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Aijul
ZionTCD
Legacy Rising
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Posted - 2012.10.21 01:20:00 -
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In short, there are two months left in the year (Wow did it go by fast), and the game still suffers from severe technical issues, coupled with either broken or partially developed core mechanics. During the 2 or so months I've tested the game, I have noticed improvement in many of the game's elements such as the UI, player interaction, and visual effects. However, if the game were to release as it is in the coming months then I do not see how it will fair well to reviewers or players who aren't part of the EVE fanbase.
I am aware that it is a free MMO, and thus will forever be updated. (Considering CCP stays in business, which is likely)
Despite that, the game is not ready to be revealed to the public in this state (in my opinion). No matter if it were $60 retail or came bundled for free with every PS3 system, being released in this state will be inexcusable.
My complaints mostly stem from that the game is both technically and fundamentally broken on numerous aspects. According to other player previews, these issues have not been fixed for well over several months. This leads me to infer that they won't be fixed completely in the coming months as well. Yet, while the bigger issues are either being ignored (or at least not being addressed to the players as often), new features are being added with their own issues. Would it be better to focus more on the core mechanics of shooting, connectivity, and stability before worrying about nerfing weapons?
This game has huge potential, but I truly think a release around this time next year would be the best option. |
Aijul
ZionTCD
Legacy Rising
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Posted - 2012.10.21 01:36:00 -
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Sandromin Hes wrote:
Actually, the stuff they're adding is needing to be tested. Release is scheduled for later this year; otherwise, Sony would null the contract and this game will be scrapped. They have to keep giving us more to test. Yeah. Its going to be a long 2 months, but this new stuff they keep adding has to be tested, or else full release will be a long way's away. We gotta test all this stuff, and we gotta make sure we streamline this testing as best we can, or the game'll suffer.
Well that's disappointing.
I understand the need to test new implementations, but what good is that when the core foundations remain unchanged? Couldn't these newer concepts be introduced once the game is stable enough for an initial public release? |
Aijul
ZionTCD
Legacy Rising
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Posted - 2012.10.21 01:46:00 -
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The most basic parts which compose the game.
Including:
Movement
Shooting other players
Communicating with other players
They all have remained the same, or are still in great need of improvement. Communication has improved much more than the other aspects from what I have seen so far. |
Aijul
ZionTCD
Legacy Rising
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Posted - 2012.10.21 05:28:00 -
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I hope Alcatraz's theory is correct, that this is just an old testing bed with new features tossed in. However, I'm doubtful.
tribal wyvern wrote:
That's what a beta IS!
A dumbed down version of what's to be a final release code. Your theory is right....but its not a theory......its a fact
The thing is, it's simply not an issue of "Oh, the game doesn't have all of it's features yet." The game, as it is, would not be accepted as release material in any format. I'm sure EVE was not in this state two months before release.
That is why I was hoping for a 2013 release so all the crippling issues are fixed, then new features are tested and implemented. You can't just rush a beta out into the open and say "Oh, it'll get better with your input!" The public has to have a solid product, first, then expand upon that. We aren't QA, and I surely don't believe the public will be pleased with an actual release at this state, despite being in digital format. |
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