Titanfall

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6.7

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  1. baddeadtaste
    Mar 14, 2014
    9
    Flat out amazing! The more time I spend with this game the more the subtle strategic nuances become apparent. Although it lacks a true campaign they did create an interesting objective based online campaign mode that is unlike anything I have ever played before. An actual story (granted it's skinny) unfolds as you play various forms of objective based modes against the opposing team.Flat out amazing! The more time I spend with this game the more the subtle strategic nuances become apparent. Although it lacks a true campaign they did create an interesting objective based online campaign mode that is unlike anything I have ever played before. An actual story (granted it's skinny) unfolds as you play various forms of objective based modes against the opposing team. This is really fun and something I hope to so more of from other developers. As for everything else it is simply fantastic. It's great fu to mix up your tactics with your titan and use them to act as your guardian while you run about on foot and then jump in to make a quick escape from the heat of battle. The only thing preventing me from giving this game a solid 10 is the lack of a true single player campaign but I am willing to overlook that with so much other goodness being brought to the table, the FPS genre has truly changed and taken a step forward. Can't recommend it enough, whichever platform you choose just get it and enjoy!… Expand
  2. Arikon
    Mar 14, 2014
    9
    This is a great game that brings new life to the fps genre. It does feel like call of duty for the controls, but I have no problems with that. The titans are fun, the wall running is great, the weapons work well, and I have not found a single bug in the game. I mark one point off for the pitiful attempt of an online campaign (that is just mixed modes with some guys talking) and theThis is a great game that brings new life to the fps genre. It does feel like call of duty for the controls, but I have no problems with that. The titans are fun, the wall running is great, the weapons work well, and I have not found a single bug in the game. I mark one point off for the pitiful attempt of an online campaign (that is just mixed modes with some guys talking) and the small amount of unlocks. I am only taking one point though because you do not have to play the campaign and there are still a decent amount of unlocks (it just needs more). I have had a lot of fun with this game. I highly suggest picking it up.… Expand
  3. Spartacus073
    Mar 11, 2014
    9
    Great game! It is a very fun FPS with very balanced gameplay. It is very worth getting either on the XB1 or PC. No single player which is fine, I buy games like this to play online so that doesn't bother me a bit. If you are on the fence about getting it, watch some Twitch videos..there are plenty of live streams.
  4. Markus_monty
    Mar 18, 2014
    9
    All these negative reviews are ludicrous. I find most of the complaints revolve around peoples hopes and expectations, not judging the game on its own merits. Waaah no single player, wahhh its call of duty, waaah I wanted the second coming but all I got was this solid well balanced and fast shooter.

    For my part I am really enjoying the game. Its fun, has variation from other shooters    All these negative reviews are ludicrous. I find most of the complaints revolve around peoples hopes and expectations, not judging the game on its own merits. Waaah no single player, wahhh its call of duty, waaah I wanted the second coming but all I got was this solid well balanced and fast shooter.

    For my part I am really enjoying the game. Its fun, has variation from other shooters which makes it fresh, parkour, titans, custom configs for pilots and titans, burn cards. All really well balanced and polished. I had similar thoughts and concerns to others about the lack of a single player campaign, but Ive let that go to enjoy the multiplayer and haven't been disappointed at all.    … Expand
  5. Xon
    Mar 14, 2014
    9
    I'm chuffed to bits: the game looks great and I can run it on my laptop. I do think the game is slightly overpriced, and that it lacks the depth of BF (my favourite shooter) but it's been a long while since I've a pure rush of adrenaline and the thrill of doing things I have never done before. I hope that future DLC will add some variety to the gameplay, but overall this is a great gameI'm chuffed to bits: the game looks great and I can run it on my laptop. I do think the game is slightly overpriced, and that it lacks the depth of BF (my favourite shooter) but it's been a long while since I've a pure rush of adrenaline and the thrill of doing things I have never done before. I hope that future DLC will add some variety to the gameplay, but overall this is a great game and I'll be returning to it frequently.… Expand
  6. French_Antoine
    Mar 15, 2014
    9
    Oh My God, this game is epic. Finally we have a multiplayer game with incredibly well balanced gameplay mechanics. Nothing is broken. They even managed to avoid perk abuse with the Burn Cards : you choose three of them from your personal deck before a game, and you lose whichever one you activated when you die.

    Being in a titan does not make you completely invulnerable against infantry    Oh My God, this game is epic. Finally we have a multiplayer game with incredibly well balanced gameplay mechanics. Nothing is broken. They even managed to avoid perk abuse with the Burn Cards : you choose three of them from your personal deck before a game, and you lose whichever one you activated when you die.

