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Tim S · 22nd May 2008, 01:30

http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/2008/05/22/haze/1

Haze has had a rocky road and a history dotted with delays and rumours of cancelled ports. Now though, the game is finally here for the PS3 - can the makers of Time Splitters pull another stunner out of their hats, or is this one FPS that got lost in the fog?

Baz · 22nd May 2008, 07:36

Hear that? That is the sound of 100,000 PS3 fanboys crying out, and then being suddenly silenced.

Bauul · 22nd May 2008, 09:32

Far cry from the Haze preview Joe did a little while ago, I wonder where it all went wrong.

Edit: Just re-read the preview. Most of it fits exactly with the review, just with a more positive spin, but the page on graphics could be a different game.

Did anything listed from this page make it into the final game?

CardJoe · 22nd May 2008, 09:41

It kind of looks like it just hadn't been improved since then maybe. Cracks and problems that may be acceptable in an Alpha version haven't been patched and the story just doesn't flow well from level to level by the sound of things. It's a real shame because I had a lot of fun previewing the game and thought it was going to go on to be a real must-have. Obviously, from what Andy says, that hasn't happened.

Flibblebot · 22nd May 2008, 10:08

For whatever reason, it feels as though the game is only part finished. Certain bits, like the flamethrower animation, feel as though they're just placeholders for a final proper animation.

We'll probably never know whether this is the case or if Ubi got bored of the delays and decided to publish anyway (although why they'd do that is beyond me) - but that's certainly the way it feels to me. Pure conjecture, of course - this might have been the game that FRD wanted to publish and that they're very happy with the end result...

Besides, 5/10 is an average game. It's not dire, but conversely it's not great. It's just another run-of-the-mill shooter.

Blademrk · 22nd May 2008, 10:23

Dissapointing news for those (like me) looking for a reason to justify getting a PS3.

Juppun · 22nd May 2008, 10:35

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Originally Posted by Blademrk

Dissapointing news for those (like me) looking for a reason to justify getting a PS3.

In 3 weeks time you'll have that chance again

mutznutz · 22nd May 2008, 10:36

I was loving the preview for this, and was thinking it could be the game to stear me to a into console ownership

'twas not to be though

Fod · 22nd May 2008, 10:58

well that sucks. i too was looking at this game as another reason to buy into ps3.

kempez · 22nd May 2008, 11:26

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Originally Posted by Fod

well that sucks. i too was looking at this game as another reason to buy into ps3.

I was just looking forward to a decent FPS, shame really

Ah well, plenty more games to play

Paradigm Shifter · 22nd May 2008, 12:27

Might buy it when it hits the bargain prices (which from the sounds of it won't be too long...) but, of course, there are too many other things that will suck my time away, so maybe not...

LeMaltor · 22nd May 2008, 12:59

"Haze is set to be the first real must-have game for the PlayStation 3."

5/10 lolz

Blademrk · 22nd May 2008, 13:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juppun

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blademrk

Dissapointing news for those (like me) looking for a reason to justify getting a PS3.

In 3 weeks time you'll have that chance again

What's out in 3 weeks?

Fod · 22nd May 2008, 13:48

MGS4. i'm actually not that bothered :S

CardJoe · 22nd May 2008, 13:51

I don't think all that many people are except the hardcore series fans and Kotaku readers. To me it looks like pretentious pseudo-wank, which as we all know is the worst type of wank.

Fod · 22nd May 2008, 13:54

on a more interesting note:

I JUST BOUGHT ROCK BAND. WOOOOOOH.
£124 from Zavvi with a virgin CC. Go Go GO!

liratheal · 22nd May 2008, 13:56

Certainly won't be making me buy a PS3 again.

But then, I'm pretty sure everyone knew it was going to suck from the get-go, really. From the hype alone. The more hype, the more the game sucks.

Bindibadgi · 22nd May 2008, 14:00

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Originally Posted by CardJoe

I don't think all that many people are except the hardcore series fans and Kotaku readers. To me it looks like pretentious pseudo-wank, which as we all know is the worst type of wank.

But it's pretentious, and that makes them better than us on a religious level of ******y.

badders · 22nd May 2008, 14:07

Every Time I see a picture of the bloke from MGS, It reminds me of Jimmy Hill in a Bandana.

How old's he supposed to be - Harrison Ford's age? Older?

Solidus · 22nd May 2008, 14:59

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Originally Posted by badders

Every Time I see a picture of the bloke from MGS, It reminds me of Jimmy Hill in a Bandana.

How old's he supposed to be - Harrison Ford's age? Older?

He nots really meant to be that old but if you had played the mgs series and watched the preview trailers you learn hes actually ageing allot faster because his body is shutting down and I saw in a preview, snake being told he has about 6months to live.

Hes prob in his 40's but his body is simply ageing faster than normal making him appear much "older" than he really is. I guess he has the body of a 60 year old + but is about 40-ish.

