Post by: griffin XXI on April 25, 2006, 10:34:00 AM
QUOTE(Vhayne @ Apr 25 2006, 07:03 AM) 
Just picked this up last night after playing the demo, and I have to say, it's alot of fun!
I haven't touched the single player yet, but the online part is definately worth the money. The controls seem to be right on, and even for a controller n00b like me (used to mouse and keyboard), I was able to get in quite a few kills. I mostly played as a sniper (btw, much better than PC, as single shots kill on 360), and even took down a helicopter with a single shot by shooting the pilot!!! I nearly woke up the kids I was so happy hehe. The graphics seem pretty good, although the shadows are a bit jaggy, and they "vibrate" when you move (weird effect). I have to say though, I like the graphics on 360 better than the PC version.
Sound. This is an area where the game truely shines. It's hard to describe, but hearing a gunfight going on in the distance, and being able to tell where it's coming from thanks to surround sound is very cool. It's like watching/listening to a good war movie.
Only problem or complaint I have so far, is it doesn't seem like people are utilizing the microphone very much. If anyone is talking regularly, it's usually just one guy that talks his mind, regardless of manners, or vulgarity.
All in all, so far, great game.
Yeah it was pretty fun online, not so much single player. The honeymoon is over for me, I'm trading it in today for the new FIFA game. Good luck getting very much feedback on this game, I think most people that peruse this site, get their panties in a bunch anytime an EA game is mentioned.
Post by: Deftech on April 25, 2006, 10:42:00 AM
QUOTE(griffin XXI @ Apr 25 2006, 12:41 PM)
Yeah it was pretty fun online, not so much single player. The honeymoon is over for me, I'm trading it in today for the new FIFA game. Good luck getting very much feedback on this game, I think most people that peruse this site, get their panties in a bunch anytime an EA game is mentioned.
Hahahahaha
thanks for the lead in..
"EA....."
fill in the rest
Post by: Kernal69er on April 25, 2006, 11:01:00 AM
QUOTE(Deftech @ Apr 25 2006, 12:49 PM)
Hahahahaha
thanks for the lead in..
"EA.....ROCKS"
fill in the rest
EA ROCKS
Post by: tonloc79 on April 25, 2006, 12:41:00 PM
JK, i just think they cut alot of corners.
Post by: Vhayne on April 25, 2006, 04:11:00 PM
The reason I began hating EA was due to Command & Conquer Generals. Getting that game to run online was the most retarded thing I've ever seen. The complete trouble you have to go through to configure your router is insane, and should not be an issue at all. I spent countless hours configuring and re-configuring my router setting, port forwarding and such and still wasn't able to connect. I finally turned on DMZ for my PC, and it worked, but that was ridiculous.
I think there was another game that did the exact same thing. Might have been Dawn of War.
But...I still love Battlefield 2 for the PC and 360. Beginning to like it better on 360 by far though. I mean the sniping opportunities alone is worth it. PLENTY of places to snipe from, and visibility and draw distance is awesome!!
Yes, I snipe. I'm one of "those" hehe.
Post by: Justaren on April 25, 2006, 04:29:00 PM
sorry guys i despise playing this game on 360..
i rather jump on GRAW and play realisticaly then ragdolls..
im not saying i hate EA.. but they dont give enough effort in their games... tahst why i stick with UBISOFT...EA KILLER....
Post by: Deftech on April 25, 2006, 04:48:00 PM
QUOTE(Justaren @ Apr 25 2006, 06:36 PM)
bf2 was born in pc...and needs to stay in pc......
sorry guys i despise playing this game on 360..
i rather jump on GRAW and play realisticaly then ragdolls..
im not saying i hate EA.. but they dont give enough effort in their games... tahst why i stick with UBISOFT...EA KILLER....
Couldnt agree more.
