SWAT 4 MP Demo rocks!

[Raidomarek]

No point giving links here, head down to fileplanet and see yourself
i am not suscriber and i downloaded 140mb demo from there (you must have cdkey)!
Rag dolls and sounds are great. this is gonna be big! http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[jimbob]

why on earth do you need a cd key for a demo? and where does one obtain one?

i`ll check it out if there is a SP demo, and one that is not located on filesux

[Wamplet]

Awesome!

Downloading now

[Phait]

Goddamnit fileplanet sucks, why don't you guys go to www.3dgamers.com (http://www.3dgamers.com) ?!

[Yatta]

phait said:
Goddamnit fileplanet sucks, why don't you guys go to www.3dgamers.com (http://www.3dgamers.com) ?!


Because it's a Beta, not a demo, and it's not open to the public. You can download it only from CrapPlanet, but you'll still need a cd-key to get it working.

Edit: Just realized that you can sign up for free to receive a CD-Key. It is, in fact, an open Beta. Don't know how long it'll last, though.

[Lengis]

Swat 4 huh? I remember when the series began as a little graphic adventure known as Police Quest. Ah, how things change.....

[Yatta]

The demo is pretty cool, btw. Runs well on max settings on my PC unlike other modern FPS games today.

[Taril]

This demo is pretty sweet! I loved Swat 3 to death, so im really glad to see Swat 4 being put out..

and I dissagree on the whole Fileplanet sucks thing.. I think its great.. Of course im a founders club member, so I dont have to deal with the waiting or anything...

[Yatta]

so I dont have to deal with the waiting or anything...


Why else would it suck if you didn't have to wait?

[Wamplet]

I just played it and it was pretty fun. I saw it has co-op as well up to 5 players. \o/

[thefly]

Lengis said:
Swat 4 huh? I remember when the series began as a little graphic adventure known as Police Quest. Ah, how things change.....



I never thought SWAT or SWAT 2 had anything to do with the Police Quest series (my favorite of all the Sierra quest franchise) despite the use of the PQ: name. Though I guess Police Quest 4 didn't really have anything to do with the series either. I think I played the demo to SWAT 3. :shrug: Tactical shooters ain't my cup of tea.

But yes, Police Quest I, II, and III are fun. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Lengis]

thefly said:

Lengis said:
Swat 4 huh? I remember when the series began as a little graphic adventure known as Police Quest. Ah, how things change.....



I never thought SWAT or SWAT 2 had anything to do with the Police Quest series (my favorite of all the Sierra quest franchise) despite the use of the PQ: name. Though I guess Police Quest 4 didn't really have anything to do with the series either. I think I played the demo to SWAT 3. :shrug: Tactical shooters ain't my cup of tea.

But yes, Police Quest I, II, and III are fun. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif



Yea, that's why I mentioned how things change. THe game, SWAT 4 has absolutely nothing to do with Police Quest anymore. But if I recall correctly, the first SWAT game, was called Police Quest: SWAT, or something to that effect.

[IgWannA]

where do you get a cd key?? i want it!

[Raidomarek]

fill the small form in gileplanet page, and u will be issued with unique key, you will need this upon game install

[AndOne]

been playing SWAT 4 OMG http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif this game is the best. gotta try it out if you haven't already.

[Wamplet]

IgWannA said:
where do you get a cd key?? i want it!



Fileplanet.

You can fill in bogus info about your address and name. just make sure you use your fileplanet account to log in.

After you fill out the form, it goes to the download page. the cd key is displayed on there and emailed to your email.

Good fun, AndOne and I were at the R.I.P 8-player server today. I'm gonna hit a server shortly.

[Decker]

Take some screenshots and post 'em, please. Checked some out from Gamershell (http://www.gamershell.com/pc/swat_4/screenshots.html) and it looks pretty good!

[Marty]

sweeeeeet

[Ninja]

Wamplet said:

IgWannA said:
where do you get a cd key?? i want it!



Fileplanet.

You can fill in bogus info about your address and name. just make sure you use your fileplanet account to log in.

After you fill out the form, it goes to the download page. the cd key is displayed on there and emailed to your email.

Good fun, AndOne and I were at the R.I.P 8-player server today. I'm gonna hit a server shortly.



