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Battalion 1944 (Kickstarter)

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  • 02-02-2016 2:19am
    #1
    MiskyBoyy
    Registered Users Posts: 8,798 ✭✭✭


    We NEED a new WW2 game and this one looks the job. It's currently starting kickstarter, hopefully it gets fully funded. Check it out:

    "Battalion 1944 recaptures the core of classic multiplayer shooters and propels WW2 into the next generation of gaming. Battalion 1944 utilizes the most advanced industry technology to create a visceral and heart-thumping multiplayer experience that has been crafted by the designers who have grown up playing Medal of Honor and Call of Duty 2.

    Visit the Kickstarter and support the development of our spiritual successor to great games like Call of Duty 2, Medal of Honor, and Battlefield 1942."



    Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bulkheadinteractive/208387231?token=fbb89c1c
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    #2
    Falthyron
    Registered Users Posts: 2,835 ✭✭✭Falthyron


    I really like the look and sound of this. It was only two weeks ago I was talking with my brother about how I would love a WW2 game with today's technology. I hope it succeeds, but I sense one of the big publishers will announce a WW2 game at E3 this year. Perhaps EA will reboot the MOH franchise and go back to its roots, or Gearbox will finally reveal the next Brothers in Arms title. I'll see how my finances are by the end of the month, if they are good I reckon I will give them some money.


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    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    Looks a bit clunky and graceless so far, but hopefully it comes together. I just backed it, would rather see games like this being made and maybe not hitting the mark, then just continuous saturation of the market with future-shooters.

    I would say this will get funded easily.


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    MiskyBoyy
    Registered Users Posts: 8,798 ✭✭✭MiskyBoyy


    Nearly £12,000 out of £100,000 so far and it's only up a few hours so it's looking good. I wish there was an option to back XB1 version but get the early access on steam too. Can't get it all I suppose :rolleyes:


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    Dcully
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 14,684 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dcully


    Very interested.
    Meanwhile still plenty of great WW2 fps games on PC, Red Orchestra and Rising Storm, Day of Defeat,Heroes and Generals, also Day of Infamy Insurgency mod is very good.


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    Dcully
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 14,684 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dcully


    Very interested.
    Meanwhile still plenty of great WW2 fps games on PC, Red Orchestra and Rising Storm, Day of Defeat,Heroes and Generals, also Day of Infamy Insurgency mod is very good.


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    Taylor365
    Registered Users Posts: 2,994 ✭✭✭Taylor365


    It looks and sounds mediocre but hopefully it improves.

    Battlefield has spoiled me for sound quality.


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    Taylor365
    Registered Users Posts: 2,994 ✭✭✭Taylor365


    It looks and sounds mediocre but hopefully it improves.

    Battlefield has spoiled me for sound quality.


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    Dyr
    Registered Users Posts: 23,246 ✭✭✭✭Dyr


    It was only lately I noticed that were there feck all new WW2 FPS on steam, especially single player. Seems weird.


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    #10
    Sleazy Gonzales
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭Sleazy Gonzales


    Really looking forward to this. Went for the $22 pledge


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    #11
    MiskyBoyy
    Registered Users Posts: 8,798 ✭✭✭MiskyBoyy


    Now 100% funded :D


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    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    Now 200% funded with 3 weeks left to go.


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    super_furry
    Registered Users Posts: 27,321 ✭✭✭✭super_furry


    Even 200k seems very low for a game with such ambition. I'll be following the development with interest, but won't make a decision on whether to buy it until it's released.


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    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    got their email about the 200% funded alright, backed it last week, will be hoping this goes somewhere.


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    #15
    MiskyBoyy
    Registered Users Posts: 8,798 ✭✭✭MiskyBoyy


    Bulkhead have announced their stretch goals for the final 6 days of funding: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bulkheadinteractive/battalion-1944-pc-xb1-ps4/posts/1498388



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    #16
    Dyr
    Registered Users Posts: 23,246 ✭✭✭✭Dyr


    Single player or GTFO


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    #17
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    I think single player is stupid at this point, please just focus on the multi-player and get that right! The game clearly needs a massive amount of work, I'd much rather an excellently polished tight WW2 multi-player shooter than a jack-of-all-trades that doesn't do anything particularly well.


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    Dcully
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 14,684 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dcully


    No thanks to single player.


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    Dyr
    Registered Users Posts: 23,246 ✭✭✭✭Dyr


    Single player is where the cool kids are at again, multiplayer is so played out its just hard to look at


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    [Deleted User]
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    Is anyone else fed up of looking down iron sights? I don't particularly like having a gun obscuring half the screen so I can't see what I'm shooting at


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    #21
    Maximus Alexander
    Registered Users Posts: 13,080 ✭✭✭✭Maximus Alexander


    It looks very much like it's just a coat of paint over the likes of the MOH:AA. I mean maybe that's not a bad thing, but it doesn't appear to bring anything new or fresh to the genre or add any depth. Obviously a bit early so I'll withhold judgement and keep an eye on it.


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    gizmo
    Registered Users Posts: 8,405 ✭✭✭gizmo


    Bambi wrote: »
    Single player is where the cool kids are at again, multiplayer is so played out its just hard to look at
    While I'm definitely in the same boat with regards preferring a good single player campaign, there's no way they could do it justice with the money they have.

    As a rough indicator, Cliff Bleszinski recently pointed out that 75% of the average games budget goes on the campaign, hence the trend for MP-focused titles when the budgets are so restricted, especially when it comes to larger scale projects that are crowd funded.


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    cadete
    Registered Users Posts: 1,774 ✭✭✭cadete


    So it hit 300k today really looking forward to this and the €50 pledge grants a console and PC key!
    There is also a community discord channel where the community manager has been posting I believe, drop me a message if anyone wants an invite


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    MiskyBoyy
    Registered Users Posts: 8,798 ✭✭✭MiskyBoyy


    This got it's Steam page today: http://store.steampowered.com/app/489940/

    You can also purchase it from Humble Bundle store to help the devs out if you're interested in this game: https://www.humblebundle.com/g/battalion1944


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    #25
    Falthyron
    Registered Users Posts: 2,835 ✭✭✭Falthyron


    I managed to get a beta key for this. Currently streaming here if anyone's interested: www.twitch.tv/theliber8or

    Quick summary: this feels sooooo good!


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    #26
    MiskyBoyy
    Registered Users Posts: 8,798 ✭✭✭MiskyBoyy


    Falthyron wrote:
    Quick summary: this feels sooooo good!


    Was playing it last night. I did terrible! Watching Shroud do not so good made me feel a bit better :P


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    #27
    Falthyron
    Registered Users Posts: 2,835 ✭✭✭Falthyron


    MiskyBoyy wrote: »
    Was playing it last night. I did terrible! Watching Shroud do not so good made me feel a bit better :P

    I'm doing quite well, surprisingly! Years of CS paying off, I reckon! :pac:


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    #28
    MiskyBoyy
    Registered Users Posts: 8,798 ✭✭✭MiskyBoyy


    I just got another beta code if anyone wants it that will actually use it?


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    #29
    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    I also have a beta code if anyone needs one, let me know.


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    cherryghost
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,132 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    Beta code this way please if anyone has one going


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    KillerShamrock
    Registered Users Posts: 1,383 ✭✭✭KillerShamrock


    I'll also have one if someone has a spare or unwanted one ðŸ˜


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