Endwar demo commands Xbox Live

by Richard Mitchell { Oct 15th 2008 at 1:00PM }

While some lucky gamers have been enjoying the EndWar demo for some time now, it's finally the rest of the public's turn to try out Ubisoft's voice controlled real time strategy title. The demo includes both single player and online multiplayer, so there should be plenty for everyone. We gave the demo a quick try and the voice control is definitely cool, although we have to admit it's a bit confusing at first. Of course, the demo doesn't really lay out every voice command, though there is a limited tutorial of sorts (you might want to look at this video for some pointers). Still, the voice control is surpisingly efficient. For those of you out there who have tried it, what do you think so far?

Tags: endwar, tom-clancy, ubisoft, xbox-live-marketplace

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Neuromancer @ Oct 15th 2008 1:06PM

I heard Tom Clancy uses the "voice control" as a method to eavesdrop on potential terrorists on US soil, is that true?

ZEBRA NINER @ Oct 15th 2008 1:36PM

That IS true! Terrorists are using End War for tactical command training. You may also want to watch out for FEMA and their black plastic coffins. I hear the government is going to enforce martial law shortly before shipping Americans to concentration camps. So, yeah... Tom Clancy End War is the devil.

ExMcCloud @ Oct 15th 2008 1:13PM

Its awesome nuff said!

AngereMailMan @ Oct 15th 2008 1:24PM

i played the single player it was one map i believe and it works ok..... i didnt like how its not typical RTS here is your base and once i didnt realize the men on feet took control of the points but over all it was cool im just not sure ill be buying it with left 4 dead and GOW 2 in my immediate future i may gamefly it when i get gamefly

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Neuromancer @ Oct 15th 2008 3:39PM

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LiqwidZero @ Oct 15th 2008 1:26PM

I love this. It's actually one of the best RTS games that I've played in a long time. I will be buying it some time.

Cole @ Oct 15th 2008 1:34PM

I havent got a chance to play the demo yet but i was in the beta over the summer. from what i could tell the voice control then was superb and is probably only better a couple months later. My main problem with the beta was how long it took to get into a match. I dont know if they have fixed that for the final build, or if it wasnt a problem just the times i was trying to find games. But this will definately be a download when i get to my 360

AxFactor @ Oct 15th 2008 1:37PM

been testing for about 3 months and honestly it could've been better. RTS's on a console just really don't work, except Civ:Rev. It has potential and there will be some that will like it, but all in all, on a scale of 1 to 10, I'd say 5,(mainly for the voice command, good innovation there)

xenocidic @ Oct 15th 2008 2:05PM

Civ.Rev is not real-time

Neuromancer @ Oct 15th 2008 3:44PM

The Highlander was a documentary, and the events happened in real time.

Tony Bowman @ Oct 15th 2008 1:40PM

was also in the beta. didn't enjoy it too much, but that's a product of the genre not this specific game, i suppose.

it all just turns into RUSHRUSHRUSHRUSH within 2 minutes. i know a lot of folks enjoy that sort of thing, and that's cool, but it doesn't suit me so much. ahh well.

i'll give the demo a try and see if it feels any better than it did over the summer.

DudeRed @ Oct 15th 2008 1:45PM

I was a part of the beta and it was really a fun game...when ever you could find a match :/. The voice control works very well and the game looks pretty good too. The two complaints I had for the game was there was no tutorial on the game (though there is one online) and the artillery was way to powerful. If they did some tweaks to balance the power out, the game is going to be great.

xenocidic @ Oct 15th 2008 2:05PM

Actually the VIP demo has really only been running for four days due to the endless delays, but you guys ignored all the tips I submitted about those epic failings

Neuromancer @ Oct 15th 2008 3:45PM

Next time try showing up at their house, that would probably work

Joel @ Oct 15th 2008 2:11PM

I participated in the private beta over the summer and the game then was awesome. The demo that is out now is pretty much the final build with improved graphics and game play balance. I actually did not like the contents of this new demo because Ubi gives you a campaign level that ends in 2:30 minutes. The only thing worth playing is the 1 vs 1 or 1 vs AI.

The one thing that Ubi really messed up on is not allowing a co-op game mode in the demo. They were the best matches where you played 2 vs 2 and actually got a friend involved. It's like going into battle with a comrade and took the game a whole new level.

kdubbb @ Oct 15th 2008 2:14PM

So, X3F guys (specifically Dustin and Richard) who have played Halo Wars, which RTS is more intuitive or easier to control... Halo Wars or Endwar?

You guys have previously described Halo Wars as "disturbingly intuitive". Which control scheme do you guys prefer?

Richard Mitchell @ Oct 15th 2008 3:50PM

Right now, I'm inclined to say Halo Wars works better.

I like the voice controls in EndWar, but I do not like the camera control. It bugs me that I can't send the camera wherever I want. I guess the SitRep is supposed to take the place of that, but then I'm just watching dots on a map instead of badass military conquest. Without the SitRep, it's very hard to remember where your units are and which one is which.

Like if you have two gunship units, it can be hard to remember which one you sent where. That could easily just be getting used to a different kind of RTS though.

Also, as far as I can tell, there is no voice command for ordering your units to use their special abilities (minefield, UAV, etc).

Halo Wars definitely 'clicked' with me a lot faster, but maybe that's just because it's more traditional. Both games have potential but I'm leaning toward Halo Wars. I dig sci-fi and Halo though, so take that into account.

kdubbb @ Oct 15th 2008 4:49PM

Thanks Richard!

I'm more of a traditional RTS guy myself, and of course I loves me some Halo, but I'm really interested in this new concept and I can't wait to play it later.

Thanks again for the input!

xenocidic @ Oct 15th 2008 4:51PM

@richard

are you using the "Lite" command set? I have no idea why they watered it down

Switch to Standard immediately

Richard Mitchell @ Oct 15th 2008 6:04PM

Another command set? O RLY? I'll have to check that out.

pibs @ Oct 15th 2008 2:21PM

I wonder when ubisoft is going to give us our free "gamerpics" for being in the beta. Anyways this game is alright.

Bobluling @ Oct 15th 2008 2:58PM

Still downloading it, slow internet FTL. :(

MrGutts @ Oct 15th 2008 3:32PM

Hated it, seems like Ubisoft told a dozen guys to make a quick game and get it out the door and slap toms logo on it.

Just my 2 cents.

Commando 2k @ Oct 15th 2008 4:02PM

I was part of the Beta, and this game sucks, it's confusing as hell to learn and it's not nearly as fun to just pick up and play like Command & Conquer, The voice command does work good but that is the only good point i can give about this game, after trying it I won't even download the demo, can't waste the space on my hard drive

J Lindy @ Oct 15th 2008 4:52PM

GREAT game! voice commands are flawless; it IS NOT a rush game; and there is another aspect to it that is not in the public beta that makes it even better. great community building around the game, too.

there's definitely a learning curve and if you just start with the public beta keep in mind a lot of the people you'll play have been in the private and VIP beta. just ask and they'll give you pointers and show you some things. give it a try and see for yourself.