thoughts on world in conflict

i just wanted a few more opinions on this game before i bought it, im tossing up on either it or company of heroes to kill the time leading up to cod4 and/ or hellgate london

i was just wondering what peoples personal favorites were, that is if you managed to play both games, i played ground control 2 a lot when it came out and they seem to be pretty similar, is this true or not? i just wanted to know its just that ground control was fun for a while then just got boring so yeah, any opinions?

cheers :D

Well, given the choice I would pick Hellgate hands down. Mainly due to the fact that my favorite genres are rpgs and fps'. That said, WiC does look really good. Squad level combat in a full scale battle is appealing for sure, not to mention the graphics look pretty good for a strategy game. I'm pretty sure I'll end up buying both games.

lol ok, maybe I'm not being much help here. I would say if you like rpgs more go with Hellgate: London, but if tactics are more your thing pick up WiC. :)

i just wanted a few more opinions on this game before i bought it, im tossing up on either it or company of heroes to kill the time leading up to cod4 and/ or hellgate london

i was just wondering what peoples personal favorites were, that is if you managed to play both games, i played ground control 2 a lot when it came out and they seem to be pretty similar, is this true or not? i just wanted to know its just that ground control was fun for a while then just got boring so yeah, any opinions?

cheers :D

mynameisewen

Get CoH... WiC is way way way over-rated.

Think 9.5 is a lil bit too much ,i find it amazing, the explosions are like nothing u've ever seen ,

tiberium wars is a lot more entertaining i think , still wic might just still have a chance to impress ( me )

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i just wanted a few more opinions on this game before i bought it, im tossing up on either it or company of heroes to kill the time leading up to cod4 and/ or hellgate london

i was just wondering what peoples personal favorites were, that is if you managed to play both games, i played ground control 2 a lot when it came out and they seem to be pretty similar, is this true or not? i just wanted to know its just that ground control was fun for a while then just got boring so yeah, any opinions?

cheers :D

weirjf

Get CoH... WiC is way way way over-rated.

WHY do CoH fans have to bash WiC? I'm a CoH fan and I like BOTH games. Sheesh....atleast all the "CoH>>>>WiC" topics on the WiC board got deleted.

[QUOTE="weirjf"][QUOTE="mynameisewen"]

i just wanted a few more opinions on this game before i bought it, im tossing up on either it or company of heroes to kill the time leading up to cod4 and/ or hellgate london

i was just wondering what peoples personal favorites were, that is if you managed to play both games, i played ground control 2 a lot when it came out and they seem to be pretty similar, is this true or not? i just wanted to know its just that ground control was fun for a while then just got boring so yeah, any opinions?

cheers :D

DarkRecruit

Get CoH... WiC is way way way over-rated.

WHY do CoH fans have to bash WiC? I'm a CoH fan and I like BOTH games. Sheesh....atleast all the "CoH>>>>WiC" topics on the WiC board got deleted.

Those CoH fanboys are getting a bit annoying, they dont even provide valid reasons for their claims, and it often shows that they have barely played WIC. Both games are loads of fun imo, but WIC takes the crown.

WiC is awesome, though you'll need a powerful rig to play it with the deatils maxed out.I found that the game is not very optimized. There is a lot of people with good cards complaining of low framerates. I played the demo on medium with my card and got around 22-24 fps. But the retail game doesnt work that good.

If you have a good rig, go for it. The single player looks great and the multiplayer is even better

[QUOTE="DarkRecruit"][QUOTE="weirjf"][QUOTE="mynameisewen"]

i just wanted a few more opinions on this game before i bought it, im tossing up on either it or company of heroes to kill the time leading up to cod4 and/ or hellgate london

i was just wondering what peoples personal favorites were, that is if you managed to play both games, i played ground control 2 a lot when it came out and they seem to be pretty similar, is this true or not? i just wanted to know its just that ground control was fun for a while then just got boring so yeah, any opinions?

cheers :D

bignice12

Get CoH... WiC is way way way over-rated.

WHY do CoH fans have to bash WiC? I'm a CoH fan and I like BOTH games. Sheesh....atleast all the "CoH>>>>WiC" topics on the WiC board got deleted.

