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The folks at MMORPG.com had the opportunity to sit down with Rory McGuire for a guided play through of The Agency.
The folks at MMORPG.com had the opportunity to sit down with Rory McGuire for a guided play through of The Agency.
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Game: The Agency
No wonder so many MMORPG players don't like FPS mechanics in MMOs, they are just terrible at them...but thanks for the demo. The game itself seems to be a bit more interesting then Global Agenda.
I am what you would classify as a "classic" MMORPG player, and even I excell to the point of nausiam at FPS games.
So, I'll get right to the point. If all you play are games like WoW, do NOT EVER accept the roll of game player for a first time playthrough video....you WILL embarass yourself. This is nothing against you Stradden, but you guys need someone who plays FPS, and someone who plays MMO's.
Then again, some of the MMO "gameplay vidoes" that have been posted on here have the player running around like he's drunk. They DO set these games up with controls similar to other games, so not having face time with the game prior to videotaping isn't an excuse :/.
Chances are YOU would appear as clumsy to any other observer on your first steps into any game. Unless you are trained (because you work in usability institute or are a regular playtest supervisor) you have no idea whatsoever,
A wallhack skill....wow what terrible game design. Everyone in any shooter already complains/plays a sniper to gank, you seals your own fate with this one. Expect massive outcries about this ability on your forums.
I really think MMORPG.com needs some new staff that plays FPSs more often. Or at least plays more of a variety. I love the guys here, but I mean come on. "How do I switch weapons?" It's exactly the way you do it in every other shooter. No offense though.
I am sorry, but I have to agree. He showed a pathetic level of ineptitude with the game for a person who is supposed to play and know about video games for the site.
Its amazing how bad gamers who only play MMO's are at every other type of game. Even the hybrid games throw them off a ton.
And at the person who said that anyone would look as clumsy, thats just wrong. Unless an FPS is drastically different from the spectrum of games that has been released, I would definitely destroy most of the people who work for this site having never even known the controls.
WTF? Where did all the cool and suave spy/agent game gone to? THIS is it? Man, why should anyone buy this instead of any shooter or game like TF2 or what?
Bizarre. Just another typical SOE shot in their own knee. This is SO going to sink!
The sensitivity was way to high for him. The game looks fun though, I'd play it if it wasn't subbed, maybe they'll go the way GA did and remove the sub option. You people saying "it's just another FPS" are too picky!
I suspect this game will become more unique after its release and a few major updates in...since it's considered an MMO, its gotta have major and unique updates to classes and pve/pvp content right? I mean, just look at GA, they've made some huge changes to the game, and it's looking more fun than ever before, not to mention they took out the subscription option for AvA, so it's free to everyone now.
"Future content updates will be delivered via optional paid expansions." -GA
This game is definitely something to keep your eye on.
doesnt this game have an OPTIONAL sub, it only limits you away from difrent areas and posibly items, i would pay for free even if they did not give me a full package (aslong as its somewhat worthwhile)
What is the deal lately with these FPS devs trying to recast their games as RPGs. That was just Quake or COD or some other fill in the name FPS with a face lift. His description of the "ladder" system for agency compatition is just a FPS matching service. Dude if I want coop I'll play Left for Dead and sequal as they already beat you to it. MMORPG.com I don't care what your written definition of an RPG is but that is not one from the "reasonable expectation" position of an MMORPG player. If the guy was a better player he proly would have been bunny hopping all over the map, chucking nades and owning everyone!
No wonder Activision have this stupid notion that they can make a COD persistent world online game, when they see this.
I love how these companies jump on this "persistent world servers" buzz phrase as if its something new. Who the hell do they think they're kidding? COD and other games have had servers online 24/7 for years. An MMO is more than just having "persistent servers".
Guys, if you dont like the mechanics, then just get the hell over it. Many poeple may find this game great. just because you dont liek it doesnt mean its horrible.
no wonder this is consitered one of the scum communities on the internet.
