IGN UK reviews MAG (7.6/10)

[Reasonable]

Euphoria14 said:

Reasonable said:
Not too keen on this kind of review as it seems to be off the Beta. Granted I doubt the game will change that much, but still, I want reviews of the full game online on the full servers and not extrapolations from Beta play.

More of a principal as I probably won't be getting MAG just because it's not my cup of tea rather than because I'm nuts for the game.

I tried the Beta and I think it's a hard title to review, really. For example, scoring graphics should really take into account the fact they have to look a certain way to get 256 players on there, and the reviews I've read seem to imply it works just the reviewer would prefer X where X seems more suited to a smaller game - i.e. the reviewers do seem to be struggling with comparing it to other titles for reference which is tricky as there is little like it on consoles so far as I am aware.

I think it'll find it's audience, and god help any late joiners is my guess, 'cause the good teams are probably going to dominate over time.

Fascinating concept I think, though.

This is my fear. I don't want to grab it too late and get raped, but nobody on my friend's list has it.

Actually, one other point about the IGN review (heck I'm now validating it while saying I thought it shouldn't be based on the Beta) is that you can always gets kills in bigger matches.  With so much going on there's always someone, even someone very good, who'll be looking the wrong way when you spot them.

In many ways what I did find facinating in the Beta was how like combat it felt (as I imagine it).  Real sense of danger from every angle and luck has a part to play.  Perhaps not the most appealing aspect for gamers who want smaller maps/numbers where the focus becomes purely about map knowledge and skill, but definately more realistic.

If you're interested your best is probably to get in earlier (maybe see how the initial sales go) and look to get your friends online over time.

Although I decided it wasn't for me I'm going to keep an eye on it - depending upon how it matures I might being a late joiner myself.  I'm patient enough to wait in cover for the guy looking the other way...