Allen Roush reviews Sony Online Entertainment's long-awaited MMOFPS, PlanetSide 2.
Excerpt: "After you create your account and start the game for the first time, you pick your faction and server, and it takes you to your faction warp-gate. From there, you’re pretty much left on your own to do whatever you want. You can go anywhere, play as anything, and help your faction (try) to take over any of the three continents. While there are tool tips, and a short intro video to help out new players, there is no formal tutorial. This can be frustrating for first time players who have no idea what to do, especially since most battles end up happening three or four tiles away from where you originally spawn. Usually you’ll be able to catch on quickly, but if you don’t, there are plenty of players that can help you out.
Each continent can support up to 2000 players fighting simultaneously. This allows for extremely large battles and some truly epic moments. The feeling of being part of a...
Planetside 2’s future is uncertain as the IP was sold for a relatively low sum to a company with no history.
The last Live Letter is done and we were all surprised at the announcement of a delay to the release of FFXIV's Endwalker expansion, we got some more details about the MMORPG's new PvP Crystal Conflict mode, and some system details. Then we talk about PlanetSide 2's new continent and LOTRO's new expansion before wrapping up with some good changes for Ubisoft and Blizzard... but are they enough? All that and more on this week's Always Online!
PlanetSide 2 is going to be getting its next major expansion this December. This new addition, titled “Expedition: Oshur” will be the first addition in almost seven years to bring an entirely new continent to the game.
Another quality Sony IP.
game is no bad but to call it a 5/5 is ridiculous. game is like a
2.5/5 to me. game-play is generic fps with little feedback. I can't really feel guns, vehicles, or the character model.
What I liked was that the game ran great with many players on screen.Besides that I will say this game has potential and it is good for a free game.
The really need to work on the objectives. They kinda just throw you in a huge map.
- i guess the reviewer really loved it.
The beta was awful ill try again on full release,does it use the same engine as mag? I think tribes is a little better.
It feels a lot different than ps1, but still amazing in a different way.
1. Planetside 2 for me and many many other PC Gamers made Battlefield 3 irrelevant! SUre 128 player Armored Kill servers are fun but stepping up to 2000 players is GLORIOUS!
2. Can't believe this is a Play 4 Free game! Graphics on Very High are "almost" as good as BF3 PC on Ultra!
Infantry and Mechs look Super nice...vehicles are not as detailed as BF3 PC vehicles!
3. New Conglomerate 4 Life! TR and VS can suck it! (although fighting VS at Night is a Royal PAIN in the Arse)
The sheer magnitude of the game along with 2000 players battling it out for Map supremacy is awesome! You feel like your really apart of something MAJOR!
I suggest you get several friends together and JOIN A CLAN cause that's the best way to enjoy PS2! Sure it's fun just jumping in and getting some frags but PS2 is all about TEAMWORK!
It takes serious communication and SKILL to control a large percentage of the map! NO kill-streaks No Perks No unbalanced gameplay just Pure Strategy and teamwork!
PS2 controls and mechanics are very well done and flying is a lot easier than BF3! I do give the sound advantage to BF3 though although PS2 will improve over time!
Wonder why you cant blow up that N.C. Galaxy....cause I'm fixing it!
Wonder why your infantry and light vehicles are worthless.....cause i'm in a N.C. Mech suit causing havok on you TR and VS wussies!
PS2 is AWESOME and this is only the beginning as many updates and new content will be added for a long time....and for FREE!
(Sony is making a good chunk of change from people paying to level up quicker cause the PS1 veteran Clans are very good!)