GH Analysis: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Beta Multiplayer Hands On

Zardon · Feb 23, 2007, 01:01 PM

Read The Analysis here
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Don’t know about the rest of you, but I had almost given up on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Sure, the screenshots looked amazing from day 1, but after hearing time and time again how certain features wouldn’t make it into the final product I was starting to have my doubts. The long development time didn’t help either, and it would be fair to say that the game started looking like another Duke Nukem Forever. Then out of the blue came a finalized release date and a semi-open beta. Our regulars will know that THQ have given GAMING HEAVEN 200 keys to give away to join in the fun online. It’s still too early to tell how the game will turn out, but things look promising. If you haven’t yet won a key be sure to check out the daily competitions on GAMING HEAVEN.

REGENERATION · Feb 23, 2007, 03:11 PM

I tried the beta thanks to DH, and I’m not impressed with the game. The graphics are not that good, and I’m pretty surprised to see such a drastic ‘high requirements’ for this 'average quality' graphics. The sound was poor as well. Anyway, about the gameplay, It felt like it was a ‘lame’ version of Counter-Strike. Something is ‘missing’ in the game, but they will probably improve it in the final build of the MP. So far, I’m not impressed at all.

Lelisevis · Feb 23, 2007, 03:13 PM

Firstly nice review, would love to see what the 8800's churn out framerate wise. I tried it at 1280X1024 (monitor limitation) and maxed every single game setting and didnt see one dropped frame, thats good enough for me. Now if only I could get it to connect to a server, running around on your own isn't that great.

Secondly and here comes Mr angryface

....I loaded up the hands on review and flew into a blind panic, that opening squeal is EXACTLY the sound a cable makes as it drops onto a fast moving fan. I kicked my computer from under the desk and hit the floor in under 2 seconds so I could peer through the side window

. Very funny guys

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Sandok · Feb 23, 2007, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Lelisevis

Secondly and here comes Mr angryface

....I loaded up the hands on review and flew into a blind panic, that opening squeal is EXACTLY the sound a cable makes as it drops onto a fast moving fan. I kicked my computer from under the desk and hit the floor in under 2 seconds so I could peer through the side window

. Very funny guys

.

That made my day

I consider the video a success

Awesome!

vfn4i83 · Feb 23, 2007, 06:06 PM

I heard the this beta hasnt eneble all grphics settingd, and must be done by ourselfs.

ronnn · Feb 24, 2007, 03:03 AM

Nice review, thanks! If I ever get here in time, I will certainly try for one of the keys. But waiting for the game isn't so bad.

Resistor · Feb 25, 2007, 04:20 AM

I am not so impress about the game too.. Hopefully things will turn out nicely in the end..

Sandok · Feb 25, 2007, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Resistor

I am not so impress about the game too.. Hopefully things will turn out nicely in the end..

I can understand what you mean but STALKER didn't leave me cold at all... I'm convinced that the game will turn out to be quite good, given that the fundemental aspects in the beta (graphics, gameplay, sound, etc.) was all topnotch.

The only problems right now are still the netcode (which really needs an overhaul) and the unstable 3d engine. But when this game will be released, I'm hoping that we'll finally see that singpleayer FPS revolution we've heard so much about

gwaki · Feb 26, 2007, 04:35 PM

I had also givne up on this game. I played it three years ago at a gaming convention in Scotland and thought it was pretty sweet but, everytime I checked there was no new info on the game. I am finally so happy to see this beta out in the wild. WOOT!

Dragunov · Feb 26, 2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by vfn4i83

I heard the this beta hasnt eneble all grphics settingd, and must be done by ourselfs.

How, by using notepad or in the settings?

blown503 · Feb 28, 2007, 06:04 PM

I was hoping it would have maps the size of battlefield II. I think the maps are too small and the anoying sound it makes when you walk.

I also noticed that when you walk you wobble like a bobble head. Its not gonna be that great of a game. It will be new but flashyness will wear off real fast. Just thought it was gonna be more, especially for all the crap you have to go through to play this beta.

Mr cairo · Feb 28, 2007, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by blown503

I think the maps are too small and the anoying sound it makes when you walk.