I've done that and it did not go to the download page at all, and I have no recieved nay emails, and my old (way back in 2000) free Fileplanet account doesn't work http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

[IgWannA]

fileplanet is teh sux http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/redface.gif

[Wamplet]

Just create a new account. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

I took a shitload of screenshots, but apparently the screenshot button does not work in the demo or I need to rebind it. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/redface.gif

Taking screenshots really won't do the game justice, since nearly all the graphic settings are on medium. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif The demo is only 148 mb. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/redface.gif

It's one level for multiplayer, with a game called VIP. The objct of the game is in a courthouse and the Swat team has one random player on their team as the VIP. The VIP has to get to the rooftop to escape. If he get's killed, the team that kills him loses. I didn't see a time limit, but I'm sure that can be set on the server. Anyways, The Suspects (other team) are supposed to capture the VIP, by using a Tazer to shock him, then you can handcuff him and guard him for 2 mins, at which point a nearby Suspect will automatically kill the hostage and win the game. \o/

The VIP is armed only with a Pistol with 2 clips, and 10 shots of pepper spray. The 2 teams can arm themselves with a rifle/machine gun/shotgun, then a pistol/tazer as a secondary wep. Then you can arm yourself with 5 grenades. (Smoke, flashbang, exploding rubber balls), then you can select a gasmask or visor to guard against flashes. Then you can use light or heavy armor.

The spawn mode is reminiscent of UT2004's Assault mode, where the VIP determines where the Swat team can spawn. If he gets captured, I think you get stuck spawning at the beginning, though.

It's a very cool gametype. It's like a capture the node/flag but with only 1 flag/node, that moves.

From the menu, it has single player, mutliplayer, and something called Instant Mission creator/generator. I forget the exact wording, but I hope it's a random mission generator. \o/

The physics are pretty good as well. The bodies react great when they die. They roll down stairs nicely, taking each step as a bump, and you can die against a rail in a crucified posed. Haven't seen anyone flip over a rail yet.

The smoke bomb makes you cough and you can't shoot for a few seconds. Your vision gets blurred.

The flashbang is pretty damn cool. The screen goes white and you hear a loud ringing in your ears, then about 2 secs later, the screen starts dimming back to normal with a brief freeze/still of what you saw right before the flash. Then as you move around the still image goes transparent and then fades away. I really love how they did those effects.

The pepper spray is of course hilarious. You get disoriented and it looks like your vision is blurred and everything is a red/dark tinted and everything around you looks like it plays in a slower motion, blurred. I got sprayed by the VIP once and then I saw a SWAT guy walk up to me and just start slowly unloading into me. haha. It was hilarious.

You can shoot out glass, use door wedges, to jam doors. explosive charges to damage doors and prevent them from being blocked, or a special shotgun that rams blocked doors open.

The courthouse level has 2 methods of attack at all times, which is great. There's about 4 levels (4-story building) and each level you go up has 2 ways to get there.

The lighting is very good as well. Plenty of dark corners to hide in, but you still see muzzle flashes to give them away, if they are hiding. The animation of the players are excellent as well. You can peek around corners and shoot as well. \o/ Back to the lighting, you can hover your cursor over a person and it will show their team colour and name. Also, there is a dim light on their back, red for Suspects, blue for Swat to let you know who's on your team. It's easy to tell who's who, when they have their back turned to you. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif The VIP has to wear a white suit, though, so having him hide in a dark corner is rather fruitless. \o/

[Acid]

Yeah its a fun game..once you understand whats going on and where to go and what all your gadgets do. Been playing it quite abit, a worth while demo to get!

[dark_angel]

is the game still using a version of the Unreal engine?

[Wamplet]

dark_angel said:
is the game still using a version of the Unreal engine?



As far as I know, yes.

There is no double-jumping, so don't expect it to play like Unreal Tournament 2003/4. In fact, I don't think you can jump at all, which is something I need to double-check. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/redface.gif Haven't seen anyone hopping around, so I guess it's out.

[someguy2435]

If I can run UT2004 (512X324, low settings) smoothly will I be able to run this?

[Wamplet]

someguy2435 said:
If I can run UT2004 (512X324, low settings) smoothly will I be able to run this?



I'll have to check the specs in the readme, but if you can run UT2004, I'm pretty sure you can run this game.

If you can, download the demo and see. The demo uses medium settings. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif It ran a fairly consistent 80 frames or higher on my machine. Rendering was not a problem at all. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

What specs do you have? I think the minimum specs were 800mhz with 32mb t&l card. I'll have to doublecheck though when i get home.

