IW Thoughts

[lthoma89]

I'm not sure everyone has given their input, but what are your thoughts so far about IW? To me it's basically BO3 with watered down colors. I've noticed the majority of my matches have been p2p and I'm unsure if I like this for this game. I'm sure the duma crew will optimize the game around launch time or so. I'm just not impressed with IW.

[maazsk97]

Me too not impressed at all it looks like halo to me. Thank god i didn't pre order the game yet. Just watching the gameplay makes me not wanna buy this futuristic crap. Hopefully they release mw remastered separately in the future. Im not ready to pay $80 just to play mw remastered.

[demonchine]

I seem to be an exception to the rule. I didnt like modern warfare 2 campaign or multiplayer (when I finally discovered the franchise) definitely did not care for black ops 1 MP , only liked MW3 Co op missions and only liked playing zombies in blops 2. I did however really like BO3. And so far IW seems to be on par with that, so I'm good with it

[Sir_smooch]

I'm not sure everyone has given their input, but what are your thoughts so far about IW? To me it's basically BO3 with watered down colors. I've noticed the majority of my matches have been p2p and I'm unsure if I like this for this game. I'm sure the duma crew will optimize the game around launch time or so. I'm just not impressed with IW.

 

 

Me too not impressed at all it looks like halo to me. Thank god i didn't pre order the game yet. Just watching the gameplay makes me not wanna buy this futuristic crap. Hopefully they release mw remastered separately in the future. Im not ready to pay $80 just to play mw remastered.

 

 

I seem to be an exception to the rule. I didnt like modern warfare 2 campaign or multiplayer (when I finally discovered the franchise) definitely did not care for black ops 1 MP , only liked MW3 Co op missions and only liked playing zombies in blops 2. I did however really like BO3. And so far IW seems to be on par with that, so I'm good with it

Some interesting opinions guys, i haven't had a chance to play so keep them all coming in guys

[Sgt-Greco]

As with AW and BO3, IW beta is p2p.

By the time it launches, servers will gradually take over. In between maintenances and upgrades there is a possibility for p2p again, but for short period of times.

As for me, the game is a mixture of BO3 and Ghosts .Hit detection is better than BO3, something we expected from IW. No surprises there.

The game IMO is average though. Boring killstreaks, lack of fresh ideas, winners circle with silly taunts, supply drops with useless items, average maps so far.  But as always a good connection compensates for almost everything.

 

I was playing yesterday with some very good BO3 players and friends in my team, (I do not consider myself a good player) and I noticed that they where crashed. Easily. Don't know how to explain that. Maybe p2p is a bad idea in my region.

 

If the game won't do well, I expect MWR to be sold seperately by Xmas. 

 

 

PS

One last offtopic question guys: I have this problem with my headphones where I cannot distinguish the direction of the enemy player's footsteps if it comes from right or left, even though I hear them loud and clear. Is there something wrong with my sound settings (or my ears)  ? 

[demonchine]

I'm having the same issue with the audio. I'm using Astro A40 tr and it seems like the sound in the beta is coming out in mono.

[simjc]

Mono sound!!! Woo hoo!!!! We are really going back in time.

 

FYI - try out "Small/Tiny sound" or whatever it is called. It seems the best! Default and Headphones not so great. Let me know what you think?

[DARK BAWGS]

I am not impressed at all for most of the reasons mentioned in this thread.  I also thought the maps were small and not too creative.  I will play out the Beta and see how I feel.  Next week I will do it again on XBox.

 

In summary, I wasn't excited about this game from the "hype" and am less impressed now that I have seen it...

[liveandletdie34]

It's on the ps4 still and xbox on the second weekend correct me if I am wrong

[Slipknot31286sic6]

Ur correct

[liveandletdie34]

Sound thanks

[DARK BAWGS]

This is nuts!  I spend more time waiting to get into a lobby and then when I do it is very laggy (not everytime).  I have been waiting 45 mins for a lobby!  I couldn't get but one game on Friday and sat for over two hours to get in a lobby but never did.

