socom ign review 4.5 wow

http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/925/925834p2.html

Closing comments:

SOCOM: Confrontation is one of those games that you hate to see in its current state. You can tell that the potential of the game is there in theory, but its current incarnation is completely and tragically flawed. If you can get into a stable game that works, you can have fun, but you have to wade through a myriad of technical issues to find that game. Plus, with a large amount of its features missing without any known date of being added or implemented, Confrontation ultimately is a shell of what the game could have been: an excellent first step for a beloved franchise.

I probably won't bother getting this, i'll just wait for the bluetooth headset to drop in price or be bundled with a worthy game.

[QUOTE="nc_soldier"]ye=/ I was totally gonna get it today (it's release date in Norway according to my local store) but i'm not sure if i'll care to pick it up at all anymore, I had fun in the beta but it seems like the game is still full of all those technical issuses they somehow managed to patch into the game with the last beta patch=|.Coolboy420x

caps.... but yeah i'll probably pick up f3 or something, that games is kinda bugged too sadly, but it will most likely be fixed alteast.

im sure socom isnt that bad

IGN is WAYY too ridiculous and off the wall. Throwing AAA scores out like candy, and then really crappy scores like this. They do it just to get attention

8 days and The Getaway 3 were cancelled/ put on hold for this?Cedmln

I know lol, ign reviewed the game later then everyone else hoping it will be fixed, so it's obviously got its fair share of problems.

8 days and The Getaway 3 were cancelled/ put on hold for this?Cedmln

These reviewers are blowing this out of proportion first of all. Yeah, there's stuff missing from the game no doubt. There really aren't any technical issues that are major, because they just came out with a patch. 4.5 is ridiculous. The game is fun to play, the headset is amazing, and there's no reason to not pick this game up. I just wish they had more maps, because I've been playing Socom since Socom, ya dig.SamuRai_JeDi

But isn't this multiplayer only? So if there are technical issues (you say they aren't major, but many others say they are), then why would it warrant a higher score?

Haven't played the game, or read the review, just wondering.

http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/925/925834p2.html

Closing comments:

SOCOM: Confrontation is one of those games that you hate to see in its current state. You can tell that the potential of the game is there in theory, but its current incarnation is completely and tragically flawed. If you can get into a stable game that works, you can have fun, but you have to wade through a myriad of technical issues to find that game. Plus, with a large amount of its features missing without any known date of being added or implemented, Confrontation ultimately is a shell of what the game could have been: an excellent first step for a beloved franchise.

I probably won't bother getting this, i'll just wait for the bluetooth headset to drop in price or be bundled with a worthy game.

Mckenna1845

Fat chance the headset will drop in price in the next 2 years. Sony doesn't really drop prices on thier peripherals.

I highly disagree with IGN on this one...first they do throw out really high scores to AAA games, then they butcher other ones...there is no middle ground with them it seems.

I have the game and I love it personally, especially after the patch.

Look, I have had the game since launch. They just came out with a patch the other day and there really isn't too much lag or disconnections at all anymore. They left out pertinent features with this game that were always included in other Socoms. I reviewed the game and gave it a 9. Looking back and playing further I would give the game, in its current state, a 7.5. Thats only because the lack of maps (three of them are from Socom 2, of which I've played about a million times and now I have to all over again, because there's only like 7 maps.), also the lack of community features (you can't see where your buddies are playing, follow them, create parties.). Other than that, its Socom and Socom is great. i've never experience a better tactical shooter in my life. You really have to coordinate with your teamates what you're doing or you lose. Ne way, Ill continue to play with the thousands that know the game is great. Could care less if any of you get it or not.

[QUOTE="SamuRai_JeDi"]These reviewers are blowing this out of proportion first of all. Yeah, there's stuff missing from the game no doubt. There really aren't any technical issues that are major, because they just came out with a patch. 4.5 is ridiculous. The game is fun to play, the headset is amazing, and there's no reason to not pick this game up. I just wish they had more maps, because I've been playing Socom since Socom, ya dig._Area51

But isn't this multiplayer only? So if there are technical issues (you say they aren't major, but many others say they are), then why would it warrant a higher score?

Haven't played the game, or read the review, just wondering.

First off, Today Socom is running fine, the patch seems like it helped fix the server issues, and before the patch for the last week or so it seems to be have gotten better and better. There are way more game rooms and lobbies now (ranked /unranked) and I rarely get lag, more so if I choose a channel/lobby that is not my area. So TODAY Socom is running very smooth, should it have been like that from day 1, yes but hey, could always be worse.....

if you like your shooters and realism, and the idea of teamwork apeals to you, no doubt you will like this game, if you have very little patience, and ONLY like rambo style gameplay, Socom is not for you, personally I like both depends what mood your in

First off, Today Socom is running fine, the patch seems like it helped fix the server issues, and before the patch for the last week or so it seems to be have gotten better and better. There are way more game rooms and lobbies now (ranked /unranked) and I rarely get lag, more so if I choose a channel/lobby that is not my area. So TODAY Socom is running very smooth, should it have been like that from day 1, yes but hey, could always be worse.....

if you like your shooters and realism, and the idea of teamwork apeals to you, no doubt you will like this game, if you have very little patience, and ONLY like rambo style gameplay, Socom is not for you, personally I like both depends what mood your in

maurju

QFT

First off, Today Socom is running fine, the patch seems like it helped fix the server issues, and before the patch for the last week or so it seems to be have gotten better and better. There are way more game rooms and lobbies now (ranked /unranked) and I rarely get lag, more so if I choose a channel/lobby that is not my area. So TODAY Socom is running very smooth, should it have been like that from day 1, yes but hey, could always be worse.....

if you like your shooters and realism, and the idea of teamwork apeals to you, no doubt you will like this game, if you have very little patience, and ONLY like rambo style gameplay, Socom is not for you, personally I like both depends what mood your in

maurju

I gave it an 8

im sure socom isnt that bad

IGN is WAYY too ridiculous and off the wall. Throwing AAA scores out like candy, and then really crappy scores like this. They do it just to get attention

signore

I tend to agree more with IGN's reviews than any other publication. All the points the reviewer brought up in the game made me want to avoid wasting my money on the game. Whether it gets a 4.5 or a 6.5 or even an 8.5, or with as many 9+ games coming out this season, I'm not gonna waste my money on a buggy, unfinished game.

I knew it wouldn't beat MGO.Keir21

LOL, i've played BOTH of them....

MGO can't hold Socom's jock strap, even while it was having all the server issues lol.

http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/925/925834p2.html

Closing comments:

SOCOM: Confrontation is one of those games that you hate to see in its current state. You can tell that the potential of the game is there in theory, but its current incarnation is completely and tragically flawed. If you can get into a stable game that works, you can have fun, but you have to wade through a myriad of technical issues to find that game. Plus, with a large amount of its features missing without any known date of being added or implemented, Confrontation ultimately is a shell of what the game could have been: an excellent first step for a beloved franchise.

I probably won't bother getting this, i'll just wait for the bluetooth headset to drop in price or be bundled with a worthy game.

Mckenna1845

its a total slap in the face to gamers.

Choosing to go online only and using old maps, you would think make things alittle easier.

But it is just obvious that very very very very little effort went into making this game. Even if there is 0 lag, the game was just put together poorly.

And without the mute button, I think Warhawks mic fit much nicer. And had a swivel thing for the ear piece, not something that can pop off and will be nothing if you lose it