Fadedbomb u forgot hmm the wackey crimecraft (no offense for the players)
Except this looks beter then crimecraft but i still (yet ) don`t see anny critical things why this game would be better then anny other flop like mmo(rpg)fps
Yeah there's bad and there's not knowing where the f key is :P
Agency is looking pretty sweet, though I can imagine the recon is not for beginners, they shoulda gave him the Assault to play with.
@ people whining about the "wallhakc" skill, Skills that show enemies on the radar are in pretty much every modern shooter, it's balanced if it's on cooldown / costs energy etc.
Wow so i gotta say, the guy has to be a pure mmo player, he sucks at shooters big time, and looking down at the keyboard for pressing shift? Come on. But something that amazed me is that he is doing a review, and he is asking questions that were already answered. Like when he asks for if there is single player too, the game designer just went on for 3 minutes about it before he asked!
I dont see anything spy-ish about this game, and to everyone hating on the guy he obviously isnt a big FPS player jus give him a break...I mean he does work for a MMO site.
PvP doesn't look as "spy-like" except for the end of a Bond movie like Dr. No possibly. PvE from last year looked a lot like spy type work from any typical spy movie or TV show. May have to check this game out whenever it comes out. Cool!
I think any number of fps games out would be a far superior experience. But if you want to pay a monthly fee to play pretty much the same thing I guess this game is for you.
I like that companies are trying to get FPS into MMOs as I think thats one of the best ways to get skill involved in them. However, all of the attempts so far are just normal FPS games which charge you for a lobby and levelling.
I think we still need to wait for the next generation of MMOFPS before we get anything decent.
I think the game looks great for a fps, although it wasnt what I was expecting when I first heard about it. When I first read about it and seen screnshots it looked really good, like a spy espinoge game that had lots of ins and outs and a 3rd person playstyle kinda like resident evil. This game is a first person shooter I didnt relize untill this video.
Even so it still looks fun, and I would defenetly play it.
Ugh, press K for Kill.
Fri Jun 25 2010 12:00PM ReportSounds alot like Global Agenda in a more modern setting.
Fri Jun 25 2010 12:33PM ReportOmg where do they find these horrible players to make these e3 videos?
Fri Jun 25 2010 1:09PM ReportOMG, yuou do understand that we don't get any lead-up time with the game beforehand, right?
Fri Jun 25 2010 1:11PM ReportYou shouldnt need any "Lead-up Time" All games use the same basic movement-keystrokes
Being a rep for a top MMO site, You should be able to play the games :D
Fri Jun 25 2010 2:05PM Reportits like Global Agenda but with a sub ill stay with Global Agenda
Fri Jun 25 2010 2:15PM ReportNo wonder so many MMORPG players don't like FPS mechanics in MMOs, they are just terrible at them...but thanks for the demo. The game itself seems to be a bit more interesting then Global Agenda.
Fri Jun 25 2010 3:16PM ReportOMG you should have zommed in to the screen, guys backs are not what we want to see.
OMG.
lol.
Fri Jun 25 2010 3:23PM ReportStill looking interesting , Did they scrap the whole idea they were going with at first or is this more of what they originally had.
I thought the first demo I saw of this was not really much of an FPS look to it. I could be wrong.
Fri Jun 25 2010 3:52PM Reportthis is a steaming pile.
Fri Jun 25 2010 4:20PM ReportI love to see MMO Players trying to play a FPS game! Always good laughs. :P
Fri Jun 25 2010 4:47PM ReportI am what you would classify as a "classic" MMORPG player, and even I excell to the point of nausiam at FPS games.
So, I'll get right to the point. If all you play are games like WoW, do NOT EVER accept the roll of game player for a first time playthrough video....you WILL embarass yourself. This is nothing against you Stradden, but you guys need someone who plays FPS, and someone who plays MMO's.
Then again, some of the MMO "gameplay vidoes" that have been posted on here have the player running around like he's drunk. They DO set these games up with controls similar to other games, so not having face time with the game prior to videotaping isn't an excuse :/.
