catbarf on 11/1/2013 at 20:26
I'm a really picky and pedantic when it comes to field of view and mouse controls, and I didn't have any problem with Spec Ops.
june gloom on 11/1/2013 at 21:18
Quote Posted by Phatose
Is it just me, or do the executions get more brutal as the game goes on? Early on, pressing the button would typically get a headshot, maybe a stomp on the neck. But now he's beating guys to death with his rifle stock, and at least once he shot the guy in the knee first, waited a second, and then shot him in the head.
No it's not just you. Everybody swears a whole lot more too.
TTK12G3 on 11/1/2013 at 21:30
Quote Posted by Phatose
Is it just me, or do the executions get more brutal as the game goes on? Early on, pressing the button would typically get a headshot, maybe a stomp on the neck. But now he's beating guys to death with his rifle stock, and at least once he shot the guy in the knee first, waited a second, and then shot him in the head.
I think that the main character is supposed to be slowly losing his mind, so increased cruelty and aggression is not surprising.
Malleus on 11/1/2013 at 21:39
By the way, you get extra ammo, and often grenades too, if you execute someone. It's useful on harder difficulties.
Also, don't read this spoiler if you plan to do lots of executions to see what they are, but there was a particularly brutal one I came across, and only once in my three playthroughs - when Walker simply tore off the enemy's junk with his bare hands. That made me go 'holy shit!'. I think that tops the fucked up chart.
Phatose on 11/1/2013 at 22:01
Cool. Wasn't sure if it was a side effect of better/different weapons, dumb luck or an intentional part of the narrative. Thanks!
Kroakie on 13/1/2013 at 03:09
Quote Posted by zajazd
No it doesn't, I tried - it has terrible zoom in or field of view or however it's called, my head got dizzy from it, and the mouse controls don't feel right. This game was designed for consoles.
So you'll get the console version where you can't change the settings instead. Whut?
For the record, I didn't have to fiddle with any settings either, short of setting everything up to High.
Jason Moyer on 13/1/2013 at 15:54
I think my flu/bronchitis/dizziness/whatever is clearing up enough I'll be able to start playing this today. Any tips on which difficulty to use? From the couple hours I played when it came out I seem to remember 'normal' or whatever was kinda challenging but I dunno.
TTK12G3 on 13/1/2013 at 15:55
Quote Posted by zajazd
No it doesn't, I tried - it has terrible zoom in or field of view or however it's called, my head got dizzy from it, and the mouse controls don't feel right. This game was designed for consoles.
I didn't find it worse than Mass Effect in that regard.
nicked on 13/1/2013 at 18:03
Quote Posted by Jason Moyer
I think my flu/bronchitis/dizziness/whatever is clearing up enough I'll be able to start playing this today. Any tips on which difficulty to use? From the couple hours I played when it came out I seem to remember 'normal' or whatever was kinda challenging but I dunno.
Difficulty's not too skewed either way. Normal is pretty much normal! There's about 2-3 fights near the end that get a bit trial-and-error-y, but other than that it's challenging but fair. I replayed it on the harder difficulty later and was glad I'd gone through it on normal first.
faetal on 14/1/2013 at 11:16
I'd say go through on normal since the actual gameplay isn't fun enough to want to re-play every time you die.
