Cornbread78
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Pray for a patch everyone; hopefully, they can right the ship...
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Homefront: The Revolution |OT| The City of "Brotherly Love" showing its true colors
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Deleted member 471617
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Sorry you got a never ending loading screen. I hope I don't come across that bug. I'm in the second district even though I still have a lot left to do in the first district. For the most part, im actually enjoying the game. The frame rate doesn't even bother me at all. It's the pausing/freezing that's annoying the hell out of me and even on easy with aim assist on, im still sometimes getting my ass handed to me. The aiming and shooting really needed some extra work and no aiming reticle is definitely a negative.
Question though -
How do you unlock the attachments slots for the weapons? I want to buy a scope and a suppressor but there's no point in me doing so since I can't attach them anyway.
Question though -
How do you unlock the attachments slots for the weapons? I want to buy a scope and a suppressor but there's no point in me doing so since I can't attach them anyway.
DiabloTheGrey
Member
All you have to do is purchase the attachment you want in the gun locker and it will be unlocked for every applicable weapon. Then when you mod the weapon just select the attachment you want. You don't have to unlock the slots, just purchase the attachments.
Also get the shotgun if you haven't already. Short range but damn near OP in short to medium range. Takes down heavies in 3 shots, every one else in 1-2 if you get a clean shot.
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Deleted member 471617
Unconfirmed Member
Okay, thanks. Appreciate the info and help.
Norwegian_Imposter
Member
So the aliasing option in the settings on ps4 do they make a difference?
Norwegian_Imposter
Member
Man the frame rate makes the combat really difficult on ps4 might have to play on the lowest difficulty. I've died like 3 times in pointless shit and what's with the game not explaining much until you're already in a stronghold etc
The_Joker1721
Member
I'm sorry if the answer is in the thread but how can we tell how many skill points we have to assign? Maybe it's obvious and I can't see but I don't know how he skills system works.
Also is anyone else having trouble with shooting in this game? I swear I'm not great at shooting games but I'm not this bad!
Even with all of this I've been enjoying clearing missions with my buddies. It's not the most polished game and it's definitely got flaws but overall I can't help but enjoy the game.
Also is anyone else having trouble with shooting in this game? I swear I'm not great at shooting games but I'm not this bad!
Even with all of this I've been enjoying clearing missions with my buddies. It's not the most polished game and it's definitely got flaws but overall I can't help but enjoy the game.
I'm on Xbox and hit the fourth(?) zone and I've got an infinite loading screen. It's time to take it back to gamestop.
Performance is awful, but I was dealing with it. The game probably has the most 'resistance' type of atmosphere I've ever come across. It's pretty neat at times, and there is a real sense of oppression when you're in the dark hiding from the KPA.
Gunplay is competent enough, but the real time weapon modification is cool.
I wish this was a better game, as it could be something special. That Rock Paper Shotgun article is spot on.
Dammit.
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Deleted member 471617
Unconfirmed Member
Yeah, im done with the game as well. Made it up to the third map and simply, enough is enough. A lot of stuff I like in the game but no aiming reticle, average at best gunplay and the constant freezing/pausing is just too much to overcome.
Shame too since I was hoping that this game would have been a nice compliment to the Far Cry franchise but sadly, it's not even close. Oh well.
Shame too since I was hoping that this game would have been a nice compliment to the Far Cry franchise but sadly, it's not even close. Oh well.
Sitting here at work, I keep thinking about this and Overwatch. Turned in Homefront on my lunch break and had a chat with the GameStop manager. It sucks because the disc is technically fine, but I wasn't waiting for a patch with something this game-breaking.
Seems like the devs are aware at least.
https://www.homefront-game.com/forum/index.php?threads/loading-issue.15264/
Seems like the devs are aware at least.
https://www.homefront-game.com/forum/index.php?threads/loading-issue.15264/
Rated-Rsuperstar
Member
Finished it today. I'll probably be in the lone camp of people who liked this game and found it more interesting then the first title. Probably the games strongest point is it's atmosphere and detailed world. All the hubs have there own distinct look and feel. One of my favorite missions in the game was the dock inflitration mission where you board the USS Nimitz. Cool stuff.
Homefront also gets the desperation right. The resistance always feels outgunned in the missions. Characters are constantly dying and when you get betrayed you feel like everything you've done up to that point was just taken away from you. On the other hand the dialogue is just trash. Just characters shouting and cursing at each other. I wish Brady wasn't a silent protagonist. It always annoys me in games when npcs talk to your character and somehow your silence is taken as an agreement.