 

Saturday I did play and it seemed ok.  Today is another matter.  I just don't feel like this is a game for me... but we will see after next weekend.

[Slipknot31286sic6]

Not enough dedicated servers. Seen like 7

[Netduma Fraser]

Given the fiasco with getting a game at all looks like they allowed a lot of P2P with some dedicated servers in there. Once they've worked on fixing the issues as Greco says I imagine they'll go back to dedicated servers

[II Z IE IR O II]

game is trash!  i understand it's a beta but the overall feel is crap!  it's ghost 2.0.  major tweaking to guns are a must, and i really lost my faith in Infinity Ward.  Thet can't even launch a beta correctly.  gave a BS excuse that they didn't anticipate this much people playing the beta.  give me a fucking break.  it doesn't take a genius to figure this shit out.  basically they are calling the community stupid if people actually believe them.  but you know what, they're dumbass people that would actually accept that answer.  wish I could get a refund for this game.  its TRASH!!!!!

[JConnor]

I haven't played the betas, but it looks absolutely terrible from all the videos and live streams I've seen.

 

Plus, it's P2W with weapon variants / Supply Drops even if you can construct them.

 

I have a feeling Infinite Warfare will be the first big CoD failure in a long time because even though people hate on CoD each year... It makes a shit-ton of money. However, the overall consensus on IW is it's a bad game in general. I feel sorry (kind of) for the pros who have to play this crap the whole year even without the variants.  

 

Maybe Activision should just replace Infinity Ward with Raven Software and they can focus on modern warfare games?

[Dillinger]

I have never been an Infinity Bored fan, and this release has done zero to turn that impression around for me.

 

First off, you had a Beta of basically the same game, last year and earlier in their game cycle, that went better than this one did.  That says something to me, because if their excuse is. "We didn't expect this many people to come out and play our game" then I have a HUGE problem with the leadership that put you in charge.  

 

What kind of numbers did the BO3 Beta do and what kind of numbers did this game do?  I refuse to believe one had a Significantly Deeper player pool.  While each side has their fanboys, most fans are fans of the franchise.  People will play it to see if it's worth their time and money or if they were correct in their dislike of the trailer.

 

I've watched about 4-5hrs of stream coverage on Twitch, and I have watched a few vids from YT'ers I trust.  The game just doesn't look like anything new/exciting/intriguing that makes me want to jump in and play.  

 

Personally:

 

Maps:  I think the maps look washed out and look like the brightness is way up on every monitor or stream.  It just doesn't look crisp and clean.  I heard one of the Pros talking about how if the graphics aren't as intense, then the game will run better and have less frame rate drops.  If that is the Mendoza Line for a "good game", to retard the graphic settings to make the game run better, then I need to find a new franchise to spend my money with moving forward, because that is some bullshit.

 

Weapon Variants:  I personally believe this helped kill AW early and it will do so in this game.  No one except the most hardcore fans are going to want to start a Master Prestige grind on Christmas morning when half the community already has weapons that are 1 to 3 levels of progression better than any weapon you start the game with - it's going to be fish in a barrel every game.  

 

Outside of that the score streaks again, outside of that one where you turn into a dog and the super speed shield guy, seem to be weak.  I saw Crimsix put up a THOR, and it did some work, but the rest of the streaks seem to be pretty lame.  That new bombing run thing is one everyone is hitting in videos, but it doesn't seem to get you many kills. 

 

I am going to sit back in the cut for a bit and wait for the XB1 Beta and the fallout.  Maybe it will change drastically over the next couple of weeks?  

 

Right now I will not be buying this game out of the gate and supporting what I feel is an inferior development house.  

 

Looks like BO2/BO3 for another year and I bought the re-release of Skyrim Enhanced that drops on 10.27.16 for my fall gaming needs.

 

Good luck you all - Carry the Netduma banner in with pride!

[Sgt-Greco]

Turn FILM GRAIN all the way down to get rid of the bleary palette, follow the pace that the developers have in mind and give the damn game one more chance. I think it deserves it.,

[Cajun72]

I have never been an Infinity Bored fan, and this release has done zero to turn that impression around for me.

