Vegeta897
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Ok, finally the full truth about the contents beta. No, I won't tell you anything that's in the beta so don't worry about spoilers. This is just what to expect from the beta.
First off, there are about 15-20 maps included in the build. 2 or 3 don't work. And some of them were for testing purposes. There are a couple weapons you haven't seen in the E3 demos and such, and then there are a bunch you can get using the console. Most of those don't work but it adds up to a total af about 5-10 new weapons in the build. There is one new vehicle. I haven't seen it. Also there is a vehicle in this one map that once you get in, you can't get out. (Most likely unfinished) There is one other "vehicle" you can get in, and it is pretty much completed, but that's all I'm saying. There are two almost-completed "series" of maps, which were pretty reveiling. You have access to all the E3 demo maps as well. They ARE buggy and were clearly earlier compilations of the demos we saw from E3. Some of the maps reveal an impressive amount of storyline. There are some more things I want to say regarding this but I'm not sure I am allowed too, and I don't want this post deleted. Overall only including the maps that will actually be in the game there is about 1-2 hours of gameplay. 60-80 hours including playing around with every physical object in the game. Onto the monsters and such.
Well, first off, there are around 6 new monsters, 1 of which I highly doubt will be in the final game. Looked like it was just for testing. You beta players probably know what I'm talking about. But anyway, 2 of these monsters made me rip off my headphones and flip on the lights I got so freaking scared. It was the most dramatic moment I've ever experienced in any game. No joking here. About the NPC's. As said earlier, there is a command system with the NPC's. (Atleast the ones that actually fight.) I saw a "turret" being controlled by an enemy, but I could not control it.
About the physics. All the physics I expected to see were there. Including ragdoll and "blanket" physics, like the mattresses. I did see some new technoligy in the beta, physics-wise. I will not state them here. Most of the physics were not buggy.
My overall view of the beta was fairly good. It was worth getting IMO. However I do NOT recomend you get it. I wish I hadn't, too many spoilers. But it was fairly completed engine-wize, all they had left to do was make the rest of the maps and sounds and models and stuff. But that engine was practicaly done. Well, I can't really think of anything else to say, but if you want more info, just tell me and I will post more. I am anxious to see HL2 Valve, get the game out!
And one more thing, I currently do not have the beta installed on my machine, so don't arrests me.
First off, there are about 15-20 maps included in the build. 2 or 3 don't work. And some of them were for testing purposes. There are a couple weapons you haven't seen in the E3 demos and such, and then there are a bunch you can get using the console. Most of those don't work but it adds up to a total af about 5-10 new weapons in the build. There is one new vehicle. I haven't seen it. Also there is a vehicle in this one map that once you get in, you can't get out. (Most likely unfinished) There is one other "vehicle" you can get in, and it is pretty much completed, but that's all I'm saying. There are two almost-completed "series" of maps, which were pretty reveiling. You have access to all the E3 demo maps as well. They ARE buggy and were clearly earlier compilations of the demos we saw from E3. Some of the maps reveal an impressive amount of storyline. There are some more things I want to say regarding this but I'm not sure I am allowed too, and I don't want this post deleted. Overall only including the maps that will actually be in the game there is about 1-2 hours of gameplay. 60-80 hours including playing around with every physical object in the game. Onto the monsters and such.
Well, first off, there are around 6 new monsters, 1 of which I highly doubt will be in the final game. Looked like it was just for testing. You beta players probably know what I'm talking about. But anyway, 2 of these monsters made me rip off my headphones and flip on the lights I got so freaking scared. It was the most dramatic moment I've ever experienced in any game. No joking here. About the NPC's. As said earlier, there is a command system with the NPC's. (Atleast the ones that actually fight.) I saw a "turret" being controlled by an enemy, but I could not control it.
About the physics. All the physics I expected to see were there. Including ragdoll and "blanket" physics, like the mattresses. I did see some new technoligy in the beta, physics-wise. I will not state them here. Most of the physics were not buggy.
My overall view of the beta was fairly good. It was worth getting IMO. However I do NOT recomend you get it. I wish I hadn't, too many spoilers. But it was fairly completed engine-wize, all they had left to do was make the rest of the maps and sounds and models and stuff. But that engine was practicaly done. Well, I can't really think of anything else to say, but if you want more info, just tell me and I will post more. I am anxious to see HL2 Valve, get the game out!
And one more thing, I currently do not have the beta installed on my machine, so don't arrests me.
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