    Being in a titan does not make you completely invulnerable against infantry (yet you have the advantage), and being as infantry, you won't get crippled down by titans if you can just be a little smart. What makes it really attractive, is that you don't need to kill or play objectives to get your titan faster, but simply damage your opponents (AI or players). That way, no kill steal nor abusive teammates will prevent you from getting a titan, and everybody will get at least one during each game.

    You can even build some strategies, since your titan's built-in AI can guard areas or follow and assist you.

    Realisation is great, yet not as (purely) technically great as RYSE when it comes about graphics, but still, textures are sharp, antialiasing does a very fine job, and models are very well-designed. Sound effects are completely credible, and the overall ambiance is astounding. The parkour abilities are so intuitive, you won't take long at all getting used to it.

    And I have to say, 6 vs 6 is just what it needs. The AI is here to balance things up, allowing overwhelmed teams to catch up when really in need. And most impressively, it makes camping difficult since they practically are everywhere, trying to slow you down (but not really hurting you), in order to keep dynamism in gameplay.

    Yet, I can't give it a 10/10 because it really lacks a true solo campaign. I understand why they had rather implemented a scenario within multiplayer shaped games in order to create a campaign, but I really don't think it would've been impossible to have a true solo campaign.    … Expand
  7. DigitalReview
    Mar 12, 2014
    9
    Wow, It is clear there is a lot of Sony fanboys in here trying to ruin the score of an absolute stormer of a game. Reading most of the negatives, it is clear most if not none of these have never played the game. Grow up ffs, yes, exclusivity is not great, but, this is so sad to see, little keyboard warriors so hurt that they didn't get a great title on their machine, that they come toWow, It is clear there is a lot of Sony fanboys in here trying to ruin the score of an absolute stormer of a game. Reading most of the negatives, it is clear most if not none of these have never played the game. Grow up ffs, yes, exclusivity is not great, but, this is so sad to see, little keyboard warriors so hurt that they didn't get a great title on their machine, that they come to metacritic to post false reviews. Get girlfriend boys, grow up.

    9/10 for titan fall, a great online experience, Fast paced, fresh and fun, what more do you need in a online shooter.    … Expand
  8. Master_Tak
    Mar 13, 2014
    9
    Long story short, this game has reinvigorated my love for FPS games after I had grown tired of the yearly CoD and couldn't grasp the grandiose scale of BF4 (my history for the BF franchise goes back to BF1942, BF2, and BF2142 so I was sad that I lost a step haha). Yes, there's no single player, yes there are features missing, but from what I could tell, the developers at Respawn spent aLong story short, this game has reinvigorated my love for FPS games after I had grown tired of the yearly CoD and couldn't grasp the grandiose scale of BF4 (my history for the BF franchise goes back to BF1942, BF2, and BF2142 so I was sad that I lost a step haha). Yes, there's no single player, yes there are features missing, but from what I could tell, the developers at Respawn spent a large chunk of their time meticulously refining the core gameplay mechanics, ensuring weapons and abilities are balanced and not overly saturated (having 50+ weapons does not imply you're game is good), that parkour isn't just some jumping off walls mechanic that's haphazardly thrown in just for a cool effect, and the battles between titans and pilots can have the same outcome as a titan vs. titan battle, despite the odds in the David vs. Goliath type matchup. That in itself is what sold it to me and I am perfectly ok with a solid FPS game as opposed to areas that may be broken just to add that extra layer of fluff that everyone expects now that they have been used to CoD and BF, which is totally fine by the way, I don't blame anyone for feeling like the game feels "incomplete," that's your opinion. :)

    Anyway, I strongly recommend this game. I've logged almost 13 hours playing the past two days and can't get enough of this. This is the first title that all my friends and I love unanimously and play together and I don't see us slowing down one bit with future map packs and other enhancements that Respawn has promised thus far (I have read Vince Zampella's Twitter account and so far he has confirmed that Private matches and Class Loadout renaming will be coming, so you know that they're acknowledging our feedback). I would have given it a 10, but I have given a 9 because yes like you, I enjoy a story, and I do love the inclusion of Campaign Multiplayer, however I had a really hard time trying to follow the story and was hoping for some additional cutscenes or maybe in-game "events" that would affect gameplay and allow you to understand how you are progressing the story. With that said, I do want to learn more about the lore of Titanfall and if anything, the game has introduced me to that.

