Stand by for Titanfall...2!

CptMackey · 02-11-2016 01:01AM

Anybody else nor able to get online tonight? Was connected to psn but couldn't get on titan fall mp

MJohnston · 02-11-2016 01:23PM

Have to second all the praise of the campaign of this. I was *not* expecting much at all, I thought I'd plough through it and forget about it straight away and then onto the multiplayer. But jebus, such creativity and fantastic level design packed into that. It reminded me very much of a Mario game - uniquely designed levels, some sort of unique 'power' that doesn't outlive its welcome, and a core of really solid gameplay to fallback on (the gunplay is so perfectly tuned and satisfying, the parkour has a superb balance between challenging and forgiving). And then throw in the tone of Half Life 2 in parts. The interactions between JC and BT are really fun too, and BT turns out to be a rather deep character.

As a side thought, I thought they could have significantly deepened the plot and the player's character significantly in simple and easy ways. At the risk of fan-fic'ing:
1. Give the player character a barrier to becoming a Pilot initially, so that that moment becomes much more important. I was thinking some kind of disability that rules him out of the Pilot program even though that's been his life-long dream.
2. Give a reason to really hate the IMC beyond "big corporation bad". Maybe JC's father was killed by mercenaries while protecting him, in the same incident that caused his disability?
3. Connect the player more to the side characters. Maybe the mercenaries were Blisk's, maybe JC's father was old friends with Lastimosa, etc.
4. Let me customise my character look and gender. I'm white and male, but fed up of playing games as generic white guy.

billybonkers · 02-11-2016 01:29PM

Has anyone played coliseum mode yet? Do it require a code or in game currency to unlock and play?

Thanks

johnny_ultimate · 02-11-2016 01:34PM

Copy arrived this morning, only had a chance to play a few quick multiplayer games. Definite improvement over the beta, although still get the sense there's too much going on compared to the first in terms of visual feedback, systems etc... Hopefully that improves when I get used to the new changes a bit more.

Looking forward to giving the campaign a go over the next few days given the positive feedback.

smokingman · 03-11-2016 09:56AM

I'm up to level 22 now and loving it.
Granted, there are a few matches here and there where my team is woefully overwhelmed but I blame my friends that are fighting on my team

There is that canyon level as well where, if you start at the bottom of the hill, you're sitting in a murder trap.

Saw a good few of the new "Red Baron" titan paint jobs last night - look pretty nice but I wouldn't get another game just for a paintjob.
My brother has battlefield one though so might borrow that just to get it.

Everyone else having fun?

Canis Lupus · 04-11-2016 05:41AM

smokingman wrote: »

I'm up to level 22 now and loving it.
Granted, there are a few matches here and there where my team is woefully overwhelmed but I blame my friends that are fighting on my team

There is that canyon level as well where, if you start at the bottom of the hill, you're sitting in a murder trap.

Saw a good few of the new "Red Baron" titan paint jobs last night - look pretty nice but I wouldn't get another game just for a paintjob.
My brother has battlefield one though so might borrow that just to get it.

Everyone else having fun?

I'm a bit annoyed it's just on Ion as I play Tone the most. I want my BF1 skin on any Titan I feel like playing goddammit.

billybonkers · 04-11-2016 10:21AM

Really enjoying this, much more so then BF1.

The mechanics are perfect, the maps are great, gunplay is spot on.

Really not much to moan about at all, the progression system is so much better than the original.

The best developers really did leave Infinity Ward it seems if the Infinite Warfare reviews are anything to go by......

IvoryTower · 04-11-2016 01:30PM

billybonkers wrote: »

The best developers really did leave Infinity Ward it seems if the Infinite Warfare reviews are anything to go by......

it has 80 on metacritic so far?

Stone Deaf 4evr · 05-11-2016 12:42PM

got to play a good bit of the multiplayer last night and check out a few of the games systems, have to say , in many ways it's a great throwback to how things used to be, camos unlock by completing challenges - headshots, kills etc, and there are several tiers of levelling - weapon levels, titan, pilot.
gameplay is very similar to tf1, but there's more of a difference between the individual titans, compared to the first game which was essentially just the same weapons on a fast / medium / heavy robot. - its also worth watching the in game titan movies - i didnt realise ion had a tripwire attack until i saw the video.

the 'networks' segment at the mutiplayer menu screen is a great idea thats sure to be copied by other games, its essentially an in game 'group' with an open voice chat section that you can invite to play - theres also a happy hour where you earn more merits for playing during that time - think of it as a limited double xp period.

