Titanfall (Xbox One & PC Beta) review

[Neon Ignition]

Supposed to shut down in stages tomorrow. Maxed my rank last night but still fun

[Lebowski]

6pm PST Wednesday.

would be 10am Wednesday morning, cool still time to give it a go this eve then yay

[Silvergun X]

I've spent 10 hours+ on this beta test and I personally think it's fantastic, but I really do worry about the Smart Pistol's effectiveness in Attrition. I think the gamemode of choice for me will be Hardpoint Domination.

The reason I say this, is it's entirely feasible to become MvP on most of your Attrition matches by focusing on NPCs. Give yourself Stim, Minion Detector, and Smart Pistol (along with Prosthetic Legs burn card if you have it) and you'll completely skyrocket your attrition score VERY easily, as well as being first to fall by an absolute mile.

I've done quite a few videos and a few hours of streaming where I've completely dominated attrition matches with minimal focus on other players/titans so I'll upload these on YouTube as soon as I can. I kinda like that you can do this, in all honesty, as it really does stop Attrition being just Team Deathmatch, but the fact that you can just run around non-stop, instalocking on NPCs and headshotting everything with the smart pistol makes it a little too easy.

[Team Andromeda]

This game is just simple great fun and a riot - something missing in a lot of games . Can't wait for the final game

[jimtendo]

The reason I say this, is it's entirely feasible to become MvP on most of your Attrition matches by focusing on NPCs. Give yourself Stim, Minion Detector, and Smart Pistol (along with Prosthetic Legs burn card if you have it) and you'll completely skyrocket your attrition score VERY easily, as well as being first to fall by an absolute mile.

I've done quite a few videos and a few hours of streaming where I've completely dominated attrition matches with minimal focus on other players/titans so I'll upload these on YouTube as soon as I can. I kinda like that you can do this, in all honesty, as it really does stop Attrition being just Team Deathmatch, but the fact that you can just run around non-stop, instalocking on NPCs and headshotting everything with the smart pistol makes it a little too easy.

I've always wondered how players got huge attrition points (80-100) as I usually average 40-50 and just solely go for the pilots to basically stop them scoring and bringing in their Titans.

Looks like I'll have to change my point of emphasis now as you've said that.

[Neon Ignition]

I never use the smart pistol, the game is so quick paced that I find the assault rifle is much better, kills quick and has massive range. I've been scoring well from rodeo killing titans too, quicker than fighting them titan on titan

[GluedOnBeard]

Your rodeo days are over when more people start opting for electric smoke. I always have it on, then when someone does rodeo I disembark 50% of the time my titan gets them, 25 I get killed and the other 25 I kill the them. It is a huge gamble to do it.

This game is amazing however all of my past doubts are a thing of the past and can't wait for more game modes and levels. Think my Xbox will be a Titanfall box for the foreseeable future.

Rushing into a group of titans deploying smoke and going all out is so much fun, took down three titans at once doing this + nuclear eject. When you get the bigger nuclear explosion burn card it is deadly.

Burn cards are also a great addition, makes each game that little bit different and mixes things up.

The only gripe I have is the jump kick, this need to not be a one hit kill from the front. Whoever made that decision is a fool.

[Silvergun X]

took down three titans at once doing this + nuclear eject. When you get the bigger nuclear explosion burn card it is deadly.

Nuclear Explosion + Bigger Payload is majestic as ****. It's wonderful.

[nonny]

If someone is rodeoing you can also opt to eject (triple tap X) and it will shoot both of you into the air. I find myself using that more than dismounting as the enemy always tends to do the same once they see you stop. Electric smoke is awesome though.

Been messing around a lot with the smart pistol and grenades lately as it locks onto them when you throw them. Shoot around corners? Yep.

[EvilBoris]

Yeah the smart pistol and grenade combo is going to be a crazy technical combo for the pros.

I had a few great games with the Smart Pistol last night, just hanging back and using it to accrue points to bring in your Titan in AI mode.

I do love me some rodeoing

[originalbadboy]

I am not so sure about the smart pistol, it just seems to be the games 'noob cannon', although it does require some skill to use at least, which is something.

I haven't really used it though so I could be doing it a disservice.

[EvilBoris]

I think it supports a stealthy approach to play, obviously you can achieve the same thing just by using a regular gun, which will generally result in a quicker death. If you run into someone head on when you are holding Smart Pistol, you will die. That's almost 100% guaranteed.

[Silvergun X]

Video's currently processing but it'll be available here. Smart Pistol OP

Edit: Okay so I'll just put the unedited version up. It's a Shadowplay recording so it's the last 10 minutes, skip to 3:10 for the game in question.

[EvilBoris]

You crazy man, that was amazing

[nonny]

Well played... loving the smart pistol personally and I dont think its OP, it just takes some practice, some skill and therefore kudos to anyone who can use it proficiently.

That 3-shot lock-on required to take down pilots is the main flaw or issue that needs practice with for me. Invariably I get killed before I get the full lock and if you fire too early you're toast anyway.