Good luck in the shanties. I tried it on elite and it took two hours. I just wish Rico was a bit smarter on Elite like all the Helghan troops.
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Good luck in the shanties. I tried it on elite and it took two hours. I just wish Rico was a bit smarter on Elite like all the Helghan troops.
If you mean the cornrinth shanties i managed to complete that last night, surprisingly i didn't die in the ambush but that was mainly down to luck than skill. I'm currently stuck on the bridge, the COD4 style respawning enemies are a pain as there's no cover between you and them at the point that 'triggers' them to stop spawning. Just have to run at them and hope.
See you on the other side Whappers
How far you got?
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Radec is NO MORE!
bugger - you beat me to it
- on my 23rd rematch with this mother.... (stopped and tried to get Dead Space finished... as i was in danger of snapping the ps3 controller in two)hardest part of the game for me
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Seriously the bit at the end will drive everyone insane on veteran .
When i finally finished it last night i thought it was more luck than judgment on my part now bring on elite ................... OK
When i finally finished it last night i thought it was more luck than judgment on my part now bring on elite ................... OK
Gota agree with that post! Took me about 1hr30 from entering the room to finially killing Radec...the worst part for me was the RPG guys just kept spamming me with missiles! The rest of the game wasn't too bad on veteran. Going to try to complete on Elite but not yet as enjoying the online too much.
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I got a trophy for killing Radec quickly.
I used the SMGs that were lying around to pump rounds into him quickly and grenades when he went into tight corners and to finish him.
I used the SMGs that were lying around to pump rounds into him quickly and grenades when he went into tight corners and to finish him.
See you on the other side Whappers
Not terribly far. Half way through second level. I have only died 2 times since starting the campaign! 
Once in the warehouse on the first level (the bit in the demo) and once in Visari square (literally 4 seconds after the level started I got mortar bombed!! 
edit: anyone seen this guy yet?!
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Just played the demo after considering picking this up and there is a massive dead zone on the controller when turning left and right.
Has this been removed from the final build?
It's definitely a large dead zone and not lag because if it was lag and you moved the stick a little bit it the screen would eventually turn but you can move the stick a fair bit before anything happens.
Other than this the game seems pretty good, it's just I know I wont enjoy it if the controlls annoy me.
Has this been removed from the final build?
It's definitely a large dead zone and not lag because if it was lag and you moved the stick a little bit it the screen would eventually turn but you can move the stick a fair bit before anything happens.
Other than this the game seems pretty good, it's just I know I wont enjoy it if the controlls annoy me.
Yep me too, finally did this on veteran last night. The worst bit for me was the initial surge of troops, to me ages to get to the first checkpoint, as you have to learn where, when and what type of enemies are coming at you and kill them all without making a mistake! Once I got through that though I did the rest fairly quick and killed Radec first attempt.
Gonna leave it a while before attempting Elite!
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hi guys
finally got this game , just doing sp at the moment , i keep hearing things about a points system and medic class and so on.
is this only for the multiplayer side of things?
cheers
finally got this game , just doing sp at the moment , i keep hearing things about a points system and medic class and so on.
is this only for the multiplayer side of things?
cheers
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Yup thats multiplayer.
As you play you get points, you rank up, and different ranks unlock different classes and abilities.
As you play you get points, you rank up, and different ranks unlock different classes and abilities.
Worked my way through this and im massively on the fence regarding my opinion of the game.
Graphically it is, in places, absolutely stunning. Some of the cut scenes like dropping of the main ship were simply awesome. Conversely some areas like the earlier parts in the city seemed quite drab (moreso than was intended) and very unmemorable.
Similarly the enemies/combat was a mixed bag, some of the fights were truely epic like crossing the bridge and so on, yet they go and stick in one of the most ridiculous boss fights in a game this gen - seriously that end boss was just moronic.
Really in every aspect it felt like it gave with one hand and took away with the other. The AI, guns and so on all had the great and the terrible. Maybe I went in expecting too much seeing the hype and reviews but I came away a little disappointed that the ride, short as it was never quite sucked me in and then blew me away!
