Spec Ops: The Line - Page 2

Shorty · 28-06-2012, 03:09 AM

2K Games has announced free, post-launch, co-op DLC.

Eurogamer also gave the game 8/10.

Mr.Mew · 29-06-2012, 10:43 PM

Quite enjoying this game. It controls well; level design is tailored nicely for variety. Visually it's a pleasure, simply using primary colours; yellow inhabits the foreground with the copious amounts of sand while the blue splits the background from the foreground with Dubai's skyline; red fits in nicely for when a sandstorm tears through the city. Rounding off the experience is its Vietnam radio rock soundtrack which strangly suits the given situations they're used in.

I was under the impression gameplay would be more tactical from the preview printed in Hyper (from what feels like years ago now), yet so far it's fairly straight forwards in telling your squadmates who you want them to shoot, which is good; if there's someone in the distance causing strife a button press has the team sniper snuff them out.

Nolan North's character couldn't be any more solemn making for a nice difference in comparison to infinite wit Drake pukes out in Uncharted; most of the whimsical dialogue comes from the other two team members while Walker (the protag) aims to keep them in check.

oogi2000 · 02-07-2012, 09:40 PM

Finish the game today on Suicidal. Overall the story and atmosphere really drags Spec Ops above just being 'another shooter'. The character interactions between Walker and his squad during his journey was quite engaging.

I just wished the entire 'sand' mechanic was developed more than just a few set pieces. That was the only reason why I even remembered the game whilst browsing JB Hifi.

Shorty · 02-07-2012, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oogi2000

Finish the game today on Suicidal. Overall the story and atmosphere really drags Spec Ops above just being 'another shooter'. The character interactions between Walker and his squad during his journey was quite engaging.

Indeed, I like how the squad dialogue becomes increasingly unnerved and angry as the events of the game start to wear on the main characters. Really helps to sell the atmosphere they've got going, there.

Natrak · 03-07-2012, 02:04 PM

The gameplay in the demo really disappointed me (and I didn't have terribly high expectations), but everyone's super high on the story and its implementation, so I'll make sure I pick it up when I see it cheap.

McChimp · 03-07-2012, 03:21 PM

The gameplay never seemed like a chore and things kept clicking over at a fair-rate. I can honestly say that this is probably the first game in a while that's kept driving me on due to the intriguing story and the voice acting too. Not the greatest game in history, but extremely memorable and a real highlight for me this year. Will no-doubt go highly unappreciated though. Maybe if it was called "Call of Duty: The Line" it may get a better reception.

Natrak · 03-07-2012, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McChimp

Maybe if it was called "Call of Duty: The Line" it may get a better reception.

In 2012?

AranchineD · 03-07-2012, 06:39 PM

YEAH THE GAMEPLAY IN THIS GAME SUCKS BUT THE THINGS THAT MAKE IT MORE LIKE A MOVIE ARE AMAZING AND IT ONLY COSTS $80 MORE THAN BUYING A FILM WHAT GOOD VALUe

Mr.Mew · 03-07-2012, 08:42 PM

Did not feel like watching a movie

McChimp · 04-07-2012, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AranchineD

YEAH THE GAMEPLAY IN THIS GAME SUCKS BUT THE THINGS THAT MAKE IT MORE LIKE A MOVIE ARE AMAZING AND IT ONLY COSTS $80 MORE THAN BUYING A FILM WHAT GOOD VALUe

Dunno what you're paying for games, bud.

28-06-2012, 03:09 AM	#11
Shorty Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 3,885	2K Games has announced free, post-launch, co-op DLC. Eurogamer also gave the game 8/10. __________________

29-06-2012, 10:43 PM	#12
Mr.Mew OVERWATCH? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ****ed on crack Posts: 1,305	Quite enjoying this game. It controls well; level design is tailored nicely for variety. Visually it's a pleasure, simply using primary colours; yellow inhabits the foreground with the copious amounts of sand while the blue splits the background from the foreground with Dubai's skyline; red fits in nicely for when a sandstorm tears through the city. Rounding off the experience is its Vietnam radio rock soundtrack which strangly suits the given situations they're used in. I was under the impression gameplay would be more tactical from the preview printed in Hyper (from what feels like years ago now), yet so far it's fairly straight forwards in telling your squadmates who you want them to shoot, which is good; if there's someone in the distance causing strife a button press has the team sniper snuff them out. Nolan North's character couldn't be any more solemn making for a nice difference in comparison to infinite wit Drake pukes out in Uncharted; most of the whimsical dialogue comes from the other two team members while Walker (the protag) aims to keep them in check. __________________ If combination's ready, I'll form the head.

03-07-2012, 02:04 PM	#15
Natrak Guybrush Threepwood Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,149	The gameplay in the demo really disappointed me (and I didn't have terribly high expectations), but everyone's super high on the story and its implementation, so I'll make sure I pick it up when I see it cheap. __________________

03-07-2012, 06:39 PM	#18
AranchineD Infinite Smug Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Will Riker's Island Posts: 11,065	YEAH THE GAMEPLAY IN THIS GAME SUCKS BUT THE THINGS THAT MAKE IT MORE LIKE A MOVIE ARE AMAZING AND IT ONLY COSTS $80 MORE THAN BUYING A FILM WHAT GOOD VALUe __________________ Upstanding Young Adults Club aka Spud & Aran In The Mornin'

03-07-2012, 08:42 PM	#19
Mr.Mew OVERWATCH? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ****ed on crack Posts: 1,305	Did not feel like watching a movie __________________ If combination's ready, I'll form the head.

02-07-2012, 09:40 PM	#13
oogi2000 Blasto Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Western Australia Posts: 281	Finish the game today on Suicidal. Overall the story and atmosphere really drags Spec Ops above just being 'another shooter'. The character interactions between Walker and his squad during his journey was quite engaging. I just wished the entire 'sand' mechanic was developed more than just a few set pieces. That was the only reason why I even remembered the game whilst browsing JB Hifi.

03-07-2012, 03:21 PM	#16
McChimp Leisure Suit Larry Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Behind you, in the dark.... Posts: 919	The gameplay never seemed like a chore and things kept clicking over at a fair-rate. I can honestly say that this is probably the first game in a while that's kept driving me on due to the intriguing story and the voice acting too. Not the greatest game in history, but extremely memorable and a real highlight for me this year. Will no-doubt go highly unappreciated though. Maybe if it was called "Call of Duty: The Line" it may get a better reception.

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