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Jimpressions: Bodycount

10:30 PM on 06.23.2010   |   Jim Sterling

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While at E3, I got to get my hands on Codemasters' Bodycount, the new game headed up by Black developer Stuart Black. Promising a "pure" shooter experience where it's all about the guns, Bodycount sounds like a good deal for guys who just want to kill stuff. I certainly like where it's going. We already have a full preview, but here are some quick Jimpressions!

Bodycount is, as its name suggests, an endless parade of death. Even in this early, unfinished demo, enemies are pouring from every corner and they take some punishment before going down. Players are helped by a pretty cool crouch mechanic that allows them to position their aim up or around cover, tilting and popping up with 360 degrees of total movement. Players also need to be aware of their aim, as continuing to spray bullets decreases accuracy. It takes some getting used to, but once you learn how to focus your aim, you'll be popping out from cover and taking down fools with aplomb. 

I enjoyed playing Bodycount. It was tough, but pretty adrenaline pumping. I also love the visual style, with blue and yellow markers boldly making this game stand out from other shooters. Oh, and the sassy female operative who helps you in missions and keeps remarking on how hot you are helps move things along. 

Add in fully destructible environments and plenty of guns to play with, and Bodycount is looking like a worthy spiritual successor to Black. It runs the risk of being overshadowed by other shooters, especially the similar but altogether more outrageous Bulletstorm, but it looks like a solid shooter, and Stuart Black is very proud of it, which has to count for something. 








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Los255's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/23/2010 22:47
Los255
Whoa. You kept your Pimp shades Jim. BOSS.

I'm actually more interested in Bulletstorm because it seems like it's not as grounded as this seems and it's wacky playstyle. Sounds good though.
ParticleSt0rm's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/23/2010 23:00
ParticleSt0rm
Lol. Shades indoos.

Its taking a lot of self control to not say something douchey.
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/23/2010 23:11
Xzyliac
Really looking forward to this. It feels like what CliffyB was trying to sell us with Gears. It's fuckin' adrenaline. Only without all the pussy cover tactics shit.
Sebastian Baba's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/23/2010 23:13
Sebastian Baba
Jimpressions. . .

There is a God.
Chris Carter's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/23/2010 23:15
Chris Carter
Liking the new LIKE A BAWWHS shades man.
Jay Murphy's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/23/2010 23:17
Jay Murphy
codemasters can f**c them selfs after wat they did to us with flashpoint
The Cast's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/23/2010 23:18
The Cast
You sure, Jim? Because I'm not seeing it.
agentarsenic's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/23/2010 23:24
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COP KILLA
Betta you than meeeee
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Goddamn Ice T stop being a cop and go back to being punk
The White Light's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/23/2010 23:29
The White Light
I miss monocle Jim.

As far as this game goes, I'm interested, but if the game really is playing the "pure shooter" card, the mechanics better damn well be perfect and even then they'll probably have to add something new to the pot.
LaMorteSicca's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/23/2010 23:32
LaMorteSicca
Fucking A kill stuff yeeeeeea
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/23/2010 23:45
Jim Sterling
ParticleSt0rm: "Shades Indoos" is pretty douchey as it is, brah.
LaMorteSicca's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2010 00:26
LaMorteSicca
cmon lets hear the douchey rebuttle everyone is waiting
Eficent's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2010 00:29
Eficent
Cover mechanic and fully destructible environments just doesn't sound all that appealing to me. I may be in the minority though.
Matan's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2010 00:43
Matan
Wha? You enjoyed it? I looked at some gameplay, it looks like shit.
superbus520's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2010 00:56
superbus520
I like to play Bodycount. It is difficult, but very adrenaline pumping. I like the bold blue and yellow markers to make this game a visual style, stand out from other shooters. Oh, stylish women in mission who can help you keep your heat to move things more comments to help along.

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Grandmas Boy's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2010 03:00
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I loved Black; I have faith in this one.
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EnigmaticHarle's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2010 06:59
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Great, another game I have to buy new.
Takeshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2010 07:02
Takeshi
Sounds a bit generic to be honest. But I do realise that almost every FPS sounds generic when you write it down. You really have to experience the action. I'm looking forward to this nonetheless.
D-roy's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2010 10:02
D-roy
Bulletstorm > Bodycount.

I mean... just look at it.
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ryuken's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/24/2010 16:39
ryuken
hhhhmmm, oh yeah this is that assholes game. i'll play it...maybe buy it but i dont like the guy. your description sounds like killzone a little thats funny because black was talking shit about killzone, what a baby.
rob damage's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/25/2010 06:10
rob damage
@ryuken- why don't you like him? because he has an opinion other than your own?i saw an interview with him talking about this game and i found him to have waaaay more personality and love for games than both the fable guy & the gears of war blazinksy prick!

btw, as far as i'm concerned- black is one of the greatest shooters i've ever experienced! till today i still go back and replay some of the wonderful levels. i KNOW this game is going to rule on that fact alone! BODYCOUNT>bulletstorm.
thevenomous1's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/11/2010 03:43
thevenomous1
I like what I see so far the guns and the destructibility of the surroundings looks awesome and I liked BLACK I just hope this can manage to be more entertaining in that epic MW2 type of way without having russians as the enemy though more and more games are doing that recently Ive noticed Singularity Vanquish COD black ops its like russians are starting to become the zombie of the industry.Anyway with so many potentially GOTY shooters coming our way like RAGE Crysis 2 Homefront Bulletstorm and more I hope this game can do enough to make it really stand apart otherwise it will just be canon fodder.
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