Fri Jun 25 2010 4:58PM ReportI forgot to mention, The Agency looks like trash regardless of the player's abilities.
Another Global Agenda / Huxley game trying to misuse the term "Open World" into their 3d lobby match making system.
I'll say that more bluntly for those who might have got confused. THE AGENCY, GLOBAL AGENDA, AND HUXLEY ONLINE ARE NOT OPEN WORLD GAMES.
Fri Jun 25 2010 5:03PM Reportlol,what a newb.
Fri Jun 25 2010 5:50PM Reportmmorpg.com the single biggest collection of asshat forum posters on the planet today.
Remember every game sucks except EvE or if you are from the nutjob SWG vet forum Pre cu SWG
And all other gamers suck.
This is why I never tell normal people I play video games.
Fri Jun 25 2010 7:10PM Reportseriously that's it? Battlefield is better...
Fri Jun 25 2010 7:43PM Reportseems like sensitivity was too high for him , I would hope that an option to change it is in the game.
Fri Jun 25 2010 8:52PM ReportChances are YOU would appear as clumsy to any other observer on your first steps into any game. Unless you are trained (because you work in usability institute or are a regular playtest supervisor) you have no idea whatsoever,
I think he did well.
Fri Jun 25 2010 10:03PM ReportA wallhack skill....wow what terrible game design. Everyone in any shooter already complains/plays a sniper to gank, you seals your own fate with this one. Expect massive outcries about this ability on your forums.
Fri Jun 25 2010 10:45PM ReportI really think MMORPG.com needs some new staff that plays FPSs more often. Or at least plays more of a variety. I love the guys here, but I mean come on. "How do I switch weapons?" It's exactly the way you do it in every other shooter. No offense though.
Like I said, I love these guys.
Fri Jun 25 2010 11:02PM ReportI am sorry, but I have to agree. He showed a pathetic level of ineptitude with the game for a person who is supposed to play and know about video games for the site.
The game looks interesting; I like the idea.
Fri Jun 25 2010 11:54PM ReportIts amazing how bad gamers who only play MMO's are at every other type of game. Even the hybrid games throw them off a ton.
And at the person who said that anyone would look as clumsy, thats just wrong. Unless an FPS is drastically different from the spectrum of games that has been released, I would definitely destroy most of the people who work for this site having never even known the controls.
Sat Jun 26 2010 1:40AM Reportthis is not a tech demo guys, this is a first time player gettign to know the game, with his densitivity FAR too high for his likeing.
but all in all this game accually looks fun, unlike many other hybrid games. but i wont say it is untill i try
Sat Jun 26 2010 1:52AM ReportI liked the look of it, the guy has never played the game before, I was not expecting a masterclass. :)
Sat Jun 26 2010 2:58AM Reportjust another "shooter". Why bother
Sat Jun 26 2010 4:35AM ReportWTF? Where did all the cool and suave spy/agent game gone to? THIS is it? Man, why should anyone buy this instead of any shooter or game like TF2 or what?
Bizarre. Just another typical SOE shot in their own knee. This is SO going to sink!
Sat Jun 26 2010 7:07AM ReportThe sensitivity was way to high for him. The game looks fun though, I'd play it if it wasn't subbed, maybe they'll go the way GA did and remove the sub option. You people saying "it's just another FPS" are too picky!
I suspect this game will become more unique after its release and a few major updates in...since it's considered an MMO, its gotta have major and unique updates to classes and pve/pvp content right? I mean, just look at GA, they've made some huge changes to the game, and it's looking more fun than ever before, not to mention they took out the subscription option for AvA, so it's free to everyone now.
"Future content updates will be delivered via optional paid expansions." -GA
This game is definitely something to keep your eye on.
Sat Jun 26 2010 7:41AM ReportAre there any other guns I can switch to?????
THAT WAS YOUR ONLY QUESTION?
MORONS!