    Congrats to Respawn for such an amazing game, especially as a start-up development studio, and I hope this is just the first of many. Looking back to the jump from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (multiplayer that is), I can see where they're going and I am very excited about the prospects.    … Expand
  9. parsont
    Mar 13, 2014
    9
    I really have enjoyed this game a lot. Never has a game made me feel awesome even when I lose and am not at the top of the list. I really don't understand all the complaints about the game, it's pure fun.
    I know some people were having issues with the servers, but doing a hard reset on my console and on the consoles of everyone I've spoken with seems to resolve all server issues.
    I    I really have enjoyed this game a lot. Never has a game made me feel awesome even when I lose and am not at the top of the list. I really don't understand all the complaints about the game, it's pure fun.
    I know some people were having issues with the servers, but doing a hard reset on my console and on the consoles of everyone I've spoken with seems to resolve all server issues.
    I love that Titanfall is so well balanced and nothing feels overpowered or complicated. Everything about the game is intuitive and responsive.
    The campaign may be hard to follow, but it's there and pretty epic if you pay attention to it. You get to play from both sides of the war between the Militia and the IMC. It may be lacking in story, but the game play exceeds the need for a AAA story.    … Expand
  10. skidoLLaZ
    Mar 14, 2014
    9
    After playing the beta and a few days of the release...this game is a breath of fresh air. The parkouring around the maps and the mech aspects of the game give the game that new fps feel that next-gen has been waiting for. Oh no, fighting a titan as a pilot? No problem, lets hope up to the top of a building in 5 seconds and start taking it down with anti-titan weapons. No matter howAfter playing the beta and a few days of the release...this game is a breath of fresh air. The parkouring around the maps and the mech aspects of the game give the game that new fps feel that next-gen has been waiting for. Oh no, fighting a titan as a pilot? No problem, lets hope up to the top of a building in 5 seconds and start taking it down with anti-titan weapons. No matter how small you may feel in the battle you always have a chance to survive and keep fighting. I will say that the bots in-game are a little annoying as it is hard to tell if it is a bot or an enemy (unless looking at the radar) and you can find yourself shooting a bunch of bots and end up getting killed by a real player.

    All in all the game is a great new style that brings great aspects from other games and adds its own twist.    … Expand
  11. Cstriker01
    Mar 12, 2014
    9
    I don't normally write reviews, but I felt compelled to write one for this gem. First, there are in fact a lot of neigh sayers from those who think that there is a console war and love their Sony systems, and then there are thoughs who have watched a video and thus written a review based on said video and are now experts. I am a PC gamer and I own an Xbox one. I bought the game for the OneI don't normally write reviews, but I felt compelled to write one for this gem. First, there are in fact a lot of neigh sayers from those who think that there is a console war and love their Sony systems, and then there are thoughs who have watched a video and thus written a review based on said video and are now experts. I am a PC gamer and I own an Xbox one. I bought the game for the One instead of PC as I do enjoy more arcade like shooters on a controller.

    First, this game is fantastic, and not because of E3 hype or COD roots. I was a large fan of CoD4: MW and MW2, but stopped there as I agreed with the creators that the direction CoD was going was bad. I also enjoy slower and harder experiances such as DayZ, STALKER, X-Com on Impossible Ironman...and let me lay to rest your fears. This game is not casualized, what it does is strike a fine line between pleasing hardcore players, but easing in weaker players into becoming better. The bot AI does indeed suck, but the balance of having bots and players adds ambiance to the environment and made the maps feel more like a war zone. This depth is great and is something I look for when I game, depth and immersion..,games like New Vegas, STALKER, Metro 2033, Amnesia: TDD, Skyrim all do this in various ways and being a parkouring pilot with smooth transition between ground and wall running to manning a 30ft mech is amazingly crafted. This game stands on gameplay alone but adds in loadouts and a lot of gear for a ton of variety...is it as much as BF4? No, that is a different beast all together.

    The gameplay is smooth and incredibly balanced. No OP weapons or loadouts, but great gear making you feel powerful. Each death I learned but never felt cheated. The tactics for running mechs adds a third layer to the parkour and traditional shooting, and the fact it is a Source engine build makes the gunplay tight and responsive. The graphics are very good, do not be decieved by again neighsayers. Do note however that though this is a review for the next gen system, the fact that it is hitting Xbox 360, much like many new gen titles, means that both Sony and Microsoft are playing it safe as are production studios. No one is truly exploring the new machines yet and seeing what is possible, and much like last gen, there will be an infancy stage to get hings rolling. However, though graphically nice, Titanfall is affected by this play-it-safe attitude, but only there. The gameplay is truly next gen and amazing, they did not play it safe, created an idea, used a new engine compared to CoD's, and they succeeded. Get the game, I'll see you in game gents.    … Expand
  12. DaveyBinkers
    Mar 11, 2014
    9
    This game has everything I love about first person shooters without all the unnecessary fluff. The controls are buttery smooth and the gameplay is frantic and exciting.

