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This Is A MMO--Just Not A mmoRPG (REVIEW)

plantehplanteh Member Posts: 15
in APB: Reloaded

I am taking the time to write a review for this game because it deserves respect and hoping others will get some insight so they too will be amazed by the level of accomplishment and fun they have created!


 


I am an old school EQ fan and played probably played all mmorpgs out there.


I never have written a review so bare with me..


 


First when logging on the was no lag,hiccups NONE..the game is polished and feels completed..I am playing on a 1 gig nivida—2.6 i7 –9gigs ram- not fancy—but gets er done.


 


You go through a tutorial that lasts maybe 30 mins..the game is so easy to just PLAY..no pressing M back and forth to look at map.navagation is easy. When you are through with tutorial you can go customize your char-car-logo-make music..i decided to just go play the game..later I messed with the customization but that alone can be a review in itself.


 


So when I spawned there is a Quest giving NPC (thank God No explanation mark over his head)..There are around 4 of these npc scattered around the map..The offer you a quests—weapons—and can sell to them—you don’t however have to keep going back to them to pick up additional quests..they will call you and you can except or deny..only time you have to see them again is if you wanna buy new equipment(firepower) or sell—there are ammo machine throughout  the map when you need more ammo—I never found myself needing more though—


 


Ok so you get mission and then you have the option to get group—it’s done automatically no typing /invite or spamming for others the just auto join..and you have instant VOIP no setting it up..It just works..Amazing! to get a car you just go to kiosk at major points or just steal a car..Bam into the action..


 


You can only kill others that are on same mission..you will see others but their names are in Gray..they cants be killed or run over..The fighting and action is all around you..cars exploding people screaming..very fast paced..and so easy to get into..


You level up after each mission and gain money—when leveling up it gives you more options of guns and opens up more customization  for your Char (logos—clothes—tattoos—piercings..Cars..ect..ect)..The customizing  is unbelievable..its beyond any other game I have ever played..


 


There is an action house where you can sell custom guns—custom clothes—cars ect..what is interesting that there is 2 types of currency INgame and out of game (gametime ect)..so that means you could play game for free if you have the talent and time!


 


The controls are typical FPS controls—playing on regular keyboard killed my fingers..i look forward to using my g13..


There are no instant headshot kills—or auto aim—but when you are zeroed  on the player (aimed) you crosshair turns red and you give more damage..The game is fast paced and time fly’s!


 


I actually had goose bumps several times by the level of enjoyment and detail..the game is a blast!


 


This is a massive Multiplayer Online Game without the RPG element..there are no raids—epic weapons—ect..ect just faced paced in your face fun!


 


I think you will be shocked on how polished and enjoyable this game is. This is not your typical FPS this game is unique giving the level of freedom when making your char—car—music—ect..ect..


 


This game is going to set a standard in games to follow!  


 


Please do yourself a favor and try it—when you.. do look me up in game (Blister)..I will be a Enforcer—If you choose otherwise you will hear my 5 sec death theme song (customized by me) that you won’t forget :)

Comments

  • freegefreege Member UncommonPosts: 75

    Dont try it, its terrible.

  • mystery2122mystery2122 Member Posts: 53

    Originally posted by planteh


    First when logging on the was no lag,hiccups NONE..the game is polished and feels completed..I am playing on a 1 gig nivida—2.6 i7 –9gigs ram- not fancy—but gets er done.


     

    so fancy is over 9000ghz right?
  • negentropynegentropy Member Posts: 241

    I played in beta and I mostly agree with your opinion. I don't think anyone can play APB and think its an MMORPG. It's an arena combat game in a massive multiplayer environment.

    What I like most about APB is the way "quests" were presented. It seemed more fluid in the game, not like something you have to stop and do, like in other MMOs.

    One thing I do not like about APB is the community. I got really tired of being called "fag" every time I killed someone. Sure, you can turn off voice, but it makes it a lot harder to figure out what your side is doing, since almost no one types anything useful in chat.