Just thought to add also - the controls, the one thing without any plus side. God almighty you have to wonder, if people have been doing console controls in one way for years its for a bloody good reason! If your going to try and break the mould for crying out loud make it in a way that isnt completely pointless!
Graphically it is, in places, absolutely stunning. Some of the cut scenes like dropping of the main ship were simply awesome. Conversely some areas like the earlier parts in the city seemed quite drab (moreso than was intended) and very unmemorable.
Similarly the enemies/combat was a mixed bag, some of the fights were truely epic like crossing the bridge and so on, yet they go and stick in one of the most ridiculous boss fights in a game this gen - seriously that end boss was just moronic.
Really in every aspect it felt like it gave with one hand and took away with the other. The AI, guns and so on all had the great and the terrible. Maybe I went in expecting too much seeing the hype and reviews but I came away a little disappointed that the ride, short as it was never quite sucked me in and then blew me away!
Just thought to add also - the controls, the one thing without any plus side. God almighty you have to wonder, if people have been doing console controls in one way for years its for a bloody good reason! If your going to try and break the mould for crying out loud make it in a way that isnt completely pointless!
You got that far? Kudos to you man
Minor spoiler follows:
I think there's a good chance i won't get any further. This is the only time in the game i've just been out of options, the enemies came quicker than i could hold them off and then it was all over once my flamethrower ran out of ammo.The moment Rico fell (who is actually very useful in this segment of the game) i was overrun. Had around 5 attempts now, made it up to the balcony so at least i'm half way there.
If i manage to complete it i'll post a few tips, there's around 4 areas that are much more difficult than the rest of the game (the final boss being one of them), but all can be overcome fairly easily if you approach it in the right way. Not gonna give out said tips yet as i wanna be first to elite it!
(childish i know)Double post i know but meh
Finally did it! The final level was easily the hardest moment i have ever experienced in any FPS i've ever played. While i did get angry at points i've shouted less profanities during this than i anticipated, despite being rock solid it wasn't actually that frustrating. Or at least, not as frustrating as it should have been considering i died at least 20 times on the final level. What a fantastic game though, i really enjoyed it even on the second playthrough. Oh and gotta laugh, the last helghast i killed before the final boss gave me the 1500 kills trophy, honest to god!
Couple of tips for those going for elite, it's not that bad until the final level but there are a couple of moments that made me work to stay alive, i'll stick em in green cos they're spoilers:
Visari Square:
This made me die several times, but if you get it right it's over incredibly quickly, it's just a matter of surviving the first and last waves long enough to do considerable damage to the enemies numbers. In the first wave take the left mounted gun, don't zoom in as that slows your aiming down way too much, just try and aim as best as possible without a crosshair. First take out the 2/3 runners that come from your left, do this asap, then quickly swing to the right as by then whoever manned the middle gun will have fallen, take out the helghast climbing over the wall and then swing back to the middle and finish off those you can.
Final wave is all about getting rid of one of the heavies as quickly as possible, i'll let you use your imagination to figure it out.
The Train:
All fairly easy, until you reach the tank. This imo is the third hardest part of the game. To beat it you have to know how the mechanics work in this section. Many will tell you to run back to the tank and use the mounted guns. Ignore them, it does have a chance of working but it's mainly luck based. 6 runners spawn every time you kill them, so that means you need to take out the tank asap or else you'll be overrun. The first 6 runners and a couple of normal higs will be stood quite close to where you enter the area. Run in and then move so you have the crate with the rack of guns between you and the enemy to keep you covered. Keep sprinting and when you're about to reach the rack prime a grenade, pop out to the right of the crate and throw it, by now the 6 runners will be near to you and this SHOULD take out most of them. Instantly prime a second grenade and throw it in the same place to finish off those that survived the first.
Now, grab the rocket launcher and quickly fire three rounds into the tank, if you're quick enough the 6 reinforcement runners won't have reached you by the time you kill the tank. Pick up your machine gun again and have a good old fashioned showdown with them, with the tank out of the picture you shouldn't have too many problems.
