MOH warfighter first impressions

BlitzKrieg

2 quick things:

1. If you bought battlefield premium for PC then you can get 50% off MOH warfighter: https://offer.medalofhonor.com/index.php?sourceid=&conversionurl=http%3A%2F%2Fadsrv.ea.com%2Fapi%2F20120529%2FConversion%3Ftoken%3DAKIMy4H8PtSEURMRJQVu576lOrCG1MDWECuFsplxO2LO0

2. If you have access to a vpn in asia (and later the US) you can access the full game now ahead of the street date.


Played 4 single player missions and I'm very mixed about it.

It's a mess in whatever way they decided to tell the story cause I have no bloody idea whats going on. It's all out of order and time jumping all over the place, so I have no idea why I am anywhere. And for a game that is selling it's international forces factor as a key part, it's been all USA USA USA in the single player (except for a laughable training course level with you playing as a terrorist training to hijack a plane using a mock plane made out of wood and carboard boxes)

The missions feel very short.

It's call of duty's more serious brother/clone but with the above muddled story there is little charm to this. Though it's got it's fill of gun porn.

I question that a MOH game seems to have put the frostbite 2 engine to more use then DICE did in BF3, there are some lovely graphic bits. But then I see that danger close seem to have serious problems keeping the game running during the campaign as it will boot me to desktop and reboot between missions and carry on as normal (intentional?) quite jarring.

I was very much going to write the game off until the third mission, which is in the same vein as the jet mission in BF3, but done a lot better, it's not a jet and you get a lot more control and it's a fantastic use of the frostbite engine and I'm curious to see how they constructed it.

And I was back to hohumm for the 4th mission until my vpn cacked out on me and EA suddenly remembered the game wasnt meant to be out yet in europe and booted me out.

YOU DONT HAVE TO USE BATTLELOG (you can launch the game and use ingame menu for single player + multiplayer) but if you prefer battlelog then that's available too.


I normally wouldnt have bothered with MOH (havnt picked up a MOH game since allied assault, but I thought the beta was interesting and at £20 it was worth a gander.

Mission 3 has peaked me to keep playing to see what other set pieces exist but little else.

ShadowHearth

So it's half price on origin now if I got bf3 premium? Well looks like I might not skip on this. I liked the first modern MOH game.

Btw can you install games on different folders from origin? I got origin on small ssd with windows. No way it will fit there.

gizmo

I've heard a couple of pretty mixed reports about this all right but I do intend picking it up on the strength of the last game. I was only really concerned with the single player and found it to be far more satisfying than most of the modern CoD games (and certainly the BF3 campaign) so if it's anything like that then I should be happy.

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Btw can you install games on different folders from origin? I got origin on small ssd with windows. No way it will fit there.

Yup, you can change the "Downloaded Games" folder in the Origin settings and also copy already installed games to the new folder and have them be auto-detected without the need to redownload.

SeantheMan

If its 50% off, ill get it too

Grumpypants

The first game was also written off by reviewers and players alike yet it still stands up today as the best single player modern shooter on this generation.

I think the international aspect is more for the multiplayer and the single player still focuses heavily on the US troops Preacher, Voodoo and ghost from the first game.

Dcully

Is this 50% off offer valid for jsut preorders or will it be there after the game is released too?
The reason i ask is i havent time to play it just now but for half price its too good to resist.
I actually enjoyed the last MOH multiplayer.

just checked the small print and this offers ends Nov 23rd.

johnny_ultimate

This incoming patch is a bit of a cause for concern: http://www.edge-online.com/news/ea-details-huge-medal-of-honor-warfighter-patch-that-may-explain-review-delay/

Real shame they let games ship with such problems, although at least it will be rectified on day one.

super_furry

I was far from impressed with the beta, the delayed reviews and massive day one patch hardly inspire confidence either.

Notorioux

Decided to pick this up on friday for the PS3 after seeing that patch.

gizmo

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

This incoming patch is a bit of a cause for concern: http://www.edge-online.com/news/ea-details-huge-medal-of-honor-warfighter-patch-that-may-explain-review-delay/

Real shame they let games ship with such problems, although at least it will be rectified on day one.

The Day One patch isn't really surprising when you think about it. They couldn't miss their launch window as it would mean running straight into CoD or if even later, missing out on the holiday period. On top of that they would have needed to tweak the game and (hopefully) addressed the issues raised in the beta.