Sat Jun 26 2010 8:17AM ReportFrom the demo, looks like the run of the mill FPS with PVE and agencies...
I'm biased against SOE. Fail.
Sat Jun 26 2010 9:03AM ReportSeriously its an FPS. You should know the basic controls of a standard FPS before they even let you through the door.
Sat Jun 26 2010 9:37AM ReportJustin is a noob.
Sat Jun 26 2010 9:47AM Reportdoesnt this game have an OPTIONAL sub, it only limits you away from difrent areas and posibly items, i would pay for free even if they did not give me a full package (aslong as its somewhat worthwhile)
Sat Jun 26 2010 10:52AM ReportHow is this an MMO?
There is nothing massive about it. I rather play Bad Company 2 ( and Free)
Sat Jun 26 2010 11:46AM Report"I'm outta ammo", Hmm.. should you switch weapons? ROFL, This was very amusing to watch. Thanks for a few LOL moments..
Sat Jun 26 2010 11:55AM ReportHow are you even working in the game industry? lol
go ahead and hit K for GTFONEWB :)
Sat Jun 26 2010 12:34PM ReportWhat is the deal lately with these FPS devs trying to recast their games as RPGs. That was just Quake or COD or some other fill in the name FPS with a face lift. His description of the "ladder" system for agency compatition is just a FPS matching service. Dude if I want coop I'll play Left for Dead and sequal as they already beat you to it. MMORPG.com I don't care what your written definition of an RPG is but that is not one from the "reasonable expectation" position of an MMORPG player. If the guy was a better player he proly would have been bunny hopping all over the map, chucking nades and owning everyone!
Sat Jun 26 2010 1:27PM ReportNew video on youtube.
"Hitler finds out that The Agency is just another fail Sony POS FPS instead of the ultra cool Spy MMORPG like they hyped a year ago."
Sat Jun 26 2010 1:42PM ReportNew video on youtube.
"Hitler finds out that The Agency is just another fail Sony POS FPS instead of the ultra cool Spy MMORPG like they hyped a year ago."
Sat Jun 26 2010 1:42PM ReportLooks like every other pvp console shooter. Yawnnn
Sat Jun 26 2010 2:12PM ReportNo wonder Activision have this stupid notion that they can make a COD persistent world online game, when they see this.
I love how these companies jump on this "persistent world servers" buzz phrase as if its something new. Who the hell do they think they're kidding? COD and other games have had servers online 24/7 for years. An MMO is more than just having "persistent servers".
Sat Jun 26 2010 2:41PM ReportLol. What a bunch of douches. Who cares how they played it? The only thing that jumped out at me is how much this game is going to suck.
I think rather than a staff who plays FPS games, what mmorpg needs is to fire their forum community.
Sat Jun 26 2010 5:18PM ReportGuys, if you dont like the mechanics, then just get the hell over it. Many poeple may find this game great. just because you dont liek it doesnt mean its horrible.
no wonder this is consitered one of the scum communities on the internet.
Sat Jun 26 2010 6:07PM ReportIts so cute how the guy playing keep looking down at the keyboard everytime he is gonna click something ... ;P
Sat Jun 26 2010 6:38PM ReportFadedbomb u forgot hmm the wackey crimecraft (no offense for the players)
Except this looks beter then crimecraft but i still (yet ) don`t see anny critical things why this game would be better then anny other flop like mmo(rpg)fps
Sun Jun 27 2010 5:01AM ReportYeah there's bad and there's not knowing where the f key is :P
Agency is looking pretty sweet, though I can imagine the recon is not for beginners, they shoulda gave him the Assault to play with.
@ people whining about the "wallhakc" skill, Skills that show enemies on the radar are in pretty much every modern shooter, it's balanced if it's on cooldown / costs energy etc.