    However, I decided not to get the game. I don't feel it will have lasting appeal for me.

    A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject. -Winston Churchill
  • FdzzaiglFdzzaigl Member UncommonPosts: 2,433

    Nothing fancy? I'd say that's still pretty good.

    Anyway, I'd say ABP is a Role Playing Game of sorts myself, as criminals and enforcers have different mechanics that they can use, criminals can rob people and turn their stuff in for money, while enforcers can witness them, arrest them with cuffs etc.

    So you can practically play a role if you so wish.

    Though the game doesn't offer enough focus on that aspect and both factions are pretty much the same for the rest, I'd say it's enough to be called an RPG somewhat, although it's an TPS first.

     

    For the rest APB is an experience that is both fun at times and extremely frustrating through the quirky controls and the humpy bumpy gameplay.

    I wouldn't call it a true MMO myself, world lacks persistence for that, though who the heck am I to judge that!

    Feel free to use my referral link for SW:TOR if you want to test out the game. You'll get some special unlocks!

  • plantehplanteh Member Posts: 15

    LOL--yea that would be Fancy for sure!

  • madeuxmadeux Member Posts: 1,786

    Raids and epic weapons... that's all that is required for you to call it an RPG?

     

    Everyone has their own definition, some more stupid than others.

    The FACT is, when you play the game, you are playing a ROLE...

    That would, in FACT, make it an rpg.

    If you don't like it, if it's not what you wanted it to be, that's fine, but lets stop all the whining about it not being a "true" mmo just because it doesn't fit your narrow definition.

  • plantehplanteh Member Posts: 15

    Bought my computer at best buy a year ago--Made By Asus--$1200.00 including monitor..couldnt build it for that back then..I always looked at Role Playing as numbers being crunched in background (Hit points--Strength=Hit%) ect..ect. And trying to have the correct build..None of that In APB.

    This game will not be for everyone thats for sure. the name calling does get old but it beats the fighting when rolling for epic loot--and what class needs it..LOL..

    I found myself saying calling the other person names too when being killed now that i think about it..Forgetting that there is a live person hearing me..I will have to remember that..TY

  • plantehplanteh Member Posts: 15

    Originally posted by madeux

    Raids and epic weapons... that's all that is required for you to call it an RPG?

     

    Everyone has their own definition, some more stupid than others.

    The FACT is, when you play the game, you are playing a ROLE...

    That would, in FACT, make it an rpg.

    If you don't like it, if it's not what you wanted it to be, that's fine, but lets stop all the whining about it not being a "true" mmo just because it doesn't fit your narrow definition.

     

    Role-playing video games (RPGs) form a loosely defined genre of computer and video games with origins in pen-and-paper role-playing games[1] such as Dungeons & Dragons, borrowing much of their terminology, settings and game mechanics. The player in RPGs controls one or several adventuring party members fulfilling one or many quests. The major similarities with pen-and-paper games involve developed story-telling and narrative elements, player character development, complexity, as well as replayability and immersion. Electronic medium removes the necessity for a gamemaster and increases combat resolution speed. RPGs have evolved from simple text-based console-window games into visually rich 3D experiences.

     

  • madeuxmadeux Member Posts: 1,786

    Originally posted by planteh

    Originally posted by madeux

    Raids and epic weapons... that's all that is required for you to call it an RPG?

     

    Everyone has their own definition, some more stupid than others.

    The FACT is, when you play the game, you are playing a ROLE...

    That would, in FACT, make it an rpg.

    If you don't like it, if it's not what you wanted it to be, that's fine, but lets stop all the whining about it not being a "true" mmo just because it doesn't fit your narrow definition.

