Poll: So who actually likes Multiplayer?

[Icehearted]

Helping boosters and playing on a laggy hosted game with racist tweens. No thanks.

 

[Kajt]

I do indeed like multiplayer. My favourite my game, Team Fortress 2, doesn't even have a singleplayer mode, and I've sunk 500+ hours into it. Far more than I've put into any singleplayer game.

Still... I think I'd take a good singleplayer over a good multiplayer. A lot of the people who play multiplayer games tend to be quite... tiring.

 

[blankedboy]

I do indeed like multiplayer. My favourite my game, Team Fortress 2, doesn't even have a singleplayer mode, and I've sunk 500+ hours into it. Far more than I've put into any singleplayer game.

What this fulla with the epic Rika avatar said.
Double-agree

 

[Blondi3]

I love mp. It's the most intriguing part of games. Going head to head with people just like you. This is only true in theory. There are so many idiots out there playing these games that it makes enjoying mp almost IMPOSSIBLE. Then again I've been in a bleh phase over video games in general recently.

I used to be a die-hard mp or nothing gamer. I still played single players games to get through the story/challenge but for the most part if something didn't have MP, it didn't last. Nowadays I enjoy co-op a lot more. Working with friends even in semicrappy games is really fun. You know who you're dealing with and you can joke in vent/skype/ts while doing it. No need to rely on useless trolls/tards/etc.

 

[Meatman]

Yup, so long as people arn't dicks. Spawn trapping and generally making it so people can't fight back effectively makes you a dick.

 

[Glademaster_v1legacy]

Depends on the game really but as a general rule I do like multiplayer as long as it is well balanced and newbies to it aren?t at a massive disadvantage. Games especially in the FPS genre are becoming increasing guilty of this particular sin. Can they not just do it the CoD 4 way you get decent enough and even top tier guns at the start?

 

[Something Amyss]

As many of you know, Multiplayer is sort of a mixed thing when it comes to the Escapist Community. Most hate it with a fiery passion, others like it. So who are those who do like it?

I for one love it. I still love SP, but when I got a good MP game, I really put time into it.

I also found the argument for FPS multiplayer games: "I don't want to play an FPS online becuase of the stupid kids with mics" really bad, becuase you don't ever need to listen to them. Anyone claiming it, is lying. In about 99% of Multiplayer games have mute buttons, and if you can't mute them. Their always an option to turn down the volume of voices.

Honestly, the mute option takes me out of the game for too long in most games. I'm playing to play, not to screw around with mute and volume settings in a pause/menu screen.

I've started simply playing MP without a mic unless I'm playing specifically with friends.

The fact that you don't need to is rather pointless, though.

MP is okay, but too often it's replacing anything of worth for the game, and a lot of the MP modes are interchangable. It's nice, but not particularly a selling point most of the time.

 

[Number-14]

I really don't experience that much multiplayer because the chance of connecting to a server is one in a billion. And WHEN I finally connect, I dont find a lot of people to play with. And that's why I'm still in level 1 in Assassin's Creed Brotherhood.

 

[Hardcore Bob]

Lolwhut? There's a debate about whether multiplayer is cool or not?
I take it for granted, and it's a very important part of gaming for me.

I'm NOT saying, singleplayer games aren't good. - I have 250 hours of Fallout 3, Minecraft probably too
I'm just saying, singleplayer only offers a finite amount of content.
Multiplayer offers infinite hours of playtime, because humans are just a lot of fun to play with.

And if they're not, I correct their behavior, I'm admin on most games I play.

Peace.

 

[Sabiancym]

How did you ever come to the conclusion that most hate multiplayer? Looking at the sales of COD multiplayer packs and WOW alone will tell you that that would be highly irrational to suggest.

I contest that the people who dislike multiplayer just haven't found the right people to play with. If you get in a good guild for a good mmo, you'll love every second of multiplayer games.

 

[Korten12]

Most hate it with a fiery passion, others like it. So who are those who do like it?

Poll says you're wrong though
I prefer a good singleplayer campaign every now and then, but in between those rare gems I might as well enjoy some rounds online with/against other people.

I know, I am suprised.

 

[Korten12]

How did you ever come to the conclusion that most hate multiplayer? Looking at the sales of COD multiplayer packs and WOW alone will tell you that that would be highly irrational to suggest.

I contest that the people who dislike multiplayer just haven't found the right people to play with. If you get in a good guild for a good mmo, you'll love every second of multiplayer games.

On here, as I said. I didn't say everyone in the world, I said:

Multiplayer is sort of a mixed thing when it comes to the Escapist Community. Most hate it with a fiery passion, others like it. So who are those who do like it?

 

[Legion IV]

I don't really have a problem with multiplayer except for the people that are experts or annoying 9-year olds.

How dare somone really enjoy a game and play it enough so there good at it! how DARE they!

 

[Cowabungaa]

On here, as I said. I didn't say everyone in the world, I said:

Multiplayer is sort of a mixed thing when it comes to the Escapist Community. Most hate it with a fiery passion, others like it. So who are those who do like it?

Even that is a questionable statement at best. I've seen some negative responses, but overall I can't see any evidence supporting your statement. We ain't got a very popular TF2/Source games community group for nothing.

Anyway, I like it quite a bit, especially with friends. Games are often more fun when you can share them with someone. Not that I love an engrossing, immersive singleplayer adventure. I just want both thank you very much.

I really don't experience that much multiplayer because the chance of connecting to a server is one in a billion. And WHEN I finally connect, I dont find a lot of people to play with. And that's why I'm still in level 1 in Assassin's Creed Brotherhood.

Well depends on the game I reckon. You're right about AC:B though, at least on the PS3. I pretty much gave up on that game. Which is a rotten shame because it's multi is absolutely stellar. A really unique multiplayer experience.

 

[Ilikemilkshake]

i like the option of multiplayer, but the problem is most games are dead after 3 months because they go back to call of duty or whatever, so its hard to get a game.
also most developers seem to think that multiplayer makes up for a 4 hour singleplayer, which i really hate because i mainly play for singleplayer.

 

[Nedoras]

i like the option of multiplayer, but the problem is most games are dead after 3 months because they go back to call of duty or whatever, so its hard to get a game.
also most developers seem to think that multiplayer makes up for a 4 hour singleplayer, which i really hate because i mainly play for singleplayer.

Yeah, that's my problem with modern shooters. That they die off due to games like Call of Duty. MAG is honestly my favorite shooter this gen, and it's pretty close to dying off too like the rest of them So to answer the question, yes I like multiplayer. But I don't like it when one multiplayer game seems to be killing off the others.