I tried the coop mode. I do think playing with others helps improve the combat but there's only a couple maps right now which make all the unlocks pointless. On the plus side, the coop mode doesn't seem to have the autosave freezing problem that affects the SP. If Dambuster can deliver on a steady stream of new maps over the next couple months I'll actually buy the season pass.
So yeah the game has technical issues out the wazoo and the characters are insufferable but I still like the world Dambuster managed to put together under such development hells. It's definitely not trash like a lot of reviews deemed it but after a couple patches and like a 20 dollar price point, I think it will be worth playing for others who skipped out on it the first round.
Homefront also gets the desperation right. The resistance always feels outgunned in the missions. Characters are constantly dying and when you get betrayed you feel like everything you've done up to that point was just taken away from you. On the other hand the dialogue is just trash. Just characters shouting and cursing at each other. I wish Brady wasn't a silent protagonist. It always annoys me in games when npcs talk to your character and somehow your silence is taken as an agreement.
I tried the coop mode. I do think playing with others helps improve the combat but there's only a couple maps right now which make all the unlocks pointless. On the plus side, the coop mode doesn't seem to have the autosave freezing problem that affects the SP. If Dambuster can deliver on a steady stream of new maps over the next couple months I'll actually buy the season pass.
So yeah the game has technical issues out the wazoo and the characters are insufferable but I still like the world Dambuster managed to put together under such development hells. It's definitely not trash like a lot of reviews deemed it but after a couple patches and like a 20 dollar price point, I think it will be worth playing for others who skipped out on it the first round.
So, there is a new patch live (playing on PS4). Problem for me being it seems to break more than it fixes. Loaded the game up to find no icons on the map, barely any enemies in the world, and the floors all having a weird glow to them at times. Closed and relaunched and still the same.
It sucks, I really enjoy large parts of this game. It just seems intent on trying to push me away.
It sucks, I really enjoy large parts of this game. It just seems intent on trying to push me away.
Reload a previous checkpoint. Should fix it from what I read on official forums. Any word on what the patch is supposed to fix? Any update for xb1?
DiabloTheGrey
Member
In response to a poster saying that there has been no news about an update, the community moderator says....
Deep Silver/Dambuster Studios might want to consider promoting someone else. The guy comes across as an fanatical apologist of this game. He acts as though nothing is severely wrong with this game and that its performance is standard for most new releases. It seems like he believes there is some sort of agenda against this game because apparently no one complains as much about other games in the same condition.
Deep Silver/Dambuster Studios might want to consider promoting someone else. The guy comes across as an fanatical apologist of this game. He acts as though nothing is severely wrong with this game and that its performance is standard for most new releases. It seems like he believes there is some sort of agenda against this game because apparently no one complains as much about other games in the same condition.
JigglesBunny
Banned
My God, that guy is such a jackass. I wish they'd just put him on gag order for awhile.In response to a poster saying that there has been no news about an update, the community moderator says....
Deep Silver/Dambuster Studios might want to consider promoting someone else. The guy comes across as an fanatical apologist of this game. He acts as though nothing is severely wrong with this game and that its performance is standard for most new releases. It seems like he believes there is some sort of agenda against this game because apparently no one complains as much about other games in the same condition.
Just saw this game pop up as a new release on Steam, what are peoples' impressions so far? Not a good sign that this OP has fallen off so far despite the game being in its first week.
No one complained about The Division? Is this guy for real?
In response to a poster saying that there has been no news about an update, the community moderator says....
Deep Silver/Dambuster Studios might want to consider promoting someone else. The guy comes across as an fanatical apologist of this game. He acts as though nothing is severely wrong with this game and that its performance is standard for most new releases. It seems like he believes there is some sort of agenda against this game because apparently no one complains as much about other games in the same condition.
No one complained about The Division? Is this guy for real?
Started playing this last night. I genuinely cannot believe how poorly this game runs on PS4. Apparently this recent patch "fixed" some of the framerate issues which is insane to me...it used to be WORSE? Still seems like it hardly hits 20fps, 2-4 second freezes every time there is an autosave. Truly unacceptable. Not sure if I should wait for another patch or just sell it now
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Deleted member 471617
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Traded it in today to GameStop for $22 in credit and received an extra $11 in credit since I put it towards Doom.
Really wanted to enjoy this game but just couldn't. By the third map, I simply gave up. Real shame since it definitely has a Far Cry feel to it. Oh well.
