The highly anticipated SOCOM Confrontation launched to rather poor reviews due to its lag, glitches, and server problems. Though a patch was released as a quick fix to make the game actually playable, the 1.30 patch is supposed to contain a number of major fixes. Though a list of fixes was announced nearly a month ago, it has recently been revealed that the patch will also add d-pad leaning support.
Currently, leaning is done using sixaxis controls, a function that many gamers have complained about as a pain to use. However, Slant Six Games (the developer) has listened to the complaints, and has opted to allow users to choose which control scheme they prefer. Gamers will even be able to toggle between sixaxis and d-pad controls in-game through the pause menu.
Unfortunately, no release date has been announced yet for the 1.30 patch. Considering the massive amount of improvements it is scheduled to make, it makes me wonder whether Slant Six should have delayed the game in order to release a higher quality product. Low reviews across the board undoubtedly hurt sales for SOCOM and tarnished the franchise’s reputation as a solid online shooter. Hopefully with the release of 1.30, SOCOM is able to regain the massive fan base it enjoyed so long on the PS2.
The complete fix-list for 1.30:
New Features:
SOCOM Awards and PSN Trophies
DTS audio support
Add HUD and scoreboard opacity
Scoreboard invocation improvements (tap select for persistent scoreboard, hold for temporary)
Spectator mode HUD turns off after brief interval
Spectator camera look now respects user invert on/off setting
Spectator camera pan now consistent with in game camera
Add dive-to-prone
Add lean control to d-pad
Gear items stackable
Extend post-round period
Restrict RPGs and grenade launchers in ranked rooms
Increase prone movement speed
Adding support for lefty control configuration (analog stick functions swapped)
Increase frag grenade effectiveness
Prevent incorrect reload interruptions
Bug Fixes
Fix animation issue when prone rolling near certain objects.
Fix remaining issues with statistics gathering and display
Fix bugs related to equipping of C4 in breach mode
Fix occasional audio drop outs
Fix last remaining framerate hitch when other clients late join
Fix remaining stability issues
Fix hostages being affected by smoke
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