This weekend I get to test out the online beta for Resistance 2.  The beta, which can get from Sony, allows you to download the beta, which is around 2.2 gigs.  It’s a pretty big file, so best to download this overnight. 

This game is the highly anticipated sequel to Resistance: Fall of Man exclusively for the PS3 by Insonmiac Games. 

The beta lets you play the online co-op mode.  I tried connecting to play competitive mode, but it always failed.  So I guess it’s only co-op mode for me.

While playing this game, it can be daunting at first if you’re not used to teamwork- because each person gets to choose a different class, like Wolfenstein.  You can be a medic, special ops, and the soldier.  You have to complete objectives with the help from your teammates.  It’s a cool concept, but falls really short. 

The graphics, by PS3 standards, do not stand out at all.  You can already tell from the previews for the game.

The controls are ok.  It feels a bit loose.  Shooting enemies seems unrewarding.  When you shoot a Chimera soldier, you don’t get the satisfaction of a cool kill.  And when they do die, it feels a bit delayed.

I know I’m being harsh on this online beta, but it is a highly anticipated game, and I do wish the PS3 luck for having some awesome exclusive first-person shooters, but I don’t think it’ll change much when the actual game comes out.

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