The bucket conveyor after you get the electricity gun:
This bit is just frustrating as there's little/no cover from enemy fire. First, before you get in the bucket, equip your pistol and snipe the dude in the control room, you should just about see him if you jump on one of the pipes, every little helps eh? Now, get in the bucket, but DON'T crouch, remember there is no cover here and the electricity gun can sometimes have trouble finding targets over the lip of the bucket, by standing you overcome this problem. Now, strafe left and right as quickly as you can just frying all the higs you can. Try not to exhaust the electricity gun completely as that takes ages to reload, just reload when you feel you have time.
The palace square:
Probably the most annoying part of the game due to the COD style respawning enemies. Trick is to kill, move forward and secure areas as quickly as possible, thus disabling the spawn points as you go. Eventually you'll find a tunnel under the central platform, go in here and clear it out of any stragglers. Go forwards (simply doing this disables 3 spawn points, friendly AI will mop up those that have already spawned), then up the stairs, stop just before the top and kill anyone in your direct path. Now get up and run out of the stairs forwards until the ATAC appears now RUN BACK!!1 (FAST!). Let your health regen (it will likely be low), then go back up to the opening of the stairs and snipe the ATAC with whatever gun you have handy. After it's gone yet again wipe out those in your path and then run forwards and through the right archway and hide behind the big stairs. This disables another 2 spawn points. Wait for the AI to mop up the enemies then go back and revive buddies as needed. Now, all you can do here is push forward carefully, there's only one spawn left and you only need to get close to it to disable it. Once you can tell the enemies are dying down, wait for an opening and sprint to the door, this then starts a cutscene.
Visari Palace
Urgh... what can i say? If you've done this on Vet you already know its a challenge. Luck is the key here more than anything. Learn the enemies patterns too.
First wave: Simply mow them down as they come around the statue. When the doors behind you open pull back to the pillars by the entrance and kill the flamers/runners that jump down. This bit isn't too hard, if you've made it this far you'll be fine.
Second wave (the balcony of doom): You may be surprised to hear this but, your best weapon to stay alive in this section is the knife. It obviously doesn't need reloading and it provides the quickest kill possible, very important when you're fighting such huge numbers rushing you. Rico is important here too, not because he'll do much damage but because he'll slow down enemies on one side, thus giving you more time. Use the standard rifle to take potshots at the enemy below until radec sends Higs up to get you. Run to one side with the knife equipped and kill whoever you can, then sprint to the other side and take out them too. Once that's done revive Rico ASAP. You'll need to do this twice. Once the runners are gone, the rockets will appear, this is actually much easier than the runners, simply grab a sniper rifle and run to the left stairs (left when you're facing radec) and camp by the furniture barricade. Slowly move out and take out the rocket troopers one at a time, take your time, if you mess up you have to do the runners bit again.
Then, the cutscene of a ISA carrier crashing. Simply camp in the same place, keep rico alive so he can whittle away the enemies health and knife anyone stupid to come and get you. Once they're all dead use your sniper rifle again to get rid of the remaining rocket men.
Fight radec just like you would in any other difficulty, he has a bit more health and does a bit more damage, but trust me, if you've got this far he'll be a cake walk.
Finally did it! The final level was easily the hardest moment i have ever experienced in any FPS i've ever played. While i did get angry at points i've shouted less profanities during this than i anticipated, despite being rock solid it wasn't actually that frustrating. Or at least, not as frustrating as it should have been considering i died at least 20 times on the final level. What a fantastic game though, i really enjoyed it even on the second playthrough. Oh and gotta laugh, the last helghast i killed before the final boss gave me the 1500 kills trophy, honest to god!
Couple of tips for those going for elite, it's not that bad until the final level but there are a couple of moments that made me work to stay alive, i'll stick em in green cos they're spoilers:
Visari Square:
This made me die several times, but if you get it right it's over incredibly quickly, it's just a matter of surviving the first and last waves long enough to do considerable damage to the enemies numbers. In the first wave take the left mounted gun, don't zoom in as that slows your aiming down way too much, just try and aim as best as possible without a crosshair. First take out the 2/3 runners that come from your left, do this asap, then quickly swing to the right as by then whoever manned the middle gun will have fallen, take out the helghast climbing over the wall and then swing back to the middle and finish off those you can.
Final wave is all about getting rid of one of the heavies as quickly as possible, i'll let you use your imagination to figure it out.