Post by: VOlition on April 25, 2006, 04:56:00 PM
Post by: Master X on April 25, 2006, 05:02:00 PM
Post by: Deftech on April 25, 2006, 05:12:00 PM
QUOTE(VOlition @ Apr 25 2006, 07:03 PM)
Oh WHY Oh did EA RUIN THE JAMESBOND SERIES! WHY!
dont even get me going on that. I forgot all about that debacle until you just reminded me
Post by: Kernal69er on April 25, 2006, 05:20:00 PM
QUOTE(Justaren @ Apr 25 2006, 06:36 PM)
bf2 was born in pc...and needs to stay in pc......
sorry guys i despise playing this game on 360..
i rather jump on GRAW and play realisticaly then ragdolls..
im not saying i hate EA.. but they dont give enough effort in their games... tahst why i stick with UBISOFT...EA KILLER....
Everyone has opinions, but I would rather play BF2 MC on 360 then GRAW anyday
I played it on PC and didn't like it much (but I hate using the keyboard and mouse) I am a controller guy on the couch with 100" HDTV screen
Post by: Master X on April 25, 2006, 05:26:00 PM
2000Th Post
Post by: Kernal69er on April 25, 2006, 08:33:00 PM
QUOTE(Master X @ Apr 25 2006, 07:33 PM)
Oh ya I remember now in the PC version you were able to release flares from the helicopter to avoid you from getting destroyed. Is there flares in the Xbox 360 version?
2000Th Post
Dunno, I never get a chance to use the helicopter. The little kids are always running their own teamates over to get there first
Post by: mike_jacko on April 26, 2006, 02:31:00 AM
Post by: Greenpants200 on April 26, 2006, 05:39:00 PM
Post by: John Deadly on April 27, 2006, 04:09:00 PM
QUOTE(jzoz01 @ Apr 25 2006, 05:01 PM)
I get kinda tired of the anti-EA people,
I get kinda tired of EA putting out half ass games.
Post by: VOlition on April 27, 2006, 04:59:00 PM
Post by: Deftech on April 27, 2006, 05:08:00 PM
EA sucks
master x is in a timeout?
Post by: VOlition on April 27, 2006, 05:11:00 PM
Post by: Zionide on April 29, 2006, 08:13:00 PM
QUOTE(Vhayne @ Apr 25 2006, 07:03 AM)
Just picked this up last night after playing the demo, and I have to say, it's alot of fun!
I haven't touched the single player yet, but the online part is definately worth the money. The controls seem to be right on, and even for a controller n00b like me (used to mouse and keyboard), I was able to get in quite a few kills. I mostly played as a sniper (btw, much better than PC, as single shots kill on 360), and even took down a helicopter with a single shot by shooting the pilot!!! I nearly woke up the kids I was so happy hehe. The graphics seem pretty good, although the shadows are a bit jaggy, and they "vibrate" when you move (weird effect). I have to say though, I like the graphics on 360 better than the PC version.
Sound. This is an area where the game truely shines. It's hard to describe, but hearing a gunfight going on in the distance, and being able to tell where it's coming from thanks to surround sound is very cool. It's like watching/listening to a good war movie.
Only problem or complaint I have so far, is it doesn't seem like people are utilizing the microphone very much. If anyone is talking regularly, it's usually just one guy that talks his mind, regardless of manners, or vulgarity.
All in all, so far, great game.
Haha, I know what you mean about the microphone. It pisses me off because when you press back it shows who has the mic, and usually your whole team does. I think these people are too stupid to realize that you have to hold X to talk. BTW you should add me as I just bought this today and I'm looking for someone to play. What's your gamertag? I totally agree that the 360 version is way better than the PC or Xbox version. To me the graphics look way better. BTW I know you guys have your reasons for not liking EA, but if EA was such a crappy game company then why are they the largest and most successful in the world?
