And, best of all, it can be played co-operatively. It's action-packed: you lead your squad through an ever harder series of hostile environments. It's tactical: you need a mix of firepower and technical abilities in your squad to survive. It's class-based: you can choose from a variety of weapon loadouts and skills. Aliens theme is nothing new, AS adds many modern features to make it a truly complete and well-rounded mod. So, a mod that turns UT2004 into a retro-style gorefest is a breath of fresh air.īut Alien Swarm is more than just a nod to old games. It was exciting and adrenaline-fuelled mayhem. To many a grizzled old gamer, the name alone conjures up the heady pre- Doom days when the scrolling shooter was king and you viewed your heavily armed hero from above or the side as you stomped around, blasting multitudes of enemies into steaming lumps. I haven't seen a mod that's so different from the formulaic norm for ages. Customization is limited and players won’t feel like they have a completely unique character, but the ability to pick and choose different weapons to find the loadout that suits their playstyle is a very welcome addition and the new toys give players something to keep fighting for.This Is great, make no mistake. A good Medic who focuses on healing more than scoring kills, for instance, can make all the difference between success and death.Įxperience points are collected after each mission and as players gain in level, they’ll unlock new weapons and secondary items of varying degrees of use. The use of classes is crucial, as success can sometimes hinge on co-ordinating roles with the other players so there’s an equal mix of offense and support. Each class has access to unique equipment and some levels actually require the presence of a certain class. There are four classes to choose from - Officer, Special Weapons, Medic and Tech. The fundamental shooting gameplay has been given a little depth thanks to a class and ranking system.
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