Its pre alpha.
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Gears Of War 4 multiplayer beta impressions and footage
- Thread starter Theorry
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Its pre alpha.
No Splatoon doesn't play like Gears. Splatoon has terrible controls (the aim acceleration and Gamepad are so bad). I sold it back a few days after I got it. The game is oozing with character though.
Ricky Ricardo
Member
It's both hilarious and confusing. GOW4 MP isn't the most beautiful MP portion I've ever seen, but it's pretty clean IQ wise and the maps looks interesting.
One gripe is that the Swarm grenadier look kinda ... baconish, as another poster said. I feel like they need to be darker and crustier. Maybe that's just the lighting though. Also, those blood effects from kills are TERRIBAD. Hopefully that's being looked at.
AndyMoogle
Member
1080p60 is way more important than some fancy effects.
Game looks like a ton of fun from all the videos I've watched, Gears in 60FPS for mutli is going to be amazing for me. I have no fears about the visuals, it's clearly an early build and it will only improve though I am not expecting a game changer for mutli's visuals... singles though at 30fps may end up being spectacular we shall see.
Mr.Fletcher
Member
There are weapon skins for lots of different guns now, including power weapons.
The skins can also be taken into campaign according to some chaps in the Gears of War forums.
The skins can also be taken into campaign according to some chaps in the Gears of War forums.
Mr.Fletcher
Member
It's truly shit isn't it? Almost all of them are chainsaw kills.
JayWood2010
Member
Its what a beta is for. Give your feedback to them and tell them what you like and dont like.
Id say if theyre going to allow AR at any time, then you will have to throw a clip away of ammo. That seems like a fair trade-off.
So if I understand correctly, you can start a match and as you encounter the first enemy, you can change your bullets to be actives? 12 seconds later do it again? Now obviously I'll save the final judgment for when I play the beta but how is this system fixing the problem of people loading up with actives at the start of a round? It's just making it easier. Am I missing something?
If they want to include that meter, I would think it would be better if it was something like 30 seconds cool off period. Plus start that meter empty as you spawn so it's not available immediately.
If they want to include that meter, I would think it would be better if it was something like 30 seconds cool off period. Plus start that meter empty as you spawn so it's not available immediately.
A.D. Skinner
Member
They need to change up the HUD entirely. Give it a new coat, change its design. A new look to the HUD would do a lot to set it apart. Same logo when you're damaged, same weapon and ammo counter, same same same.
Jessie.Bristol
Member
Can't wait to play the Beta. Hopefully get an Early, Early Access code tomorrow during their Twitch stream.
They did 5 execution types, and 4/5 were chainsaw kills. What a joke of a execution video montage.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Heck no it doesn't. I actually really don't get the love Splatoon has. Its got a very unique compelling art style but I can't stand the controls.
Exactly.
BananasWithGuns
Member
JayWood2010
Member
I think the bigger concern is people talking about graphics of a pre-alpha version of the game, and a beta that is unfinished in terms of graphics and mechanically. Its as if people dont know what a MP beta is trying to do. A true beta is for feedback on how to make the game better for launch in terms of gameplay and bugs
This is from Gears mod team
"Please keep in mind that's a pre-alpha build, the beta is not a marketing demo. The Beta's purpose is to test the MP and gather feedback. The beta will likely be rough around the edges – mechanically & graphically. It is not a finished product, the games full release is 6 months away.
Please keep threads constructive - 'it looks like gears 3' simply isnt. Feel free to use the sticky at the top (features thread) to discuss today's info release.
Please don't keep opening threads that have been already closed..
Locking, multiple threads of same topic."
https://gearsofwar.com/en-us/forums...-3/e437727e-c70c-4e21-8e1d-36c65e7df6de/posts
PetulantChild
Banned
That IGN video.....
They couldn't be bothered with switching to the pistol at least once or something? As far as the active system goes, didn't they get rid of the damage boost in UE? I hope they do the same here, or at least make it somehow more difficult to get the damage boost like having to time 2 bars perfect or do a special stick motion or something.
They couldn't be bothered with switching to the pistol at least once or something? As far as the active system goes, didn't they get rid of the damage boost in UE? I hope they do the same here, or at least make it somehow more difficult to get the damage boost like having to time 2 bars perfect or do a special stick motion or something.
TimeEffect
Member
Dodgeball sounds pretty fun.
SenseiAsad
Member
I don't know what I expected from IGN, but that really pissed me off.
Obliterator
Member
Those are some pretty sweet Beta bonuses for playing. I'll put some time in and make sure I hit Lvl 20 for that stuff.
Mr.Fletcher
Member
You're forgiven... this time.
Was hoping for a little more gameplay out of today. It seems like a lot of sites are sharing the same footage.
Shadowz on YouTube probably has the best stuff.
if you both think Splatoon success is due its art style, you are insane, the gameplay is great and controls are tight, not as tight as Gears but not as bad as you are implying
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
I really could not get it. That might just say more about me than it does the game but the controls never clicked.