Also by the sounds of it, you dont seem to have ever played the metal gear series....shame on you!! its like one of the few reasons to buy a sony product...even though its made by Kanomi

22nd May 2008, 01:30	#1
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22nd May 2008, 09:32	#3
Bauul Sir Bongaminge Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Godalming, near Guildford Posts: 1,553	Far cry from the Haze preview Joe did a little while ago, I wonder where it all went wrong. Edit: Just re-read the preview. Most of it fits exactly with the review, just with a more positive spin, but the page on graphics could be a different game. Did anything listed from this page make it into the final game? __________________ Pentium 4 CPU 3.4 Ghz \| 1Gb + 2x512Mb Corsair DDR2 667 Mhz Sapphire Radeon HD 4770 512Mb\| WD Raptor 36Gb, Seagate 300Gb \| Asus P5LD2 SE Ibanez RG 470 Japanese Edition \| 1991 Japanese Lo-TRS Tremolo \| V7 S1 Custom V8 HSH Pickups Last edited by Bauul; 22nd May 2008 at 09:44.

22nd May 2008, 09:41	#4
CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,953	It kind of looks like it just hadn't been improved since then maybe. Cracks and problems that may be acceptable in an Alpha version haven't been patched and the story just doesn't flow well from level to level by the sound of things. It's a real shame because I had a lot of fun previewing the game and thought it was going to go on to be a real must-have. Obviously, from what Andy says, that hasn't happened. __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog

22nd May 2008, 10:08	#5
Flibblebot Free from artificial flavourings Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Right here, right now Posts: 2,227	For whatever reason, it feels as though the game is only part finished. Certain bits, like the flamethrower animation, feel as though they're just placeholders for a final proper animation. We'll probably never know whether this is the case or if Ubi got bored of the delays and decided to publish anyway (although why they'd do that is beyond me) - but that's certainly the way it feels to me. Pure conjecture, of course - this might have been the game that FRD wanted to publish and that they're very happy with the end result... Besides, 5/10 is an average game. It's not dire, but conversely it's not great. It's just another run-of-the-mill shooter. __________________ My uber-system: 66Mhz 486DX2, 8Mb RAM, 20Mb hard drive, 256 colour VGA adaptor (goes all the way up to 800x600!), keyboard AND serial mouse

22nd May 2008, 10:23	#6
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22nd May 2008, 07:36	#2
Baz Benchmarketeer bit-tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ruislip Posts: 585	Hear that? That is the sound of 100,000 PS3 fanboys crying out, and then being suddenly silenced.

22nd May 2008, 10:36	#8
mutznutz Cos Ive got a beard u label me evil Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cornwall, England Posts: 249	I was loving the preview for this, and was thinking it could be the game to stear me to a into console ownership 'twas not to be though __________________ current rig :: XFX 650i ultra :: Core2Duo E6300 @ 2800Mhz (Artic Cooling Freezer Pro 7) :: 2Gb DDR2-800 Crucial Ballistix 5-5-5-18 :: Ati Radeon x1950xt :: 580W Hiper TypeR PSU :: 250Gig Hitachi SATA HDD current project :: Budget Zero - Can a case be modded for nothing? Last edited by mutznutz; 22nd May 2008 at 11:03. Reason: two consoles what an idiot

22nd May 2008, 10:58	#9
Fod what is the cheesecake? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London Posts: 4,903	well that sucks. i too was looking at this game as another reason to buy into ps3. __________________ "Sesame Street is brought to you by the letters P, W, N, the number 3, and the letter D." I'm a pretentious git with a camera. ISPs want to spy on you. Join the fight against phorm XBL/PSN/Steam ID: FodT

22nd May 2008, 12:27	#11
Paradigm Shifter Lethargic Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,213	Might buy it when it hits the bargain prices (which from the sounds of it won't be too long...) but, of course, there are too many other things that will suck my time away, so maybe not...

22nd May 2008, 12:59	#12
LeMaltor >^_^< Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: No. Posts: 1,396	"Haze is set to be the first real must-have game for the PlayStation 3." 5/10 lolz __________________ Welcoming the riff-raff since February 2009.

22nd May 2008, 13:48	#14
Fod what is the cheesecake? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London Posts: 4,903	MGS4. i'm actually not that bothered :S __________________ "Sesame Street is brought to you by the letters P, W, N, the number 3, and the letter D." I'm a pretentious git with a camera. ISPs want to spy on you. Join the fight against phorm XBL/PSN/Steam ID: FodT

22nd May 2008, 13:51	#15
CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,953	I don't think all that many people are except the hardcore series fans and Kotaku readers. To me it looks like pretentious pseudo-wank, which as we all know is the worst type of wank. __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog

22nd May 2008, 13:54	#16
Fod what is the cheesecake? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London Posts: 4,903	on a more interesting note: I JUST BOUGHT ROCK BAND. WOOOOOOH. £124 from Zavvi with a virgin CC. Go Go GO! __________________ "Sesame Street is brought to you by the letters P, W, N, the number 3, and the letter D." I'm a pretentious git with a camera. ISPs want to spy on you. Join the fight against phorm XBL/PSN/Steam ID: FodT

22nd May 2008, 13:56	#17
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