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I want to purchase this game as I am looking for a new MMO to get involved with. But I wanted to hear from the community is the game "healthy"? By that I mean if I purchase it is the community and the game still going strong or are both living on borrowed time.
IMHO...
Depends on the platform that you want to play it on.
Having friends (online or otherwise) that also play the game is a HUGE plus.
If you don't, find an active clan on your platform of choice to join up with.
Don't take things too seriously.
If you are looking for a game with a story, and the option of dynamic world events, sure. Once the story runs out and you are forced down a path of currency grind to open lockboxes for a chance at gear, that is where it falters.
You can check out the endless trial first.
Right now the game is only $10. As for the community part, I am not sure, there is a presence here and in game usually there a lot of people. There are weekly livestreams for this game [along with the other games Trions invloved with] [Fridays at Twitch.tv/Trionworlds] that are put on by the devs/cms but there are some changes going on with that at the moment. The game is [seems] like it is on a steady path, They are just about to release their 4th DLC next month [This won't exclude you from the game if you don't buy it as there will be free things that come out as a update for everyone usually when DLCs launch]. The secons season of the TV show is gearing up to start so we wil start seeing more content [what that specifically is they haven't announced].
All in all I think it is worth it.
If you are still a bit iffy, there is a PC Trial to test the waters and see if it is something you'll enjoy.
There's a free trial for the PC, and you can grab a user copy for around $7 for the consoles (new $10).
Healthy, unhealthy, it's hard not to give it a whirl. It's more fun in the beginning.
For me, I am at that point about finding an active clan.Quote:
Originally Posted by N3gativeCr33p
It's still 20$ on consoles.Quote:
Originally Posted by R69L
It's 20$ on console.Quote:
Originally Posted by Quebra Regra
A wise Mon Calamari man once told me the answer you seek... ITS A TRAP!!!!
I'm sure that you know people who say that some food is bad or a movie is bad yet you like it. Apply that same principle here, try it out. If you like it then buy it. Don't let other people tell you what to like.
Well, that's gonna be a problem.Quote:
Originally Posted by Outlawstar15a2
It's an MMO, yes, but not much of one. They only just recently got chat working acceptably well (a year after launch) and there aren't really any social systems (clans are bare-bones, no mail, no AH, no towns, etc). The storyline quests aren't terrible when taken as a whole, but after that most people just quit. The only thing to do after completing the story is to get your ego up (which actually penalizes you after a certain point) and grind for the lottery boxes that most high-tier weapons come from. It doesn't really appeal to a lot of players--especially not people looking specifically for an MMO.
Having said that, at $10 it's not a big risk. Try it out.
Simple answer:
NO
Even at $10 the value is simply not there, especially when you have to pay twice for the same content (with a slightly different texture).
Find another game, any game. MS 'Minesweeper' is a more viable product than Defiance.
Value not there for $10? Dude, what you expect for that price? Hahaha.
I paid 60 euro for the game at launch, and had my fun for that money. Totally worth it. Admittedly, with nowadays knowledge i wouldnt have bought the Season Pass though. The DLC's are a rip-off. But the game for 10 bucks? Or 20 bucks even if you want to play on a console? A Bargain!
Good storyline, challenging endboss, timetrials, hot shots, arkfalls, incursions, sieges, co-op maps, PvP maps. Not many full-priced games that manage to deliver the same variation as Defiance does.
But in all honesty, if you really are only looking for a MMO... This might not be your cup of tea (anymore).
1.Bought it at $20 plus tax
2.$10 DLCs, has made my DEFI experience enjoyable but not par-Amazing, content wise
3. "Working as Intended" [?]
4.Profit!
ASSUMING DIRECT CONTROL!
:cool:
with respekt, no.... $10 (been that price for a while now)Quote:
Originally Posted by Atticus Batman
http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-360/games/defiance/106639
There are far better* MMOs out there with WAY more content and reasons to keep playing.
There is no "traditional" leveling here and I think that can be a massive turnoff for people that want to put time and effort into the game, especially considering, again, there is a huge lack of content.
The DLCs that have been put out are underwhelming, to say the least and each comes with it more bugs and promised content that either doesn't work properly or was completely left out.
There is no** communication with the Trion/Defiance team.
Look at the infrastructure of the team and notice a *potential* trend for the game's future: Mid last year, a HUGE chunk of the Defiance team was laid off... one of the oldest Defiance Community Leaders/Members was apparently laid off, fired, or just quit... The head guy (can't remember his name) left the company in June or July of last year... just recently, two of the Community Organizers/Directors (or sorts) have left for different reasons... Lots of bodies leaving. Typically people stay somewhere they enjoy.
For a cheap price, you can have some fun, but if you are looking for an MMO, chances are you are looking to get addicted. That's why I would say 'NO' to this game. While it may be fun at first, the issues that plague everything, bugs, no content, lame DLC, no end-game, etc. are what kills it.
Like I said, it may be fun for a month or so, but you might find yourself looking for content and an end-game that just isn't there. You may find yourself looking for a clan that really has no overall purpose to this game. You might find yourself looking for a group to raid this or that and realizing you can do 98% of the content by yourself. You might get totally disappointed, as I did, when you see a *potentially* great game go absolutely nowhere and remain that way, month after month.
But, like others have said, try it. This was just my two cents.
*'Better' meaning more content, more traditional, better social aspects, more reasons to level, bigger areas, clan options/reasons, etc.
**Hyperbole, but the communication is quite lacking and not at all transparent, as they would like you to believe.
I don't feel like I got my $60 (pre-purchased) out of it yet, but ahmina keep trying :PQuote:
Originally Posted by Riz
Allow me to add my perspective, out of BOREDOM I bought HALO 4 anniversary and COD Ghosts, and I regret both (and am playing DEFIANCE). At least DEFIANCE has some decent character progression (maxed my pistols last week), and variations in play style (melee build, mad bomber, etc.). Decent story and some fun coop to be had too...
My alternative to ME3 MP.
CoD: Ghosts... Lol... That makes 2 with buyers remorse haha. Talking about full-priced games which are even too expensive to shake out of budgetbasket, this really is one haha.Quote:
Originally Posted by Quebra Regra
Depends on the value you'd put on your dollar. A rule of thumb I use is 1 dollar per hour. If you can spend 10 dollars on this game and manage to enjoy yourself for at least 10 hours, it's worth the buy. As others stated before me, start with a trial.
buy the game join a clan. you will like it,you will get pissed at trion such is life choice is yours my friend.
Yeah it's a good game, for 10$/€ on pc you have a game that changes with great ideas, a good gameplay, fun to play and with a huge potential. But don't wait to much that potential, play the game for what is it and not for what you want, or you will be pissed off (and don't rush the story).
The community and players in game are almost all cool, but you will feel sometimes very alone, Defiance always had a bad chat, so people have become accustomed to not communicate too much... But when people finally being able to talk, you can have some fun. Or as said you should play with friends or find a clan, it gets really more fun.