     

    Role-playing video games (RPGs) form a loosely defined genre of computer and video games with origins in pen-and-paper role-playing games[1] such as Dungeons & Dragons, borrowing much of their terminology, settings and game mechanics. The player in RPGs controls one or several adventuring party members fulfilling one or many quests. The major similarities with pen-and-paper games involve developed story-telling and narrative elements, player character development, complexity, as well as replayability and immersion. Electronic medium removes the necessity for a gamemaster and increases combat resolution speed. RPGs have evolved from simple text-based console-window games into visually rich 3D experiences.

     

    Let's see... you control an adventuring party member, you fulfill one or many quests.  It has storytelling and narrative elements.  character development, complexity, and replayability are all subjective, but they are there.

    Hmmm... sounds like APB is an RPG to me :)

  • DreathorDreathor Member Posts: 537

    If you went in expecting a 'full' or 'traditional' MMORPG, that is where you went wrong.

    Information all over this site and others makes it quite clear that it isn't.

    "If all you can say is... "It's awful, it's not innovative, it's ugly, it's blah.." Then you're an unimaginative and unpolished excuse for human life" -eburn

  • plantehplanteh Member Posts: 15

    Originally posted by madeux

    Originally posted by planteh

    Originally posted by madeux

    Raids and epic weapons... that's all that is required for you to call it an RPG?

     

    Everyone has their own definition, some more stupid than others.

    The FACT is, when you play the game, you are playing a ROLE...

    That would, in FACT, make it an rpg.

    If you don't like it, if it's not what you wanted it to be, that's fine, but lets stop all the whining about it not being a "true" mmo just because it doesn't fit your narrow definition.

     

    Role-playing video games (RPGs) form a loosely defined genre of computer and video games with origins in pen-and-paper role-playing games[1] such as Dungeons & Dragons, borrowing much of their terminology, settings and game mechanics. The player in RPGs controls one or several adventuring party members fulfilling one or many quests. The major similarities with pen-and-paper games involve developed story-telling and narrative elements, player character development, complexity, as well as replayability and immersion. Electronic medium removes the necessity for a gamemaster and increases combat resolution speed. RPGs have evolved from simple text-based console-window games into visually rich 3D experiences.

     

    Let's see... you control an adventuring party member, you fulfill one or many quests.  It has storytelling and narrative elements.  character development, complexity, and replayability are all subjective, but they are there.

    Hmmm... sounds like APB is an RPG to me :)

    Electronic medium removes the necessity for a gamemaster--I agree with you..I am just an old school D&D player and APB just doesnt fit the true mold of the number crunching in the back ground..If you know what i mean..

    Thats all--Nothing more

  • plantehplanteh Member Posts: 15

    Originally posted by Dreathor

    If you went in expecting a 'full' or 'traditional' MMORPG, that is where you went wrong.

    Information all over this site and others makes it quite clear that it isn't.

    I LOVE THE GAME---DID YOU NOT READ POST?

  • madeuxmadeux Member Posts: 1,786

    Originally posted by planteh

    Originally posted by madeux

    Originally posted by planteh

    Originally posted by madeux

    Raids and epic weapons... that's all that is required for you to call it an RPG?

     

    Everyone has their own definition, some more stupid than others.

    The FACT is, when you play the game, you are playing a ROLE...

    That would, in FACT, make it an rpg.

    If you don't like it, if it's not what you wanted it to be, that's fine, but lets stop all the whining about it not being a "true" mmo just because it doesn't fit your narrow definition.

     

    Role-playing video games (RPGs) form a loosely defined genre of computer and video games with origins in pen-and-paper role-playing games[1] such as Dungeons & Dragons, borrowing much of their terminology, settings and game mechanics. The player in RPGs controls one or several adventuring party members fulfilling one or many quests. The major similarities with pen-and-paper games involve developed story-telling and narrative elements, player character development, complexity, as well as replayability and immersion. Electronic medium removes the necessity for a gamemaster and increases combat resolution speed. RPGs have evolved from simple text-based console-window games into visually rich 3D experiences.