Really wanted to enjoy this game but just couldn't. By the third map, I simply gave up. Real shame since it definitely has a Far Cry feel to it. Oh well.
New patch just released on PC and should be coming to consoles next week. https://www.facebook.com/dsdambuster/posts/616251931881050
There's also new Resistance mode content and an XP boost event.
There's also new Resistance mode content and an XP boost event.
BeforeU
Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.
Norwegian_Imposter
Member
god I am trying to blast through this game but its really difficult. I find the AI so moronic that I end up dying due to them being very bullet spongy even in the head.
I have got used to the technical limitations of it but still the AI means I die alot lol
I have got used to the technical limitations of it but still the AI means I die alot lol
Patch 1.5 is out.
Tom Chick gave the game a positive review.
The 1.5 patch for PC is now live and you can see the patch notes below.
The main point for this release will see the Hearts & Minds progression restored in Ashgate. This patch should allow anyone experiencing this issue to continue their journey.
However, there is a small caveat that we need to bring to your attention - during some of our final testing against some of the community provided saves, we found that any player who had already hacked the transceiver in Ashgate wouldnt see the icons that are revealed on the map. This doesnt have any knock on effects, and simply re-discovering them by moving around will make them reappear.
This will be fixed in our next patch but as it is a minor issue and in an effort to not delay this patch further, we made the decision to submit and release the current patch now. Please note that this doesnt effect anyone starting new games.
In the mean time, here is a sneak peak at Triage, an upcoming mission that will join Resistance Mode soon!
Patch Notes 1.5:
Fix for players Hearts & Minds progress not progressing correctly in Ashgate.
Fix for Home of the Brave achievement not being achievable.
Further reduction in the number of checkpoints saves that occur whilst playing
Fix for non English character support in the users Windows login name
Some players who encountered issues with audio relating to the smartphone should now see it working as intended
Additional Nvidia tweaks
Tom Chick gave the game a positive review.
Norwegian_Imposter
Member
Completed the story last night. Man it was nonsense. It really was. As if the KPA wouldn't just steam roll philly after that.
Oh and the second to last objective on ps4 had the games frame rate just shit the bed (it's never great but the patches fixed the stop frame animation effect except for that mission)
I've been playing since release just to complete this just because I know if I didn't make it my mission to complete it the game is so shit I would never wanna pick it up again if I stopped.
I do feel for the guys though.
Oh and the second to last objective on ps4 had the games frame rate just shit the bed (it's never great but the patches fixed the stop frame animation effect except for that mission)
I've been playing since release just to complete this just because I know if I didn't make it my mission to complete it the game is so shit I would never wanna pick it up again if I stopped.
I do feel for the guys though.
User 479360
Banned
The file is big and I've been downloading it slowly. It's just at 25%. I hope to finally get around to playing this within the next week or two, once I finish Mirror's Edge.
How long am I looking at for a non-completionist, but non-rushed playthough?
How long am I looking at for a non-completionist, but non-rushed playthough?
speedomodel
Member
Not sure if I should start this or wait a bit. Not sure I want another open world game, need something more linear.
How long is the completion on this? 15 hours?
How long is the completion on this? 15 hours?
hollerphonix
Neo Member
So I was trolling around ebgames last night and it's being sold new for $45. So probably didn't do well regardless, I've heard it's not good but how bad is it (all around)?
Ps4 btw
Ps4 btw
Cornbread78
Member
https://howlongtobeat.com/game.php?id=21276
This appears to be pretty consistent with what has been posted, however, it has been reported to take more into the 30'system to do everything.
SenseOffender
Member
I'm actually still enjoying this game, I find the open-world aspect drawing me back each day. I see real shreds of brilliance in this game. I love the feeling of being part of the revolution, taking over strike points, customizing weapons, recruiting resistance members, destroying KPA equipment. It reminds me a lot of inFamous Second Son, but I honestly find Homefront to be a bit more intriguing, and has me coming back to try and take back the city.
Then something stupid happens, like frame rate causes me to die, or AI acts dumb, or I see a soldier with an invisible gun, and it just takes me out of it.
It's a shame. I do still really like the game, and it could've been so much more, but man did it ever need some more time for polish.
Then something stupid happens, like frame rate causes me to die, or AI acts dumb, or I see a soldier with an invisible gun, and it just takes me out of it.
It's a shame. I do still really like the game, and it could've been so much more, but man did it ever need some more time for polish.
nortonff
Hi, I'm nortonff. I spend my life going into threads to say that I don't care about the topic of the thread. It's a really good use of my time.