If anyone was put off by the betas, I'd recommend giving it another look.

johnny_ultimate · 05-11-2016 01:15PM

Wasn't seeing what the big appeal about the campaign was during the first hour.

Then I got to the assembly line level. Witty, exciting and dynamic design ftw.

DeSelby83 · 05-11-2016 08:42PM

Is there any must have bits of equipment that people would suggest for multiplayer. I built up around 120 credits at this stage and am wondering is there anything that I should buy

Retr0gamer · 05-11-2016 08:45PM

Pretty sure buying something just unlocks it early so if you like the sound of something go for it. I usually go for Titan gear myself.

smokingman · 06-11-2016 12:51PM

I used credits to unlock the devotion lmg early and was very happy I did...that and an a-wall is all you need to take out titans. Saving up for something else now but not decided yet.

Played more of the single player last night and absolutely loving it. Hooked up with the fleet and about to kick some a$$. Becoming addicted to looking for those glowing helmets on each level too.

Shiminay · 06-11-2016 02:07PM

I wish this game was out either 6 months ago or 6 months from now cause I've got way too much other stuff to be playing (along with the entire world). However, they've done really, really well with the campaign and the additions to the multiplayer are working for me so far. Top job once again Respawn.

Stone Deaf 4evr · 06-11-2016 05:37PM

DeSelby83 wrote: »

Is there any must have bits of equipment that people would suggest for multiplayer. I built up around 120 credits at this stage and am wondering is there anything that I should buy

I couldn't get on with the starting assault rifle, on a whim I unlocked the LCar lmg and having good success with it . It runs off a charge and children so no reloading.

Canis Lupus · 06-11-2016 06:13PM

Don't need to use any gun other than the CAR really... Maybe the Alternator if you want.

smokingman · 06-11-2016 07:38PM

Decided to try the Mozambique pistol shotgun and having a fair bit of success with it and stim equipped. Fast and fun load out with the 201 assault as primary, electric grenade and that shoot from the hip gun perk.

notahappycamper · 06-11-2016 08:21PM

I must say I'm really enjoying this game. There's an "old school" addictiveness to it. Playing it on the PS4.

Recommended.

Shiminay · 07-11-2016 12:00AM

I got a good few hours of multiplayer in this afternoon and I'm really enjoying it. Finally got my 40mm semi-auto Titan weapon, was my favourite in the first game. They've made its link with the cluster rocket secondary weapon quite fun to use. Spent a bit of time with the Ronin Titan too, lots of sword swinging fun and games in a cluster of 3 enemy titans with a nuclear ejection takings 2 out after I got a sword melee animation on the first

Played a good bit of the capture points game mode which was a nicer way to spend some of the time than just the more sometimes random madness of Attrition.

I miss being able to customise your Titan. There was a certain enjoyment in mixing and matching chassis and weapons to find interesting working combinations.

1v1 against Reapers can fk right off mind you! :P

All said and done, I'm loving this game. I can't recommend it enough.

Osmosis Jones · 07-11-2016 02:00AM

Gonna buy this I think as I want a reason to use the ps4 and hate Origin on the PC. I've seen a load of gifs on reddit and it looks like a lot of fun.

_CreeD_ · 07-11-2016 02:25AM

Never played the first but another big thumbs up here. The campaign was great and I've been playing Bounty Hunt all day...and I usually hate basic deathmatch. Graphics are excellent, sound and performance likewise. I've tried a little of each Titan at this stage, spending most of the time on Tone. I think learning that side of the game will be the biggest learning curve, the movement takes work but it's fairly intuitive and just a matter of practice and muscle memory it's just jarring going from that to fairly slow tactical play inside a Titan.

Stone Deaf 4evr · 07-11-2016 10:02AM

_CreeD_ wrote: »

Never played the first but another big thumbs up here. The campaign was great and I've been playing Bounty Hunt all day...and I usually hate basic deathmatch. Graphics are excellent, sound and performance likewise. I've tried a little of each Titan at this stage, spending most of the time on Tone. I think learning that side of the game will be the biggest learning curve, the movement takes work but it's fairly intuitive and just a matter of practice and muscle memory it's just jarring going from that to fairly slow tactical play inside a Titan.