Needs to be more games like Global Agenda ^_^
Sun Jun 27 2010 11:19AM ReportWow so i gotta say, the guy has to be a pure mmo player, he sucks at shooters big time, and looking down at the keyboard for pressing shift? Come on. But something that amazed me is that he is doing a review, and he is asking questions that were already answered. Like when he asks for if there is single player too, the game designer just went on for 3 minutes about it before he asked!
Sun Jun 27 2010 11:22AM ReportThe game will make its money by having a Sparkle AWP for $25.
Sun Jun 27 2010 2:28PM ReportWow, I had to make sure this wasn't a remake of SWG post CU again.
Looks interesting though. One can only wonder as to "why play this" when I can jump on my 360 and do the same thing (only faster)?
Sun Jun 27 2010 7:29PM ReportI dont see anything spy-ish about this game, and to everyone hating on the guy he obviously isnt a big FPS player jus give him a break...I mean he does work for a MMO site.
Sun Jun 27 2010 10:38PM ReportPvP doesn't look as "spy-like" except for the end of a Bond movie like Dr. No possibly. PvE from last year looked a lot like spy type work from any typical spy movie or TV show. May have to check this game out whenever it comes out. Cool!
Sun Jun 27 2010 11:33PM ReportWow that guy is rally fat, whew less game play more gym say chubby.
Mon Jun 28 2010 1:56AM ReportHoly crap did he even shoot anyone? this guy may need to do some reflex exercises to go with the gut crunchers.
Mon Jun 28 2010 1:59AM ReportI think any number of fps games out would be a far superior experience. But if you want to pay a monthly fee to play pretty much the same thing I guess this game is for you.
Mon Jun 28 2010 2:14AM ReportWhere is the skills screen? Oh you didn't ask...
Where is the upgrade screen? Oh you didn't ask...
Where is the equipment screen? Oh you didn't ask...
Where is the character screen? Oh you didn't ask...
Where is the map? Oh you didn't ask...
What's the point in doing an interview if you are not going to ask any questions...seriously.
Mon Jun 28 2010 12:07PM ReportI like that companies are trying to get FPS into MMOs as I think thats one of the best ways to get skill involved in them. However, all of the attempts so far are just normal FPS games which charge you for a lobby and levelling.
I think we still need to wait for the next generation of MMOFPS before we get anything decent.
Mon Jun 28 2010 2:10PM ReportFPS; not a MMORPG. FPS can be fun and better games than MMOS, but it's not a RPG. A FPS online.
I won't pay a sub for a FPS online. I can play FPS with multiplayer option for only the price of the game.
Mon Jun 28 2010 5:32PM ReportWait, so where does the spy factor come in? I was hoping for stealth, not another shooter that I can play right now :(
Tue Jun 29 2010 10:58PM ReportAnytime you have to look down at your keyboard to figure out how to move forward again after doing something... lol... sigh.
Wed Jun 30 2010 2:28AM ReportOK, so why play this over CoD?
Wed Jun 30 2010 2:56PM ReportI think the game looks great for a fps, although it wasnt what I was expecting when I first heard about it. When I first read about it and seen screnshots it looked really good, like a spy espinoge game that had lots of ins and outs and a 3rd person playstyle kinda like resident evil. This game is a first person shooter I didnt relize untill this video.
Even so it still looks fun, and I would defenetly play it.
Mon Jul 19 2010 12:31AM Reportwhy the hell do they always let the useless gimps play..
how to change weapon.. OFMG
if you dont know that, you shouldnt be playing at your age...
Wed Aug 04 2010 4:00PM Reportwhat's with the insults? You guys really think yourselves so awesome?
Some douche whining about "interview with no questions", how about reading the article title. lolz
Fri Aug 06 2010 4:12PM ReportI've been looking forward to this game for a while and so far it looks even better than what I originally expected. I hope none of us are let down...
Wed Aug 18 2010 9:20PM ReportLOL Knifed @ 2:18!
Sat Sep 04 2010 11:01AM ReportThe guy playing looks like he never played a PC Shooter before.. he kept looking down at the keyboard.
The game looks interesting though.
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