DigitalFoundry made a new video comparing the performance in the newest patch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIAs4D0p2Ss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIAs4D0p2Ss
Samurai Penguin
Member
It's funny. I really want to hate this game..but I can't. Sure it has some god awful bugs, like shooting KPA's..and having them disappear right in front of you, only to respawn like 10 seconds later...and the horrible enemy AI, but under neath all that is a game that has potential.
I like the open world design, and how you can customize and change your weapon on the fly.
It's a shame that the game wasn't given more time to be polished.
I like the open world design, and how you can customize and change your weapon on the fly.
It's a shame that the game wasn't given more time to be polished.
Just an FYI. gamefly has this used for $10 on consoles.
http://m.gamefly.com/game/Homefront-The-Revolution/5008405
And I'm pretty sure it's free shipping this weekend for labor day.
Edit: yep free shipping. Just got it for $10.69 shipped.
http://m.gamefly.com/game/Homefront-The-Revolution/5008405
And I'm pretty sure it's free shipping this weekend for labor day.
Edit: yep free shipping. Just got it for $10.69 shipped.
I started playing this one, it was kind of fun... Until I had to do capture my first District by doing just mind fucking boggling, brainless hearts and minds bullshit. Just running around like an idiot, cutting wires, killing the same harasser guards over and over again. What the fuck is this?
I felt compelled enough to write a review article on Homefront and specifically in comparison to the Crysis titles.
https://kosmonautblog.wordpress.com/2016/09/12/homefront-2-is-the-better-crysis-2/
I've never written such a thing before, feedback appreciated
https://kosmonautblog.wordpress.com/2016/09/12/homefront-2-is-the-better-crysis-2/
I've never written such a thing before, feedback appreciated
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
Came here to ask if it was worth $10 (free shipping is still active on Gamefly also), and I never would have guessed the OT is only 5 pages. I know the game kinda bombed but my god.
I think I'll still take a shot at it for $10, especially after reading about that huge patch they just released
Game's really fun, if a bit flawed. Well with a tenner.
hollerphonix
Neo Member
I actually just started this a few days ago past the halfway point in the story.
The good:
the world feels lived in and reasons some interesting characteristics.
The gun modding is nice on the fly and adds to the guerilla warfare aspects of the story.
It does have a genuine underdog vibe within the game play.
The bad:
the story is team America without a sense of humor or irony.
The characters themselves are just unlikable to a large degree.
The script needed help, a bunch
Mind you with the most recent patch I manage to avoid a large amount of the previously reported issues and the game does feel pretty decent.
The good:
the world feels lived in and reasons some interesting characteristics.
The gun modding is nice on the fly and adds to the guerilla warfare aspects of the story.
It does have a genuine underdog vibe within the game play.
The bad:
the story is team America without a sense of humor or irony.
The characters themselves are just unlikable to a large degree.
The script needed help, a bunch
Mind you with the most recent patch I manage to avoid a large amount of the previously reported issues and the game does feel pretty decent.
User 479360
Banned
I went to start this the other day, after getting it as a gift months ago, but it needed a patch. Said patch downloaded while I slept, and I started it tonight.
So far, it's okay. Not nearly as bad as I was expecting, but it's also not something I'd call good either. There's more bad than good, overall, but it's kind of fun.
I've been liberating places and have completed the first few story missions. Now I'm on
. Hopefully the game won't take me too long. I want to beat it then delete it.
So far, it's okay. Not nearly as bad as I was expecting, but it's also not something I'd call good either. There's more bad than good, overall, but it's kind of fun.
I've been liberating places and have completed the first few story missions. Now I'm on
Hearts & Minds
I got to a mission that seems crazy unbalanced. It's a defence mission, and there's a fail-state if the five friendly NPCs die, but they're constantly bombarded by about eight enemies. Usually by the time I arrive at the location, two of the friendlies are already dead. Tried it about six times, failing every time.
Going to do something else and maybe get better armour/weapons before trying again.
Going to do something else and maybe get better armour/weapons before trying again.
User 479360
Banned
That's worrying.
Cornbread78
Member
Yeah and out of three of those pages most of it is people commenting on how bad the reviews were and how bad the game was (pre-patch) lol.
It's very unfortunate it turned out this way.
I got the ganefly deal 2 weeks ago. Honestly, just go play far cry 4. HR in theory and on paper would be good but it's not a fun experience overall.its a shame because of like to see a better get their chance at it