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Mostly because of lack of co-op and very linear singelplayer as far as I understand (my german is pretty poor, but i get the gist of it), though I think they're just mad because of the strong nazi-references in the game :p

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@AB, wouldn't surprise me. Call of Duty WaW got the same score.

+ Soooo blurry :p

@AB, wouldn't surprise me. Call of Duty WaW got the same score.

How did Modern Warfare do? Seeing as it's the higher rated out the two anyway.

In all honesty they're probably docking points for Co-Op, so many reviews mention it as a negative.

Splitscreen Co-Op was hardly ever going to be on the cards due to the technicalities of the game, but online Co-Op could've been in there. Still, we have Co-Op in nearly everything nowadays, I don't mind trading it for eye candy this time around :p

- Controls are not great - particularly aiming is poor

- They actually object the omission of auto-aim - they think it's lame

- The AI is mediocre at best according to them (causing the next point partly)

- SP very linear, short and believe it or not repetitive/boring

- No co-op

- Very Good, but definitely not impressive (listed as 'negative remark')

Positives are the usual; details, graphics, MP

ninja-edit; I never really cared for co-op... it's an EXTRA, not something necessary if you ask me... I wouldn't deduct points for it not being there

- Controls are not great - particularly aiming is poor

- They actually object the omission of auto-aim - they think it's lame

- The AI is mediocre at best according to them (causing the next point partly)

- SP very linear, short and believe it or not repetitive/boring

- No co-op

- Very Good, but definitely not impressive (listed as 'negative remark')

Positives are the usual; details, graphics, MP

Strange, one of the most mentioned things so far is how good the enemy AI is. I've seen one or two comments on friendly AI. Did they define what AI they are talking about?

And what a bunch of noobs crying about lack of auto-aim :p

ninja-edit; I never really cared for co-op... it's an EXTRA, not something necessary if you ask me... I wouldn't deduct points for it not being there

I think it's due to how you are always paired up with your team, apart from in one or two instances. The game would really suit Co-Op fine, and not be shoehorned in like many games.

If the graphics/technicalities of the game weren't what they are, I think docking points for no Co-Op would have been justified. But with how things look, it's a bit harsh.

How did Modern Warfare do? Seeing as it's the higher rated out the two anyway.

9/10

If the aiming is as bad as they say, the omission of auto-aim is gonna be a b****. Not that I need it, but I want teh noobs to have a chance at least :laugh:

I've never believed the hype behind the AI either, the exact same thing was said about Gears of War but you can easily run & gun if you're skilled enough.

If the aiming is as bad as they say, the omission of auto-aim is gonna be a b****. Not that I need it, but I want teh noobs to have a chance at least :laugh:

I've not read anyone else complain about aiming so far, let alone the lack of auto-aim.

The noobs can practice against bots :p

If the aiming is as bad as they say, the omission of auto-aim is gonna be a b****. Not that I need it, but I want teh noobs to have a chance at least :laugh:
I don't think it's that big of a deal, otherwise there'd be more reports of it if you ask me, especially since the MP beta

also; while I agree with your signature, it sure is fun over there... v_v; *lurks a lot

Not sure if this has been posted yet but Joystiq have posted their single player review

Clickity click

Decent read if somewhat short...

Wonder why they only done SP?

SCEA setup servers for the journalists to play MP :huh:

C'mon Gametrailers ...

I dunno if they'll be that quick... they tend to post reviews nearer the release date.

On a side note AB do you ever play any games on your PS3?

Whenever I see you online you are never playing a game!

Just wondering :p

I use it mostly as a media server right now/playTV. Been watching Six Feet Under, on season 3 now.

I ain't really playing a lot of games at the moment on any of my consoles or PC. Doing lots of uni work on the PC, but I split that 50/50 with surfing NW in the background :p A lot of it is boring crap like forecasting/figures/finances and other exciting stuff in excel... sucks. I am writing a report on the Blackberry right now for marketing.

