World in Conflict ZOMGSCREENSHOTS

[Miktar]

Just started playing the beta, and holycrap, is it pretty. The gameplay is pretty interesting, it's a bit like Ground Control but you have roles like Battlefield 2 (I tend to pick Infantry, which means I can only request Infantry units). The role element keeps you focus on what your units can do, instead of confusing you with all the game units at once. It's really tactical and fun, with the same push/pull element of capturing control points that Battlefield 2 has. Yes, the game is an RTS, but you can't build buildings so it's a Tactical RTS like Ground Control 2 and others of the same ilk. You play Axis vs Allies US vs Russia (it's not WW2, but 'modern' warfare) and multiple people are on the same side, controlling different roles and calling in airstrikes, tanks and etc. It's hard to explain, actually, but if you're at all interested from the shots I recommend giving it a look once it hits public beta or gets a demo.

Here are some screenshots I took of a few online matches:

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[Miktar]

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[Miktar]

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[Gambit]

WOW! Looks fun. I see some craters of shells and the like, is their a full damage model? What I mean by that does every shell, bullet and bomb make a dent in the terrain/buildings.

[Chevron]

it looks like the artillery make actual holes in the ground and not just dirt marks.

[Miktar]

Yeah, the artillery permanently deforms the terrain.

[R4mzy]

I love Company of Heroes for it's great cover system, is there anything like that in this game?
I'd really like to see that feature implemented some more.

Looks pretty damn good though.

[PloPshoP]

Those shots do look good. Reminds me of Company of Heroes. Allies vs Axis? In those shots it seems like USA vs Soviets. Miktar, can you elaborate on the members of the Allies and the Axis.

[CaptainCrunch]

Some pretty snazzy special effects at work there...especially the explosions/smoke/dust.

[ironwolf]

I gotta agree with cpataincrunch those explosions are Purdy.

[Miktar]

US vs Russia, sorry. I don't really care about the sides.

[Repline]

I gotta agree with cpataincrunch those explosions are Purdy.

I concur!

Amazing texture, and it looks like superb lighting & smoke 2. What is the gameplay like Mik? And how larger are the maps? Will it have a campaign or only multi?

Can't wait for this one.

[Miktar]

World in Conflict presents a chillingly authentic Cold War scenario where the Berlin Wall never fell. Created by Cold War authority and best-selling author Larry Bond, the story begins in 1989 as the Soviets, fearing certain collapse, boldly advance into Europe. NATO responds in force only to be met on a second front -- a full-fledged invasion of the American homeland. Players take on the role of field commander, leading the era's most powerful military machines in the campaign to retake America's cities and suburbs.

* Super-Powered Warfare: Unleash the arsenals of the great military superpowers in the gripping single-player story created by Larry Bond
* Bleeding-Edge Graphics – The latest version of Massive's proprietary Masstech engine allows for a full 360° range of camera control and features advanced lighting and physics effects
* Complete Destructibility – As the battle rages, the world environment pays the price -- every object in the game will crumble under the force of war, including cars, buildings and forests
* Deep Multiplayer Modes: Using Massive's proprietary Massgate multiplayer server system, World in Conflict will support up to 16 players for head-to-head, team-based battles
* Real World Units: Players will take control of the most devastating arsenal of military weaponry ever created, including Soviet, American and NATO tanks, planes, trucks, troops and helicopters as well as nuclear weapons
* Player Roles – Players will choose to play as Infantry, Armor, Support Forces, or Aerial specialists; multiplayer teams will need to master each role for maximum effectiveness