Post by: Kernal69er on April 30, 2006, 06:30:00 AM
QUOTE(Zionide @ Apr 29 2006, 10:20 PM)
Haha, I know what you mean about the microphone. It pisses me off because when you press back it shows who has the mic, and usually your whole team does. I think these people are too stupid to realize that you have to hold X to talk. BTW you should add me as I just bought this today and I'm looking for someone to play. What's your gamertag? I totally agree that the 360 version is way better than the PC or Xbox version. To me the graphics look way better. BTW I know you guys have your reasons for not liking EA, but if EA was such a crappy game company then why are they the largest and most successful in the world?
Exactly, EA ROCKS
It's just that EA's Servers SUCK and M$ needs to address this. If I can't connect to the servers, I am not going to call EA. I am going to call M$ , because I pay M$ $70/year for live, not EA. So M$ needs to insure QUALITY XBL expereinces are in place.
If you try to watch TMN or HBO and there is no signal, your calling your cable/satellite company right? Exactly, even though it is possible the broadcast is down.
Post by: Vhayne on April 30, 2006, 08:20:00 AM
QUOTE(Zionide @ Apr 29 2006, 10:20 PM)
Haha, I know what you mean about the microphone. It pisses me off because when you press back it shows who has the mic, and usually your whole team does. I think these people are too stupid to realize that you have to hold X to talk. BTW you should add me as I just bought this today and I'm looking for someone to play. What's your gamertag? I totally agree that the 360 version is way better than the PC or Xbox version. To me the graphics look way better. BTW I know you guys have your reasons for not liking EA, but if EA was such a crappy game company then why are they the largest and most successful in the world?
Cool man.
I'm not totally sure how it works, as I don't really have any friend's that play on the 360, but my gamertag is Vhayne (same as here). I mean, I know how to add friends, and send messages and stuff, but how do you enter in the same game/same server/same team? I'm all for it though.
Post by: IcedTea997 on April 30, 2006, 06:24:00 PM
Few problems: Boosting
People leaving when your team starts getting intto a groove. Sadly people don't stay and make a push back
This game is soooooooooooooo much fun when your team is back into itss own base and then takes over the map and the other team is cornered.
Also, some of the achievements are downright hard. EX: Kill 10 people without losing the multiplier without deat online....
Thats 85% of the enem team in like 45 seconds..... yeah, good luck with that.
Post by: penguin318 on April 30, 2006, 07:35:00 PM
side note: it is not a good idea to buy 5 games at a time
Post by: loucaimports on May 02, 2006, 02:38:00 AM
Post by: bigduke on May 02, 2006, 03:43:00 AM
Post by: Vhayne on May 02, 2006, 01:00:00 PM
First one has to do with the players more than the game itself though. Map selection. How many more times can we play Backstab?!?! There are SO many more maps that could be alot of fun and challenge, but everyone and their brother want to play Backstab over and over and over and over. Gah, let's see some varation. And that god awful dark map!!!!! WHY?! WHY?! WHY?! do people insist on playing that map?! I can't see a freaking thing! I mean, seriously, are there some nightvision goggles I'm not aware of or something? It's weird. When I'm about to respawn (waiting out the final 2 seconds), I can see decently, but as soon as I spawn, it's like the gamma gets turned down or something, and if it weren't for the red shapes to signify the enemy, I would never see them at all lol.
Killing shot "visions". When I'm a sniper, and I've found what I feel to be a good spot, I'm forced to relocate after ever kill, due to the fact that the person I just killed gets a vision of my exactly location! Now, I can understand the usual hit indicator, but geez. You quickly run out of places to shoot from by relocating, and are pretty much defenseless when you run up on someone while moving to your new spot. The PC version didn't have this, but people would still find the snipers. Either they would get smart, see/hear the shots, or spot them with the UAV. It'd be nice to see a patch change this someday.
And the red square shape to indicate enemies. This is a bit too easy. In a firefight, you should have to stop and think for a second to make sure your target is friend or foe. Perhaps giving both sides a bit more of a different look might help with this. Seriously though, you're in a tank, driving down the street, when someone runs out in front of you....do you look at him to decide? Or do you just see the red shape and fire?