Section 8 demo slams onto Xbox Live

by Richard Mitchell { Aug 21st 2009 at 1:45PM }

We have to admit that we really dig the concept of Section 8. First, you've got power-armored super soldiers that drop into the battlefield from 15,000 feet -- kind of like ODSTs without those pansy drop pods. Players can run across the battlefield in seconds, jump 20 feet in the air, and even have a tank hot-dropped right into the action.

We liked what we saw of the game at GDC, and now everyone can get their hands on the game, thanks to a demo that just dropped (geddit?) onto Xbox Live Marketplace. The demo allows players to try out the game's multiplayer mode. It's similar to Battlefield, in which points are earned by performing team objectives, only with a twist. The objectives aren't determined by game type, but pop up dynamically during gameplay. One minute you might be disrupting an enemy caravan, and another you could be escorting a VIP to your base.

Check out the video above for a quick explanation, then download the demo and give it a try.

[Thanks, scott!]

Tags: demo, section-8, southpeak, timegate, xblm

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Firewarrior @ Aug 21st 2009 1:53PM

Game looks fun.

Deezul @ Aug 21st 2009 1:55PM

Hot dropping of vehicles and other upgrades was on the game "The Outfit" that no one bought in 2006. Not saying it won't work in this game, but it doesn't automatically make the game great.

shot @ Aug 21st 2009 2:31PM

ODST drop pods FTW

domo @ Aug 21st 2009 2:11PM

Could they try any harder to copy Halo?

McWilly @ Aug 21st 2009 2:30PM

The game is nothing like Halo (with the exception of the drop ins). You'd know this if you played it.

bluem00se @ Aug 21st 2009 3:21PM

Actually, the demo does feel a LOT like Halo. The demo map felt like it could be a Halo map, the graphics style is similar, similar setting, etc. Don't get me wrong though. I'm not saying it in a bad way. I'm not saying they're ripping off Halo. It just has a Halo feel, which has actually spiked my interest in this game. I am suddenly very excited to see how it turns out. I thought the demo was really fun.

Edge @ Aug 21st 2009 3:31PM

Could you be any more snarky?

domo @ Aug 21st 2009 4:22PM

Hell yes.

StGermain @ Aug 21st 2009 6:31PM

It looks like a HALO mod to me... I wouldn't spend any money on it.

Shadsy @ Aug 21st 2009 2:17PM

It's more like a weird fusion of Quake Wars and some elements from Tribes, but it's really fun. The learning curve is enormous though, and I still barely have a handle on the mission system.

Richard Mitchell @ Aug 21st 2009 3:26PM

Try the instant action mode and just listen really closely to the voice over. Helped me a lot.

Shadsy @ Aug 21st 2009 3:57PM

I was playing the PC version, and when the voice-over popped up, I was in the middle of combat and couldn't hear anything. :(

Rofler @ Aug 22nd 2009 4:15AM

OMG! I just spend this morning playing the demo on Xbox and the game its just awesome! I just love the burn in and how i can choose where i spawn and the customization for players its just nice. The game feels nothing like halo. You guys should really give this a try.