    There are a ton of maps and the parkour makes each one feel like a playground.

    This game has replaced Call of Duty as my go to shooter and I will be playing it until the next iteration.
  13. grim0187
    Mar 14, 2014
    9
    The amount of negative reviews on the user side is indicative of the Sony fanboys jealousy towards this title. It is an amazingly fun game, hampered only by a lackluster campaign mode. Must buy title. Don't listen to the jealous fanboys who have never played it.
  14. Skiman
    Mar 14, 2014
    9
    When I play video games I ask myself one question? "Is the game FUN" TITANFALL is crazy fun. Yes they can add more stages and options..and they will. DLC coming and not just paid but free as well. Remember this is the first generation of something completely new. Some say its the same old thing. Well it's a first person shooter..so you are going to have a first person view and shootWhen I play video games I ask myself one question? "Is the game FUN" TITANFALL is crazy fun. Yes they can add more stages and options..and they will. DLC coming and not just paid but free as well. Remember this is the first generation of something completely new. Some say its the same old thing. Well it's a first person shooter..so you are going to have a first person view and shoot guns. Ya..thats the same. AND thats it. Everything else is different. They way you move..Mechs..guns..maps..all NEW! Do this..play Titanfall for a few hours and then go and play COD. It will speak for it's self.… Expand
  15. Rifter
    Mar 13, 2014
    9
    Titanfall is a great game. Possibly, one of the biggest problems for it, is that it is a very different game. Most games at least pay lip-service to a single player game. This game barely does, with a Multi-player campaign. For some reason, I see a lot of people cutting this game down for that. Single player games can forego multi-player, but for some reason, not the other way around.Titanfall is a great game. Possibly, one of the biggest problems for it, is that it is a very different game. Most games at least pay lip-service to a single player game. This game barely does, with a Multi-player campaign. For some reason, I see a lot of people cutting this game down for that. Single player games can forego multi-player, but for some reason, not the other way around.

    So, for the meat. This game has amazing mobility, that is extremely fluid on the PC. The game runs amazingly well. It has a great balance, and your actions seem to really matter. The game builds you, from the ground up, as a hero. From being able to run like a mad man all over the place, to farming grunts, to being able to bring down Titans. You and the other players are the heros.

    The game has some issues that need fixed. It needs a much better match making system.
    There are only a handful of guns. I see this as a strength and weakness. It allows for great balance, but at the cost of customization.