Mr.Fletcher
Member
http://youtu.be/uvA2wtW3JKE
Seems stopping power is in.
Edit: I think it looks pretty good in this video as well.
It also shows a yank and shank reversal.
Seems stopping power is in.
Edit: I think it looks pretty good in this video as well.
It also shows a yank and shank reversal.
TheSpecialOne
Banned
You should really add to me at the end of your statement. Your opinion is not a universally accepted truth and you shouldn't try to pass it off as such.
JayWood2010
Member
Good. Keeps people from running in mindlessly.
That isn't true. The only one that had a few hiccups was judgement.
Mr.Fletcher
Member
There's noticeable input lag on Gears of War 3 and numerous framerate drops that don't exist on the 360.
DrakeDeception
Neo Member
This. The only thing I liked about judgement.
Here is Giantbomb's thoughts
http://www.giantbomb.com/videos/unfinished-gears-of-war-4-04122016/2300-11117/
Not really negative but they said they (Jeff and Brad) are more into Gears for the campaign and the cooperative game modes.
http://www.giantbomb.com/videos/unfinished-gears-of-war-4-04122016/2300-11117/
Not really negative but they said they (Jeff and Brad) are more into Gears for the campaign and the cooperative game modes.
JayWood2010
Member
For those who are concerned about Active Reloads, there is already a feedback thread for it. go post there
https://gearsofwar.com/en-us/forums...od/4a2b7c0b-14da-4852-81dc-751d659711a0/posts
https://gearsofwar.com/en-us/forums...od/4a2b7c0b-14da-4852-81dc-751d659711a0/posts
BinaryBear07
Member
This is what I was afraid of......
NullPointer
Member
Small question, but what is XP used for?
Card packs you earn or buy can include XP boosters, so are those XP boosts purely used to unlock more cards?
Card packs you earn or buy can include XP boosters, so are those XP boosts purely used to unlock more cards?
bad if they change it, bad if they dont. huh... gamers this days...
Mr.Fletcher
Member
All opinions, good or bad, are welcome and appreciated.
But not only do they not really seem to know anything about the premise of the game, they don't even seem to have retained any information they were told at the press event.
Not hating, it just comes across as a bit unprofessional.
That sucks shit compared to thrashball cole and flaming weapon skins
Yea Jeff likes the mp but with other people of the press, once servers go live he's not to into getting blasted by the savages that play this game
I keep hearing this. How is this pre-alpha when this is a beta multiplayer? Serious question :/
Mr.Fletcher
Member
I'd like a bit of clarification myself. The press were shown pre-Alpha builds of the game last week.
Is that the same build we will be playing next week?
If not, how old is the build that was shown to the press?
If yes, how new is it and what's the difference between the two?
I'm lost.
People in the vids say it and someone posted here what a dev posted on the gow forum saying it was pre alpha also?
They had last week a podcast and were talking about some news for GoW. And they all were like "i totally forgot there was a Gears of War 4?" They are supposed be professional journalist in the gaming and offcourse they know it exist etc. Loved GB but lately they are getting quite terrible imo and very negative on anything and not fun anymore to watch and listen. But awell.
They had last week a podcast and were talking about some news for GoW. And they all were like "i totally forgot there was a Gears of War 4?" They are supposed be professional journalist in the gaming and offcourse they know it exist etc. Loved GB but lately they are getting quite terrible imo and very negative on anything and not fun anymore to watch and listen. But awell.
SenseiAsad
Member
You should see Jeff's incredible playthrough of Quantum Break.
Samurai G0SU
Member
^This should be posted a the top of every new page
. Everyone is thinking this is the final game.Think the version the press played last week so pre alpha. Dont think they have more versions to play really. Weird indeed they call it a beta then if its a alpha build. Or maybe because its more a server test its called a beta?
Word. The coolest skins for Gears 3 were the flaming ones. I still use em today and part of me likes that not everyone has them.
Mr.Fletcher
Member
People in the vids say it and someone posted here what a dev posted on the gow forum saying it was pre alpha also?
They had last week a podcast and were talking about some news for GoW. And they all were like "i totally forgot there was a Gears of War 4?" They are supposed be professional journalist in the gaming and offcourse they know it exist etc. Loved GB but lately they are getting quite terrible imo and very negative on anything and not fun anymore to watch and listen. But awell.
I've heard very mixed things about Giant Bomb... and have a mixed opinion of their content just from my own very limited experience with their stuff.
They seem to have their fans though and I don't begrudge anyone their livelihood - but I think you should know what you're talking about when you talk for a living.
No one knows.
Like Theorry said, maybe there's some technical reason for it, or maybe it's for marketing purposes. People know what a beta is.
IncognitoPanda
Member
Glad to hear fromtge team that the graphics aren't done. I thought the E3 demo looked pretty good graphically. I am still unable to be excited about thia game though was hoping for something fresher
was hoping for something fresher