BRINK

ArcAneTSGK · 9 May 2011 at 09:09

Probably going to get this on PC, give it a chance.

Sunbed · 9 May 2011 at 09:14

Why do devs and reviewers do things like instructional videos and reviews on consoles... just looks so amateurishness

Aedus · 9 May 2011 at 09:17

JimAroo said:
Ah, and I was thinking they'd send me the key so I can pre-load.

They probably will, nearer to the date.

FutileBreadMachine · 9 May 2011 at 09:26

Aedus said:
1. It is easy mode
2. They're using default weapons without any attachments customisation, you can get bigger clips, more damage etc later in the game when you unlock them
3. Grenades aren't made to do damage, they're in this game to knock enemies down

I really like that, no more grenade spammers getting free kills.

Murray · 9 May 2011 at 09:55

Is it looking good then dunno whether to get it or not?

JIM_BOB7813 · 9 May 2011 at 10:37

Old Wino said:
Oh dear, gameplay looks bad. The AI on the enemy looks dire unless it's on 'extremely easy' mode. You need to re-load every 10 seconds which will get old quickly. You don't seem to take any damage and grenades didn't seem to be effective at all. Not impressed, glad I didn't pre-order. Also when defending that one spot, the enemy only came from one direction which seems a bit boring. Need to see more before buying.

If Brink is anything like Enemy Territory or Quake Wars then it will be a multiplayer-only game. The SP campaign is just multiplayer with bots so don't expect too much from it.

avec · 9 May 2011 at 10:43

None of the footage seen at the moment counts for anything as it's all been on consoles and FPS games on consoles are truly awful.

Warbie · 9 May 2011 at 10:43

JIM_BOB7813 said:
If Brink is anything like Enemy Territory or Quake Wars then it will be a multiplayer-only game. The SP campaign is just multiplayer with bots so don't expect too much from it.

Agreed. Any multiplayer game with bots will be pants - the test will be human vs human, preferably in some organised fashion

Aedus · 9 May 2011 at 12:11

JIM_BOB7813 said:
If Brink is anything like Enemy Territory or Quake Wars then it will be a multiplayer-only game. The SP campaign is just multiplayer with bots so don't expect too much from it.

Pretty much.

The only real "Single player" thing about brink is the challenges, because the actual campaign is just the Multiplayer v.s. bots. But then again I'm pretty sure you can do some of the challenges in co-op too.

Kosmiche · 9 May 2011 at 12:12

Is there anyone doing a worthwhile preorder bonus for this or should I just get it as cheap as I can?

Also is this a steamworks game and it activates on steam if you get the retail?

Aedus · 9 May 2011 at 12:14

Eames said:
Is there anyone doing a worthwhile preorder bonus for this or should I just get it as cheap as I can?

Also is this a steamworks game and it activates on steam if you get the retail?

The bonuses are merely cosmetic, even the special guns just have new looks and sounds, at first it was thought they would get unique stats, but they mimmick those of guns already in the game. So if you don't care about cosmetic items then just get the cheapest.

And yes, it's Steamworks.

Kosmiche · 9 May 2011 at 12:18

Thanks mate, saved me scouring a 10 page thread.

Last Kronin · 9 May 2011 at 12:20

The D2D has the 2 silencers for the pistol and looks like the scarecrow bag for a 'helmet/mask'

Mal X · 9 May 2011 at 13:09

this game seemds a bit too much like FEAR Combat/MP/co-op :eek:

...i.e it's ok for a quick half hour of crazed Adrenalin shooting, but after that it becomes very tiresome..

it's too hectic/ fast paced.. this will be nothing like Borderlands/ Rage or FEAR etc, i'd be very careful before you blow your dosh, because it looks boring and very repetative.

multiplayer/ coop yea' .... it's just like FEAR COMBAT

Warbie · 9 May 2011 at 13:16

Don't you think it's a bit early to condem the game, especially as all we've seen is combat vs bots?

One thing lacking in fps these days is proper objective based gameplay. I'm not talking about capture the flag, or destroy the cp, but objectives that invole building bridges, blowing up walls, escorting vehicles, protecting spawn points, stealing documents etc all in one map. This was always a strong point in RTCW and ET and i'm hoping it'll be the same in Brink.

DitsHavoc · 9 May 2011 at 13:20

Just read that for the launch party in the US, Splash Damage have invited Pro Quake players in to show the game off.

Promising stuff

Aedus · 9 May 2011 at 13:23

DitsHavoc said:
Just read that for the launch party in the US, Splash Damage have invited Pro Quake players in to show the game off.

Promising stuff

Maybe we can see some good gameplay, finally.

ChrisJSY · 9 May 2011 at 13:23

~>Dg<~ said:
it basically means brink is a pure fps console game from what you see in the videos.

people on pc raged hard about bops then say whoo hoo this looks good . you can tell from movement gameplay its meant to be played on a joypad .

short close action with no real aiming in other words quick silly joypad sweeps for the masses.

Completely disagree, what you're talking about is complete nonsense.
Pure FPS console game? I don't even know how to reply to that.

All that will change is the skill of player opponents on PC is going to be of a higher standard, generally.

Mal X · 9 May 2011 at 13:33

Warbie said:
Don't you think it's a bit early to condem the game, especially as all we've seen is combat vs bots?

One thing lacking in fps these days is proper objective based gameplay. I'm not talking about capture the flag, or destroy the cp, but objectives that invole building bridges, blowing up walls, escorting vehicles, protecting spawn points, stealing documents etc all in one map. This was always a strong point in RTCW and ET and i'm hoping it'll be the same in Brink.

no, i've seen all the vids and they all look the same, the objectives here are simplistic, it's just like FEAR 2 COMBAT or maybe better, but not better enough, because this isn't exactly a deeply engrossoing FPS is it; like Bioshock, you can see that it's mindless fun only...the maps look like scrap yards!!!!!... you'll get bored playing this in no time at all.

but, i dont get bored playing Borderlands... now i wonder why !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OminousLatinNoun · 9 May 2011 at 13:36

Ewaf said:
Does anyone know if it has headshots? Also if there are sniper rifles?

From what I've gathered, there aren't any specific sniper rifles. There are bolt action rifles you can attach mid-long range scopes onto, unsure about headshots though I'd imagine you would get a damage multiplier.

It looks like they are trying to encourage more objective/team based play, the sniper change is to probably stop people from camping or going lone wolf, stun grenades to stop nade spam and no K/D on the score sheet to encourage support classes.