Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 Just been on Game website & every PS3 bundle shows out of stock? Is there a shortage or is there a change a coming i.e price, specs/update ? There's a shortage, especially 120gb. Next delivery for most shops isn't until early April.
Pit-Jr Posted March 20, 2010 Posted March 20, 2010 i havent opened GOWIII yet , i want to save it til i finish 'watching' FFXIII. I just preordered Red Dead Redemption like 4 minutes ago too. I really need some more free time to play all these lovely games
flameboy Posted March 24, 2010 Posted March 24, 2010 PS Move on the Engadget Show. That is amazing!!!!
Gold Panda Posted March 27, 2010 Posted March 27, 2010 As new PS3 owner Im looking for a few good games with solid online component with good community support. It can be old games or PSN downloads, I dont mind that. I know there is a big audience for online FPS shooters (MW, Killzone2, R2) but I want to see some alternative to that and what you guys playing. Now Im thinking to get Dirt 2 or Motorstorm 2 for online play. I have preordered LBP "game of the year edition" for co-op play. Also Im waiting for MGS4 to arrive, and as far I understand there is solid multiplayer there (and if people still playing it, then its all good). For the future I was thinking of getting Lost Planet 2 for internet co-op.
dwarf Posted March 27, 2010 Posted March 27, 2010 I didn't think the Dirt 2 multiplayer was that good, Motorstorm: PR's was much better, although it's a pretty solid and competitive game. MGS Online is pretty crap, there's usually lag and tons of annoying players. The load times are also a joke and the whole interface as well as the controls are fiddly as hell. LBP is good for playing with friends online, and I guess Lost Planet's co-op is nice as well if that's your thing. For shooters, I'd say KZ2 and BC2 are the best this gen, alongside Halo 3, though obviously you can't get that.
Emasher Posted March 27, 2010 Posted March 27, 2010 You can't go wrong with Bad Company 2 (Full price retail), or Battlefield 1943 ($14.99 on the PSN store). I'd avoid lost planet though. The first one at least wasn't worth playing at all on the PS3 due to the controls, and there being much better shooters out there.
Gold Panda Posted March 27, 2010 Posted March 27, 2010 I was thinking of BF: 1943 but it got only 4 maps. On the other site its really cheap and for that money its a great game. KZ2 are aslo cheap now (Im low on cash now, after PS3 purchase). KZ2 and/or Motorstorm: PR is good investment then. And later Uncharted 2. I dont know so much about Lost Planet 2, just that it looks really good, features BIG monsters that you suppose to kill in co-op. Much like Monster Hunter 3.
Deathjam Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 Gold Panda, think those guys gave you some BAD advice. MGS4 is very fun in multiplayer. Takes awhile to get used to but the range of actions that are available to you are quite extensive and make for some very fun and tense games: . Also, I played a demo of lost planet 2 awhile ago and the co-op on that is sooo much fun. Another game with many options available to the player, the graphics are wonderful, and the bosses are huge! So big you can get swallowed up by one, only to carry on the fight inside him. Never did figure out how to get out of him though...I can't remember if the controls were any different from the first game, but I remember them being perfectly fine.
Happenstance Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 Uncharted 2 is a must. Single player is awesome and the multi is pretty good too. Personally I spend most of my multiplayer time on the coop.
Jon Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 Uncharted 2 is a must. Single player is awesome and the multi is pretty good too. Personally I spend most of my multiplayer time on the coop. I've only played single player so far but i'm gonna try and get some of the multiplayer trophies, so will be giving it a go soonish.
Emasher Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 I'll put it this way, 1943 might have only 4 maps, but the diversity of gameplay, not to mention the size and amazing design of the maps, makes it feel just as good as a game with 10 or 15 maps. Plus its less than half the price of a full retail game. You can't go wrong with it.
dwarf Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 The moments I had camping in the boat on Guadalcanal were worth the £10 alone. The game is brilliant, and there's some nice easy and fun trophies to get on it too. There's something about the maps and the limited weapon variety that make the game so incredibly good. (btw I tried the Garand on BC2 when I picked it up from someone, it's actually really good)
Gold Panda Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 Yeah, I have been fan of the series since the first 1942 games. But for £15 I can get KZ2, R2 or MS: PR. Those games have singleplayer too. So its more value overall.
dwarf Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 I'd get KZ2 if I were you. The multiplayer is crazily good.
flameboy Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 yeah go for killzone 2. even though I was infintely better at R2 in multiplayer killzone was the better game.
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