The delayed reviews, on the other hand, hmm...

ktulu123

Tried this and it says invalid promo code

jumbobreakfast

I fired up the singleplayer this morning via a vpn but the multiplayer didnt want to work. I almost tricked it into working (turning on vpn to load into the game and then turning it off before clicking multiplayer in the main menu)

I really liked MOH 2010 but I only played the combat mission levels. Combat mission was like Rush in battlefield but you slowly advanced with your team, holding positions as you went forward and only when your team were within arms reach of the objective would you get a chance to plant.

Lots of people didnt like that you couldnt rush forward in MOH. If you broke cover without your team-mates help, you would get sniped instantly.

Combat mission is in this new game so that's probably what I'll be playing again and the fireteam gameplay mechanic is something different anyway (lots of youtube clips on this)

Elysian

ktulu123 wrote: »

Tried this and it says invalid promo code

Same. Tried using support but there's no chat advisers available :mad:

ShadowHearth

lads, how do you activate that 50% off on origin?

hal9000

it says the discount code is available in *selected regions only* :rolleyes: I really hate region sh0ite!

Headshot

What's mp like on the pc?

Elysian

hal9000 wrote: »

it says the discount code is available in *selected regions only* :rolleyes: I really hate region sh0ite!

Ireland is one of the regions.

sink

I was having trouble with the invalid promo code too. I got it to work by going into checkout where it asks for billing and payment info, then I went back to the store without completing the checkout and when I looked in my basket the discount was applied.

Elysian

sink wrote: »

I was having trouble with the invalid promo code too. I got it to work by going into checkout where it asks for billing and payment info, then I went back to the store without completing the checkout and when I looked in my basket the discount was applied.

Im finally talking to a support agent. If this doesn't work I'll try that.

edit: Got it sorted

Dcully

Live stream of PC version here

http://www.youtube.com/user/pixelenemy?feature=g-all-lsb&v=Y6_bwYVCpy0

Headshot

I think ill be giving this a miss for sure

Spear

I've ordered before the 50% deal, and the EA site for support isn't resolving, so it seems I can't get it cancelled and re-ordered at the cheaper price. But this means I've a spare 50% off code. First to ask gets it. There's no point in asking if you're a BF3 premium player, since you'll already get one.

Elysian

Spear wrote: »

I've ordered before the 50% deal, and the EA site for support isn't resolving, so it seems I can't get it cancelled and re-ordered at the cheaper price. But this means I've a spare 50% off code. First to ask gets it. There's no point in asking if you're a BF3 premium player, since you'll already get one.

You still get the discount. This was from a support email:

Your membership in Battlefield 3 Premium just qualified you for 50% off your existing pre-order of Medal of Honor Warfighter. Best of all, you don’t need to do anything to claim it—we’ll credit the savings back to your account just as soon as the game ships!

Please note that because your order was placed before this offer was available, you will initially be charged full price for your copy of Medal of Honor Warfighter. The discount will be credited to your account as a refund two to three days later.

Thanks again for your order, and good luck out there, soldier.

Sincerely,


The Origin Team

ShadowHearth

So I have to get some code? How where when? It's still 50eu for me...

I know gizmo said I can change the folder for origin games, but can I have origin games in separate folders? I don't want to move bf3 of ssd.

Spear

Elysian wrote: »

You still get the discount. This was from a support email:

Hmm, that's good news then, and good to see them retroactively applying it. I'll wait and see then, and I'll re-offer the code if the newer price kicks in.

BlitzKrieg

played a bit of multiplayer, was enjoyable enough, the 2 man system is actually a lot of fun once you are use to it.

ktulu123

Downloading it now, not expecting much from this but for €25 I may aswell get it.

BlitzKrieg

Home Run is pretty awesome online mode.

jumbobreakfast

It's not battlefield or COD but something different. I'm liking it so far and the fireteam gameplay mechanic is great. You really have to stick close to the person you are paired with and if he gets killed the enemy who killed him is highlighted in red (the rest of your team dont see the highlight though).

I must give the homerun thing a go, I've only played combat mission so far.

There is a MOHW Nations ranking system where you collect tokens by playing and then offer them up to your chosen nation's points. If you donate to the same nation 24 hours later, the points are doubled, tripled on the 3rd day and so on. So your best bet to get ireland up the ranks is to spend the first token you get on the first day then start earning tokens and 24 hours later the tokens you spend will be doubled

ShadowHearth

lads, so can anyone explain me in a very simple way how you get 50% off. i do have BF3 premium, but price is still 49.99eu. even if i put in in to basket it is still 49.99.

ShadowHearth

scratch that. google FTW. bought myself deluxe edition for 30eu. fair play.

