Titanfall 2 Review (Helmet 69)
Man, what a game this is. Campaign is one of the best single player experiences I've ever witnessed in my gaming career. I just keep coming back to this beauty - even after all these years. So I thought that it was time for me to give a massive thumbs up and review it.
The gameplay is really solid and fun. The videos, cutscenes, gameplay, dialogues - everything makes you feel like you're a bada$$ Pilot. The story of Cooper, a simple yet talented soldier who wants to become a Pilot, rises to become one of the best killing machines in the Frontier. As he gets better campaign wise, YOU, the player get better as well, pulling of sick wallruns, stealth manuevers, impressive shots while sliding, from air or ground. Obviously best part of getting better is learning the nooks and crannies of your Titan - BT 7274. Once you get inside that thing, it's a whole lotta different bada$$ery that should simply be experienced by yourself, not be read through words. As the bond between you and your giant partner gets stronger, you feel like you can't (don't want to) part with your companion. You will feel like one side of a coin. The amazing feats you pull off together and each baddie you slay will improve that relationship. Not in a statistical, +1 Strength, +5 Armor, +3 Dexitery way - more like you will feel attached to the big fella, and him to you, in his own, robotic way. You'll end up saving each others lives through numerous occasions. Each chapter of campaign making you feel satisfied, in a "Oh $hit - we managed to do that!" way.
Multiplayer is really fun as its own thing. Each Titan has different weapons, loadouts and strategies to play, there's a decent learning curve. Also there are different playable characters with their own unique skills (grappling, invisibility, static shields exc). You'll learn what's what eventually, as the campaign really just gets you prepared for multi - playing against other human Pilots and their Titans require a whole different mindset and reflexes. Newer players will most likely get stomped on, but hang in there Pilot!
Now, my fav part of the Multi - Frontier Defense Co-op. Grab some of your friends, upgrade your Titans in a way that is not available in the PvP, and defend various objectives against hordes of AI enemies, including buffed up Titans. You thought the campaign was tough? Yeah - these PvE maps will push things even harder. But once you complete it, the feeling of "F*CK YEA, we DID it!" will fill you up - especially on harder difficulties. Banter between your commanders / support buddies - Droz and Davis will have you laughing and provide moral support against the massive enemy count. This mode will feel more like being a regular Pilot in the Frontier, using your masterfully built upgradable Titans whereas in the campaign, it's more like "The Chosen guy that ends the baddies" vibes. Both has its own unique flavour, but never not fun.
Weapons, their recoil, sounds of your Titan getting deployed to your location from Orbit with huge BOOM, characters, voice acting, the banter between people and your Titan, movement, the exciting fall from the dropships to the frontlines of the action as a Pilot, the thunks of your Titan's footsteps - all wrapped up in a beautiful, unforgettable experience that will take you from sad to happy - and everything in between.
I'm frustrated at the devs for pulling the plug on this masterpiece, so much potential is being wasted. Hopefully there will be Titanfall 3 someday, and I will purchase it immediately on the first day, just like I did this one.
So buckle up, leave that APEX $hit at the door, and immerse yourself in this massive war at the Frontiers - and most importantly:
STAND BY FOR TITANFALL, WOOOOOOO!