While
some lucky gamers have been enjoying the
EndWar demo for some time now, it's finally the rest of the public's turn to try out Ubisoft's voice controlled real time strategy title. The demo includes both single player and online multiplayer, so there should be plenty for everyone. We gave the demo a quick try and the voice control is definitely cool, although we have to admit it's a bit confusing at first. Of course, the demo doesn't really lay out every voice command, though there is a limited tutorial of sorts (you might want to look at
this video for some pointers). Still, the voice control is surpisingly efficient. For those of you out there who have tried it, what do you think so far?
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10-15-2008 @ 1:06PM
Neuromancer said...
I heard Tom Clancy uses the "voice control" as a method to eavesdrop on potential terrorists on US soil, is that true?
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10-15-2008 @ 1:36PM
ZEBRA NINER said...
That IS true! Terrorists are using End War for tactical command training. You may also want to watch out for FEMA and their black plastic coffins. I hear the government is going to enforce martial law shortly before shipping Americans to concentration camps. So, yeah... Tom Clancy End War is the devil.
10-15-2008 @ 1:13PM
ExMcCloud said...
Its awesome nuff said!
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10-15-2008 @ 1:24PM
AngereMailMan said...
i played the single player it was one map i believe and it works ok..... i didnt like how its not typical RTS here is your base and once i didnt realize the men on feet took control of the points but over all it was cool im just not sure ill be buying it with left 4 dead and GOW 2 in my immediate future i may gamefly it when i get gamefly
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10-15-2008 @ 2:15PM
R3AL1Z3 said...
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10-15-2008 @ 2:28PM
Zoot Suit Jedi said...
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10-15-2008 @ 2:33PM
AngereMailMan said...
thanks your feedback helps me alot...... actually i really dont care so please keep commenting here i love you
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10-15-2008 @ 3:39PM
Neuromancer said...
OH SNAP!!!
10-15-2008 @ 5:28PM
halo 3 sucks. said...
DYNOMITE!!!
10-15-2008 @ 1:26PM
LiqwidZero said...
I love this. It's actually one of the best RTS games that I've played in a long time. I will be buying it some time.
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10-15-2008 @ 1:34PM
Cole said...
I havent got a chance to play the demo yet but i was in the beta over the summer. from what i could tell the voice control then was superb and is probably only better a couple months later. My main problem with the beta was how long it took to get into a match. I dont know if they have fixed that for the final build, or if it wasnt a problem just the times i was trying to find games. But this will definately be a download when i get to my 360
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10-15-2008 @ 1:37PM
AxFactor said...
been testing for about 3 months and honestly it could've been better. RTS's on a console just really don't work, except Civ:Rev. It has potential and there will be some that will like it, but all in all, on a scale of 1 to 10, I'd say 5,(mainly for the voice command, good innovation there)
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10-15-2008 @ 2:05PM
xenocidic said...
Civ.Rev is not real-time
10-15-2008 @ 3:44PM
Neuromancer said...
The Highlander was a documentary, and the events happened in real time.
10-15-2008 @ 1:40PM
Tony Bowman said...
was also in the beta. didn't enjoy it too much, but that's a product of the genre not this specific game, i suppose.
it all just turns into RUSHRUSHRUSHRUSH within 2 minutes. i know a lot of folks enjoy that sort of thing, and that's cool, but it doesn't suit me so much. ahh well.
i'll give the demo a try and see if it feels any better than it did over the summer.
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10-15-2008 @ 1:45PM
DudeRed said...
I was a part of the beta and it was really a fun game...when ever you could find a match :/. The voice control works very well and the game looks pretty good too. The two complaints I had for the game was there was no tutorial on the game (though there is one online) and the artillery was way to powerful. If they did some tweaks to balance the power out, the game is going to be great.
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10-15-2008 @ 2:05PM
xenocidic said...
Actually the VIP demo has really only been running for four days due to the endless delays, but you guys ignored all the tips I submitted about those epic failings
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10-15-2008 @ 3:45PM
Neuromancer said...
Next time try showing up at their house, that would probably work
10-15-2008 @ 2:11PM
Joel said...
I participated in the private beta over the summer and the game then was awesome. The demo that is out now is pretty much the final build with improved graphics and game play balance. I actually did not like the contents of this new demo because Ubi gives you a campaign level that ends in 2:30 minutes. The only thing worth playing is the 1 vs 1 or 1 vs AI.
The one thing that Ubi really messed up on is not allowing a co-op game mode in the demo. They were the best matches where you played 2 vs 2 and actually got a friend involved. It's like going into battle with a comrade and took the game a whole new level.
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10-15-2008 @ 2:14PM
kdubbb said...
So, X3F guys (specifically Dustin and Richard) who have played Halo Wars, which RTS is more intuitive or easier to control... Halo Wars or Endwar?
You guys have previously described Halo Wars as "disturbingly intuitive". Which control scheme do you guys prefer?
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