If u have $59.99, spend it for the sake of the bluetooth headset otherwise save it, if u don't have, ur not missing out
This is a review of SOCOM: Confrontation for the PS3, an exclusoive and highly anticipated title.the review will un fold in sections for easy perusal.
ACCESSORIES: Game may come bundled at $59.99 with a bluetooth headset which offers outstandingly superior performance from clarity of sound via microphone and speakers, to button functionality and ear comfort. it easily stands out as a gagdet of transcending quality and is highly recommended to obtain if only for its sake alone. it is supposedly compatible with mosty bluetooth headset devices such as mobile phones and especially the PS3.
STORY: SOCOM is categorized into missions that are entirely online based and are accomplished alongside team mates or solo.
GAMEPLAY: IF you have played previous SOCOM games, this will feel just like home as it controls and responds in a similar way. For new comers it isnt really difficult to get the hang of the controls and easily becomes second nature with some practice and play.
GRAPHICS: SOCOM on the next-gen platform features some very flat character models. The maps are great and show some graphical enhancements that are typical next-gen but it is quite common to find bland textures here and there. the character models are simply outdated and appear to be PS2 graphics upscaled to hi-def, with poor animations and skin contours as well as armor and general body wear. the gun models are as realistic looking as the character models but feature really good sound effects and feel like real guns.
ONLINE: Since this game is purely online based, what actually defines its success is how well it can hold out online with issues such as lag, loading times and server strain. The bad news is that SOCOM confrontation does quite bad on almost all phases. You will have problems logging on to the server if u can get past the error message that pops up when the game attempts to save ur profile. IF u make it thru to the servers, the game loads up anywhere from slow speed to med speed depending on the speed of your internet connection. You are bound to experience all sorts of lag here and there both on the customization screen and during gameplay. sometimes it is passable and other times it is unforgivable and unbearable.
CONCLUSION: SOCOM confrontation is generally a bad experience for the present. As expected, patches will be released and modifications made that will correct the issues and enhance the gameplay experience but that time is not now. So if u have $59.99 to spend, spend it atleast for the sake of the bluetooth headset which is outstanding, but if u don't have that money then u wont be missing out on anything either. Lots of great games coming out this holiday, be sure to pick one up. But for PS3 owners, and fans of SOCOM, definatley dont miss out on getting SOCOM; COnfrontation at a later time when all the issues have been fixed.
More comprehensive review coming up for SOCOM:CONFRONTATION.
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