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Insurgency: Sandstorm - Official Console Gameplay Overview Trailer
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STARSBarry
Gold Member
Sadly as much as I enjoyed insurgency... Sandstorm has been forced to course correct multiple times by its user base.
Essentially about 6 months ago they tried to move the game in the direction or Fortnite style cosmetics while at the same time focusing almost exclusively on adding niche Chinese weaponry, that focus on the Chinese audience still seems to be be current direction, which is confusing when you think that this is esentially about PMC's in the middle East vs terroists.
They where planning to add these until a huge community backlash from those who want to play something more authentic (as this trailer constantly states), the Chinese weapons just feel weird and out of place as there rare outside of Asia never mind in the middle East outside of the obvious AK rip offs.
The game has been horrifically unoptimized every other release, with the Dev's forcibly lowering the entire texture of the game just so mid range PC's could get above 30 with decent settings... it will be interesting to see how this preforms on console.
Essentially about 6 months ago they tried to move the game in the direction or Fortnite style cosmetics while at the same time focusing almost exclusively on adding niche Chinese weaponry, that focus on the Chinese audience still seems to be be current direction, which is confusing when you think that this is esentially about PMC's in the middle East vs terroists.
They where planning to add these until a huge community backlash from those who want to play something more authentic (as this trailer constantly states), the Chinese weapons just feel weird and out of place as there rare outside of Asia never mind in the middle East outside of the obvious AK rip offs.
The game has been horrifically unoptimized every other release, with the Dev's forcibly lowering the entire texture of the game just so mid range PC's could get above 30 with decent settings... it will be interesting to see how this preforms on console.
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Lucifers Beard
Member
I'm under NDA but I don't think it would be harmful of me to say that I didn't have any issues with performance.Sadly as much as I enjoyed insurgency... Sandstorm has been forced to course correct multiple times by its user base.
Essentially about 6 months ago they tried to move the game in the direction or Fortnite style cosmetics while at the same time focusing almost exclusively on adding niche Chinese weaponry, that focus on the Chinese audience still seems to be be current direction, which is confusing when you think that this is esentially about PMC's in the middle East vs terroists.
They where planning to add these until a huge community backlash from those who want to play something more authentic (as this trailer constantly states), the Chinese weapons just feel weird and out of place as there rare outside of Asia never mind in the middle East outside of the obvious AK rip offs.
The game has been horrifically unoptimized every other release, with the Dev's forcibly lowering the entire texture of the game just so mid range PC's could get above 30 with decent settings... it will be interesting to see how this preforms on console.
In saying that, as much as I enjoy Insurgency, I may grab Hell Let Loose instead just because I would like a WW2 shooter that doesn't suck.
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makaveli60
Member
I assume no single-player campaign in this, right?
winjer
Gold Member
I loved the first Insurgency. A great tactical game, with great map desing and solid game mechanics.
But Sandstorm is a worse game, much worse. Map design is almost bad. There's a heavy tonemapping that makes some maps extremely brown, to the point of hurting gameplay.
Suppression is overused. Soldiers can only run a few dozen meters before becoming tired and then aiming goes to shit. And this makes camping much more effective than attacking.
I bought this, day one on Steam, thinking I was getting an improved Insurgency. Instead, I got a brown turd with a ton of performance issues.
But Sandstorm is a worse game, much worse. Map design is almost bad. There's a heavy tonemapping that makes some maps extremely brown, to the point of hurting gameplay.
Suppression is overused. Soldiers can only run a few dozen meters before becoming tired and then aiming goes to shit. And this makes camping much more effective than attacking.
I bought this, day one on Steam, thinking I was getting an improved Insurgency. Instead, I got a brown turd with a ton of performance issues.
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OneShotThrill
Member
Same here ..no issues with performance. And same exact idea about HLL.
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
captainraincoat
Banned
got both the series x version and ps5
Ps5 version looks like ass compared to the Xbox version….I’d there something I’m missing?
