Fans may have been divided about Battlefield Hardline's delay after initial beta testings, but word from behind the scenes remains positive with this little update on the game's admittedly cool sounding "Rescue Mode".
12 Minutes Of Gameplay Footage Of Battlefield Hardline's Single Player
Get in and get out with the hostages in three minutes, no respawns. That is the basic premise of Battlefield Hardline's Rescue Mode. Lead MP Designer Thaddeus Sasser lets us know in a recent blog post that sound will be a critical factor in Rescue Mode matches, as "listening for enemies as they move or reposition can give you that split-second advantage you need that makes the difference between winning the fight - or losing and sitting out! There are lots of ways to use this - do you want to throw out a decoy to distract the enemy? Are you trying to trick the enemy by opening doors you don't plan on going through? Are you trying to distract the enemy with spurious movement sounds?"
Opening doors you don't plan on going through? Oh yes! "Whether you're listening or watching for a door to open to trigger an explosive, unleash a fusillade of fire, or maneuver into a good position, that door is a key factor in play. You might find some clever tactics where you control the state of the door - open or closed - and when that state is changed, you know someone has passed that way, even if you didn't hear it. I destroyed an unwary player the other day using this trick while explaining it to someone watching, it was very rewarding."
Battlefield Hardline Delayed to "Early 2015"
Sasser goes on to reassure fans that there are many competitive players on the design team, ensuring the levels are well-balanced for fast-paced action as well as more quiet, strategic play.
How are you feeling about the delay now?
