Gears of War's Bleszinski on BF: Hardline's First Hour; Enjoyed it but wishes there was more "doing"

The creator of the famed 'Gears of War' Cliff Bleszinksi is known to be a real fan of shooters and on Twitter the developer has shared his thoughts on the first hour of Battlefield Hardline and the more recent AAA titles in general.

One could even see his statement lashing out at the recently released 'The Order: 1886', which was from the beginning compared to Bleszinski's Gears of War.

[Adexus]

The first hour is a bit hand holdy but Episode 3 onward is fantastic, it's not quite as open as Bad Company 1 but way more so than BF3 or 4.

[VER1ON]

I do think Visceral and EA have valid points for going into another direction and I have to agree with Bleszinski on the first hour. The game improves vastly afterwards. I do feel that he's hinting at Ready at Dawn's The Order as well though.

[MadLad]

After reading the Tweets, while he is directly just speaking of the title in question, there's no doubt his comments are a bit of a throwback to his position on the Order from a couple weeks back.

[MastaMold]

Is this a new trend when a new game comes out we're going to get a "What does Cliff think of the beginning of this game" article. WTF!?

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[MadLad]

A lot of developers comment on others work. Both positive and negative. It's Cliff though, and he's rather disliked among the N4G circle. The vocal ones, anyway. Easy for hits.

This was sent from my PC. Using a CoolerMaster Recon Mouse. I have a BenQ monitor, and my desk is made of a nice, finished wood. Perhaps mahogany. I'm not sure, I am not an expert on these things.

[PrinceOfAllSaiyans]

That's what I was thinking too.

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[Cam977]

Lol I think we have a new trend on our hands.

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[Ahmay]

hello!

from my LG G3...

[Conzul]

Personally, Devs' opinions are immaterial to my gaming experience. Just like reviewers', I guess.

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[KiwiViper85]

Me Too.

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[Forn]

Considering I have no desire to purchase BF Hardline I really don't have anything to add as far as my own experience with the game. However I'll point out that it seems like Cliff will always have something to complain/whine about with any game that he's not involved in, just saying.

[VER1ON]

Reminds me of some other industry person ;)

[spicelicka]

I don't think he's complaining or whining. He's just saying what he feels professionally. And it sounds like something anyone else would say.

[MadLad]

And, to be fair, he sort of has a track record of rather stellar games.
And he's just voicing his opinion. He's a gamer. We're on a site where many come to to do just that. Just because he makes games, does that mean he can't have an opinion on other people's work?

@die_fiend

He created the entire Unreal Brand. He created well received titles before then, developed when he was just a teenager even. And then he created the "decent" Gears. I don't care if you don't like the man, give credit where it is due. He's a game developer, and a good one. His opinion matters. And saying that a game should give players more actual gameplay than cinematics . . . is that even something to disagree with?

[die_fiend]

He's constantly criticising other people's work. When the only thing decent that he made was Gears, and that game died within about 2 games, with the multiplayer basically lasting 1!

So instead of wishing there was more 'doing' (whatever garbage English that's supposed to be), maybe take your righteous piggy nose and start 'doing' something yourself Cliffy B! And not a free-to-play microtransaction piece of belloni that no-one will play.

[Antifan]

Don't worry. It's just a reskin, so you're not missing out on anything. Payday 2 is a much better game. Even the GTA5 heist update beats this entire game. Don't waste your money unless you're rich

[Forn]

Thanks for the heads-up ;-)

[danny818]

I know this guy shaped gears but everyone enjoys games differently. One mans trash is another mans treasure.

[VER1ON]

Yes correct but his tweet is directed at The Order: 1886 it would seem.

[PudgeyBurrito]

I honestly don't give 2 shits what Cliffy B thinks. Judging a game on the first hour? I could see if you got through half the game and it was still the same, But the first hour? not ever game is going to be gears thankfully.

[Kal-V3]

Cliffy B.: The Michael Bay of videogames.

[DynDasE]

More like the second Peter Molyneux

[MadLad]

Peter Molyneux promises the world and then delivers a small mountain town.
With Cliff, you pretty much know what you are getting, and he tends to deliver on people's expectations. And in a positive way.

Oh yeah.
The comparison is uncanny . . .

[TheGamez100]

Uhhh who cares what this guy thinks anymore?

[WCxAlchemist]

Not going 2lie the more i see and her from Cliffy B the more i want to punch him in the face. Sorry Cliff but true story.. but i will always be grateful for your outstanding job on Gears

[ger2396]

As much as he's talking, his game better be stellar.

[loganbdh]

Cliff still got his mouth open? Loose lips sink ships and the ship ur on is the gaming industry.

[nolifeking]

Why am I supposed to care?

[Sensiblesteve]

Cliff is the most recognised guy in the industry so people do like to see is opinion

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[The-Marb]

He's right (and I don't always agree with Cliff)

Hardline makes some interesting moves with its SP structure but its still full of forced following of NPCS around (at their pace!) and having metaphorical road-blocks thrown up at you constantly.

Like usual, you are told that you are in charge BUT you get told what to do at the same time (??!). The allies do nothing significant, just spout exposition and get in the way.

Look at Bioshock infinite; you are given an objective marker, you go at your own pace, expsosition is sewn into the dialogue rather than bolted on clumsily, the NPC follows you (at your pace) and helps out. Why cant more games treat you like you aren't a 4 year old monkey with half its brain missing?

Hopefully the later stages of the campaign improve on this.

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