Section 8

[hansari]

Also it looks a bit like Halo.

RIGHT THERE is where even the slightest want for the game is completely destroyed.

I didn't say that was a bad thing. A lot of games copy other older, successful games. Halo was a decent enough game IMO.

Thats why the game won't do well at all...Halo fanatics will whine its just a copycat...

 

[grimsprice]

It looks pretty "meh." I don't see enough interesting things for it to differentiate itself from the herd. Also, the name is fairly ironic. A section 8 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_8_(military)] in the military refers to when someone is discharged for being mentally unfit.

i was waiting for someone to bring that up. in fact, the first thing i thought of when someone told me the name of it... i thought of Klinger from mash. now THAT would make an awesome game. killing korean communists in a flowery dress. game developers go!

 

[NeuroShock]

It looks pretty "meh." I don't see enough interesting things for it to differentiate itself from the herd. Also, the name is fairly ironic. A section 8 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_8_(military)] in the military refers to when someone is discharged for being mentally unfit.

They actually mention that in the "Lore" section. Apparently the group is called Section 8 because of the near-suicidal missions they undertake. You know, you'd have to be crazy to take these missions and all that.

 

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[Bigeyez]

Also it looks a bit like Halo.

Um how exactly does that look like Halo...the only comparisons is that they have space settings, guns, and armor but you can say that about a lot of other games as well.

RIGHT THERE is where even the slightest want for the game is completely destroyed.

I pose the same question to you that I did to him.

OT: It looks kinda meh. From the gameplay I saw it resembles a quake style of play, which isn't really bad, but not my type of thing.

 

[ygetoff]

I like it. If the "choose where you spawn" mixes well with the "customize loadout", then it will be very good indeed.
I think I finally have a good sci-fi shooter to look forward to.

Still, I consider the only game to do parachuting correctly is Medal of Honor: Airborne. The rest of the game was pretty average, but the airdropping in was great, and it made the game for me.

 

[BolognaBaloney]

Also it looks a bit like Halo.

You say that likes it's a bad thing.

 

[BolognaBaloney]

Also it looks a bit like Halo.

RIGHT THERE is where even the slightest want for the game is completely destroyed.

So right when someone compares a game to Halo, you decide to forgo your free will and willingly accept their ideas of the game because they compared it to a popular fps.

 

[Destal]

I played the beta and wasn't very impressed, the entire game just seemed, clunky for lack of a better term.

 

[itchytriggerfinger]

Its sort of reminiscent to Haze in a way, where the soldiers there were drugged up, and in Section 8 they're clinically insane. But in my opinion, it will be an okay game. Nothing new or extraordinary, but okay. Any mediocre first person shooter with a shotgun is cool by me.

 

[Jedamethis]

looks good
sounds good

and I've never understood why Halo is supposedly a terrible game
explanation?

 

[Flushfacker]

So, what does the Escaptist think of Section 8 [http://www.joinsection8.com/region-select/].?

Personally, I think it will be pretty fun. The SP looks kind of campy, but fun-campy, not bad campy. However, the MP looks like, if it actually does what they say, it will be a blast to play. The loadout options, the burning in.....it just looks so.....fun.

Why did that link ask me to select my language between American and British??

 

[crooked_ferret]

So, what does the Escaptist think of Section 8 [http://www.joinsection8.com/region-select/].?

Personally, I think it will be pretty fun. The SP looks kind of campy, but fun-campy, not bad campy. However, the MP looks like, if it actually does what they say, it will be a blast to play. The loadout options, the burning in.....it just looks so.....fun.

Sadly I think both the look and feel of the game are trying to be halo. Now for some people this may not be a bad thing, but to me it's a deal killer in and of itself. I mean really look at the gameplay trailers on youtube, it looks almost identical to halo 3. Even the armor and the weapons are very similar. Not too mention you apparently start out by dropping into the zones most of the game. Strangely the trailer on their site is completely generated using NURBS and isn't even indicative of the actual in game graphics.

Also it looks a bit like Halo.

You say that likes it's a bad thing.

Not exactly a bad thing, (despite my personal opinion halo is in fact insanely popular) but why not just market it as an expansion to halo, or some kind of off shot, instead of making another game that is almost exactly identical?

Seriously?

Games like that have a horrible history, they usually bust on to the market really strong but almost immediately lose support when people realize what's going on. The lightning never strikes twice, it just doesn't.

Ask any developer that's tried to mimic WoW's success. The original will almost always be the best and most loved by players. I understand the thinking behind doing things like this, because as Mirror's Edge showed us trying something new is risky. While it may not work though, at least you've expanded the possibilities. I have a lot more respect for games that generally failed in the view of most gamers,(once again reference Mirror's Edge)than I do for this copy paste kind of thing.

 

[Doc Theta Sigma]

It looks rather mediocre and boring to be completely honest. Nothing really stood out to differentiate itself from the other cookie cutter shooters.

 

[Insomniactk]

Been watching this for some time now. And for every gameplay-video I see it just looks more and more boring
Still hoping to get to play the beta though.

 

[KaiRai]

I know nothing of this game, but I will say this.

It looks a hell of a lot like Mass Effect. Maybe with a bit of WH40K thrown in.
Is it an MMO or something? The website was a little vague.

 

[BolognaBaloney]

So, what does the Escaptist think of Section 8 [http://www.joinsection8.com/region-select/].?

Personally, I think it will be pretty fun. The SP looks kind of campy, but fun-campy, not bad campy. However, the MP looks like, if it actually does what they say, it will be a blast to play. The loadout options, the burning in.....it just looks so.....fun.

Sadly I think both the look and feel of the game are trying to be halo. Now for some people this may not be a bad thing, but to me it's a deal killer in and of itself. I mean really look at the gameplay trailers on youtube, it looks almost identical to halo 3. Even the armor and the weapons are very similar. Not too mention you apparently start out by dropping into the zones most of the game. Strangely the trailer on their site is completely generated using NURBS and isn't even indicative of the actual in game graphics.

Also it looks a bit like Halo.

You say that likes it's a bad thing.

Not exactly a bad thing, (despite my personal opinion halo is in fact insanely popular) but why not just market it as an expansion to halo, or some kind of off shot, instead of making another game that is almost exactly identical?

Seriously?

Games like that have a horrible history, they usually bust on to the market really strong but almost immediately lose support when people realize what's going on. The lightning never strikes twice, it just doesn't.

Ask any developer that's tried to mimic WoW's success. The original will almost always be the best and most loved by players. I understand the thinking behind doing things like this, because as Mirror's Edge showed us trying something new is risky. While it may not work though, at least you've expanded the possibilities. I have a lot more respect for games that generally failed in the view of most gamers,(once again reference Mirror's Edge)than I do for this copy paste kind of thing.

Even though you haven't played the game to judge whether it's a Halo clone or not. Just because someone makes the link between the two, doesn't mean that will be the end result, hold out and see how it turns out before casting judgment.

 

[crooked_ferret]

Even though you haven't played the game to judge whether it's a Halo clone or not. Just because someone makes the link between the two, doesn't mean that will be the end result, hold out and see how it turns out before casting judgment.

There is plenty of gameplay footage on youtube.
The word clone comes to mind.
Don't get me wrong I'll probably still grab a copy since not much I'm looking forward to is coming out anyway. I'm still seeing a clone for the large part though.

I'll grant you I may be a bit premature here, but this isn't exactly the first time any of us have seen this kind of thing.

 

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