Those CoH fanboys are getting a bit annoying, they dont even provide valid reasons for their claims, and it often shows that they have barely played WIC. Both games are loads of fun imo, but WIC takes the crown.

I second that. WiC takes the crown here IMO. Its easier, it doesnt have the same amount of micromanagement that CoH has

I've had a go on the Wic demo and I don't understand the hype, GS giving it 9.5 is far too generous.

It felt like I was playing C&C from 1999 with shinergraphics, but without the base building and resource gathering. It's an 8 at best, hardly anything innovative.

I've had a go on the Wic demo and I don't understand the hype, GS giving it 9.5 is far too generous.

It felt like I was playing C&C from 1999 with shinergraphics, but without the base building and resource gathering. It's an 8 at best, hardly anything innovative.

chessboxer1

This isn't ANYTHING like C&C other then you control units....how long did you play the demo or did you even play it?

You play the demo and use that as a base for those opinions about the full game? Get out of herekyrieee

Obviously my rating can only extend as far as the demo but the demo pretty much shows what the game has to offer in it's entirety. I don't see much difference from the orginal C&C.

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I've had a go on the Wic demo and I don't understand the hype, GS giving it 9.5 is far too generous.

It felt like I was playing C&C from 1999 with shinergraphics, but without the base building and resource gathering. It's an 8 at best, hardly anything innovative.

DarkRecruit

This isn't ANYTHING like C&C other then you control units....how long did you play the demo or did you even play it?

Yesterday. Without the newer graphics,base building and resource building it's very similar.

Yesterday. Without the newer graphics,base building and resource building it's very similar.

chessboxer1

Saying that its very similar if you take out almost all the features of C&C is not very accurate. I mean, I find it hard to compare one game to another minus some/all of its features. Its like saying that NFS Most Wanted is just like GTR 2, except for the accurate car models/realism options/racing tracks.

Anyway, I respect your opinion. I'll say it again: not all players will like this game. I think that the game is awesome, though the gameplay might be too frantic for some players

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I've had a go on the Wic demo and I don't understand the hype, GS giving it 9.5 is far too generous.

It felt like I was playing C&C from 1999 with shinergraphics, but without the base building and resource gathering. It's an 8 at best, hardly anything innovative.

chessboxer1

This isn't ANYTHING like C&C other then you control units....how long did you play the demo or did you even play it?

Yesterday. Without the newer graphics,base building and resource building it's very similar.

How long did you play? You should play this atleast 5 hours in multiplayer to get a feel for it.

[QUOTE="chessboxer1"][QUOTE="DarkRecruit"][QUOTE="chessboxer1"]

I've had a go on the Wic demo and I don't understand the hype, GS giving it 9.5 is far too generous.

It felt like I was playing C&C from 1999 with shinergraphics, but without the base building and resource gathering. It's an 8 at best, hardly anything innovative.

DarkRecruit

This isn't ANYTHING like C&C other then you control units....how long did you play the demo or did you even play it?

Yesterday. Without the newer graphics,base building and resource building it's very similar.

How long did you play? You should play this atleast 5 hours in multiplayer to get a feel for it.

I agree, but it all depends on how quick of a learner you are.

I just downloaded the WiC demo, the game scales so far back that the trees become sprites. Anyways going byjust the demos (I do own the full CoH game) CoH was more enjoyablealthough I found that I wasn't wishing thattheir was an execution command in WiC as I was in CoH against the idiot units.

Edit: GS Forums keep on deleting my spaces and turning three words into one

sounds good, just to those who have played ground control 2 is it very similar?

its just that thats the main deterrant for me, i can always return the game i guess though

Very good game. The combat is much less tactical than, say, Company of Heroes, but that doesn't make the game any less fun! Infact for those that arn't as fond of micromanagement or controlling every individual skirmish, I'd say World in Conflict is definently for you, the overall strategy is still very much intact and the game is much larger is scale than most RTS games (Supreme Commander aside).

The end result is a simple and easy to pick up game that nevertheless is extremely fun to play and still strategically stimulating without forcing players to get into the nittle little details of every fight unless they absolutely want to. Plus the grand scale and dramatic special abilities ensures the multiplayer and singleplayer matches feel less like two or more little bases fighting it out but instead a full out war! Singeplayer campaign is extremely well done and the graphics are amazing to watch, the explosions especially are gorgeous to watch.

