^ this.
I can understand how you'd feel about the AC:4A, as it overhauls the entire system and seemingly makes it about who can dodge what fast enough. However in ACV, it's a throwback to the older AC games where tactical shooting in city-scapes was crucial. You don't have the ability to hold down the boost button to fly. Instead, you've got a boost button that likens to the quick-boost of AC4/4A. It's not infinitely spam-able, however with enough practice and energy management this'll be one of your most important means of maneuvering around the field, the other method being Boost Drive.
Boost drive is now basically your only way to get any air-time in this game. Tanks can hover quickly, but they're usually ground-based bastions of firepower. For the other leg types, boost drive is an option essential in outmaneuvering an opponent. In city-scape maps, it will be your best friend other than your quick-boost. To Boost Drive you stick to a wall, and hold the 'Jump' button, and depending on your where your left analog is facing, you will ascend, go left, or go right. If you chain these together, it's a lot more effective and cost-efficient than managing your quick-boost to get around.
All in all, it plays different, but the difference is what makes it refreshing. It's not that far-off from playing the older AC games, in my opinion. The community is good for the most part. Expect a few jerks and assholes as there always will be some of those in any gaming community. Also, if you're looking for a Story-driven game, you may be dissapointed. Everything's great and all, but the storyline is even more convoluted than the most convoluted AC game in the past. Despite that, it's fun to play that guy who saves the world again. There are a handful of Story Missions and more than 80 Free Missions, so if Multiplayer doesn't entice you that much, you still have a lot to accomplish. But take it from me, I'm usually a hermit when it comes to games like this, despite the Multiplayer, but if you find a good team, stick to it, have fun, and your stay in ACV will be one hell of a ride. It wouldn't have been as much fun if I wasn't on RR (naks
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TL;DR: Despite the differences, this game will provide you with awesome times and lolworthy moments so you can BAMF your way to victory. Or something.
I can understand how you'd feel about the AC:4A, as it overhauls the entire system and seemingly makes it about who can dodge what fast enough. However in ACV, it's a throwback to the older AC games where tactical shooting in city-scapes was crucial. You don't have the ability to hold down the boost button to fly. Instead, you've got a boost button that likens to the quick-boost of AC4/4A. It's not infinitely spam-able, however with enough practice and energy management this'll be one of your most important means of maneuvering around the field, the other method being Boost Drive.
Boost drive is now basically your only way to get any air-time in this game. Tanks can hover quickly, but they're usually ground-based bastions of firepower. For the other leg types, boost drive is an option essential in outmaneuvering an opponent. In city-scape maps, it will be your best friend other than your quick-boost. To Boost Drive you stick to a wall, and hold the 'Jump' button, and depending on your where your left analog is facing, you will ascend, go left, or go right. If you chain these together, it's a lot more effective and cost-efficient than managing your quick-boost to get around.
All in all, it plays different, but the difference is what makes it refreshing. It's not that far-off from playing the older AC games, in my opinion. The community is good for the most part. Expect a few jerks and assholes as there always will be some of those in any gaming community. Also, if you're looking for a Story-driven game, you may be dissapointed. Everything's great and all, but the storyline is even more convoluted than the most convoluted AC game in the past. Despite that, it's fun to play that guy who saves the world again. There are a handful of Story Missions and more than 80 Free Missions, so if Multiplayer doesn't entice you that much, you still have a lot to accomplish. But take it from me, I'm usually a hermit when it comes to games like this, despite the Multiplayer, but if you find a good team, stick to it, have fun, and your stay in ACV will be one hell of a ride. It wouldn't have been as much fun if I wasn't on RR (naks
)/wall of text
TL;DR: Despite the differences, this game will provide you with awesome times and lolworthy moments so you can BAMF your way to victory. Or something.
