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Review of Beta Version

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 16 / 18
Date: September 11, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I was lucky to be sent a beta version of Tribes Aerial Assault in the final days of the PS2 network adapter beta test. I am a long time Tribes and Tribes2 (for the PC) player and was very surprised by the console version. It was well done and did not sacrifice too much of the original. For some, the learner curve of the PC version was quite steep, but will be easier on the PS2 and thus more enjoyable for many.

The graphics for TAA are very good. They do not improve the PC version, but do not appear a lot worse. The characters seemed cleanly drawn and I did not notice any framerate problems. The beta did lack water, which was weird, but that may show up later.

The control was actually better than I expected. It will not replace the mouse and keyboard of my PC, but with the addition of autoaim it made the controls work nicely. The movement was fluid and the jetpack continues to make Tribes standout from other FPS.

All the weapons seemed to be there, from the plasma to the mortor, and all the armor classes are there as well. The maps are similar but not identical and work for the 16 player limit of the PS2. Playing online was a breeze, with only a small amount of lag at times. You could host of game or join one, so lag may be due to overloading a PS2 as a server.

This game could be for the PS2 what Halo was for the Xbox as it is the derived from one of the original team based game. There are lots of weapons, armor and vehicles to choose with team based warfare that make Tribes a unique gaming experience. I recommend checking this game out if you like multiplayer FPS action. Be sure you have the network adapter for PS2 or don;t bother as Tribes excels as a multiplayer game.

Let the carnage begin...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 8
Date: October 03, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I have played everything from Doom to Quake to Halo, and this is the game that takes on all comers. This PC masterpiece that finally comes to the PS2, and online?!? Break out the body bags and call the next of kin, because there is going to be a very high body count tonight!

Great Game Brought Down By Lack of Communication

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 20 / 22
Date: October 10, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is a derivative (not a copy) of the Tribes series of games for the PC. The basic idea is the same: a team-based, online battle supporting lots of players (up to 16, depending on your connection), multiple game types and cooperative gameplay. While, in theory, this is an exciting and very entertaining mixture (and very successful on the PC), there are a couple of things, one very glaring, that bring this game down to a mediocre level.

First, the controls take a little while to get used to. Anyone who has played Medal of Honor: Frontline or Agent Under Fire knows the dual-stick First Person Shooter setup that Tribes uses. What's a little different is the aiming system. With the aim assistance on, your shots automatically lead your moving target. However, a lot of times they don't hit, and you can't manually adjust where you're aiming (unless you take assistance off--which is NOT an individual option in online play, the host must decide if everyone has it on OR off).

Also, even though the dual-stick FPS setup is similar to the titles mentioned above, this is NOT a run and gun game. This is a jumping and flying through the air with jetpacks and shooting people on the ground game. You have to conserve your jetpack energy or get stuck on the ground with rockets raining around you--not a good thing if you're trying to stay alive. This takes a WHILE to get used to.

The other problem, and this is the MAJOR one, is that this is a team-based game. Especially in capture the flag games, your team needs to coordinate together to set up and repair defenses, like guns and turrets, launch coordinated attacks with vehicles and ground troops, and maintain and stable group of defenders. This is a WHOLE lot of fun when it works right. I mean, it's probably the MOST FUN I'VE HAD WITH A GAME IN A LONG TIME!!! But that's only if you've got a team familiar with each other and who knows what each other is going to do without communicating with each other. Why? Because you CAN'T COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER. No voice support, no in-game chat, no chat in a lobby before games. This is inexcusable, and makes the game INCREDIBLY HARD for beginning gamers to get into.

So, to sum everything up, if you have a ton of patience with both games and annoying players, and you can go to clan/team websites and learn from advanced gamers and get into a team that practices (a bonus), this can become one of the MOST FUN GAMES YOU'VE EVERY PLAYED. However, if you can't spend a lot of time (I mean a LOT of time), getting into the community, which is HARD to do, it might not be worth the purchase.

P.S. a broadband connection is also HIGHLY recommended

A great game if you don't play the PC version

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 14 / 16
Date: October 13, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This is the first online FPS for the PS2 system, and it turned out pretty good. The gameplay is loosely based on the PC version. It's similar to paintball or capture the flag, as the purpose is to divide into teams that try to capture the flag from the other team and return to their base. It differs, however, because you have jetpacks, hovercrafts, and jets. You have bases and a decent selection of weapons at your disposal as well. This is one of my favorite games for the PS2 right now.