I'm a bit jaded from gaming right now if I'm honest, can't really get myself into anything. Hope KZ2 changes that (Y) Could do with another epic SP experience like MGS4 to tie me up :p

Nothing will ever make you feel like MGS4 did. I know nothing compares for me, I am in the third and final year of university and the work bug is biting me hard as well!

Looking forward to seeing you on KZ2

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Nothing will ever make you feel like MGS4 did. I know nothing compares for me, I am in the third and finial year of university and the work bug is biting me hard as well!

Looking forward to seeing you on KZ2

I'm only in my second year. Should be fourth and final, but I done 2 years of Computing Science before changing to the Business School.

Yeah, I'm looking towards Heavy Rain to be my next more "mature" adult like SP experience. I know you can't exactly say all of MGS4 is the most mature, but it definitely tackled and dealt with a lot more plot elements than just "bad guys vs good guys" or "this is a war, fight in it".

We most definitely need more adult SP experiences (Y) Or just more quality SP experiences at that ;) I should probably try to get back into Fallout 3, I kind of just abandoned it half way through. Sometimes I prefer more linear experiences, not everything has to be open world devs :p

I'm only in my second year. Should be fourth and final, but I done 2 years of Computing Science before changing to the Business School.

Wow, you're brave doing the switch. Four years was more than enough for me. The final year was a real uphill slog with loads of late nights and early morning coursework hand-ins. The last two weeks it all just mounted up and became really stressful (and I'm usually fairly well organised). It all pays off in the end though when you get that magic first. :)

Wow, you're brave doing the switch. Four years was more than enough for me. The final year was a real uphill slog with loads of late nights and early morning coursework hand-ins. The last two weeks it all just mounted up and became really stressful (and I'm usually fairly well organised). It all pays off in the end though when you get that magic first. :)

I had to, I genuinely couldn't cope with programming.

My hat goes off to those good at it :) I guess maths being my weaker side didn't help much [English is my strong side], but I just couldn't get excited about programming as it was. I did enjoy a lot of the other sides to Computing Science, but knowing I would struggle to such lengths with programming I had to change careers.

I had to, I genuinely couldn't cope with programming.

My hat goes off to those good at it :) I guess maths being my weaker side didn't help much [English is my strong side], but I just couldn't get excited about programming as it was. I did enjoy a lot of the other sides to Computing Science, but knowing I would struggle to such lengths with programming I had to change careers.

Programming is definately a love or hate thing. :p It was Java (yuck!) in my first year that made me realise I wanted to program for a living. When I discovered PHP I knew I wanted to be web developer. I'm better at my English than my maths too, but I get by really good. There's nothing Google can't help you understand these days. ;)

A guy on my course did a switch to business (or something similar) and had to do some extra years. The irony is he got a web developer position at a company just around the corner from me in the end anyway. :wacko:

I had to, I genuinely couldn't cope with programming.

My hat goes off to those good at it :) I guess maths being my weaker side didn't help much [English is my strong side], but I just couldn't get excited about programming as it was. I did enjoy a lot of the other sides to Computing Science, but knowing I would struggle to such lengths with programming I had to change careers.

I finished Computer Science and I don't like programming lol.

The good thing is that I can design and I'm working as a graphic designer hehe.

Programming is definately a love or hate thing. :p It was Java (yuck!) in my first year that made me realise I wanted to program for a living. When I discovered PHP I knew I wanted to be web developer. I'm better at my English than my maths too, but I get by really good. There's nothing Google can't help you understand these days. ;)

A guy on my course did a switch to business (or something similar) and had to do some extra years. The irony is he got a web developer position at a company just around the corner from me in the end anyway. :wacko:

Heh :)

I was the opposite, towards the end of my first year I was tearing my hair out, scraped into 2nd year, then just realised half way through the year this wasn't for me.

I finished Computer Science and I don't like programming lol.

The good thing is that I can design and I'm working as a graphic designer hehe.

Programming was a heavy part of my course. Like 50/50.

If I couldn't cope with the programming, I'd never of graduated heh.

Yeah, you have a pretty large reputation for your graphic work KoL (Y)

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