I need to start crawling the official Gears Of War 2 forum more often. Everytime I checked it out this past week, I found a new tweek or change to the game play. Some are minor. Some are game changing. Rod Fergusson recently posted this bittersweet bit of info:
Hey all,
I wanted to let you know that we just made a tweak to help with two-piecing. We didn’t want to nerf the attacker as that seems unfair so instead we reduced the melee stagger recovery time a tiny bit. This creates a small window in which the defender can now evade away from the attacker before being shotgunned. Obviously evading perpindicular is always the best choice.
Anyway, give it a try and let us know what you think!
Thanks,
– Rod.
Executive Producer, Gears of War 2
The sweet part is I HATE getting two pieced. The bitter part is I LOVE to catch someone trying to snipe, unaware that I am behind them, and splatter them with two piece and a biscuit.
February 11, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Hellsing Ryu says:
look at what people have done. All you’re crying has gotten rid of the two piece. this is the worst thing to happen to GOW 2. that just ruins the game.
February 12, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Mr Mortal says:
Don’t sweat it it Hellsing. I’m sure you’ll find another cheesy game play mechanic to exploit … maybe you can go back to using the chainsaw.
February 12, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Hellsing Ryu says:
you would say that. i won’t go so low as to start chainsawing, i’ll just have to learn and adapt and become leader of the herd again.
February 13, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Mr Mortal says:
Come on hellsing … you know I’m joking. I’m pretty sure the term “Beast Mode” was coined after someone watched you play Gears 1.