It would be cool if they managed to add some depth effect to the game when played in VR. IIRC their sprites are rendered from 3D models, so it could be possible to also render depth maps, which can then be used to produce a stereoscopic view.

During early access the devs encourage people to refund if they don’t like it.

I’m not 100% sure but I think this was referring only to the play tests and then refunding the pre-order. When it enters EA I think Steam’s normal refund rules will apply, i.e. less than 2 hours played and within 14 days of purchase.

I played a few hours during the first closed beta. Something of a mix between Battlefield and Hell Let Loose IMO. More down-time (walking long distances, defending positions, lying on your back waiting for revive) than BF. More action than HLL and no enforced support roles. Though there are no in-game classes, some players still end up taking on roles such as continuously driving/flying players from the spawn to the combat area, or just hanging out in bases and upgrading them. Not sure what I think of the persistent economy… In theory it could act as a soft balance for powerful vehicles, but it also allows a player to grind money one match, and then use it all in a different match.

But they are working on a Linux version of the anticheat, it’s just prioritized lower than getting the game running smoothly for Windows users. I wouldn’t give them any money before I see it with my own eyes, but the devs said they were hoping for Linux/Proton support “ASAP after launch” (presumably the EA launch on the 10th)

Well, that’s the reason they decided to make their own anti-cheat, isn’t it? They also thought that their current combination of EAC+Denuvo+Anybrain doesn’t work… Stupid partnerships and ads suck though

$20 discount if you pre-order during beta, $10 discount if you buy during EA

Btw. from what I’ve found, people are claiming that Stream’s refund rule is less than 2hr play time AND less than 14 days since purchase. And allegedly the play test (beta) doesn’t count towards those, so those timers would start when the game enters early access on September 10. I mean I hope that’s true, so personally I’m going to avoid going into the shooting range (people were saying they could circumvent the AC and do that yesterday) and then I’ll request a refund the 20th if they haven’t sorted it out by then.

Are you sure? Because on their discord people (i mean users, didn’t see any official statement) were saying that EAC had been completely replaced with Embark’s new anti-cheat

I suspect people are thinking about a statement from a game developer who said that enabling EAC support for a Proton is just a checkbox. But I’m fairly sure that only exists because the EAC developers have made a version specifically for Proton. Wardogs uses EAC so it’s all good, but it’s not generally true for all anti-cheats.

There are no in-game classes, you just buy whatever weapons, equipment and vehicles you want. The only soft limit is the cost of items, and I assume that’s something they’re going to continue adjusting. The different classes only exists out of game, where you have different XP tracks. I.e. to unlock more sniper weapons and equipment you have to do sniper-y stuff while playing first.

At least the early assault rifles which I had access to in the beta were pretty crap at range, so IMO it has less of the “everybody is a sniper” feeling of HLL :D I think any semi-realistic game with a huge map tends to naturally favour sniping to some degree.

Starting to sound like there are two different types of players arguing here: mil-sim fans who think it’s similar to BF because it isn’t very realistic. And gamers, who think it’s not like BF because the gameplay isn’t very similar.

If youtube is to be believed, Wardogs is a tactical shooter for people over 40

I’ve had games with native Linux versions on Steam break more times than games I play through Proton

With Proton it’s usually temporary, and is fixed with a new release. When native Linux games break it has been permanently, because the developers stop maintaining it. Though it might be worth mentioning that I mostly play multiplayer and I consider a game “broken” if I no longer can play together with my friends who use Windows