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Alien Swarm Can Be Played As a Terrifying FPS

Posted by timothy on from the sounds-icky dept.

AndrewGOO9 writes "With a few simple commands from the developer console, Alien Swarm can go from being played as an isometric top-down shooter to a first-person perspective. Surprisingly easy, it does make the game, which was released for free via Steam earlier this week, a lot more terrifying. But, anyone who is at home playing games like Modern Warfare or Halo should have no problem slaughtering their way through wave after wave of creatures. In fact, it poses the potential to make the game easier for people who would've otherwise struggled with the overhead view."

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  1. Or.. by Netshroud · · Score: 0, Troll

    Or it could be played.... you know, the way it was designed to be played

    1. Re:Or.. by Kral_Blbec · · Score: -1, Troll

      There was a recent school shooting (in Germany I think it was) where there were 9 people killed, with nine shots fired, and 9 headshots. This kid had never used a gun before in his life, but his parents had built him a gaming cave for CS. Think playing Counter Strike with a Wii-like custom controller. Even SWAT dont go for that kind of accuracy. FPS gamers just train and expect headshots everytime where the professionals go for the 2+1 rule. 2 bodyshots with one follow up headshot.

  2. Re:is this a joke? by _merlin · · Score: 0, Troll

    Yeah, the submitter's crapping on about it like he thinks he hacked the Gibson or something. Dude, you need to take two steps back and think about it. Did it take any skillz? Could my two-year-old have done the same? Put things in perspective, dude. I think you need to chill with Dan Queed.

  3. Uh, big deal. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Pretty much all 2D-perspective (uncommonly referred to as isometric view) video games developed later than 2003 have the ability to unlock the camera, even if unsupported by official feature. The challenges of developing an isometric (or 2D graphics) game overcome those of a 3D game, simply because the industry has left it behind. You won't find many quality engines that render in 2D, if any are even available.

  4. Re:Sounds like by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    The world looks mighty good to me,
    'Cause goatse holes are all I see.
    Whatever it is I think I see,
    becomes a goatse hole to me
    Goatse hole how I love your anusy chew,
    Goatse hole I think I'm in love with you
    Whatever it is I think I see,
    becomes a goatse hole to me.