    Most issues are fairly minor. I really do enjoy this game..    … Expand
  16. insomniMACK
    Mar 11, 2014
    9
    ok, first off, this game is probably the best, most refreshing multiplayer experience I've had since Halo 2 came out. The mechanics are awesome, the controls are rock solid, the graphics are gorgeous (on PC at least). Like FPS games and think the idea of tearing it up in a giant robot sounds like it might be kinda cool? It is fun, and even more so than you think it's gonna be. The firstok, first off, this game is probably the best, most refreshing multiplayer experience I've had since Halo 2 came out. The mechanics are awesome, the controls are rock solid, the graphics are gorgeous (on PC at least). Like FPS games and think the idea of tearing it up in a giant robot sounds like it might be kinda cool? It is fun, and even more so than you think it's gonna be. The first time you punch another robot in the chest and pull the pilot out and fling him to his death, you'll be hooked. go buy it, and enjoy! Secondly, to hell with metacritic. You're gonna give this game a 4 because you didn't like the ad campaign!??!!? Seriously? You're giving it a 3 because it's a FPS and you're tired of the genre!? a 0 because it looks like XBox360 graphics on your XBONE? Sorry your console sucks bruh, graphics are awesome on PC.... guess you should worry about system hype instead of game hype. also while you're at it "AVOIDABLE GAME EVER." means absolutely nothing in English. PERSONAL problems are not a reason to pan a game, they just make you look like a whiny **** nevermind... it announces tot he world that you are a whiny **** Now go grab Titanfall, stomp on some people, and enjoy yourself!… Expand
  17. AJTAFFINDER
    Mar 20, 2014
    9
    Titanfall brings a whole new dimension to first person shooters. There isn't a wall, building or structure you can't mantle, wall run or boost up to! I cannot understand the 0/10 reviews, they're purely based on the 'little content' that came with the game, I share their issues, but for me it doesn't warrant a poor review!!! As to the graphics, they seem next gen to me! They could alwaysTitanfall brings a whole new dimension to first person shooters. There isn't a wall, building or structure you can't mantle, wall run or boost up to! I cannot understand the 0/10 reviews, they're purely based on the 'little content' that came with the game, I share their issues, but for me it doesn't warrant a poor review!!! As to the graphics, they seem next gen to me! They could always be better, as i would love to have seen a destructible environment implemented. But the fact that it isn't 1080p does not bother me in the slightest. I play on a ASUS HD monitor and it looks great! If you love the CoD franchise, BF4 franchise and are willing to enjoy some fast paced gameplay, searing action and a beautifully well thought out tactical game map, then look no further!… Expand
  18. Fabtech23
    Mar 17, 2014
    9
    Titanifall isn't the revolutionary godsend FPS that all the previews made it out to be, but it is still a fantastic game . At it's core it plays like call of duty, but spend enough time with it and you'll come to appreciate the tweaks it has ,add to the formula. Parkour is seamless and each map compliments the movement well. Although limited, there are various unlocks that each have aTitanifall isn't the revolutionary godsend FPS that all the previews made it out to be, but it is still a fantastic game . At it's core it plays like call of duty, but spend enough time with it and you'll come to appreciate the tweaks it has ,add to the formula. Parkour is seamless and each map compliments the movement well. Although limited, there are various unlocks that each have a purpose when used in the correct scenario. Never have a felt something is "overpowered" as each weapon honestly comes down to preference and proficiency with said weapon. Not to mention the starting assault rifle is the "best" gun in the game. Any gunfight I have lost was because I was out played by the other pilot. The campaign was lackluster as are most games that are intended for multiplayer. But this is by no means a bad game and certainly doesn't deserve the trolling scores the community has given it.… Expand
  19. Krypto_Dogg
    Mar 12, 2014
    9
    ZERO problems connecting to a game. I picked up my pre-order at midnight and proceeded to play non-stop until about 6 in the morning and again the next day. Only server issue I had was at the completion of the last mission of my first campaign, the server disconnected during the ending cinema. All my stats counted, but I didn't get the achievement. No other problems since at all. I live inZERO problems connecting to a game. I picked up my pre-order at midnight and proceeded to play non-stop until about 6 in the morning and again the next day. Only server issue I had was at the completion of the last mission of my first campaign, the server disconnected during the ending cinema. All my stats counted, but I didn't get the achievement. No other problems since at all. I live in Oklahoma, so perhaps this is a regional thing. I've also experienced no issues with anything else related to Xbox Live. I'm surprised, I even had problems connecting during the Call of Duty free Weekend most of the time.

    Next, the game. You know enough about it. I love it. The game is so smooth, you'd never notice any of these so-called framerate issues that likely plague the unoptimized PC version. I played on both Xbox One and PC during beta and can attest to the fact that at least with my 7970, during online matches Titanfall was unplayable with v-sync on and to much screen tearing, more than X1, to the point I couldn't stand it. Besides, a game like this is meant for a controller and I couldn't see myself using a kb+m for this.

