Is SOCOM 4 worth 20 bucks?

**UCONN for life** · 05-02-2012

Hi everyone, I have a question about SOCOM 4. I saw it for sale at Wal Mart for 20 USD, and I was wondering if its worth getting. To help give everyone some perspective, I was a big SOCOM fan on PS2. I played all of the old games, but I really loved the original and the third games, due to the tactical, cat and mouse gameplay. The second one was fun as well, but I didn't like the people who used the M14 all the time for cheap easy kills. I've only dug into the campaign in the first game. I bought the PS3 Knockoff game, and I did have fun with it, but it never felt quite right. Anyone who has SOCOM 4, would you recommend it to a series vet? If it has a lousy online, but a fun campaign, I can get some enjoyment out for 20 bucks. I also have the PS move, so if its good with move, I'd buy it as well.

**Funeralfog** · 05-02-2012

i liked the single player, but the MP wasn't very good. the co op was pretty fun. i'd say it's worth it. though it is nowhere near as good as the oldies

**Fon** · 05-02-2012

It was an okay single player experience. I can't make any promises on multiplayer though.

**Joe Zombie** · 05-02-2012

Don't bother. This game is a travesty and I'm sure any respectful classic SOCOM fan would agree. I'd recommend Confrontation but by now that game is overrun by hackers.

**Linconan** · 05-02-2012

Yes, its worth it!

**$Greatness$** · 05-02-2012

NO!

And if you buy this God-forsakened garbage, you'll have only yourself to blame!

**John25** · 05-02-2012

If you're looking for a True SOCOM experience then NO .but for a TPS it's actually quite Good especially the .45 Stealth Missions plus the Co-op missions are quite good too.

**MysticStrummer** · 05-02-2012

Yes. I've been a SOCOM fan since game one, day one, and I enjoy S4. The single player campaign is just ok, but I really enjoy the multiplayer, both co-op and competitive. I don't understand why people hate on this game like they do. I recently started playing it online again and had enough fun to buy the DLC Demolition mode. S4 is different from the old games, but if you don't fear change it's a good online game.

**YoungMullah88** · 05-02-2012

Originally Posted by Joe Zombie

Don't bother. This game is a travesty and I'm sure any respectful classic SOCOM fan would agree. I'd recommend Confrontation but by now that game is overrun by hackers.

nope playing it now, just like socom 2 and previous socom titles, hackers and cheaters are voted (unless they freeze room) immediately. confrontation is the only thing that resembles a socom title on the ps3 right now....as for socom 4? save your money and put it towards max payne or something else

^^^they should have named it unit 13! that would have been a better title than putting the socom brand on it and the game does not resemble socom at all

**Funeralfog** · 05-03-2012

moving squads, Special ops command. looks like SOCOM to me

**dakidx** · 05-03-2012

confrontation is better

**Kuro** · 05-03-2012

The sp was ok IMO that's pretty much it

**UCONN for life** · 05-03-2012

Maybe I'll just get a used copy for 5-10 bucks since most people weren't too thrilled with the game, and those that were note that SOCOM fans won't like it

**TGO** · 05-03-2012

20 dollars? That's about 12 pounds?
Yep it's worth that, SP is worth a blast, and I suppose if you don't play the multiplayer expecting Socom ya'll be ok

Sent from my Sony Xperia S

**TDbank24** · 05-03-2012

Socom 4 is a good game. It doesn't live up to the greatness that Socom and Socom 2 were on the PS2 but it's still good.

**Fon** · 05-03-2012

Originally Posted by John25

If you're looking for a True SOCOM experience then NO .but for a TPS it's actually quite Good especially the .45 Stealth Missions plus the Co-op missions are quite good too.

You're just saying that because the camera is heavily focused on her ass.

But I do agree that the stealth missions were well done.

**Fenix** · 05-03-2012

As a SOCOM game, no. If you think of the game as a different IP, then yes its worth it.
This is how I feel even at the $60 price that I paid.

**Devolving_Shadow** · 05-05-2012

SOCOM 4 worth 20 bucks? Yes I have to say, I had a blast with the SP and the MP (dont understand why ppl hate on it and i'm a hardcore socom fan). just strted playing this game again after 5months brake to play COD and BF3. And I have to say I love coming back to it... COD and BF3's MP is not as good

**John25** · 05-05-2012

Originally Posted by Devolving_Shadow

SOCOM 4 worth 20 bucks? Yes I have to say, I had a blast with the SP and the MP (dont understand why ppl hate on it and i'm a hardcore socom fan). just strted playing this game again after 5months brake to play COD and BF3. And I have to say I love coming back to it... COD and BF3's MP is not as good

Me too, im going for the plat .and had a few great Multiplayer games. I think most of the hate is based on the Maps which are to open & are not designed for Tactical play .

**RobinNL** · 05-05-2012

In my opinion: no. There're simply outstanding titles from a year ago that currently retail for 20 or so USD.

**Scaaary** · 05-10-2012

Do you mean socom: special forces? Story is kind of crap but I enjoy the multi

**UCONN for life** · 05-10-2012

Anyway, I decided to get Saint's Row The Third instead. Its pretty pricey, but a ton of fun. Sorry SOCOM. I'll always remember the good times we had.

**swordfish64** · 05-10-2012

Originally Posted by TDbank24

Socom 4 is a good game. It doesn't live up to the greatness that Socom and Socom 2 were on the PS2 but it's still good.

I agree with this. While Socom 4 is not as good as the PS2 titles, it is still the best third person shooter out today. Definitely get it and buy the Demolition DLC pack.