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agreed that annoys the hell out of me as well

Sandok · Feb 28, 2007, 10:39 PM

I liked the map sizes, given that there aren't too many players at a given time. As for the walking sound, yeah it could be better... Sounds cheesy

blown503 · Mar 1, 2007, 05:00 PM

I want to play this after fileplannet makes such a big deal about playing a beta from their armor division. But alot of their sounds are exactly like the sounds from haflife games. They are so much alike that they are chilling. I thought for a moment that I was playing halflife until I took a step and figured no. I agree on the map sizes being ok for 8 people max.

Feb 23, 2007, 01:01 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	GH Analysis: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Beta Multiplayer Hands On Read The Analysis here ____________________________ Don’t know about the rest of you, but I had almost given up on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Sure, the screenshots looked amazing from day 1, but after hearing time and time again how certain features wouldn’t make it into the final product I was starting to have my doubts. The long development time didn’t help either, and it would be fair to say that the game started looking like another Duke Nukem Forever. Then out of the blue came a finalized release date and a semi-open beta. Our regulars will know that THQ have given GAMING HEAVEN 200 keys to give away to join in the fun online. It’s still too early to tell how the game will turn out, but things look promising. If you haven’t yet won a key be sure to check out the daily competitions on GAMING HEAVEN.

Feb 23, 2007, 03:13 PM	#3
Lelisevis Howlin at the moon Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,663 Rep Power: 0	Firstly nice review, would love to see what the 8800's churn out framerate wise. I tried it at 1280X1024 (monitor limitation) and maxed every single game setting and didnt see one dropped frame, thats good enough for me. Now if only I could get it to connect to a server, running around on your own isn't that great. Secondly and here comes Mr angryface....I loaded up the hands on review and flew into a blind panic, that opening squeal is EXACTLY the sound a cable makes as it drops onto a fast moving fan. I kicked my computer from under the desk and hit the floor in under 2 seconds so I could peer through the side window . Very funny guys .

Feb 28, 2007, 06:04 PM	#11
blown503 HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: S. Indiana Posts: 573 Rep Power: 0	I was hoping it would have maps the size of battlefield II. I think the maps are too small and the anoying sound it makes when you walk. I also noticed that when you walk you wobble like a bobble head. Its not gonna be that great of a game. It will be new but flashyness will wear off real fast. Just thought it was gonna be more, especially for all the crap you have to go through to play this beta. __________________

Mar 1, 2007, 05:00 PM	#14
blown503 HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: S. Indiana Posts: 573 Rep Power: 0	I want to play this after fileplannet makes such a big deal about playing a beta from their armor division. But alot of their sounds are exactly like the sounds from haflife games. They are so much alike that they are chilling. I thought for a moment that I was playing halflife until I took a step and figured no. I agree on the map sizes being ok for 8 people max. __________________

Feb 23, 2007, 03:11 PM	#2
REGENERATION DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 59 Rep Power: 0	I tried the beta thanks to DH, and I’m not impressed with the game. The graphics are not that good, and I’m pretty surprised to see such a drastic ‘high requirements’ for this 'average quality' graphics. The sound was poor as well. Anyway, about the gameplay, It felt like it was a ‘lame’ version of Counter-Strike. Something is ‘missing’ in the game, but they will probably improve it in the final build of the MP. So far, I’m not impressed at all.

Feb 23, 2007, 06:06 PM	#5
vfn4i83 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	I heard the this beta hasnt eneble all grphics settingd, and must be done by ourselfs.

Feb 24, 2007, 03:03 AM	#6
ronnn DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 617 Rep Power: 0	Nice review, thanks! If I ever get here in time, I will certainly try for one of the keys. But waiting for the game isn't so bad.

Feb 25, 2007, 04:20 AM	#7
Resistor Get it Going.. Join Date: May 2004 Location: Brisbane ..Oz Posts: 750 Rep Power: 0	I am not so impress about the game too.. Hopefully things will turn out nicely in the end..

Feb 26, 2007, 04:35 PM	#9
gwaki DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	I had also givne up on this game. I played it three years ago at a gaming convention in Scotland and thought it was pretty sweet but, everytime I checked there was no new info on the game. I am finally so happy to see this beta out in the wild. WOOT!

Feb 28, 2007, 10:39 PM	#13
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 0	I liked the map sizes, given that there aren't too many players at a given time. As for the walking sound, yeah it could be better... Sounds cheesy