J_Th4ng
19-12-2010, 12:24 PM
So it's been released now. Installation was as easy as one can hope, the Vietnam files are already included in the last patch released by EA. All you need to do is look at the email that EA sends with the access code, and key it in in-game, after clicking the 'Vietnam' link, and you're ready to go.
So, how is it? Well, I've played a couple of hours this morning, and all I can say is that it's pretty fantastic. It is more BC2, as everyone expected, but it's quite different at the same time. Firstly, there are no fancy optics for the weapons (with the exception of scopes for recon, of course). This means that firefights require you to get a bit closer to the enemy than before. Each class has three weapons to choose from, all of which are unique to the expansion. There are also flamethrowers!! :flame: Tanks also get a flamethrower as the driver's secondary weapon, should you have that perk equipped.
The maps are both gorgeous to look at and fun to play. There are four of them so far, with a fifth to be unlocked once the PC community has collectively performed 69 million teamwork actions (resupply, repair, revive, heal)
All four of the current maps can be played in both conquest and rush mode, and are well laid out and intense to play. Of course they all conform to the jungle theme, but there are still plenty of open spaces for recon players.
The mood of the setting is fantastic, with radio reports being played back during the loading screens, as well as 60's rock music.
This is a superb expansion, and for only R100 it's a real bargain. I hope that the rest of the clan get it ASAP so that we can pwn together.
So, how is it? Well, I've played a couple of hours this morning, and all I can say is that it's pretty fantastic. It is more BC2, as everyone expected, but it's quite different at the same time. Firstly, there are no fancy optics for the weapons (with the exception of scopes for recon, of course). This means that firefights require you to get a bit closer to the enemy than before. Each class has three weapons to choose from, all of which are unique to the expansion. There are also flamethrowers!! :flame: Tanks also get a flamethrower as the driver's secondary weapon, should you have that perk equipped.
The maps are both gorgeous to look at and fun to play. There are four of them so far, with a fifth to be unlocked once the PC community has collectively performed 69 million teamwork actions (resupply, repair, revive, heal)
All four of the current maps can be played in both conquest and rush mode, and are well laid out and intense to play. Of course they all conform to the jungle theme, but there are still plenty of open spaces for recon players.
The mood of the setting is fantastic, with radio reports being played back during the loading screens, as well as 60's rock music.
This is a superb expansion, and for only R100 it's a real bargain. I hope that the rest of the clan get it ASAP so that we can pwn together.