[someguy2435]

well my processor exceeds the requirements, but if this game requires DX 9.0 it might not make the cut

[Wamplet]

-Minimum Configuration:
Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 3, or Windows® XP with Service Pack 1
DirectX® 9.0c
1.0 GHz Intel® Pentium® III, AMD® Athlon™, or equivalent
256 MB RAM
32 MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 2, 64 MB ATI® Radeon™ 8500, or equivalent graphics card
DirectX® 8.1b compatible sound device
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM required for installation
320 MB hard drive space
Windows®-compatible mouse
56kbps modem for online play (Cable modem or DSL recommended)

-Recommended Configuration:
Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 3, or Windows® XP with Service Pack 1
DirectX® 9.0c
2.4 GHz Intel® Pentium® 4, AMD® Athlon™ XP 2500+, or equivalent
512 MB RAM
128MB DirectX® 9.0 compatible graphics card (NVIDIA® GeForce™ 4 TI, ATI®
Radeon™ 9700, or equivalent recommended)
DirectX® 9.0 compatible sound device
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
550 MB hard drive space
Windows®-compatible 3-button mouse
Cable modem or DSL for online play

[Ivan]

Is there still time or place for me to download it? Wamp? http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[someguy2435]

Wamplet said:
-Minimum Configuration:
Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 3, or Windows® XP with Service Pack 1
DirectX® 9.0c
1.0 GHz Intel® Pentium® III, AMD® Athlon™, or equivalent
256 MB RAM
32 MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 2, 64 MB ATI® Radeon™ 8500, or equivalent graphics card
DirectX® 8.1b compatible sound device
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM required for installation
320 MB hard drive space
Windows®-compatible mouse
56kbps modem for online play (Cable modem or DSL recommended)

-Recommended Configuration:
Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 3, or Windows® XP with Service Pack 1
DirectX® 9.0c
2.4 GHz Intel® Pentium® 4, AMD® Athlon™ XP 2500+, or equivalent
512 MB RAM
128MB DirectX® 9.0 compatible graphics card (NVIDIA® GeForce™ 4 TI, ATI®
Radeon™ 9700, or equivalent recommended)
DirectX® 9.0 compatible sound device
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
550 MB hard drive space
Windows®-compatible 3-button mouse
Cable modem or DSL for online play



oh pooh

[AndOne]

Hurry boy hurry!!!!!

[Ivan]

AndOne said:
Hurry boy hurry!!!!!



1.6kbs isn't fast in my definition. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tinyted.gif

[someguy2435]

my comp can't run this, like it couldn't run the Men of Valour demos either

[Wamplet]

Ivan said:


1.6kbs isn't fast in my definition. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tinyted.gif



I was limited to 1.6 when i downloaded it as well. I think they capped it.

[Ivan]

Wamplet said:

Ivan said:


1.6kbs isn't fast in my definition. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tinyted.gif



I was limited to 1.6 when i downloaded it as well. I think they capped it.



How much time did it take you? A week? http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tinyted.gif

[Wamplet]

Sorry, I thought you said 1.6M in MSN. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/redface.gif

EDIT:

Here's a pic i took. I died on the rail. hehe

[IgWannA]

Question: How many SWAT4 players does it take to change a light bulb?

Answer: The light bulbs are indestructible.

[Wamplet]

^ heh, ARGH. Man, I really wish they implemented kickvoting. Lots of team killers today. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

I am gonna go cook but I was thinking of hosting a server if anyone was up for it. That way we don't have to worry about that shit.

If anyone is interested let me know. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[AndOne]

I'm in just let me know Wamp. I hope we get more players.!!! http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/woot.gif

[GrkFire611]

I'd definitely be in. Teamkillers totally ruin the experience. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif Outside of that, though, the game is a blast to play.

[Wamplet]

I am gonna fire up a server now.

Chez Wamplet

password is 3dr

[Ivan]

Wamplet said:
I am gonna fire up a server now.

Chez Wamplet

password is 3dr



I hate you, and your library boys! http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tinyted.gif

[AndOne]

We told you to get it goober. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif

[Ivan]

AndOne said:
We told you to get it goober. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif



25 hours straight of download is too much for me! http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tinyted.gif

[Wamplet]

They released a single player demo a week or 2 back. Gamershell has it as well as your typical waint-in-line places.

The single player demo can be installed concurrently with the mutliplayer demo, as they are installed in separate directories.

It takes place in a car shop. You can fully customize the mission or play it with the default settings. Very cool.

Hostages (number, morale), Suspects (number, morale), the load-outs on both sides. Hell, you can even play without a swat team if you want. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/redface.gif

I would have posted this when the demo came out, but I barely got around to installing. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/redface.gif

EDIT:

Something that i liked was they had a much better representation with physics, as far as shooting objects goes in the single player demo, over the multiplayer demo. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Phait]

Just tried the SP demo, as I'm all for sims.