Ps5 version looks like ass compared to the Xbox version….I’d there something I’m missing?
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
This game mode is absolutely amazing. Tense and difficult makes the game even more fun to play. I wish this was permanent and not temporal.
It's coming in the future, but I don't mind how it looks right now. On series X looks very crisp at 4k and solid 60 fps.
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captainraincoat
Banned
the game still looks fuzzy on the ps5 compared to the Series X
this needs a proper next gen version
this needs a proper next gen version
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
Vaelka
Member
No it's pvp or co-op vs bots only.
Lucifers Beard
Member
It’s great if you don’t mind your shooters to be a bit more realistic. You typically die in 1-3 shots depending on the gun and armour being worn. Loads of people are playing so you’ll never be short of a game. Coop modes are awesome too!
smart_brazileiro
Banned
Looks like a ps3 game with bad graphics. Really put me off.
OneShotThrill
Member
Honestly for 40 usd the game is solid and fun but its buggy
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OneShotThrill
Member
Much more tactical fps than whats out. Insurgents vs moden soldiers in smaller scale urban firefights. Expect very low Ttk, customization of modern weapons, team damage, room clearing etc. I will agree with others it needs a proper next gen version tho. Textures can be lower quality and there are some bugs. It runs terribly on the last gen consoles. But i have fun with it for what it is.
OneShotThrill
Member
Its pretty bad on last gen especially...but its a PC port so hey
Concern
Member
Thanks for the insight. Definitely sounds like something I'd like. Hopefully they can get that patched to improve textures.
Going to try and get my hands on it.
OneShotThrill
Member
Yea brings back old socom2 and Graw vibes on it. The COOP mode is super fun as well. It can look alot better. The Pc version looks great and has high resolution textures. The game was originally supposed to drop for last gen consoles back in 2019. Its also missing crossplay which is another gripe of mine. Lets hope when they have a true current gen version we can get it looking similar and up to par.
Roufianos
Member
I would recommend checking it out at the very least. As a Socom fan, it definitely scratches the tactical shooter inch. Never had any problems finding a game on Series X.
STARSBarry
Gold Member
How's the multiplayer on console? On PC the vs multiplayer died, its almost exclusively coop now.
Concern
Member
Yea my onl
Yea my only gripe is the visuals are bad. And I'm not one to really complain about visuals. But besides that, this is great. Kills are so satisfying in this.
Yea my only gripe is the visuals are bad. And I'm not one to really complain about visuals. But besides that, this is great. Kills are so satisfying in this.
OneShotThrill
Member
I can find matches on ps5 for most game modes with no problem and it not even crossplay
chilleverest
Member
Yeah, been looking forward to play it since its big break but its a gamepass or no go for me.
TheMan
Member
I wonder how Hell Let Loose is doing on PS
Concern
Member
I don't really see this dying. But I don't ever see it doing cod/Battlefield numbers. Its made for a niche crowd. There's nothing like it from what I've played. So I expect it to keep its niche fanbase awhile depending on how post launch support is.
OneShotThrill
Member
Precisely..if youre playing this is because its not COD or Battlefield. Post launch support will make or break it.
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
IbizaPocholo
NeoGAFs Kent Brockman
STARSBarry
Gold Member
I remember when I really enjoyed playing this even if it ran like ass on my high end machine ever other update. However they misstepped far too many times sadly.
I find my fix in Hell let Loose for my tactical shooter needs. I do very occasionally return to this for the coop, but the AI pisses me off due to its ability to act retarded but then suddenly perfectly headshot you with a pistol 2 miles away through a tiny a hole in the wall as you sprint past.
The original I defintly remember being better than sandstorm.
I find my fix in Hell let Loose for my tactical shooter needs. I do very occasionally return to this for the coop, but the AI pisses me off due to its ability to act retarded but then suddenly perfectly headshot you with a pistol 2 miles away through a tiny a hole in the wall as you sprint past.
The original I defintly remember being better than sandstorm.
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