 

First off, you had a Beta of basically the same game, last year and earlier in their game cycle, that went better than this one did.  That says something to me, because if their excuse is. "We didn't expect this many people to come out and play our game" then I have a HUGE problem with the leadership that put you in charge.  

 

What kind of numbers did the BO3 Beta do and what kind of numbers did this game do?  I refuse to believe one had a Significantly Deeper player pool.  While each side has their fanboys, most fans are fans of the franchise.  People will play it to see if it's worth their time and money or if they were correct in their dislike of the trailer.

 

I've watched about 4-5hrs of stream coverage on Twitch, and I have watched a few vids from YT'ers I trust.  The game just doesn't look like anything new/exciting/intriguing that makes me want to jump in and play.  

 

Personally:

 

Maps:  I think the maps look washed out and look like the brightness is way up on every monitor or stream.  It just doesn't look crisp and clean.  I heard one of the Pros talking about how if the graphics aren't as intense, then the game will run better and have less frame rate drops.  If that is the Mendoza Line for a "good game", to retard the graphic settings to make the game run better, then I need to find a new franchise to spend my money with moving forward, because that is some bullshit.

 

Weapon Variants:  I personally believe this helped kill AW early and it will do so in this game.  No one except the most hardcore fans are going to want to start a Master Prestige grind on Christmas morning when half the community already has weapons that are 1 to 3 levels of progression better than any weapon you start the game with - it's going to be fish in a barrel every game.  

 

Outside of that the score streaks again, outside of that one where you turn into a dog and the super speed shield guy, seem to be weak.  I saw Crimsix put up a THOR, and it did some work, but the rest of the streaks seem to be pretty lame.  That new bombing run thing is one everyone is hitting in videos, but it doesn't seem to get you many kills. 

 

I am going to sit back in the cut for a bit and wait for the XB1 Beta and the fallout.  Maybe it will change drastically over the next couple of weeks?  

 

Right now I will not be buying this game out of the gate and supporting what I feel is an inferior development house.  

 

Looks like BO2/BO3 for another year and I bought the re-release of Skyrim Enhanced that drops on 10.27.16 for my fall gaming needs.

 

Good luck you all - Carry the Netduma banner in with pride!

Well said my man, you have epitomised exactly how I feel about this game, I thought it was just me that thought like this! The beta was beyond awful in every way.

 

Big shame they locked MWR into buying this garbage.

[UK_Wildcats_Fans]

Here is an interesting post about the weapon stats based upon observed stats.  This is not from the hard code (aka Marvel4) stats.  However, it is interesting.

 

https://m.reddit.com/r/Infinitewarfare/comments/57ujn8/how_fast_are_you_dying_actual_weapon_fire_rates/ 

 

It seems that the TTK is more inline with BO3.  However, I still think that something is off on the netcode which make it seem that the TTK (time to kill) is much slower than TTD (time to die).  Xclusive Ace did a video about it as well.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUQ3wBG9Ry8

 

MAPS:  Honestly, I don't pay attention to the colors.  I pay attention to the game flow and how they play.I am not a fan of the maps.  They do not have a good flow.  It is more like a maze with lots of turns, entries and exists in almost all areas of the maps.  The one except is the B flag of Frontier, which is a f' up design for the B flag.  I like that they took out the option to take out motion blur.  That was making me sick when I played my first games. 

 

SCORE STREAKS:  I am not a fan of the score streaks.  Many don't get any kills at all.  I have personally stood in the middle of them and did not get killed.  Many are too easy to take out with a launcher.

 

WEAPONS, PERKS & ATTACHMENTS:  I am still trying to find my favorites.  It seems that the standard sights are good on most goods, so I don't have to run optics on them.  For the Beta, quick draw, ghost and dexterity are my crutches and use them on all my classes.   

 

RIGS:  I am still playing with these and have not found a favorite.  I don't think any are over powered, but they definitely annoying because of the TTD.

