Thread: Brink $20

Amazon deal of the day is Brink for $20 just in time for the DLC that's comin out soon.

Amazon.com: Brink: Pc: Video Games

Hmmm...

yes hmmm it is

Brink can be activated on steam as well.

I might have to check this out...

20 bucks isnt bad....been looking to get this game....is it worth it?

I think it is, but it varies person to person. There's a lot of good with the game, but there are things about it that bother people. The DLC is coming out within a couple weeks and will only be free a limited time, plus they'll be doing a major update of the game that will fix a lot of the minor issues people have problems with. But personally the minor issues don't mean much in comparison to all the good qualities about the game.

If you like TF2 I would get it for sure, cause its got the same type of feel to the gameplay. If you like leveling up, customizing guns and characters then I think you'll have a good amount of fun with it. If you like the objective side of tf2 and css then you'll like it too, most of the maps consist of like 3-5 objectives you have to do so it'll keep you busy. If you're like me then you'll play through the game creating at least 4 characters(one for each class) that way you can play the game for different perspectives. All that by itself is worth $20.

mind elaborating quick? i'm on the fence on getting it and what you are saying might help me make my choice

Originally Posted by THATriggerHappy

mind elaborating quick? i'm on the fence on getting it and what you are saying might help me make my choice

Brink is on the list for games you can buy retail and activate in steam. No need to use CDs.

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_...7480-wusf-3601

Originally Posted by Adretheon

For instance, Security Tower is one of the hardest maps for resistance(aside from reactor). Blowing the front door and cracking the safe is easy. All you need for the safe is 2 operatives, and some cover fire. Security can only come from the stairs, or the ledge next to where the resistance came in. Just need 2-3 covering at most. The harder parts come with getting the data key to the infirmary, and getting the hostee out. Bring the data key to the balcony, have the team pick of the people on that side, and then push in. That way all you have to worry about is cover from their spawn.

Originally Posted by Adretheon

When you get the hostage out, getting him outside is usually pretty easy. The ramp is where you'll have the most trouble(kinda wish there was a smoke grenade). Toss a couple of grenades to take out the guns, and get a flank from left and right. The guys at the flank have to go at the same time to take eyes off of the hostage. You have to always have a smart medic by him to know when its clear, or you'll push and not move him. Keep that up and you'll get him outta there. Once you get past the front gate all you need to do is keep the right side clear, and use the mounted MG in the building to kill off security. Oh and use cover of course.(should expand this add some SS and post an article...hmmm)

This'll give you an idea of what I mean by 3-5 objectives. It's all pretty fast pace with only like 10mins to do each(sometimes less).

As far as the minor issues:

Scoping in lowers you sensitivity. If its low as is already it may make shooting difficult. There's some hit registration issues but that's supposed to be fixed in the update. Some of the maps can be pretty lop-sided, think Cbble, and there's so far only 8 maps(2 more coming in the DLC). You can't change your appearance on the fly, so if your in game and want to play with a Heavy instead of a Light then you have to leave the game to switch(same with different characters.) The game is kinda graphics heavy, but I don't think it should be a problem. If I can run it then most can. When a player goes down if he has the ability to shoot his secondary weapon from the ground(like L4D). The turrets pretty much suck in the game until you get the last upgraded one, or unless you have an operative that can manually use it. Nothing kills in one hit not even grenades. It takes at least 2 bullets to kill a guy, which to snipers sucks cause they're so used to putting a man down with a HS.

Those are what I hear about most, and the slight lack of mics in game. But that's because A) most people have them off cause it usually doesn't work in servers and B) people suck

These forums don't like it when I copy and paste...

I think I'm going to buy it.