    Lastly, only thing keeping it from a 10 are the commercials. The problem? They are great. The Titan intros and the my buddy commercials. You'd almost think this game's story mode would have loads of humor in it like Portal mixed with Call of Duty/Gears of War. The story is less understandable than all of the CoDs up to Ghosts, which is hard to do. If I play this for 30 or 40 hours it would have been worth the money. I'll wait to see what the season pass has in store. As long as it's not 5 maps total, I'll get it. Maybe they should make another campaign with the season pass with a better story and drop those maps into the classic rotation.    … Expand
  20. Dazdnconfuzed
    Mar 12, 2014
    9
    Trolls galore beware. Balance is what makes this game great. Secondly start formulating your own opinions about things. I like it. I hope you do too.
  21. SimonSaysRage
    Mar 13, 2014
    9
    "Standby for Titanfall", three words that you will grow to love! I've played FPS' since Wolfenstein 3D came out (before I was a teenager). That's a lot of hours playing shooters. For a genre that has become increasingly stagnant and commercialized (CoD, Battlefield, Halo) Titanfall is a welcome addition. It doesn't recreate the genre, but it certainly makes it fun again. The gameplay is"Standby for Titanfall", three words that you will grow to love! I've played FPS' since Wolfenstein 3D came out (before I was a teenager). That's a lot of hours playing shooters. For a genre that has become increasingly stagnant and commercialized (CoD, Battlefield, Halo) Titanfall is a welcome addition. It doesn't recreate the genre, but it certainly makes it fun again. The gameplay is fast (really fast), and urges you to keep moving and use the verticality of the maps to your advantage - this is not a linear shoot'em up game. The jetpack and wall running make moving around the map advantageous as you try to out maneuver the competition and get the drop on them. The cool down timer for your Titan is chipped away at every time you shoot something - another player, titan, or the minions/spectres that even out the playing field - which means you need to be active to bring your titan into the game quicker. That means less camping and more traditional gun fights like Unreal Tournament or Halo 2. It works well and keeps the pace moving throughout the match. It's more than just 'CoD with Mechs', it's a well thought-out IP that lives up to the hype. Titanfall isn't without its flaws (no private matches, lack of customization, connection issues, no story/campaign), but those can be easily fixed with patches/updates in the near future. The game is impressive and certainly worth getting if you're looking for a departure from the status quo FPS' of the last 10 years or so. This is a must have for any XboxOne owners.… Expand
  22. ProtoCaster
    May 22, 2014
    9
    Titanfall is an incredible new experience in the realm of FPS. Respawn found a way to create the most natural and free flowing movement system I have ever experienced in a first person game. There is a minor learning curve through your first few matches, but once you get the hang of things it's hard to go back to your standard shooter. It's true that currently it's lacking in anyTitanfall is an incredible new experience in the realm of FPS. Respawn found a way to create the most natural and free flowing movement system I have ever experienced in a first person game. There is a minor learning curve through your first few matches, but once you get the hang of things it's hard to go back to your standard shooter. It's true that currently it's lacking in any interesting game modes, and the weapon selection is far too limited; but this is the beginning of a long lasting franchise with plenty of room to build on the current success. There is a wonderful balance between running around as a fast paced pilot, and the strength and power of the lumbering titans. The game comes stock with 15 well designed maps, which helps to keep things fresh for a while. If you own an Xbox One, Xbox 360 or PC there is no excuse not to add this to your gaming collection if you're a fan of the genre, or are looking for a new fresh take to suck you in.… Expand
  23. JackValentine
    Apr 12, 2014
    9
    Deciding whether it's worth the price of the console for admission is going to be up to you, however, we can safely say that Titanfall is an uncompromisingly brilliant shooter.

    It struck me at first when I caught myself grinning with a kind of bloated satisfaction, that I really like this game. Seeing XP pop up on the screen wasn't all that novel when it started showing up years ago,    Deciding whether it's worth the price of the console for admission is going to be up to you, however, we can safely say that Titanfall is an uncompromisingly brilliant shooter.

    It struck me at first when I caught myself grinning with a kind of bloated satisfaction, that I really like this game.
    Seeing XP pop up on the screen wasn't all that novel when it started showing up years ago, so "what's so different about this game?" I found myself wondering. Long story short, it's the different ways in which Titanfall rewards you for doing awesome things.
    Killing other players, referred to in game as Pilots, is one thing, but dropping your metal friend from the skies and watching him crush an enemy Titan, is another breed of satisfaction. Pursuing a retreating Pilot over the walls of the city, double jumping from building to building as you slowly gain more and more speed, before delivering a deadly jump kick to the head...
    It is these moments, completely unscripted and unconstrained that can (and will) take place anywhere at anytime that make Titanfall feel like a shooters equivalent to opening the windows on the first day of spring after a long, long winter. It is a complete and utter breath of fresh air.

    The gameplay is fast, frantic and fun. It combines elements that really shouldn't work together in amazing ways. Core shooting mechanics from a well made twitch shooter, just without the insta-death. Jetpacks and parkour that makes traversing the map quick and seamless, and of course, mech-shooter mechanics with the incredible Titans.

    Visually Titanfall is not the prettiest game on the block, but it can definitely hold it's own with a steady 60fps on the Xbox One and detailed textures throughout the almost 20 maps.

    The game is purely multiplayer, and is divided into only 6 modes, ranging from your standard TDM and Domination, to Last Titan Standing, which as the name implies, makes you try and keep your Titan alive.
    There is a "campaign" in the game, but it merely consists of 9 multiplayer matches that feature some voice overs and video recordings of people who are apparently important.
    It was a bit of an oversight to include some kind of story while the match is taking place as it is essential to focus on what you are doing.
    A few pages of back story explaining why the two factions are at war would have sufficed to say the least.

    One of the things that came to my attention after but a few matches, was that Titanfall does a great job at making you feel like you contributing to the team and doing well, even if you end up in the middle of the leaderboards. It didn't take me long until I was bringing in a few MVP medals, but even if that hadn't been the case, it felt good just playing support for the team and hanging back in defense.

