Pros:
Realistic Urban environment Alternative routes Puzzle solving: - Difficult and time consuming - Harder ones can be avoided Use of keys and other function Great 'traps' such as the tanks at the start and the digger/tractor thing on map 3. Great scripted events Attention to detail Interesting crescendo events Good weapon spawns A few secrets Randomized crane puzzle Well optimized Custom weapons Alternative events Re-playable Good bot NAV
Cons:
Map 1: Water puzzle was quite time consuming in completing - the purge took forever and it made it difficult to precisely remember the correct cog wheel/valve Don't understand the point of the ladders which push you off Overly Repetitive environment Map 2: The unfortunate luck of having the route blocked and off; causing you to dangerously hop over a variety of small vents - this would be impossible to do with red health - let alone the difficulty of it at green health. The puzzle seems to be set out weird - personally I don't think it's clear enough - as I tried to satisfy the inequality firstly; then just tried to make it equal the values yet it still caused the building to explode Building explosion is easily survivable (Not sure if intended - but this is quite useful) Tank got stuck in bus The explosives puzzle can be bypassed by jumping from a window onto the bus. Map 3: A bit tedious if you get lost at the gascan search part I really loved the tractor event - but it is a shame if your entire team dies once your so far up the map. (Although I still loved this event) A bit confusing on where to go when you crash the train The crescendo event was a pain! It takes a very long time to shut down the event. Confusing on what to do in final area All: I got stuck in several places along with infected not being able to reach me in some areas
Conclusion:
This campaign is great for a beta and incorporates some fantastic ideas; especially these challenging puzzles and other great trinkets. I am really looking forward to your completed campaign.
This review was posted before the latest release.
Pros:
Pleasant scenery A variety of landscapes and visuals Good lighting and colour contrast (e.g - within the hotel area of map 3 I believe; has smoky effect) Return of intriguing elements from previous campaign (scripted events (explosions) and crafting benches) Easter Egg Return of previous maps but with different perspective - making them feel renewed. Fun gameplay: Good use of lock picking to act as 'buffers' to next area. Tank spawns were always in fair areas. A different take on 'race' to the helicopter - much more slowed down but a lot of fun. 'Custom Boss' if you can call it that. First map had a good starting atmosphere Random weapon spawns Music + sounds A campaign that can easily be played co-op or SP. Raft ride on final map. The jockey on the children's ride - highlight.Cons:
Conclusion:
This review was posted before the latest release.