Dcully

For anyone undecided this vid is a good start.
I usually agree with his thoughts,genuine guy and gives honest opinions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uqm4FP8GgWE

Shiminay

That guys absolutely sucks at FPS'

Dcully

Shiminay wrote: »

That guys absolutely sucks at FPS'

Its his first game lol.

balkieb2002

ShadowHearth wrote: »

scratch that. google FTW. bought myself deluxe edition for 30eu. fair play.

How? Where?

Does the Deluxe edition come with the BF4 beta access or what extras?

Spear

Both Digital Deluxe and Limited give BF4 beta access:

http://store.origin.com/store/eaemea/en_IE/html/pbPage.MOH_warfighter_en_IE

johnny_ultimate

Eurogamer done gone and slated it: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-10-24-medal-of-honor-warfighter-review

Dcully

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

Eurogamer done gone and slated it: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-10-24-medal-of-honor-warfighter-review

I wouldnt mind them ,ive found quite a lot of their reviews to be totally different than how i found games over the years.
I simply ignore reviews tbh, if im semi interested in a game ill get it and make up my own mind, i definitely wouldnt use eurogamer as gospel.
I havent read the review or played the game in any form yet but all i know is ive zero interest in single player,if the MP on PC is anything like MOH but with better maps ill be happy to play MP.

johnny_ultimate

Dcully wrote: »

I wouldnt mind them ,ive found quite a lot of their reviews to be totally different than how i found games over the years.
I simply ignore reviews tbh, if in semi interest in a game ill get it and make up my own mind, i definitely wouldnt use eurogamer as gospel.

I don't use any reviews as gospel, definitely not eurogamer - and I have no interest in the game anyway given it is silly season for new releases. I'm just curious if the delayed review copies and day one patch are a negative indicator of the game's quality. I do always think there's cause for caution when a game has been released without any early feedback, no matter what game it is.

ShadowHearth

can anyone of you preload it? i dont see that option anywhere on origin...

Spear

ShadowHearth wrote: »

can anyone of you preload it? i dont see that option anywhere on origin...

You may need to restart Origin after purchase, otherwise just right click on the game entry and choose preload.

ShadowHearth

Spear wrote: »

You may need to restart Origin after purchase, otherwise just right click on the game entry and choose preload.

you are the man.


anyway, watched more of that multiplayer video and i like what i see so far. as i mentioned before, i loved MOH and this looks like get some nice stuff in. that group of 2 thing is great.

Hawke

Played 2 single player missions and stopped, no reason to keep going since i've seen it before and done better. The MP's at least decent but that Rush mode is imbalanced towards the attackers, with team sizes of 8-10 at the best of times why they would give the attackers 100 respawns is beyond me. And then let them refill by about 40-50 when they take a bomb site. I've seen the defenders win once.

Grumpypants

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

I don't use any reviews as gospel, definitely not eurogamer - and I have no interest in the game anyway given it is silly season for new releases. I'm just curious if the delayed review copies and day one patch are a negative indicator of the game's quality. I do always think there's cause for caution when a game has been released without any early feedback, no matter what game it is.

simply came down to the media needing the day one patch too. The patch solved most issues on the game. Game is smooth, looks great and plays great. Lots of fun too.

No idea what the reviewers are moaning about I think they got their panties in a twist because they didn't get it early.

ahnowbrowncow

Judging from the reviews it looks like a fairly mundane, generic fps, I see no reason to get this when bf3 multiplayer is still going strong and far cry 3 is just around the corner

Another 5.0
http://www.destructoid.com/review-medal-of-honor-warfighter-237311.phtml

ShadowHearth

Lads. It says it will be available to play on 25th in origin... Is that true or it's a brainf Fart of origin?

elchupanebrey

Enjoyed the MP on the previous game so i'll take a punt on this at some stage

Grumpypants

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Lads. It says it will be available to play on 25th in origin... Is that true or it's a brainf Fart of origin?

Think EU is 25th UK/ Ireland is 26th but you never know.

BlitzKrieg

Just finished the single player.

2 outstanding levels and a lot of hohumm deja vu levels, 2 where da f*ck did that come from levels and 1 seriously underwhelming experience.



If you missed the 50% off deal then I strongly suggest against picking this up full price, wait for a sale or something.

Multiplayer is grand, but to me it feels more like an add on pack for my battlefield gaming then a stand alone title and the combining it into battlelog will encourage me to boot it up now and then instead of BF3.

Though I do have a bone to pick now with these style of shooters now that may become a thread showing up soon.

SeantheMan

BlitzKrieg wrote: »

Just finished the single player.
If you missed the 50% off deal then I strongly suggest against picking this up full price, wait for a sale or something.

Deal has finished ?

BlitzKrieg

SeantheMan wrote: »

Deal has finished ?

it's for pre-order so I guess you have til the end of today?