The Train:
All fairly easy, until you reach the tank. This imo is the third hardest part of the game. To beat it you have to know how the mechanics work in this section. Many will tell you to run back to the tank and use the mounted guns. Ignore them, it does have a chance of working but it's mainly luck based. 6 runners spawn every time you kill them, so that means you need to take out the tank asap or else you'll be overrun. The first 6 runners and a couple of normal higs will be stood quite close to where you enter the area. Run in and then move so you have the crate with the rack of guns between you and the enemy to keep you covered. Keep sprinting and when you're about to reach the rack prime a grenade, pop out to the right of the crate and throw it, by now the 6 runners will be near to you and this SHOULD take out most of them. Instantly prime a second grenade and throw it in the same place to finish off those that survived the first.
Now, grab the rocket launcher and quickly fire three rounds into the tank, if you're quick enough the 6 reinforcement runners won't have reached you by the time you kill the tank. Pick up your machine gun again and have a good old fashioned showdown with them, with the tank out of the picture you shouldn't have too many problems.
The bucket conveyor after you get the electricity gun:
This bit is just frustrating as there's little/no cover from enemy fire. First, before you get in the bucket, equip your pistol and snipe the dude in the control room, you should just about see him if you jump on one of the pipes, every little helps eh? Now, get in the bucket, but DON'T crouch, remember there is no cover here and the electricity gun can sometimes have trouble finding targets over the lip of the bucket, by standing you overcome this problem. Now, strafe left and right as quickly as you can just frying all the higs you can. Try not to exhaust the electricity gun completely as that takes ages to reload, just reload when you feel you have time.
The palace square:
Probably the most annoying part of the game due to the COD style respawning enemies. Trick is to kill, move forward and secure areas as quickly as possible, thus disabling the spawn points as you go. Eventually you'll find a tunnel under the central platform, go in here and clear it out of any stragglers. Go forwards (simply doing this disables 3 spawn points, friendly AI will mop up those that have already spawned), then up the stairs, stop just before the top and kill anyone in your direct path. Now get up and run out of the stairs forwards until the ATAC appears now RUN BACK!!1 (FAST!). Let your health regen (it will likely be low), then go back up to the opening of the stairs and snipe the ATAC with whatever gun you have handy. After it's gone yet again wipe out those in your path and then run forwards and through the right archway and hide behind the big stairs. This disables another 2 spawn points. Wait for the AI to mop up the enemies then go back and revive buddies as needed. Now, all you can do here is push forward carefully, there's only one spawn left and you only need to get close to it to disable it. Once you can tell the enemies are dying down, wait for an opening and sprint to the door, this then starts a cutscene.
Visari Palace
Urgh... what can i say? If you've done this on Vet you already know its a challenge. Luck is the key here more than anything. Learn the enemies patterns too.
First wave: Simply mow them down as they come around the statue. When the doors behind you open pull back to the pillars by the entrance and kill the flamers/runners that jump down. This bit isn't too hard, if you've made it this far you'll be fine.
Second wave (the balcony of doom): You may be surprised to hear this but, your best weapon to stay alive in this section is the knife. It obviously doesn't need reloading and it provides the quickest kill possible, very important when you're fighting such huge numbers rushing you. Rico is important here too, not because he'll do much damage but because he'll slow down enemies on one side, thus giving you more time. Use the standard rifle to take potshots at the enemy below until radec sends Higs up to get you. Run to one side with the knife equipped and kill whoever you can, then sprint to the other side and take out them too. Once that's done revive Rico ASAP. You'll need to do this twice. Once the runners are gone, the rockets will appear, this is actually much easier than the runners, simply grab a sniper rifle and run to the left stairs (left when you're facing radec) and camp by the furniture barricade. Slowly move out and take out the rocket troopers one at a time, take your time, if you mess up you have to do the runners bit again.
Then, the cutscene of a ISA carrier crashing. Simply camp in the same place, keep rico alive so he can whittle away the enemies health and knife anyone stupid to come and get you. Once they're all dead use your sniper rifle again to get rid of the remaining rocket men.
Fight radec just like you would in any other difficulty, he has a bit more health and does a bit more damage, but trust me, if you've got this far he'll be a cake walk.