Tone seems to be the titan of choice for most people, havent played with it at all yet, but I assume it must be a bit OP? I have my ION at level 9 and am sticking with it a little longer to try and suss out its tactics. I havent been able to find much use for its tripwires but I'm sure a bit more practice will show up a use for it.

super_furry · 07-11-2016 11:56AM

I really like playing with the Scorch, but you have to be sneaky about it. Rather than going toe-to-toe with enemy Titans, you're better off flanking and getting behind them before laying down your melty fire stuff.

07-11-2016 12:03PM

Some good games with stone yesterday, forgot about the main mode attrition until then

Sabre0001 · 07-11-2016 12:26PM

Really enjoying the single player. Just messing around with

time travel

at the moment.

Struggled with the Ash fight - that sword packs quite the punch!

Online has been mixed for me. Being told that my ping is good, but then the in-game action gets a bit slideshow-like at times. Really frustrating when pilots move so quickly and fluidly (though I've even had a titan just disappear out of sight). When I get a smooth game in it's great though!

johnny_ultimate · 07-11-2016 01:15PM

Much preferring the single player campaign to DOOM. Whereas the latter expended its ideas early on and just offered up variations on a theme, this has instead continued to surprise and experiment. I was definitely critical of the need to introduce single player at all, but this is far from tacked on and more than justifies its inclusion.

Also warming to the multiplayer as I continue to play. Once you get into the flow of things it's a joy. Plenty of little issues - rodeo-ing feels far less impactful than it was in the first game, even with the addition of batteries - but the core is intact with just enough changes and additions to keep things fresh.

Kiith · 07-11-2016 03:14PM

Started the campaign last night, and am really enjoying it. Looking forward to getting stuck in again tonight.

I really like the MP, but god damn i suck at it. I know i'll get better once i get more familiar with the maps and find a loadout i like, but it's really frustrating at times. Still enjoying it though, and look forward to playing it some more.

Retr0gamer · 07-11-2016 03:31PM

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

Much preferring the single player campaign to DOOM. Whereas the latter expended its ideas early on and just offered up variations on a theme, this has instead continued to surprise and experiment. I was definitely critical of the need to introduce single player at all, but this is far from tacked on and more than justifies its inclusion.

I much prefer Doom. Doom felt like a Platinum game as a FPS with encounters that were so much fun to replay. Of course that was as long as you played on ultra violence or above, the game really doesn't flow as well on lower difficulty levels since you aren't forced to utilise the health and ammo recovery mechanics. If you didn't play on ultra violence you might feel that way though. I had to restart the game at a higher difficulty level because I noticed it just being way too much of a breeze. Like a Platinum game you should be having trouble in most areas and working out how best to get through them.

The level design in this is very varied and the dialogue surprisingly witty but I feel fatigued after just one level and need to give it a rest, it feels a little too Call of Duty. Doom on the other hand I could play for hours, hell I could even replay areas for hours trying to perfect them.

_CreeD_ · 08-11-2016 12:11PM

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

... rodeo-ing feels far less impactful than it was in the first game, even with the addition of batteries...

Agreed, it looks cool but the risk vs. the damage done is usually not worth it imho unless you're trying to distract the pilot, having much more infantry/anti-titan success with the MG launcher.

Canis Lupus · 08-11-2016 01:36PM

Stone Deaf 4evr wrote: »

Tone seems to be the titan of choice for most people, havent played with it at all yet, but I assume it must be a bit OP? I have my ION at level 9 and am sticking with it a little longer to try and suss out its tactics. I havent been able to find much use for its tripwires but I'm sure a bit more practice will show up a use for it.

Tone is just easy. Drop shield, pop pop pop rockets pop pop pop rockets. Legion seems to get off lots of damage when you don't pay attention to it. I tried it but didn't have much success.

_CreeD_ wrote: »

Agreed, it looks cool but the risk vs. the damage done is usually not worth it imho unless you're trying to distract the pilot, having much more infantry/anti-titan success with the MG launcher.

Dissappointed with the anti titan weps. Seems like it's MG launcher or nothing really although I haven't got the missile launcher yet.

Stand by for Titanfall...2!

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