SOCOM 4

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

Re: SOCOM 4

Who can answer my questions?

So if I were to buy this game, as well as the battle rifle, would I need any extra PS Move equipment to go along with it? I don't have PS Move but am contemplating buying it for this game.

Also, does this game possess a glitch-free multiplayer? And how would I like it if I thoroughly enjoyed previous SOCOM titles?

[Millennium]

Who can answer my questions?

So if I were to buy this game, as well as the battle rifle, would I need any extra PS Move equipment to go along with it? I don't have PS Move but am contemplating buying it for this game.

Also, does this game possess a glitch-free multiplayer? And how would I like it if I thoroughly enjoyed previous SOCOM titles?

There is a bundle that I bought called the Full Deployment set. It comes with SOCOM 4 and an entire Move bundle for $150. If you can't find that, I believe you need to buy an entire PS Move bundle (Move controller, Navigation Controller, and PS Eye camera) to go with it.

As for it compared to previous SOCOM's: it is a bit faster paced. Standard games (respawn games) are a lot of strategic run and gun, where as classic gameplay is slowed down, but still a little faster than old school. The patch that just came out fixed a lot of the online issues, and made the game much more enjoyable. You won't be using the Sharpshooter online, as it is too cumbersome to give you any kind of advantage, but it is a lot of fun using it offline.

Hope that answered your questions, bud.

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

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Gotcha gotcha brother. I think I'll pass on the Move and just go with the game for 35 bills at buy.com

[MMurda]

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what happened to the pro medley? i saw it the day the dlc came out. i played it again saturday...did not see the pro medley anymore. i still have yet to play the new maps

[MMurda]

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nevermind figured it out. played the new maps now. i like the one with the railway in it the best. wish they would make some bigger maps that are available for 32 player tho

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

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Borrowing this game from a friend...is it just me or is there absolutely no recoil?

Also, it feels far less strategic than previous SOCOM games. I get the impression it is a run n gun game.

[phant030]

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yea, bro...they casual'd it up a bit too much...so they piss off the hardcore, and the casuals play the more popular games.i still get enjoyment from playing...but the intensity. skill, and communication is lacking...

i understand somethings are "sign of the times" but you have to do what makes Socom, Socom...not COD it up...b/c they will always go with whats more popular..esp when the most popular does what your attempting to imitate better. Find your own competitive advantage.

[Eton Rifles]

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Moses, make sure you play Classic mode if you want it more old-school.

[ty5oke]

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I've had a hard time enjoying this game. At times it can be okay with a team that actually uses a mic in classic mode but I just don't see myself playing it very much. I even went back and played Confrontation a bit this week and enjoyed it much more as it resembles the classic socom feel better.

Hopefully a DLC and classic game modes will bring some new life in it for me.

[TheDutchDad]

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I've had a hard time enjoying this game. At times it can be okay with a team that actually uses a mic in classic mode but I just don't see myself playing it very much. I even went back and played Confrontation a bit this week and enjoyed it much more as it resembles the classic socom feel better.

Hopefully a DLC and classic game modes will bring some new life in it for me.

I prefer Confrontation over this too. This is too fast paced for me, just doesn't havet eh SOCOM feel anymore.

[Jarbeez]

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Was a bit disappointed in the private matches. In the past I could set up a room for some 3 on 3 or even 2 on 2 action with the guys I play with alot. Made some great matches. Now we can't start a private match with less than 8 players. That is total suckage. Hoping they make an adjustment to that, though I'm sure there is not a huge demand.

[phant030]

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On for at least another hr or so, Pro Classic Medley.

[phant030]

Re: SOCOM 4

via socom.com

Patch Alert: SOCOM 4 v1.04

Posted by Jeremy Dunham, Senior Community Manager, Zipper Interactive Patches SOCOM 4
Another month of post-release play is in the books for SOCOM 4, and your help in tracking down issues and exploits for us has been an invaluable resource as we continue to move forward with updates. This latest patch, scheduled for deployment this morning, July 12, during our regular maintenance window, is definitely our most exciting yet! Boasting the long-awaited activation of our SOCOM Party system, we’ve made playing with your friends much more convenient. We’ve also included a number of other additions and alterations which you can read about in our patch notes below.

This isn’t all the SOCOM info we have planned for the summer of course, as you’ll want to check back with us throughout the season as we return with details regarding what to expect in our next patch as well as the official announcement and details of our upcoming downloadable content. In the meantime, enjoy the latest SOCOM revision and have fun storming enemy lines!

SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs v1.04
July 12, 2011 | TPPS: 42 MB, DLS: 11 MB


Gameplay
- Added “Party” system to primary multiplayer interface which allows players to invite other users to play with them in a persistent group until disbanded (up to 16 total players)
- Fixed bug that sometimes prevented Bomb Squad and Uplink matches to end properly despite one team winning the required number of rounds
- Players who do not have SOCOM Pro can now “Scavenge” Pro-associated weapons on the battlefield for a limited time use (does not unlock them permanently)
Weapons and Gear
- Added additional weapon “knock” to single and burst-fire modes for all weapons to limit possible rapid-fire exploits
Interface
- Games played under “Classic” rules now implement an “open” mic system for players in the Spectator lobby
- Added “open” mic functionality to all transition screens for games played under “Classic” rules
- Added “Games Played” statistics for SOCOM Pro maps
- Fixed issue that caused post-game text to display incorrectly at the end of a round or match
Technical
- Added functionality to allow all Gametypes to support independent XP bonuses
- Mics are now muted for the first five seconds of every round to reduce echo/ feedback from mass “round start” messages
- Implemented a number of stability fixes

[DaImmaculateONe]

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Do any of yall play with the move controller on the gun or do you just use the controller?

[ty5oke]

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Hmm, maybe I'll try it out again with the patch but I'm guessing my feelings won't change until the DLC comes out. Played some Socom 2 over the weekend and had much more fun with that.