Alternatives to CoD MW2?

Brogan · 18-11-2009, 3:37 PM

I've just put my copy of MW2 up for sale as I really don't like the MP.

The style of play either seems to be camping with scopes or run and gun, neither of which suits my style of play.

Are there any alternatives?
Shooters which require a bit more tactics and stealthy play?

I can't really think of any so it looks like it's back to SP RPG and driving games then.

Or perhaps I've just reached that stage where it's time to get rid of the XBox and consider a PS3 which is less FPS biased?

sdb123 · 18-11-2009, 4:27 PM

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Or perhaps I've just reached that stage where it's time to get rid of the XBox and consider a PS3 which is less FPS biased?

I honestly don't think that is the case....

Pretty much all FPS's are cross-platform; IMO there are less and less exclusives (regardless of platform). Maybe it's time to look at different genres of game just for a change?

Brogan · 18-11-2009, 4:46 PM

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Maybe it's time to look at different genres of game just for a change?

That's what I meant.

Isn't the PS3 more known as a console for platform games and then of course there's Gran Turismo.

Covert Recon · 18-11-2009, 5:12 PM

Didn't you ever get Battlefield: Bad Company?

Brogan · 18-11-2009, 5:14 PM

No, that one completely passed me by.

Is it an old game and are people still playing it online?

Lateralus · 18-11-2009, 5:27 PM

Ghost recon 2 is a fantastic online shooter. if there are still people on it that is

kav · 18-11-2009, 5:31 PM

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Are there any alternatives?
Shooters which require a bit more tactics and stealthy play?

COD4? WaW?

Ico. · 18-11-2009, 5:33 PM

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No, that one completely passed me by.

Is it an old game and are people still playing it online?

Tis is a bit old but there are a fair few people from here that still play this... I have this but never played much multiplayer... other games got in the way.

I like the single player MW2 but not the multiplayer so much.... in fact you have just given me the urge to dig this back out!

Brogan · 18-11-2009, 5:58 PM

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COD4? WaW?

I knew there'd be one

waring192 · 18-11-2009, 6:46 PM

rainbow six vegas 2? Do people still play it online though?

**Guns_LotsOfGuns** · 18-11-2009, 6:47 PM

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Shooters which require a bit more tactics and stealthy play?

Operation Flashpoint 2? Or is that too far the other way?

Ico. · 18-11-2009, 7:10 PM

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Or perhaps I've just reached that stage where it's time to get rid of the XBox and consider a PS3 which is less FPS biased?

Could you not do both 360 and PS3?... I don't have enough time to play to warrant both consoles but a year or two ago I'd have had both.

Brogan · 18-11-2009, 7:13 PM

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Could you not do both 360 and PS3?...

Well without MW2 I can't see any particular reason for keeping the XBox.

Nothing else really interests me and it's been like that for a while now.

Thanls for the suggestion Guns, I'll check that one out.

Covert Recon · 18-11-2009, 8:00 PM

BF:BC is 18 months old and there are thousands worldwide still playing. I'm in 12 v 12 matches frequently and still play most days, family/work/going out permitting.

Can be had for around £10-12.

taffster5 · 18-11-2009, 9:53 PM

Another one here still playing BF:BC pretty regular. Very rarely playing less than 9 v 9 on any maps.

Codehead · 19-11-2009, 8:51 AM

If you want tactics and teamplay, Shadowrun demands both. However, you'll get your ass kicked for a good while till you learn the ropes. The few people that still play it are very good at it.

OldSkoO1 · 19-11-2009, 9:10 AM

OFPDR (2) - unless that is your extreme opposite (full of issues too) but a great game still.

However, before you sell, have your tried hardcore team deathmatch on mw2? Its night and day from the usual run and gun standard team death match.

Its very rare to see a runner in H TD. Its a lot slower and more tactical.

Brogan · 19-11-2009, 11:03 AM

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However, before you sell, have your tried hardcore team deathmatch on mw2? Its night and day from the usual run and gun standard team death match.

Its very rare to see a runner in H TD. Its a lot slower and more tactical.

HC TDM used to be my game of choice in CoD4 and WaW.

Sadly on this one it's just full of campers.

I've played a couple of games where not one person has moved for the whole game and everyone just tries to snipe at each other.

Teddy Windsor · 19-11-2009, 12:02 PM

Another vote for BFBC – I’m burned out on it now but loved it, especially the gold rush games. It can be picked up for less than £20 and there are plenty of maps and a new gameplay mode to be downloaded for free.

MW2 (which I’m actually quite enjoying now I’ve unlocked cold-blooded and ninja) is just a stopgap for me until BFBC2 arrives next year.

Battlefield 1943 might be a better introduction, though – its very newbie friendly and the capture the flag is similar to domination in COD. I think it was about £12 from Xbox Arcade.

Mr Noble · 19-11-2009, 12:08 PM

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HC TDM used to be my game of choice in CoD4 and WaW.

Sadly on this one it's just full of campers.

I've played a couple of games where not one person has moved for the whole game and everyone just tries to snipe at each other.

Try Ground war more players on the map so less chance for camping , i've moved from HC Teamdeath match and Ground war is better IMO, failing that can recommend battlefield Bad company, bad company 2 is out soon aswell

, if you can not get on with that either

, i'd strongly recommend Rainbow six vegas , which can be picked up for around £5

LeeholmeLegend · 19-11-2009, 12:23 PM

Rainbow 6 Vegas 2 would get my vote. A lot less running and gunning and requires more stealthy play.

Brogan · 19-11-2009, 12:44 PM

Groundwar I can't get on with.
Just too many players for my liking which makes it even more hectic.

Battlefield 1943 just didn't click with me.
I spent most of my time running from the spawn point to where the action was only to get killed by a plane before I got there.