 

SNIPERS:  I don't snipe nor ever well.  Getting no scoped or quick scoped is so frustrating.  In BO3, my most frustrating deaths are from the ARGUS and KRM which both have too much range.  In IW, it is the longbow.  I think that the aim assist should be turned off sniper riffles.

 

MINIMAP:  I like that they have names for the areas of map that you are in.  The enemy dots are difficult for me to see especially if they have a line above/below them to show the levels.  Why don't our teammates have different symbols for above or below us.

 

So far I am not impressed with anything with about IW. It seems like another continuation of BO3.  I am hoping that the other maps and weapons will prove more exciting.

[Slipknot31286sic6]

Ftl is most over powered class honestly. There is no hit markers but that's why it don't have infinite ammo. Second is warfighter. Rest are worthless it seems. Half the time snaptic or whatever. U get 2 kills or so many hit markers. My regular gun does more work. That infinite life gun fhr. Gtfo with this Shit. I'm OK with variances but not infinite life and clip regenerate on double kill. Really? Laser guns regenerate. Really? It's like they forcing laser Shit just like advanced warfare. Nerf bullets, make ppl use lasers. . Snipers are a fucking joke. Put back 5 second delay and away. You shouldn't be able to run n quick scope or take 10 bullets and still be able to shoot me. A total joke.

[JConnor]

For those still on the fence...

 

There is going to be an open PS4 beta this weekend (10/21) until the 24th.

 

The XB1, unfortunately, you still need a pre-order code, but just like the BO3 beta, they've opened it up to the masses on PS4... Probably because Infinity Ward is desperate to get players to play it given the almost universal, lukewarm response IW has received, thus far?

[psygn]

For those still on the fence...

 

There is going to be an open PS4 beta this weekend (10/21) until the 24th.

 

The XB1, unfortunately, you still need a pre-order code, but just like the BO3 beta, they've opened it up to the masses on PS4... Probably because Infinity Ward is desperate to get players to play it given the almost universal, lukewarm response IW has received, thus far?

 

I don't think it's because of lukewarm response.  BO3 also went open beta.  It's to further stress/bug test and get more potential buyers that might have otherwise not given the game a chance... like my coworker friend who hasn't played since BO1 (he plays UC4 multiplayer a lot).  I remember reading BO3 threads about players who have either never played CoD or haven't played the recent ones actually enjoying the beta enough to put down a preorder for the game.

[slashformayor]

I've not played the Beta, and i don't intend to. I said it from the beginning, Activision are playing their customers for mugs. From all the footage i have seen, almost everyone is complaing about the same things; TTK/TTD, lobby connections, snipers and ghost. Ghost is the same as BO1, which other than Second Chance, made the game quite infuriating to play sometimes. Snipers are back with a vengeance with quickscoping now a thing again. And is it just me, or have they basically just taken BO3 and reskinned it? I mean, almost everything is the same! Movement, pick 10, class selection, specialists, end of game taunts, medals etc etc etc.

 

Whatever, i just find it humourous that people actually pay these prices for a game that many of us already own from years ago, plus a game that has supposedly had a 3 year development cycle, yet looks and plays the same as both ghosts and BO3, neither of which is what the community wanted. I'm not a Battlefield fan, and i doubt Watch Dogs will keep me entertained for long. I can't wait for Red Dead redemption and the next Assassins Creed game to come out, as these FPS's are all geared towards 14 year olds who want to upload montages to their Youtube accounts.

 

/rant

[Murdoch]

I managed to laugh my way through 3 games. It was so horrifically bad I just deleted it, I have no time for that BS. The best I could do was 7 - 12. It takes ten bullets to kill someone and I insta die. The connection was off, I was getting sniped from everywhere, score streak after score streak raining down on me. It looks cartoonish with those colors. I haven't played BO3 in 10 months, I quit after a few weeks, and I would not have known IW was a different game if you told me. So glad I didn't preorder this year. I have been playing AW since it came out and it plays flawlessly for me and is much more my pace and not so twitchy. Could not say I liked anything about IW at all. I will wait for reviews of the game the remastered and possibly give that a try when it is available on its own. I was not expecting it to play that bad. Wow.