OmniDeath
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+726|6905

Well, many people are quick to compare Frontlines to the Battlefield series, and even go so far as to say it's a "ripoff". Of course these accusations are justified as much of the gameplay is similar to the Battlefield series. So, which is the better game? For the purpose of this review we'll be looking at Frontlines, Battlefield 2, and Battlefield 2142.

Unlockable WeaponsYesYesNo
Weapon KitsYesYesYes
Customizable KitsNoYesNo
Optional RolesNoNoYes
Drivable VehiclesYesYesYes
JetsYesNoYes
Different Game ModesNoYesNo
Voip SupportYesYesNo
SquadsYesYesYes
Commander RoleYesYesNo
Buddy ListNoYesNo
Bookmark ServersYesYesNo
Destructible EnvironmentsNoNoYes
Havok EnvironmentNoNoYes
Persistent Stat SystemYesYesNo
Now, despite its flaws, there are many things about the Frontlines I do like, but there are still a lot of bugs to get past. Most people still can't even get the game to run. With some work though, I think this could be better than Battlefield... maybe Frontlines 2 Until then though, I still think 2142 is the best in the series as it has the most stable and balanced gameplay as well as customizable kits, different game modes, and an in game buddy list. If you have the game and feel something should be added to the list, just let me know!

Now, everyone flame how Frontlines sucks, and how 2142 is just a mod

Last edited by OmniDeath (2008-03-07 13:31:01)

Volatile
Member
+252|6965|Sextupling in Empire

The controls scheme is garbage, as you can't assign weapons to whatever keys you want. You basically have to select the weapon from a pop-up menu that is similar to the "enemy spotted/radio speak" menu in BF games. If I can't seamlessly change weapons quickly, then the FPS fails my personal standards.

Last edited by Volatile (2008-03-07 10:03:54)

OmniDeath
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+726|6905

Volatile wrote:

The controls scheme is garbage, as you can't assign weapons to whatever keys you want. You basically have to select the weapon from a pop-up menu that is similar to the "enemy spotted/radio speak" menu in BF games. If I can't seamlessly change weapons quickly, then the FPS fails my personal standards.
I have mine assigned to the mouse wheel so I can scroll through them all in seconds. Just go to the control menu to set it up. The best way to seamlessly change weapons quickly in any game in my opinion.
Smells Like Muff
Member
+6|6369
FFOW has jets...

oh and hey... as far as I am concerned ffow is still in beta... released @ $49.99 but still in beta.  They listed a lot of the "no" in your table as going to be implemented in beta(which never happened) so we will see if they will get the rest up soon.

Rank and stuff is coming (they say)
checkyoursix123
Member
+3|6186|Canada
Im pretty sure there is jets in Frontlines
OmniDeath
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+726|6905

Smells Like Muff wrote:

FFOW has jets...

oh and hey... as far as I am concerned ffow is still in beta... released @ $49.99 but still in beta.  They listed a lot of the "no" in your table as going to be implemented in beta(which never happened) so we will see if they will get the rest up soon.

Rank and stuff is coming (they say)
Yea, but the final game should have been more polished and included all the features it promises. Not "buy this now, and we'll make it work later".

checkyoursix123 wrote:

Im pretty sure there is jets in Frontlines
There are, I missed that one on the list... copy and paste ftl
geNius
..!.,
+144|6703|SoCal
I still have hope for this game.  These are the guys that brought us Desert Combat for BF1942, and that was my favorite mod of all time.
https://srejects.com/genius/srejects.png
Moo? Si!
Tall, Dark, Antlered
+39|6389|817---->907
you're my favorite mod of all time
DefCon-17
Maple Syrup Faggot
+362|6417|Vancouver | Canada
2142 is homosexual.

When the Titan's shields are down, it's awesome, but I can't be bothered with the other boring gameplay. Especially with no damn jets.

That's just lame.


I might try Frontlines out..
The Beta was pretty fun when it worked.
Drone spamming ftw.

Last edited by DefCon-17 (2008-03-07 13:43:08)

Fat_Swinub
jaff
+125|6696
I'm glad I didn't invest in this or ET:QW. They were both mediocre in the beta and they're still mediocre on the shelves. I'm still counting the days until it's sold at £15 like ET:QW.
ig
This topic seems to have no actual posts
+1,199|6783
too bad i cant join a server. fuck this game
SamTheMan:D
Banned
+856|6235|England

this game really does suck a fat one
TrashBlinD
french canadians suck
+135|6903|can

ig wrote:

too bad i cant join a server.
OmniDeath
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+726|6905

I get in servers fine Just a lot of lag...
FFLink
There is.
+1,380|6952|Devon, England
I played the Beta and hated it, really...
Doctor Strangelove
Real Battlefield Veterinarian.
+1,758|6729
I saw FFOW in a Circut City catalog for $30 already, pretty pathetic.

But I also saw that CC is finally allowing pre-orders of Kane's Wrath, and subsequently came immediately.
firebolt5
Member
+114|6416
How moddable is FFoW?  Better or worse than BF2 (of course, the BF2 engine sucks and they didn't give out the source code to mod developers)...
HurricaИe
Banned
+877|6222|Washington DC

DoctaStrangelove wrote:

I saw FFOW in a Circut City catalog for $30 already, pretty pathetic.

But I also saw that CC is finally allowing pre-orders of Kane's Wrath, and subsequently came immediately.
lawl, I preordered KW in February at GameStop

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