I wasn’t sold on Ubisoft’s Ghost Recon Wildlands. It looked like a fun game when it was shown off at E3, but I’m just not that interested in co-op or multiplayer shooters. Sure, it can be cathartic to kill everyone on a base, running in guns blazing and all that, but it just isn’t the kind of gameplay that I generally enjoy. However, the developers have shown off another way that you can play, and I’m much more convinced.
Before I add my commentary, here is the video:
First of all, I’m glad that you can play with friends but you don’t have to. You can complete the entire game on your own using AI teammates. I don’t hate multiplayer, but it’s not always feasible to get a crew together. Plus, with a tiny human who may or may not start screaming at any time without notice, it can be really hard to play with other people – I just don’t know if I’m going to have to disappear all of a sudden. So the option to play on my own is always welcome.
Then there is this whole new stealth side of things. I really adore it. It’s something that we already know Ubisoft can do so well, and this take on it really looks phenomenal. Sneaking into a base, stealing a truck and going on to wreck havoc on all the unsuspecting people? Sign me up! This isn’t just stupid run and gun, this is some intelligent tactical planning, and I really enjoy that – I totally plan to get that drone fully upgraded with EMPs and distraction tools. What more would I need after that?
I haven’t played previous Ghost Recon games – are you excited by what you see here? Is this par for the course or is it a fantastic new element that is getting you all hot and bothered and keen for the game to release next year?
Last Updated: October 4, 2016
Skyblue
October 4, 2016 at 08:49
This actually looks pretty good. I haven’t touched a Clancy game in years but will def be keeping an eye on this now.
HairyEwok
October 4, 2016 at 08:57
If the co-op is anything like Far Cry 4 I’ll rather just play single player.
Darren Peach
October 4, 2016 at 09:02
Long time fan of the Ghost Recon series, Even if it lacked finesse in terms of story in past iterations. This looks great.
DragonSpirit009
October 4, 2016 at 09:05
Oh I like this… I prefer solo. Mostly because I’ve never really played with others.
Jonah Cash
October 4, 2016 at 09:11
My word that was impressive! Wow… This looks like an insane amount of fun if you can find 3 guys to play some missions with.
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October 4, 2016 at 09:17
Really enjoyed watching this!
Darren Peach
October 4, 2016 at 09:23
Therapeutic…
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October 4, 2016 at 09:23
I wouldn’t go that far hehehe
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October 4, 2016 at 09:17
The only issue here is, you need reliable people to play with
Dane
October 4, 2016 at 10:04
-RATATATATATATATA-
WHAT DID YOU SAY?!
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October 4, 2016 at 10:10
[makes notes NOT to invite Dane to squad]
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Darren Peach
October 4, 2016 at 09:27
Watching the evolution of open world games, I can’t help thinking STALKER would be a better game had it come out now.
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October 4, 2016 at 09:34
Very valid point. LOOOOVED the STALKER series
Darren Peach
October 4, 2016 at 09:43
Yeah, I still have all my copies of it. One of the most atmospheric wins you could hope to play.
Nikola
October 4, 2016 at 09:46
Zoe the lone wolf haha I am convinced you hate coop, but yeah this looks really good will be awesome to play with some mates coop.
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October 4, 2016 at 10:12
“coop” you say?
https://www.coopsandcages.com.au/blog/oe-content/uploads/2016/01/coop-cleanliness_4.jpg
Nikola
October 4, 2016 at 10:43
hahahahahahaha here we go again, I am sorry cooperative gameplay, is that better you grammar Nazi!!
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October 4, 2016 at 11:41
*co-operative*
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Andre Fourie
October 4, 2016 at 10:53
Really stoked for this game!!!! Much more so than for Battlefield 1 or COD.
Gavin Mannion
October 4, 2016 at 13:27
I’m not a very stealthy person… I prefer the run and gun tactical plan