It's still the buzz around the internet, despite the reviews trickling out for
Grand Theft Auto IV. We're talking about
Metal Gear Online, of course. While it shouldn't be taken as canon, the Poll Police have noticed people on their PlayStation Network buddy list citing their thoughts of the beta in their comments. Some enjoy it, others do not. So, as protectors of personal opinion, we ask you your feelings of the beta so far.
We'll probably be writing a big impression on the beta ourselves in the coming days or weeks -- so look forward to what we think as well! Of course, ours are only as valid an opinion as each and every one of you. We'd hate to pretend ours are more important when that's obviously foolish. Anyway, if you're curious about last week's poll
related to Konami ID's, check out the results after the jump.
In a way, the Poll Police were fortunate the
MGO beta was delayed -- we get to ask you more questions about it! Not that we weren't going to ask how you've enjoyed it anyway. Still, last week everyone was clambering to get their Konami ID, and we asked how your experience went. The majority of you agreed it was difficult to get, thanks to clogged servers and poorly constructed sites. But we've all got ours in the end, so we guess it's all dead cockroaches swept under the rug. That's what you're supposed to do with them, right? It wards off more from invading. Think Heart of Darkness. Thanks for voting!
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
4-27-2008 @ 11:16PM
Kspraydad said...
It takes me FOREVER to learn control schemes so by the time the beta is over I MIGHT know what I'm doing.
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4-28-2008 @ 1:40AM
ChodalBerryWagon said...
Hey, guess what?
I got GTA 4 just then in the mail!!
And you don't haha!
It's awesome, does anyone know how to go online??
Australia rocks! I get it about 2 days earlier than you!
4-28-2008 @ 6:26PM
kentuckyfried said...
ditto on that one....I'm absolutely awful at this game.
4-28-2008 @ 8:25PM
Mike said...
LMFAO does anyone know how to go online
4-27-2008 @ 11:31PM
-Jad- said...
The beta not work 4 me... The server don't let me log-in.... I'm starting to hate Konami >_
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4-28-2008 @ 1:26AM
CanFan said...
i still don't have access, i tried to login 56 times but i still get a error message.
4-28-2008 @ 9:26AM
-Jad- said...
Look like I'm not alone... This seriously a humiliating treatment 4 real!
4-27-2008 @ 11:31PM
Dahk said...
I'm actually enjoying it quite thoroughly. I'm not exactly the biggest fan of its interface though. They really need to Arial/Calibri font it and stop using yellow/orange... EVERYTHING.
There's greats and gripes about... nearly everything in this game though. I'll wait and see what Nick and his crew thinks though =P.
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4-27-2008 @ 11:32PM
The_Punisher said...
The real problem is, for me, it's not addicting. It's a game i'd play for a few rounds and have fun, but it's not something that makes me go OMG i want to play. It's just kinda there.
Warhawk, on the other hand, makes me want to play. Besides, i'm in in MGS4 for the singleplayer, MGO is just a nice distraction i'll end up playing for 5-10 hours probably.
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4-27-2008 @ 11:33PM
frankym said...
Simply a terrible beta.
Clunky controls, and very boring.
Its as if Konami tried to copy COD4 and add a stealth twist...yet failed miserably.
I deleted the whole thing from my PS3 yesterday. Single player is were the strength lies for this franchise.
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4-28-2008 @ 12:52AM
Kattleox said...
I kinda agree, but I don't think that its miserable. I play the training section often, just so that I'll be able to just jump into MGS4 on June 12. Its also fun to run through Grosnyj Grad in mind boggling high definition.
4-28-2008 @ 8:02AM
Pawsie said...
I dI disagree.. I love the multiplayer. But everyone have their own taste. The strength in this game is that it's different from most first player games. Though I think warhawk and COD are good games as well.
But this is just a sample.. there are a few more modes they didn't release yet that was on the previous version... where you get to be snake and have to fight against everyone.
But if you're not into it, it's justified, the other games do offer more than this beta. I think it's different game, and different isn't what a lot of people like at times.
4-28-2008 @ 1:20PM
RosuNamikaze [BRAWL: 2191-7424-4335] said...
i don't mind it, but i agree that it's quite difficult to get the hang of. I get bored of being killed all the time, and having to respawn all the way back at the base.
I love metal gear, but think it should be made for one player.
Didin't stop me from experiencing. Found it a very interesting beta and have played it quite a bit.
The snake game was released today, with a new map.
luckily, to my suprise, i got to go snake. and it's ridiculously hard, but a bit more fun i'd say :P
taking people out with a tranq, and stealing their dogtags.
get three to win, even though i would only get one, and be killed, resetting the count :(
average i'd say.
4-27-2008 @ 11:35PM
BrokenMonkey said...
Testing the comments, doesn't seem to want to post.
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4-27-2008 @ 11:37PM
BrokenMonkey said...
Ok this is annoying, the post I keep trying to make won't show up but others will. Can I not say damn?
4-27-2008 @ 11:41PM
BrokenMonkey said...
Ok now I'm confused, why won't my comment show up?
If this shows up it will be my eleventh time trying to post the same comment, this time I took out the comment to see if this will post.
4-27-2008 @ 11:42PM
BrokenMonkey said...
I can't get the new update because I get an error with direct download and I can't use BT.
4-27-2008 @ 11:43PM
BrokenMonkey said...
Apparently I can't use the word bitt*rrent.
4-27-2008 @ 11:50PM
Dahk said...
Hahah i had a buncha those. As*sasin's Creed doesn't like to work either.
I finally understand these comment systems better since I'm actually a user of Wordpress now lol. Although I imagine Weblogs uses some insane blogging system lol.
4-27-2008 @ 11:45PM
Justin said...
To be honest, I wasn't too thrilled about it to begin with. The player moved toooo slow and I kept getting killed seemed like for no reason.
But THEN, I figured out the game is one based on 'skill' level and 'skill' points...
So now I've leveled up in "FAST MOVING" and "ASSAULT RIFLE" skill...and now i'm a beast. Come out on top of most of my matches.
Now I'm working in my CQC Skill and Knife Skill.
You have to 'equip' certain skills and work with them to level up. THEN you have to go to your 'skill' menu to actually 'upgrade' your skills.
Any other way...you'll end up frustrated and cut the game off.
They should really explain THAT part more, and add features and rewards for using SOP, and then the game will be just GREAT.
I hope my stats will carry over to the retail version though :(
It's taken me about 6hrs playtime to lvl up just those 2 skills...I'd hate to have an awesome player then have to start from scratch on June 12th.
Otherwise, I'm truly impressed. You just have to give it time. It's REALLY not a 'pick-up-and-play' type of game. It takes practice, dedication, and actually a bit of skill. But its intricate and once you get a feel for the skill system and actual mechanics...you'll love it.
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