Shradow Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Firefall, a new MMO shooter, the first game developed by [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_5_Studios"]Red 5 Studios[/url], looks very promising. It is currently in closed beta, with no plans for an open beta, instead going into full release. A fun (perhaps not the most informative) look at the game is shown here and in future parts. It is aptly described as "an open worldy Borderlands meets TF2". [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0-C_iEmWkM[/media] For further information, please consult the [url="http://www.firefallthegame.com/community/threads/faq-frequently-asked-questions-updated-april-10-2012.28575/"]FAQ[/url] on the game's site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzi Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 I read about this a while ago. It interested me, but it having MMO elements put me off it somewhat; I read about Tribes: Ascend shortly afterwards and that seemed like a similar game that interested me much more. Since it is F2P though, I might check it out at some point; I watched a video about it and it actually seems pretty cool, like a slower Tribes: Ascend with PvE and loot and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archbaron Larry Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 An MMO shooter is an interesting idea. But this game does look EXACTLY like Borderlands, except in third person and more future-like. I do want to check this out when I comes out, though, it does look fairly promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desu the Blue Nerd Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 [color=#0000CD]Okay, this may be a bit of a bump (10 days so not exactly a necrobump either so it should be okay) but I'm just now noticing this thread. Anyway, I was able to score an Open Beta Pass and have played quite a bit in the past week or so. Anyway...[/color] [quote name='Kizzi' timestamp='1334673820' post='5916754'] I read about this a while ago. It interested me, but it having MMO elements put me off it somewhat; I read about Tribes: Ascend shortly afterwards and that seemed like a similar game that interested me much more. Since it is F2P though, I might check it out at some point; I watched a video about it and it actually seems pretty cool, like a slower Tribes: Ascend with PvE and loot and stuff. [/quote] [color=#0000CD]Slower...tribes ascend...? I've yet to get around to playing Tribes Ascend (my email had been buggy so I wouldn't have been able to make an account) but I don't think it's really fair to compare the two games all that much. :/[/color] [quote name='LarryMudkipz' timestamp='1334759839' post='5917866'] An MMO shooter is an interesting idea. [color=#0000CD]Agreed. Tricky to pull off but they seemed to have done a pretty good job.[/color] But this game does look EXACTLY like Borderlands, except in third person and more future-like. I do want to check this out when I comes out, though, it does look fairly promising. [color=#0000CD]It has a similar art-style (cell-shaded which I believe can actually be turned off if you aren't a fan) and even then not really. I've played plenty of both and can't say they really look THAT much alike aside from being cell shaded. But yes, both are obviously sci-fi. And the gameplay is obviously a bit different since you have jetpacks/boots allowing you to get pretty much wherever you want to.[/color] [/quote] [color=#0000CD]The game is actually pretty fun although at some points kind of difficult (although I may just have to lower my settings a bit to get rid of some lag). Due to it being in closed beta it doesn't really have all that much to it at the moment so it's a tad bit boring when the only real mission I have is a daily to dig stuff with the thumper and don't get me wrong, getting a thumper going and fighting hoardes of giant insects with a party is a crapload of fun, but being told to do something else would be nice. By the time the game is fully released it should have a lot more missions to do though and all the current bugs (which are pretty few and minor which is to be expected from a closed beta) should be fixed.[/color] [color=#0000CD]Now if you'll excuse me I'm going to go back to playing it.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzi Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 [quote name='Desperado of Finale' timestamp='1335657138' post='5927895'] [color=#0000CD]Okay, this may be a bit of a bump (10 days so not exactly a necrobump either so it should be okay) but I'm just now noticing this thread. Anyway, I was able to score an Open Beta Pass and have played quite a bit in the past week or so. Anyway...[/color] [color=#0000CD]Slower...tribes ascend...? I've yet to get around to playing Tribes Ascend (my email had been buggy so I wouldn't have been able to make an account) but I don't think it's really fair to compare the two games all that much. :/[/color] [color=#0000CD]The game is actually pretty fun although at some points kind of difficult (although I may just have to lower my settings a bit to get rid of some lag). Due to it being in closed beta it doesn't really have all that much to it at the moment so it's a tad bit boring when the only real mission I have is a daily to dig stuff with the thumper and don't get me wrong, getting a thumper going and fighting hoardes of giant insects with a party is a crapload of fun, but being told to do something else would be nice. By the time the game is fully released it should have a lot more missions to do though and all the current bugs (which are pretty few and minor which is to be expected from a closed beta) should be fixed.[/color] [color=#0000CD]Now if you'll excuse me I'm going to go back to playing it.[/color] [/quote] Well, I haven't really seen enough of this game to judge, really, but from my impressions ages ago (when there was barely anything released about either game) they seemed pretty similar. If it's gonna be in open beta then I'll probably play it and realize it's totally different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desu the Blue Nerd Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 [color=#0000CD]Again, I'm a bit late on this but I recently got an email and I can invite two people into the beta. Don't have any friends with much interest in MMOs or are really even able to due to computer or parents just not letting them so does anybody here want one? I'll need an email.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shradow Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 I PMed you. [color=#ffffff]Also, I will love you forever if you invite me.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desu the Blue Nerd Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 [color=#0000CD]Oh, this is kind of sudden. I don't know what to say...[/color] [color=#FFFFFF]Get on your knees.[/color] [color=#0000CD]Edit:[/color] [color=#0000CD]I swear to god, I thought this was the PM. Damn similar titles. ._.;[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shradow Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Huh, something kind of humorous I read about Firefall and Borderlands: [left][size=4]Though they were developed separately. The devs have said that they were already leaning towards cell shading even before Borderlands came out. One version of the story even has a collective groan from everyone in the studio as the new design for Borderlands was shown.[/size][/left] Also, what are your characters names? We should join a squad. I'm Shradow, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desu the Blue Nerd Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 [color=#0000CD]I roll with Desperado as my name. But I'll be pretty busy next week so don't expect me on much.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shradow Posted May 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 Ok, I added you. If you get an invite from Shradow then I got the right one. (Friend List is set to the "o" key on default) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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