     

    Let's see... you control an adventuring party member, you fulfill one or many quests.  It has storytelling and narrative elements.  character development, complexity, and replayability are all subjective, but they are there.

    Hmmm... sounds like APB is an RPG to me :)

    Electronic medium removes the necessity for a gamemaster--I agree with you..I am just an old school D&D player and APB just doesnt fit the true mold of the number crunching in the back ground..If you know what i mean..

    Thats all--Nothing more

    I'm an old school D&D player too.  I just take issue with your use of terms like "true mold".  It's not what YOU think it should be, it's not you want it to be.  But that doesn't mean the number crunching isn't there.  It's just more integrated, but it's all there.

  • plantehplanteh Member Posts: 15

    Originally posted by madeux

    Originally posted by planteh

    Originally posted by madeux

    Originally posted by planteh

    Originally posted by madeux

    Raids and epic weapons... that's all that is required for you to call it an RPG?

     

    Everyone has their own definition, some more stupid than others.

    The FACT is, when you play the game, you are playing a ROLE...

    That would, in FACT, make it an rpg.

    If you don't like it, if it's not what you wanted it to be, that's fine, but lets stop all the whining about it not being a "true" mmo just because it doesn't fit your narrow definition.

     

    Role-playing video games (RPGs) form a loosely defined genre of computer and video games with origins in pen-and-paper role-playing games[1] such as Dungeons & Dragons, borrowing much of their terminology, settings and game mechanics. The player in RPGs controls one or several adventuring party members fulfilling one or many quests. The major similarities with pen-and-paper games involve developed story-telling and narrative elements, player character development, complexity, as well as replayability and immersion. Electronic medium removes the necessity for a gamemaster and increases combat resolution speed. RPGs have evolved from simple text-based console-window games into visually rich 3D experiences.

     

    Let's see... you control an adventuring party member, you fulfill one or many quests.  It has storytelling and narrative elements.  character development, complexity, and replayability are all subjective, but they are there.

    Hmmm... sounds like APB is an RPG to me :)

    Electronic medium removes the necessity for a gamemaster--I agree with you..I am just an old school D&D player and APB just doesnt fit the true mold of the number crunching in the back ground..If you know what i mean..

    Thats all--Nothing more

    I'm an old school D&D player too.  I just take issue with your use of terms like "true mold".  It's not what YOU think it should be, it's not you want it to be.  But that doesn't mean the number crunching isn't there.  It's just more integrated, but it's all there.

    OK thanks for your opinion---I still love the game RPG--Or--Not

  • PalebanePalebane Member RarePosts: 4,011

    Graphics, customization options, and music are phenomenal. Everything else is lackluster at best  -- In my opinion.

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  • plantehplanteh Member Posts: 15

    Some will argue that APB is  Truely still a MMO-RPG---Great----I hope you enjoy the game as much as i have!

  • MMOrUSMMOrUS Member Posts: 414

    Can we please get back on topic here and leave the "It's an RPG, no it's not an RPG game" for another thread.

    I may give this one a try after I'm done with the new starter zone in EQ2, I feel like some good PvP about now =).

     

  • madeuxmadeux Member Posts: 1,786

    Originally posted by MMOrUS

    Can we please get back on topic here and leave the "It's an RPG, no it's not an RPG game" for another thread.

    I may give this one a try after I'm done with the new starter zone in EQ2, I feel like some good PvP about now =).

     

    Did you bother to read the topic of this thread?  This is completely on topic.

  • plantehplanteh Member Posts: 15

    Originally posted by MMOrUS

    Can we please get back on topic here and leave the "It's an RPG, no it's not an RPG game" for another thread.

    I may give this one a try after I'm done with the new starter zone in EQ2, I feel like some good PvP about now =).

     

    Much Fun!!! Give it A shot!

     

  • TbkrulezTbkrulez Member Posts: 42

    i love the game, and in my opinion it is an MMORPG, just NOT the tradition (WoW copy).

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