I got one too!!!! Awesome!!

Im so happy like a dog with 2 d&%ks!!! All thanks to MMORPG.COM! Finnaly gonna try this game!

Originally posted by maskedweasel

Originally posted by Greek_Matt

Solid review, definitely agree with most of your points (though never got past lvl 20 myself, too many alts...).

One thing I will say though is that a decent proportion of the negativity of your review revolves around issues of balance and competitiveness. Clearly you're approaching the game with a very PVP-centric perspective, and that's fine (I do enjoy PVP myself) but keep in mind that this is not, and has never been, the main direction of Cryptic's work. Just as with CoX, it's sorta been tacked on more as a fan service afterthought than the central focus of the game, probably once again with the intention of fleshing it out with later (paid) expansions.

With that in mind then, I would qualify my agreement with your review by saying that fans of PVP may be frustrated by having to go with cookie-cutter power sets in order to stand a fighting chance, but this will not be an issue for PVE fans (especially those who tend to play in groups rather than solo) - there's plenty to do, and plenty of viable powers to do it with, and against mobs the only thing your power choices will affect is the difficulty level of the game. If you're a diehard PVPer with a penchant for spandex, I'd say hold out for DCU which is (according to the hype) built around player hero vs villain conflict right out of the box.

 

I agree that PvP was what I had the most major issue with, and yes as a PvE game it probably doesn't get much better then CO.  Now for a slight down turn though, I think Cryptic has been planning PvP with Villains in the future...  as they've said already they already have 2 planned expansions and are working on the content.... the nemesis system, the one I love so much, could easily be flipped into a villain system.  Personally I think the Devs wanted to get the jump on DCUO so they've let PvP fall to the wayside until they can polish out the balance and maybe flip the switch so your nemesis can be a controllable PvP character later on.  Then again I could be wrong, but it just seems like such a setup.

 

To LoboMau:

The missions are not cookie cutter CoX,  I like the open missions style of CO, every now and then you'll get some surprise missions where they'll ask you to do something out of the ordinary.  Between the two I like COs missions a lot better.

 

THX for the reply. I might try this game then.
 

Very good review. The best I read so far. One question: How are the missions? Are they repetitive like in COH?

There will be microtransactions for sure. But I will buy this game! Heck I will pre ordered when they release it. May be a breath of fresh air in MMos!

i rather wait a little longer...

Originally posted by Caractacus

So am I the only one looking forward to this, hoping that it will be like an online version of Heat? It would be great to be able to execute elaborate heists, followed by 20 minute shoot-outs with cops. Here's hoping that Vogster actually delivers the ultimate game of Cops and Robbers.

I think its better that U wait for APB. Thats what im doing...

Is this a true article? Its very offensive! MMORPG.COM has to be very desperate to hire this type of "staff member"! Very weak material Dana! This type of things is for Trolls!

U really want to know? Give me  for real that team and then we talk! Im fed up dreaming! I have a good idea for a MMO but not going to tell in here!

Oh God! Im drooling already! This "matchmaking" is awesome!...if it works of course...

Now, THATS a good interview!

Originally posted by Zukan

Yeah, if you're looking for massive zerg fests with hundreds of people on your screen at once, this isn't the game for you.

Indeed... but I think that this game will deliver lots of fun...I hope!

So what? If they are fun, if they bring something new to this dull genre that u call MMO? whats the problem with that? MMO need new ideas and new concepts!...Urgent!

Originally posted by Oyjord

Ugh.

 

Dumbing down MMO UIs so they can be played on a consoles will be the death of MMORPGs.   One of the best and striking feature of the MMORPG genre was the fact that ANY given fight you had to make a choice amongst 30-40 options.  Choice=good.  Choice=situational thinking.  Lack of choice=dumbing down.

 

What a shame, the game appeared to have some potential.  As did Champions Online.  Too bad.

Enough with the "I hack and the you slash" Type of game! I want speed and action! I think this is going  to be like "Ultimate Marvel Alliance" but in a MMO!! That cant be  bad!!

Im very interested to see if this game will work!

Originally posted by Netzoko

It blows my mind how out of touch developers are with the MMO base. With literally the biggest IP in the world, their focus is NOT what gamers have hated about mmos for years. No no, they will contiune to shovel the bullshit, but will now have STORY!

Are you kidding me? The level of absurdity is making my brain swell. People hate classes, they hate levels, they hate watered-down gameplay and grind. Does BioWare plan on address these -universal- complaints? Fuck no, to them the problem with MMOs is story? My mind is utterly blown. From forum to forum across the internet, followers are asking the same basic questions. Whats pvp like? Whats pve like? How are the classes? What is the item system like? Yet over and over, every single dev blog and release is about story. I just can't wrap my head around the unsurpassable amount of ignorance by the dev teams. You would think that seeing the failings of supposed "blockbuster" MMOs like Aoc and WAR would send a message, but no. Alas we continue to be insulted by developers who ignore the -KEY- issues people have with the genre, and instead focus on something utterly worthless.

Newsflash jackasses, your customers arn't upset with lack of story, they are upset with the cookie cutter MMO template that money grubing bandwagoners like you continue to reiterate and expect to sell.

Very interesting questions indeed. I have the same doubts.

Originally posted by Drachasor

Originally posted by LoboMau

Originally posted by denshing

So what happens when you reach max level on all 8 classes. I will not continue to play unless endgame has amazing PVP and Raids. Let's face it, they need something more than just amazing storyline to retain it's players because lets face it. Amazing story driven single player games are usually a 1 or 2 time play-through.

 

Exactly!! Its all about the end game!

 

No, it isn't.  The idea that the whole purpose of an MMO is the end-game is part of the problem.  A very large part of the game is happens before "end-game" content shows up.  That part needs to be fun and interestings on its own.  It needs to be engaging.  It should not be something that makes you think "how can I grind through this the quickest?".  Naturally some people will have the mind-set no matter what, but the game shouldn't force that mindset on you.  Frankly, if the game has a dozen or two pretty unique story-lines, then that's a lot of replay value on its own, IF the game is fun without end-game content.

Now, I am NOT saying there should be no end-game content.  Far from it, there should be fun to be had if you max your level and do all the big story quests.  The game should not make idiotic mistake of being "all about the end-game" though.  We have enough of that silliness already.

When I said about the end game I wasnt saying that the rest is not important! I always take my time to do the quests and I love to be immersed in the lore,but... what will happen when I finish the quests of my bounty hunter and I dont want to  make more chars, and the End game sucks?? I have to leave...
 

Originally posted by denshing

So what happens when you reach max level on all 8 classes. I will not continue to play unless endgame has amazing PVP and Raids. Let's face it, they need something more than just amazing storyline to retain it's players because lets face it. Amazing story driven single player games are usually a 1 or 2 time play-through.

Exactly!! Its all about the end game!

Originally posted by PeterPorker

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