[UbiSoft] You've reached a crossroad in the Wildlands | Forums

[SoonerOX]

I don't think the issue or problem is UBI trying to appease everybody and failing or falling short, well, it is part of it but not the whole issue. I said before and I will say it again...

1.- They made this huge, beautiful and vast open world, bigger than anything else we have seen so far in their games and other competitors... Check

2.- Open World is been done to death and perhaps this was/will be the last (one can only hope!) so many people felt like they were playing other games, genres but was one of the visions UBI had when making the game so it will sell well with the masses... Check

3.- All the eloquent and beautiful feedback that has already been given about the world and systemic changes, etc... Check

Now the failing or falling short... at least for me and things I would have done instead.

1.- No Full support for PC controls, not on Beta and not on Release, Minimalist effort at best... Un-Check

2.- Betas that were more Demos than real betas so feedback was not taken into consideration. Betas should be done at least 1 year in advance... Un-Check

3.- Minimalist Effort on AI and enemy AI, driving/flying controls. After all, this is what the game is all about and the major failed part... Un-Check

4.- Gimmicky & Arcade-ish stuff for the 1st or even 2nd Mode level so people who don't want to be bothered much can do the game with all the trimmings in place, finish it and enjoy it for what it is. Paint Galore for customization (AI, Gear & Weapons), Health Regen, Vehicles dropping from the sky left and right, up and down, Rebels everywhere.

5.- Advance Mode Level... for those wanting to play a little more slow, cautious but still don't feel like taking on the world. A bit smarter AI and command control over them, smarter enemy AI, 50% less health Regen, 50% less Rebels and vehicles. All or some HUD Options if one wants.

6.- Extreme/Ghost Mode Level... Option for Full FPV/TPV,/Hybrid ADS, Full command of Ghost Squad (see OGR), Advanced Ghost Squad AI behavior (something better can be done 17 years later and with next gen tech, let alone, less than OGR). No God-Like & No zombie AI behavior enemy or ghost, No sync-Shot w/o real LoS, Full command of Rebel for diversion purposes, Whole Map 5 Skull threat, No Health Regen, HUD options... plus all the awesome and eloquent feedback that has already been given multiple times before and from a long time ago.

All of these could have been done and they would now have less people angry, pissed off or whining (as some of you call it) about the game. This could have given EVERYBODY something to chew on and the OGR Vets the real GR experience we were all looking for. so, What Happened? well... your miles may vary here!

I like how you broke down the difficulty levels and how it would affect gameplay. Extreme mode allowing the capabilities that the hardcore GR players are clamoring for would have been perfect. Leaving the lighter difficulty levels for the casual gamer would have been a workable solution for mass appeal. Good post man.

[TaxingUnicorn]

By the way, if Ground Branch ever comes out, they've stated before they would very much love to get it on PS4 without any dumbing down the hardcore features (they actually are an authorized PLayStation developer). However, PC first and foremost, the rest is nice to have, that's basically their approach as far as I know. But they would definitely like to do it, especially because there is nothing like it on consoles. In addition: if the games you love or only on PC it might be an idea to move over to PC. Just as when games you love are console exclusives, it might be an idea to buy a console. Not meant specifically to you, just in general. If it's only on a specific platform, it might be wise to switch to or add that platform to your inventory

I didn't know that. I hope it comes out on PS4 then because I'd definitely pick it up. I'd get into the PC side of things if I could, financially it's just too much to keep up with, on top of the fact that I'm not very tech saavy. 2001 was the last time I even had a computer that could run a new game lol, Appreciate the suggestion though .

[GiveMeTactical]

I didn't know that. I hope it comes out on PS4 then because I'd definitely pick it up. I'd get into the PC side of things if I could, financially it's just too much to keep up with, on top of the fact that I'm not very tech saavy. 2001 was the last time I even had a computer that could run a new game lol, Appreciate the suggestion though .

Hey, at least you have an advantage over us, with your 2001 PC... you can play the Original Ghost Recon the way it was meant to be played!

[BayB_Gsus]

Understatement. It is entirely out of place.

Just a little bit. It's like ordering a 120 inch, 4K TV and paying extra to get additional hardware for it. You'd expect to get a Bluray player or something. Instead they send you a Hello Kitty lunch box.

[Estes233456]

right i agree

[FCacGRdvWD]

It took you long enough... literally


In case you didn't understand the rub, look at the date the last post was, well... posted

[Jord-NL]

Someone has fun necromancing all these old threads.

[Steven527]

Someone has fun necromancing all these old threads.

yeah 2 posts in one day and both necro'd - but he got a response from a CM!

[Steven527]

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