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Great!....for a console MMO
posted by RogueWRX (LONE TREE, CO) Apr 9, 2013
Member since Jan 2010
25 out of 27 gamers (93%) found this review helpful
I've been waiting to write this review for the server issues to be a bit more settled, so I could get some solid play time in. To start things off, this game is different than standard console games, and it seems like some people here have taken issue with that.
We'll get two things out of the way quick, both are annoying, but neither destroys the game.
1) It requires you to be connected to Xbox Live at all times, and you must have a gold membership.
2) You have to instal the game to the hard drive, and download patches frequently.
This is an MMO, and as such, don't expect groundbreaking graphics, or storyline. This is meant as an add on for the TV series coming out soon, and I have taken that into account in my review.
The Good:
- Vast, well-created world
- Great guns, and variations/mods for them
- Addicting
- Arkfalls (big events you need to take on with others) are a ton of fun
The Meh:
- Simple, linear storyline
- Lack of options for character creation
- Flawed menu system
The Bad:
- Always On requirement
Long Story Short:
Like I said, it's an MMO, so don't expect anything completely new or exciting. Gameplay is solid, with a good control setup, but expect the usual MMO complaints, mainly that it can get repetitive. Imperfections aside, I have a great time when I'm playing this game, and constantly lose track of time with it. None of the flaws ruin this game, but be aware of them going into it.
It's hard to recommend for someone to rent it, unless you are willing to instal to the hard drive, and already have the gold Live membership.
It is definitely worth the try, and it will be interesting to see how they tie it in with the show in about a week.
So try it, but know about it before you do.
We'll get two things out of the way quick, both are annoying, but neither destroys the game.
1) It requires you to be connected to Xbox Live at all times, and you must have a gold membership.
2) You have to instal the game to the hard drive, and download patches frequently.
This is an MMO, and as such, don't expect groundbreaking graphics, or storyline. This is meant as an add on for the TV series coming out soon, and I have taken that into account in my review.
The Good:
- Vast, well-created world
- Great guns, and variations/mods for them
- Addicting
- Arkfalls (big events you need to take on with others) are a ton of fun
The Meh:
- Simple, linear storyline
- Lack of options for character creation
- Flawed menu system
The Bad:
- Always On requirement
Long Story Short:
Like I said, it's an MMO, so don't expect anything completely new or exciting. Gameplay is solid, with a good control setup, but expect the usual MMO complaints, mainly that it can get repetitive. Imperfections aside, I have a great time when I'm playing this game, and constantly lose track of time with it. None of the flaws ruin this game, but be aware of them going into it.
It's hard to recommend for someone to rent it, unless you are willing to instal to the hard drive, and already have the gold Live membership.
It is definitely worth the try, and it will be interesting to see how they tie it in with the show in about a week.
So try it, but know about it before you do.