    At the end of every match the losing faction will have a chance to escape from the map. A time of 30 seconds starts and a drop ship swoops down to pick up any remaining players. However, any surviving members of the winning faction can also make their way to the Evac zone, and take out the drop ship and/or as many players as they see running for their lives.
    These moments were both fun and tense, as the respawns are deactivated.
    Being on the winning faction and punching an attempted escapee out of the air in your Titan feels great, but being part of the losing faction and ejecting out of your Titan just in time to jump into the drop ship before jumping to lightspeed and seeing both the battlefield and planet disappear behind you feels amazing.

    Titanfall is an utter triumph. It's addictive as hell, and it's the first game in a long time that has utterly sucked me in and has not yet let me go.
    Is it the "CoD killer" or the "next big thing"? Only time will tell. But as long as Titanfall maintains a loyal fan base, as well as the already promised addition of new game modes and map packs, the game and potential series may have a bright future ahead of itself.

    A 9 out of 10.

    Jack Valentine    … Expand
  24. GamingSince2600
    Mar 12, 2014
    9
    The shooter we've been waiting for lives up to the hype. Fast, fluid, intense. It's missing a few modes and features at launch but all those things can easily be patched in. What's here at launch is an incredible, ridiculously balanced online multiplayer experience.

    If you're curious about the game, play it for yourself, you will fall in love with your titan.
  25. cygnarite
    Mar 16, 2014
    9
    Anyone giving this game less than a 6 is another franchises fanboy, or someone with an axe to grind, plain and simple.

    I'm not saying you HAVE to love this game, but if you're a fan of Multiplayer FPS games, this is the best thing to come out in a decade. The parkour elements, the map design which accommodates humans and titans, the weapon choices, the powers, etc etc etc, is all so    Anyone giving this game less than a 6 is another franchises fanboy, or someone with an axe to grind, plain and simple.

    I'm not saying you HAVE to love this game, but if you're a fan of Multiplayer FPS games, this is the best thing to come out in a decade. The parkour elements, the map design which accommodates humans and titans, the weapon choices, the powers, etc etc etc, is all so well done it's hard to believe.

    In short, ingore any BS in the red (it's a poor attempt to tank the games user score), watch some video's and read some of the average reviews here (which are more likely to point out things you might not like in the game). If you've ever played CoD or BF, *this is better*, hands down.    … Expand
  26. twos
    Dec 10, 2015
    9
    This is an updated review written well and truly after the game release, for starters I want to say that this is the most well balanced and enjoyable online multiplayer shooter I have ever played, there were a number of ways and tactics to employ throughout this game and one of the best aspects was that it obliterated camping, this is a game where to be any good you need to be able toThis is an updated review written well and truly after the game release, for starters I want to say that this is the most well balanced and enjoyable online multiplayer shooter I have ever played, there were a number of ways and tactics to employ throughout this game and one of the best aspects was that it obliterated camping, this is a game where to be any good you need to be able to play. Despite my praise the problem here is that it is only multiplayer only and with the player base having moved on to new things there is only one game mode still accessible and the people who still player generally fall into two categories new and testing it out or veterans who will leave you endlessly frustrated. The game is so cheap now that it may be worthwhile picking up and giving a run but the level of enjoyment is no longer there with the limitations of a shifting multiplayer market.… Expand
  27. busbfran
    Mar 29, 2014
    9
    Titan Fall is the best thing that has happen to first person shooters in a long time! The excitement felt of jumping into your titan can only be experienced by Xbox1 fans. Will done Microsoft for scoring an amazing game. graphics are amazing, gameplay feels next gen and is ground breaking! can't wait for a sequel im so excited for the future of this series! what's next?
  28. Bocitej
    Nov 29, 2014
    9
    The Titanfall I think is a very fast-paced and exciting multiplayer game. Many game modes, weapons and maps on the game. The graphics are very nice. Once or twice had to be a bit erratic. If you had a good campaign in it, you deserve smoothly, the 9 points. However, so only worth 7 points.
  29. dilemma
    Mar 11, 2014
    9
    Great game. This will be the game that will end up going head to head against the covenant Call of Duty.

    It's a fast, addicting, arcade style game. The game play feels smooth as butter and mimics COD quite a bit. The wall running is easy and fast. It gives a great balance of speed and tactics to used against Titans. Titans are strong and versatile yet enough options to    Great game. This will be the game that will end up going head to head against the covenant Call of Duty.

    It's a fast, addicting, arcade style game. The game play feels smooth as butter and mimics COD quite a bit.

    The wall running is easy and fast. It gives a great balance of speed and tactics to used against Titans.