I like it! I'm still more of a fan of Company of Heroes, but that's because I'm just a sucker for micromanagement. World in Conflict however is undeniably an amazing game that no doubt will appeal to almost anyone. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to play the game a bit more. World in Conflict is a winner, I agree with the Gamespot review entierly!

Spawning enemies and points for reinforcements kills gameplay in this game:?

CoH for single player and 1 v 1 multiplayer
WiC: for 3-4 v 4 multiplayer
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COH has 4v 4

Better off getting COH unless you just like calling in one group of guys and watching them die then call in another.zaku101

Try learning how to play?

[QUOTE="zaku101"] Better off getting COH unless you just like calling in one group of guys and watching them die then call in another.bignice12

Try learning how to play?

Dude if you could teach your mom to play either COH or WIC which one would be easier? WIC more of an action game then a RTS. They add shiny new graphics but no physics engine I am very disappointed from a god like 9.5 rating. 9.5 come this should be like the next CAC or StarCraft 2 rating but it feels like a jump back in RTS gaming. It's like o dang I lost all my tanks! Np I'll just call in more cuz I'll just watch them die 2. Then Ill do it over and over until I find a reason not to play this game anymore. I then will pretend I'am not playing a dumed down version of Ground Control 2.

It's like o dang I lost all my tanks! Np I'll just call in more cuz I'll just watch them die 2. Then Ill do it over and over until I find a reason not to play this game anymore.

zaku101

Isn't that RTS games in general. I mean your same logic could be applied to base building games...."oh my infantry and tanks died, i'll just make some more at my base, then do it over and over." . What do you mean no physics system? whole towns get destroyed and the ground beneath your forces can be torn up to pieces. It is not a jump back in RTS, it is just another style, WIC focuses on pure action and tactics, if you cannot work with your other team mates playing other roles, you are done for.

Wic is easy to get into but also packs loads of depht, especially when it comes down to multiplayer. If you think the gameplay is all about getting your units in the battlefield and watching them die you're doing something wrong. The multiplayer is one of the best experiences in an rts game ever. Having a match with friends is really intense and rewarding. With random ppl however it can be frustrating but also very rewarding if you happen to experience teamwork in a match.

Building my base and producing soldiers missed me in WIC, these points are really anoying!

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It's like o dang I lost all my tanks! Np I'll just call in more cuz I'll just watch them die 2. Then Ill do it over and over until I find a reason not to play this game anymore.

bignice12

Isn't that RTS games in general. I mean your same logic could be applied to base building games...."oh my infantry and tanks died, i'll just make some more at my base, then do it over and over." . What do you mean no physics system? whole towns get destroyed and the ground beneath your forces can be torn up to pieces. It is not a jump back in RTS, it is just another style, WIC focuses on pure action and tactics, if you cannot work with your other team mates playing other roles, you are done for.

Real RTS games you command bigger groups and Troop losses are a major hit on you not a 3min respond. It's like ha noob I just killed your troops owned by my skills. Wait what's this you got them all back in 3MINS! Dang now you killed my dudes. Wait till I get my dudes back in 3Mins and I'll then get you back. Can a Tank take down a building as they do in COH were parts come off the building bit by bit were the tank shoots? WIC has a very basic system. You drop a bomb and the building blows up the same way. You hit troops with shelling they just die on the floor. Can you upgrade your units adding more different tactics and why only control a small group of 5 different unit types? Only really difference in WIC of units is that the more you spend on them the more dmg they do and can take. They may have a max of 1 skill or 2 if their lucky. Just watching a battle of 2 Tanks vsing 3 anti tank troops in buildings with COH is more crazier then WIC.

Every battle starts to feels the same.

Unit detail Way better in COH.

COH has way better physics and interesting looking battles if just even INF vs. INF.

Every unit in COH has rag doll physics.

Troops can only use Buildings and trees for cover not real life in game cover like other objects.

Battles also look more real in COH were in WIC your Troops never really miss a shot.

There is really no Difference between the 2 sides. If you played COH there's a major differences. Both sides in COH get their own 3 sets of skill trees were in WIC both sides share the only 1 skill tree and their both the same.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=3DC3b1D8I-4 all real time