Black Hawk Down review

[^7 Nice Suit ^7]

From release this has been difficult, Video and Keyboard settings not imported from main game settings. AI hit way too hard and guns are ?? What no importing Operations mode rigs into this?? Brightness makes visibility at distance impossible - SOLO impossible - this is a three man super-kit scenario only with crap gear and cerca 90's weapon sights.

Very disappointing

[brad]

I can't even find anyone to play with because I'm stuck in the later missions and no one is able to get past the first missions.

There's like a handful of people even playing this expansion at any given time so I'm basically unable to progress because doing the missions solo isn't worth the difficulty.

[Dealman]

It kind of blows my mind that there's no checkpoint system or any way to resupply. Hell, you can't even pick up the rifle of a dead guy, which is absurd.

I appreciate that it's slower-paced, co-op and leaning a bit more into the hardcore side, but it's rough. And it really should be playable solo.

It's also full of bugs, for example, you can reach areas you shouldn't via reviving people. If you quickly aim the mounted weapons (M2 on humvee or M134 on a black hawk) your camera will start to tilt and remain that way.

You can get your camera upside-down during the humvee convoy mission, how that went through QA is beyond me.

[SNUFFLES]

My only complaint is that theres not enough ammo to run it solo. If theres a ammo resupply then im unaware.

[Furryslayer, The]

You know Black Hawk Down is a real thing that actually happened, right? Look up the Battle of Mogadishu. It took place in the 90s and that's why the sights are like that. I do agree that the visibility isn't the best and it would be nice to be able to take more than one round without getting crippled, but this is a very good representation of what actual combat is like. If you don't think your M16 is hitting hard enough try aiming for the head.

[StealthGuyGaming]

Publicado originalmente por Furryslayer, The:

You know Black Hawk Down is a real thing that actually happened, right? Look up the Battle of Mogadishu. It took place in the 90s and that's why the sights are like that. I do agree that the visibility isn't the best and it would be nice to be able to take more than one round without getting crippled, this is a very good representation of what actual combat is like. If you don't think your M16 is hitting hard enough try aiming for the head.

I know its his opinion and all but saying the M16 doesnt hit hard or the circa 90s equipment jab IS JUST ODD AS ALL GET OUT. Like i dont know what he was expecting lol

[doomguy66665]

somebody fell asleep in history class

[doomguy66665]

ofc you cant import operation mode rigs. this takes place in the 90's, not modern day and not future events like the rest of the game. next time actually read up on what your playing dude. its been stated all over that this is a hardcore tactics mode. not battlefield, not call of duty.

[Furryslayer, The]

Publicado originalmente por Stealth Guy Gaming:

Publicado originalmente por Furryslayer, The:

You know Black Hawk Down is a real thing that actually happened, right? Look up the Battle of Mogadishu. It took place in the 90s and that's why the sights are like that. I do agree that the visibility isn't the best and it would be nice to be able to take more than one round without getting crippled, this is a very good representation of what actual combat is like. If you don't think your M16 is hitting hard enough try aiming for the head.

I know its his opinion and all but saying the M16 doesnt hit hard or the circa 90s equipment jab IS JUST ODD AS ALL GET OUT. Like i dont know what he was expecting lol

Real af

[♠ MasonJason ♠]

Are you oblivious that this is a recreation of an event that actually happened with the US 3rd Bat, 75th ranger regiment & Deltas back in 1993? The operation took place in Mogadishu, Somalia on October 3rd-4th, so the 90s era gear is literally identical to the equipment those rangers carried at that time lmao. What were you expecting? Jump packs or exoskeletons? 🤣

[Crom]

Publicado originalmente por ^7 Nice Suit ^7:

From release this has been difficult, Video and Keyboard settings not imported from main game settings. AI hit way too hard and guns are ?? What no importing Operations mode rigs into this?? Brightness makes visibility at distance impossible - SOLO impossible - this is a three man super-kit scenario only with crap gear and cerca 90's weapon sights.

Very disappointing

Not to mentions No single player, no AI teammates, always online, not a remake, or even a hint of the OG game campaign—pretty much a Ridley Scott’s Black Hawk Down amusement park ride. uninstalled it already.

[^7 Nice Suit ^7]

I am aware - it would have been a fun reenactment with better gear - this is a game after all - how can young people or the less skilled have fun with this is beyond me - TTK is busted too yeah - AI kill way to fast and rocketeers have way to good of an aim along with other AI that prefire you through walls, kick through walls and spawn through walls. I think this needs to be tightened up. A very sloppy release. Not very fun when their is no easier mode for solo - Even with teams its not moving well. Yuck

[Ace]

Publicado originalmente por SNUFFLES:

My only complaint is that theres not enough ammo to run it solo. If theres a ammo resupply then im unaware.