The only downfall, and it is a big enough one to keep it from getting five points, is that you can't communicate with other players. While I never expected something like SOCOM with the microphones, I would have at least expected keyboard support. The problem is that this is truly a team game, however it is impossible to come up with a strategy because you have no way of discussing it with your fellow players. The end result is that you have a bunch of people all independently running to capture the enemy's flag, but without support from their teammates or being able to use a frontal attack decoy while you sneak up from the rear.

All in all though, I like the game. I am looking forward to the next online FPS for the Playstation 2. I hope they learn the importance of communicating in that one.

Technical Fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 11
Date: October 14, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I went thru training, and stunk, then got to the last level of training and got sniped! 15 points is the passing grade, I only made 13..... needless to say my character didn't last long in the game alot! hoo boy
..Its hard to get used to the controls, (which the game has ALOT of!!), but the game I feel after you've gotten used the the controls will be fun, its VERY technical ,and innovative! It has lots of options , you can be a medic,foot soldier, base guard,or sniper. you can fly an aerial fighter, drive a grav cycle, pilot a base bomber, or a transport with your buds in tow, however the controls for the machines are just as complex and tough to get used to, most of them fly or drive like a REAL vehicle...

soldiers can REALLY catch some air with their jump packs ,however if you land to hard from a jump you can die!!! so when jumping you have to make sure you keep a bit in reserve for a quick "Hard" landing!!
.....its fast and furious battle at its finest! even if it Does take some getting used to the controls, the game is pretty cool! its almost like being Jango Fett!!! but in the game if you hesitate for a second you'll find yourself starting over quickly!!!

WTF

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 6 / 29
Date: October 26, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I dont know about you people but if youve played Tribes 2 you'll notice a few leftout items. Water, chat, vehicles, weapons, and intelligence. First off this isnt the "first" flying First Person Shooter. Dynamix beat ya there. Then theres the vehicles. I mean whered the Beowolf go? I mean dont you people have the skill to take a tank? Oh I forgot, this game kinda reminds me of CS. Why does everything Sierra make have to be CS. Wheres the water? Now we have just deep pits. No chat nor mouse or keyboard. COME ON. How is this supposed to be team based. Vehicles misnamed or missing, the beowolf is just gone and sierra just had to change the names of the vehicles to make them "theirs." A mine is a grenade? Since when? And autoaim, maybe you noobs should get skill and begin to think before you shoot. Whered some packs go? I mean cloaking pack and sensor jammer pack what you people dont have the intelligence to beat a guy that doesnt show up on the map or is invisible? Thats what motion sensors are for. And wherd the ELF and Shocklance go? Maybe Sierra should actually play the original Tribes and Tribes 2 instead of having another company make it and they just slap their name on it. If Dynamix was still here this game would probably rule. But were talking about Sierra I mean they did make Counterstrike for gods sake the most unrealistic game ever made. I also notice that Sierra is lacking in the brain department by putting leading reticles in, i mean thats what targeting lasers and beacons were for. All this work just so we couldnt own you people with keyboards or mice.You people that buy this game make me sick and should not be given the title of Triber. Stupid noobs. Tribes owns Counterstrike.

FUN FUN FUN BUT.....

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: November 24, 2002
Author: Amazon User

THIS GAME IS GREAT FUN BUT LACKS THE ONE THING THE 2ND TRIBES FOR PC GREATLY NEEDED....COMMUNICATION...BUT...CRISP GRAPHICS, GREAT DETAIL,FUN VEHICLES, GREAT KILLING MODE, I RECOMMEND DEATHMATCH MODE OR FREE FOR ALL WHERE COMMUNICATION IS NOT NEEDED, BUT BESIDES THAT, GET IT AT TARGET FOR 40 BUCKS...IT IS A WORTHWILE GAME, WITH THE ONLINE FEATURE,

OVERALL RATING

82.8%

U HAVE GOT TO BE CRAZY

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 16
Date: December 11, 2002
Author: Amazon User

TRIBES was the best game ever but if u want to sell the game over. Talk to the guys who have played it and modded it forever dont just hack it up. Ultra Renegades RULES>

Best Game Ever!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 6
Date: December 18, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This is the best first person shooter ever played and I recomend to all.It is missing a few small details included in tribes 2 for pc but is still one of the best ever ps2 games.Only worhty of online play,dont buy it without a network adaptor.With 3 armor classes, a wide range of weapons,and even a selection of vehicles to pilot, this gives a whole new meaning to capture the flag.Jet packs equipped with all armor help speed up the game too AND give unfair advantages to those who are willing to use them.

BAd copies

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 4
Date: December 28, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Twice I've had to return my game because it could not be read on
my system, but of course everything else would play just fine.

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