Originally posted by mohn
The success story of call of duty sale is far the most profitable console gaming franchise of the last decade and perhaps of all time, However, there has also been a little complain or issues when it comes to multiplayer that all we aware of.
Although it is expected for the most popular game in the business to receive the most criticism, Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer and Raven Software should not turn a blind eye to the community outcries. It is a very real possibility that new games such as Battlefield 3, which is gaining hype as the next potential “COD Killer,” could knock Call of Duty of its pedestal without some changes in the formula. We’ve come up with a list that explores the various aspects of Call of Duty that need to be fixed or at least looked into for the benefit of the game.
Here are 6 ways the eighth installment of Call of Duty can stay on top of the competition.
1: Improve connection issues
This is by far the most important issue challenging the franchise at this point. For many, including myself, the multiplayer experience is tarnished by the ridiculous lag and connection problems found in Call of Duty: Black Ops. Developers need to put time into fixing the connection problem. Understandably it will probably take a lot of time and effort, but this issue deserves it.
2: Have a public multiplayer beta
This has been a complaint over the last two years which really has not been addressed at all by developers. Public betas are the easiest ways to point out flaws in a game before the game comes out, and many games are given constructive criticism that really help the game in the long run. For multiplayer, throw the players into a beta game of Team Deathmatch on two maps, giving the players three to five pre-made classes to play with. This will definitely cut down on the work throwing out patches for things that should be fixed already.
4: Have huge amount of weapons to choose from
We need every single gun has its own discernible characteristics that makes it fun to use. Crazy combinations of weapons you could use, which while not practical in the slightest, were a hell of a lot of fun. The weapons that should return are Assault rifles, light machine guns, sub-machine guns, sniper rifles, shotguns, launchers and a lot special weapons. Bring some new weapon on every new maps release.
5: Get rid of the “noob tube” and other cheap tactics
Aspects like the grenade launcher infuriate every single Call of Duty fan I know, and it needs to be scrapped, for good. This goes the same for Last Stand. Seriously, Treyarch? You are going to let them get up after dying now? Insanity.
6: Don’t get rid of Treyarch’s contributions
Say what you want about Treyarch as a developer, but some of the things they’ve introduced to Call of Duty have been outstanding like Zombie mode, Wager game. Don’t get rid of those. There’s nothing stopping developers from adding own modes alongside the zombie mode and wager match.
'Nuff said.
Sorry but I have to disagree.
1. Agree'd although getting faster internet won't hurt you
2. Having a multiplayer beta will lower sales a bit. Although there won't be as many bugs, many people will already have the experience of playing the game. Hype + Anticipation = Sales
3. There's no number 3 :confused:
4. Having a huge weapon selection will result in many weapons being similar. The weapon stats can only be so different.
5. Noob tubes fire at about 1 shot/4 seconds. It's not that big of an issue. Last stand is very easy to counter. Just don't stop shooting. Also, getting better at this game never hurt anyone
6. They never do get rid of Treyarch's contributions. Health regeneration was introduced to COD through Treyarch, having 6+ custom classes was Treyarch's idea, and I'm sure there are others. Some things (zombies for example) can't be taken into COD7. Zombies is pretty much Treyarch's signature. It would just be stealing their idea. Not cool.
In the words of you,
'Nuff said