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?
Reader Comments (Page 2 of 2)
10-15-2008 @ 3:50PM
Richard Mitchell said...
Right now, I'm inclined to say Halo Wars works better.
I like the voice controls in EndWar, but I do not like the camera control. It bugs me that I can't send the camera wherever I want. I guess the SitRep is supposed to take the place of that, but then I'm just watching dots on a map instead of badass military conquest. Without the SitRep, it's very hard to remember where your units are and which one is which.
Like if you have two gunship units, it can be hard to remember which one you sent where. That could easily just be getting used to a different kind of RTS though.
Also, as far as I can tell, there is no voice command for ordering your units to use their special abilities (minefield, UAV, etc).
Halo Wars definitely 'clicked' with me a lot faster, but maybe that's just because it's more traditional. Both games have potential but I'm leaning toward Halo Wars. I dig sci-fi and Halo though, so take that into account.
10-15-2008 @ 4:49PM
kdubbb said...
Thanks Richard!
I'm more of a traditional RTS guy myself, and of course I loves me some Halo, but I'm really interested in this new concept and I can't wait to play it later.
Thanks again for the input!
10-15-2008 @ 4:51PM
xenocidic said...
@richard
are you using the "Lite" command set? I have no idea why they watered it down
Switch to Standard immediately
10-15-2008 @ 6:04PM
Richard Mitchell said...
Another command set? O RLY? I'll have to check that out.
10-15-2008 @ 2:21PM
pibs said...
I wonder when ubisoft is going to give us our free "gamerpics" for being in the beta. Anyways this game is alright.
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10-15-2008 @ 2:58PM
Bobluling said...
Still downloading it, slow internet FTL. :(
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10-15-2008 @ 3:32PM
MrGutts said...
Hated it, seems like Ubisoft told a dozen guys to make a quick game and get it out the door and slap toms logo on it.
Just my 2 cents.
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10-15-2008 @ 4:02PM
Commando 2k said...
I was part of the Beta, and this game sucks, it's confusing as hell to learn and it's not nearly as fun to just pick up and play like Command & Conquer, The voice command does work good but that is the only good point i can give about this game, after trying it I won't even download the demo, can't waste the space on my hard drive
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10-15-2008 @ 4:52PM
J Lindy said...
GREAT game! voice commands are flawless; it IS NOT a rush game; and there is another aspect to it that is not in the public beta that makes it even better. great community building around the game, too.
there's definitely a learning curve and if you just start with the public beta keep in mind a lot of the people you'll play have been in the private and VIP beta. just ask and they'll give you pointers and show you some things. give it a try and see for yourself.
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10-15-2008 @ 5:24PM
DarkNightRJ said...
The beta rocked, but this demo doesn't do the game justice.
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10-15-2008 @ 8:50PM
saito ps3 said...
the demo is great, i was surprised the voice command really wasnt a gimmick and actually works. i got this demo, cod5 beta, and infinite undiscovery to complete and play, i love xbox!
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10-16-2008 @ 8:21AM
Michael Paul said...
So that LIVE code I won in a sweepstakes wasn't worth using to get the demo? I sure hope the T-shirt to follow is usable then...
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10-16-2008 @ 9:19AM
vmize said...
This game is amazing. You must go into the settings:
1. Turn on "Standard" Voice control in settings
2. Go through the Voice Control tutorial
3. Game on
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10-16-2008 @ 2:17PM
Chickenbutt said...
I turned the game to standard, and i freaking love this game. Commands are sooo fluid. Takes awhile to learn but once you do everything is almost instant. You can even mix it with the 360 controller. I recommend this game highly to RTS fans
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10-18-2008 @ 10:53AM
crazeeseal said...
While the voice control works well for most situations I thought it was annoying have to specifically tell every unit to attack bravo when commanding a large scale assault.
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