While it looks like they made improvements, characters look rather rubbery. Why can't they get a good team going to create photo-realistic characters like other big-name FPS?

You can't shoot out lights... if you shoot a gas canister or fire extinguisher it explodes but rather weakly...

Things like this break the deal for me. If you're a dev going for realism, make it CONSISTENT.

[Simon Charles]

The only MP demo on Fileplanet is for those who are already in the beta.

[Wamplet]

phait said:

You can't shoot out lights... if you shoot a gas canister or fire extinguisher it explodes but rather weakly...

Things like this break the deal for me. If you're a dev going for realism, make it CONSISTENT.



While I am going to get the game regardless, I totally agree. I was thinking how cool it would be to take out the power of a building or just shoot out lights in a room, so they can't see. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif They have so much that they can improve on.

I was quite let down on the extinguisher not exploding. I shot it a few times and the more you shoot it the more gas comes out. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/redface.gif Not sure if the gas causes the people nearby to cough which i think it should.

I still like the game, though. It can be much better, though.

Not quite sure if you thought phait meant the mp demo, but there is in fact a single player demo that is not beta. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[Simon Charles]

If you're talking to me, I meant that the MP beta on FilePlanet will only work for people who are already in it. It says "If you don't have a key, don't download this file." But there is no other file, or ways to get a key.

[Wamplet]

Oh yeah. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/redface.gif I think the deadline for keys expired a while back. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/redface.gif

[Simon Charles]

Wamplet said:
Oh yeah. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/redface.gif I think the deadline for keys expired a while back. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/redface.gif



Okay, thanks. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Ivan]

Check you PMs Simon. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Ivan]

Someone else got an email for a new Singleplayer DEMO?

[Wamplet]

the single player demo requires no key. Just the multiplayer beta.

[Wamplet]

Gamershell says it is Gold and will be shipping April 5 in the US and one week later elsewhere.

\o

[Ivan]

It's on your Purchase Game list? http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Do (Should) I get it too? http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Wamplet]

Yes, I am definitely getting the game. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif It's multiplayer as well, so mayhaps you might get it and join me in playing.

They recently bumped up my Cable from 3 to 5Mbps so hopefully they did the same for my upload and i can being hosting games again. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Ivan]

Wamplet said:
Yes, I am definitely getting the game. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif It's multiplayer as well, so mayhaps you might get it and join me in playing.

They recently bumped up my Cable from 3 to 5Mbps so hopefully they did the same for my upload and i can being hosting games again. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif



If I win my Google Trial, I'll come and kick some lemons in there! o/

[Marty]

IGN gave it a 9.0
thats good enough for me to want to play the whole thing now

[Gatinater]

I liked SWAT 3, but SWAT 4.. Well.. it sux.

[Wamplet]

I already posted this in the other thread, but might as well post it here as well.


They are gonna release a multiplayer demo on April 4. \o

[thefly]

^Awesome Wampy. I haven't checked out Swat 4 yet, but that multi-player demo sounds fun. I sure enjoyed playing the UT2k4 demo with the peeps from this board.

But uh....ICR isn't invited to play is he? I like to at least load my weapon before I'm dead. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif

[Wamplet]

^ haha!

The retail version of Swat 4 is out.

Just picked it up today at Best Buy. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Xiu]

thefly said:
But yes, Police Quest I, II, and III are fun. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif



Never played 1 or 3 but I loved Police Quest 2 but could never get past Jesse Bains in the park he always shot my ass. Just for my own sanity how did you get past that part? http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Imfamous]

Hey Xiu man, where'v you been lately?

[Wamplet]

Xiu said:
Just for my own sanity how did you get past that part? http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif



http://www.gamefaqs.com/computer/doswin/game/564773.html

[Wamplet]

A word of advice:

Give your guys non-lethal primary weps if you plan to have them tag along and you are trying to play at Elite skill. http://forums.3drealms.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/redface.gif

Currently left off at the A-Bomb club level. It's pretty cool.

[Mountain Man]

Bumping this thread just to say how awesome this game is. It beats my previous tactical shooter favorite Raven Shield!

[IgWannA]

indeed. maybe someone should start a thread on the actual game, not that it's out.

i've been playing through it and i'm on level 11 or 12 (think there's 15 in total). it's really good although quite tricky in the later levels. the bad guys don't give up nearly as easily and there's a lot more of them. great game though! MP5-SD rocks!