    Titans are strong and versatile yet enough options to distinguish and fair balance between the three. Customization are slim picking compared to other shooters but with DLC , and newer installments of the franchise, expect it to be loaded like no other.

    The follows pretty basic game modes from CTF, to TDM, to last man standing. There's enough to go around but still leaves room to be desired.

    The game is simplistic enough to pick up and go, and after each game pulls you back for just one more match.    … Expand
  30. Flam1ngR3con24
    Mar 13, 2014
    9
    Titanfall has no right to be this good. It comes from a team who was originally a Call of Duty machine, it's exclusive to Microsoft platforms which are currently losing the battle for Next Generation dominance, and at it's core, it's a first person shooter trying to blend the fluidity of Call of Duty, traversal of Mirror's Edge, and mech combat of popular franchises such as Armored Core orTitanfall has no right to be this good. It comes from a team who was originally a Call of Duty machine, it's exclusive to Microsoft platforms which are currently losing the battle for Next Generation dominance, and at it's core, it's a first person shooter trying to blend the fluidity of Call of Duty, traversal of Mirror's Edge, and mech combat of popular franchises such as Armored Core or the recently released PC exclusive Hawken. What's so shocking is that Titanfall shouldn't be underestimated as it takes all of these different and strange elements and fuses them into one of the greatest multiplayer experiences ever crafted.

    Titanfall's plot isn't going to win any awards for itself. The Campaign mode is presented to the player in a series of pre game exposition shots and dialogue, where as the gameplay is simply a multiplayer match with that very same exposition unfolding in the background. This style of story telling falls mostly flat in the game due to the kinetic and chaos filled gameplay in the forefront. You're already to busy jumping onto Titans, running along walls, and breaking necks to take notice of the character dialogue being shouted at you. What makes this campaign weaker is how it unfolds. The campaign is over within three hours for both sides which allows most players to play it once and never return, but don't think you can just skip it, you're going to need to beat each side at least once if you want to unlock the Stryder and Ogre Titan Chassis.

    Another weakness of Titanfall are the graphics. Titanfall runs on a heavily modified Source Engine (Yes, THAT Source Engine) and it shows. On the Xbox One, jaggies are rampant at times, textures are low resolution, and the framerate goes from 60 to 40 when the action heats up. The counter to this is the beautiful art style and map design which stuns you with vibrant colors and metallic buildings. This serves as a viable distraction to the otherwise shoddy looking visuals. It should also be noted that Titanfall runs at aere 792p on the Xbox One, with the potential to possibly be expanded to 900p with FXAA or 1080p with no method of AA at all.

    Finally, the gameplay of Titanfall is stunning. Even with a limited number of modes, guns, and options, Titanfall's core gameplay is one of the best around. Do you see a tall building? Run on the side of it. Are you in a battle with an enemy Titan? Boost up to him using your Jump-Kit (which is basically a jet pack), pull off a piece of his armor and open fire on his insides. Have you gotten a lot of points? Standby for Titanfall. You can enjoy the satisfying and gratifying feeling of watching your behemoth Titan crackle through the atmosphere and land in a powerful crush in front of you. It is then that you can hop in and start your own personal reign of destruction. It is all of these parts that make Titanfall so special when they all lock together. The rush of being in your Titan and punching another Titan into the ground only to have to set off a nuclear sized explosion by ejecting and flying thousands of feet into the sky in a pure adrenaline rush and it's an adrenaline rush that no game has ever given you before. When all of these pieces move in a swift motion, Titanfall towers above all of it's competition.

    Titanfall may not be perfect, but it is as close as you will get in this day and age. For years, we have been waiting for the "Call of Duty 4" or the "Halo 2" to come and re-revolutionize the first person shooter genre and with Titanfall, we finally see that shot in the arm the genre and the players have been clamoring for. It is with this knowledge that Titanfall receives from me... a 9/10.    … Expand
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#5 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
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#3 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 68 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 68
  3. Negative: 0 out of 68
  1. GameCritics
    Apr 15, 2014
    85
    Aside from a few minor quibbles (I can jump across streets and hop over entire buildings, but a knee-high window ledge is insanely finicky to get past?) Titanfall is undoubtedly a great game which does an exceptional job of breathing new life into an increasingly-stale genre.
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  2. Gaming Nexus
    Apr 15, 2014
    80
    An intensely fun multiplayer game that is accessible and fun for everyone. Not perfect, but that's what sequels are for.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Apr 7, 2014
    89
    A spectacular and superbly crafted, if traditional, shooter. [May 2014, p.71]
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