There actually is. Play as support and you'll spawn in with 600 rounds. There's no reason to play other classes in the solo mode, as you can take in a Car-15 which is more than enough. Use single shot mode, don't fire in automatic. There's NO point to having automatic fire on.

Slice the pie at each doorway, and use cover intelligently. Go slow unless you absolutely HAVE to get out of an area as quickly as possible. Then, move a LITTLE faster, but don't try to dive through every doorway you see.

It's very possible, but it's certainly a challenge.

Publicado originalmente por ^7 Nice Suit ^7:

I am aware - it would have been a fun reenactment with better gear - this is a game after all - how can young people or the less skilled have fun with this is beyond me - TTK is busted too yeah - AI kill way to fast and rocketeers have way to good of an aim along with other AI that prefire you through walls, kick through walls and spawn through walls. I think this needs to be tightened up. A very sloppy release. Not very fun when their is no easier mode for solo - Even with teams its not moving well. Yuck

The AI's accuracy increases the more you have of your body visible. I can clear most of the first mission without taking rounds at all in solo mode, and in co-op you have access to unlimited healing and ammo if the team is working properly.

It's just a matter of actually working through slowly, steadily, and using the correct tactics for the situation. If there's an RPG, you'll know WELL before you're in range to be hit. Follow the smoke trail and move between explosions to counter-fire them.

Publicado originalmente por Dealman:

It kind of blows my mind that there's no checkpoint system or any way to resupply. Hell, you can't even pick up the rifle of a dead guy, which is absurd.

I appreciate that it's slower-paced, co-op and leaning a bit more into the hardcore side, but it's rough. And it really should be playable solo.

It's also full of bugs, for example, you can reach areas you shouldn't via reviving people. If you quickly aim the mounted weapons (M2 on humvee or M134 on a black hawk) your camera will start to tilt and remain that way.

You can get your camera upside-down during the humvee convoy mission, how that went through QA is beyond me.

Again, it's absolutely playable solo. But the online aspect is just baked in because that's how they get you the rewards you unlock from campaign. Also, there's a reason you can't pick up guns from the insurgents. It's the same reason the Army straight up FORBIDS doing so.

You don't know the quality, safety, or reliability of that weapon.

You don't have the time, equipment, or knowhow on how to disassemble and repair the gun on the fly just to make sure it's in working condition. It could blow up in your face, it could misfire and double-load a round, and you'll be missing your hands for the rest of your life.

That's why you don't see real soldiers (only movie recreations) diving out of cover to go grab some rusted up AK with 5 rounds left in it just to "Save ammo."

It's not worth the risk. It's pretty realistic in that manner.

As stated above, you have enough ammo to solo. It's very doable. Is it hard? Yes. But it's doable, and that's why they have rewards FOR doing it solo.

[Furryslayer, The]

Publicado originalmente por ^7 Nice Suit ^7:

I am aware - it would have been a fun reenactment with better gear - this is a game after all - how can young people or the less skilled have fun with this is beyond me - TTK is busted too yeah - AI kill way to fast and rocketeers have way to good of an aim along with other AI that prefire you through walls, kick through walls and spawn through walls. I think this needs to be tightened up. A very sloppy release. Not very fun when their is no easier mode for solo - Even with teams its not moving well. Yuck

The AI does not prefire. I'm not super great at fps but in this if you know what to do BHD is alright. I think what's happening is that you're just charging into rooms like you're the Master Chief expecting the ai to just stare or shoot at everything but you while you massacre them without opposition. This is not COD and that is not how you clear rooms. Try watching a YouTube video on CQB. Also, "fun reenactment with better gear"? Nobody wants that.

[UziLover]

Publicado originalmente por ^7 Nice Suit ^7:

From release this has been difficult, Video and Keyboard settings not imported from main game settings. AI hit way too hard and guns are ?? What no importing Operations mode rigs into this?? Brightness makes visibility at distance impossible - SOLO impossible - this is a three man super-kit scenario only with crap gear and cerca 90's weapon sights.

Very disappointing

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[1MadGrunt]

I enjoy the campaign but it would be nice if we had a mission select feature so you don't get put into missions you already completed and have to keep join, leave, join leave until you finally get put into the mission you left off at.