I think I'll just hold out until BFBC2 is released as that seems to be the popular choice.

Norlo · 19-11-2009, 5:34 PM

Hey Brogan, from reading your post it seems that maybe adversarial FPS games are not/no longer you bag mate. Many of the games suggested don’t float you boat due to various reasons all centered around being killed too much, people camping, not having the weapons to complete due to better weapon being unlocked after more play. I know what you mean as i have friends who have the same issues.

The only thing i would say about BFBC 2 is that, if you found 1943 maps too big thus leading to lots of walking to the action and then dying, you may find that compounded in BFBC 2 due to the fact that in BFBC, and i would assume BFBC 2, the maps are much bigger. There are more vehicles, but larger maps mean more distance to cover when you die. And of course, more vehicles means more chance of meeting one on route to the action!

Anyway, have you thought about playing more co op? I have a couple of mates who tend to find stuff like MW and BFBC a bit too much, they just prefer a more relaxed game rather than needing to practise or have ninja skills to survive. What you are saying kinda reminded me of them.

So, just thought I would pop in the idea, which those friends of mine seem to have found, and really like. Stuff like GoW Horde mode, T-hunt in Vegas 2, Spec ops in MW2, L4D 1 or 2 (as of tomorrow, yay!), WoW zombies etc – all those games let you play online with mates, but it’s your mates stick the bots, rather than you against some spotty yankee who has been playing for a million hours.

I guess you may have already tried these, but I thought I would suggest anyway, as it may be the way to go

Sorry if you've already tried these, but i never like to see a fellow gamer not enjoying, err, games

Brogan · 19-11-2009, 5:58 PM

Cheers Norlo.

I must admit FPS are not my preferred type of game but I did at least enjoy CoD4 and WaW and was generally not too bad at both of them with respectable scores in most games.
For some reason though I just can't seem to click with MW2.

The problem is as I've said before, I tend to play a lot later than most people (after 11) and never on a Friday so very rarely get to join up with most people off here.
That instantly rules out a lot of co-op and team based games such as WaW Zombies, L4D, etc. unless I'm willing to play with randoms which I've found to be less than ideal.

I got rid of L4D after completing the SP as there was never anyone around to team up with and I suspect L4D2 will be similar due to the hours I play so I won't be getting it.

Teddy Windsor · 19-11-2009, 5:58 PM

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Hey Brogan, from reading your post it seems that maybe adversarial FPS games are not/no longer you bag mate.

I’m inclined to agree. I really struggle with lousy reaction times and what feels like the onset of RSI in my right hand (probably due to intensive mouse usage in my job), but can still relax with a beer and enjoy a blast on the Xbox in an evening. I just about hold my own in FPSers and think that Battlefield and Modern Warfare, for all their faults, are the best online offerings currently available. However, I never tried Frontlines (which I understand was very good) and maybe the sequel to that will be worth investigating?

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So, just thought I would pop in the idea, which those friends of mine seem to have found, and really like. Stuff like GoW Horde mode, T-hunt in Vegas 2, Spec ops in MW2, L4D 1 or 2 (as of tomorrow, yay!), WoW zombies etc – all those games let you play online with mates, but it’s your mates stick the bots, rather than you against some spotty yankee who has been playing for a million hours.

I’d add Borderlands to that list – good mindless fun.

Cheers,

Teddy

Bonessi · 19-11-2009, 6:35 PM

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Cheers Norlo.

I must admit FPS are not my preferred type of game but I did at least enjoy CoD4 and WaW and was generally not too bad at both of them with respectable scores in most games.
For some reason though I just can't seem to click with MW2.

The problem is as I've said before, I tend to play a lot later than most people (after 11) and never on a Friday so very rarely get to join up with most people off here.
That instantly rules out a lot of co-op and team based games such as WaW Zombies, L4D, etc. unless I'm willing to play with randoms which I've found to be less than ideal.

I got rid of L4D after completing the SP as there was never anyone around to team up with and I suspect L4D2 will be similar due to the hours I play so I won't be getting it.

I see Borderlands isn't on your recent played lists. I can recommend this as excellent and a perfect mix of FPS and RPG. Can go online and join in others to do it, plenty to see / do etc and dlc on the horizon (next week I think). The only game I have ever 1k'd... I put about 48 hours into it as well.

Might not be exactly what you're after, but it is excellent

Brogan · 19-11-2009, 6:42 PM

Thanks for the Borderlands suggestions everyone.

I'll look into that as it's another one that completely passed me by.

brumhee · 19-11-2009, 7:31 PM

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However, before you sell, have your tried hardcore team deathmatch on mw2? Its night and day from the usual run and gun standard team death match.

Its very rare to see a runner in H TD. Its a lot slower and more tactical.

HC TDM used to be my game of choice in CoD4 and WaW.

Sadly on this one it's just full of campers.

I've played a couple of games where not one person has moved for the whole game and everyone just tries to snipe at each other.

Don't give up just yet. Me and a few mates hook up every Monday 7-9 and we play tactically (well we shout out where we spot enemies before they shoot us) you're always welcome to join.

Brogan · 19-11-2009, 7:34 PM

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Don't give up just yet. Me and a few mates hook up every Monday 7-9 and we play tactically (well we shout out where we spot enemies before they shoot us) you're always welcome to join.

Thanks for the invite but I never get on before 11 at night so early evening is no good for me.

That's most of my problem I think, just never being able to get a game with the guys off here.

aphex232 · 19-11-2009, 8:11 PM

i would like to support the BFBC route with the others, i still play BFBC (occasionally) with the guys that have posted on this thread and its a great experience.

As far as COD:MW2 is concerned, im only really gonna buy it for the SP. For online im planning on getting Op.Flashpoint 2:DR this weekend