I just got through playing the Haze demo, I have to say that Free Radical seems to have created a solid experience. I also find it nice that they managed to make the jungle look decent unlike some other games I have played that had jungle levels that looked terrible. I found aiming very easy even without a reticle (There is an option to turn off the reticle.), overall it was an enjoyable experience and I'm looking forward to the release this month. I just wish the demo was more than one level.
Haze Demo
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I actually didn't try that, I'm not near my PS3 right now but as soon as I get back I'll give that a try. I had completely forgot about that aspect of Nectar usage. While we are on the subject I will say that as a Mantel trooper the gameplay works in such a way as to make you hammer the Nectar administration button which I think is a nice touch when you consider what Free Radical is going for as it relates to the way Mantel soldiers are always juiced up. The Dialog seems to fit this point as well. Your squad mates all talk like hyperactive kids. (It's actually not annoying but it is hard to describe.) Towards the end of the demo you find an injured pilot and he asks if you can see him. Apparently Nectar has a way of hiding dead bodies from your view.
One other neat thing I noticed in my initial playthrough is that the HUD is actually a part of the suit you wear, there are times when you take off your elmet visor and the indicators all disappear as you would realistically expect. I also noticed that as you fire your weapon a vapour trail can be seen coming out of the left side of the gun though it's easy to miss when you are busy trying to kill people.
Update:
I tried out overdosing on Nectarm it fucking rocks! You really are punished you for not being careful; you completely lose control over your character and keep firing madly. The screen blurs and you can't make out friend or foe for about ten to fifteen seconds. You can in fact kill your squad mates, you can also induce an overdose if you hit their Nectar tanks so be careful where you aim your gun.
One other neat thing I noticed in my initial playthrough is that the HUD is actually a part of the suit you wear, there are times when you take off your elmet visor and the indicators all disappear as you would realistically expect. I also noticed that as you fire your weapon a vapour trail can be seen coming out of the left side of the gun though it's easy to miss when you are busy trying to kill people.
Update:
I tried out overdosing on Nectarm it fucking rocks! You really are punished you for not being careful; you completely lose control over your character and keep firing madly. The screen blurs and you can't make out friend or foe for about ten to fifteen seconds. You can in fact kill your squad mates, you can also induce an overdose if you hit their Nectar tanks so be careful where you aim your gun.