Modern Combat Domination

Modern Combat: Domination is now available across the Playstation Network and currently we’re here in the office taking the game for a spin. The game is only $7.99 and compatible with both the Dualshock 3 controller and Playstation Move. Modern Combat Domination comes with 5 maps 6 game types and 2 factions to explore.

With up to 16 players, 8 on 8 battles we’re certainly having fun with the game so far. There are some gameplay elements to get used to however, such as the slightly slow weapon switch and reload mechanics, but this is nitpicking seeing as the game only 8 bucks. We were getting owned when we first starting out playing as we needed to used to the maps and feel for the game. However, you will quickly get used to everything going on as the experience is standard fare multiplayer goodness. As you rank up by racking up kills and winning matches, you’re rewarded with hard currency where you can unlock better equipment, optics and so on.

he map seemed well-made with a lot of different approach points and winding corridors to move around in, but I noticed the missile defense point spawned in the same location every round, which helped to made things predictable. The map design seemed to reinforce teamwork and planning. I died a lot being shot from behind, a function of a square map with inroads and nooks on all sides. Playing as a lonewolf without someone watching your back isn't a great approach.

Domination also supports PlayStaiton Move, which controls quite smoothly at this point. If you've played first person shooters on Wii, you'll be able to get up and running very quickly here. The cursor movement is smooth and there's a nicely scaled acceleration for turning as you move your aim closer to the edge of the screen, something that Red Steel 2 did very well. This control won't be to everyone's liking, but I much prefer the connection of direct pointer controls for first person shooters.

Modern Combat: Domination is the company's newest installment in the series, attempting to make the jump from mobile to the hyper-competitive console space with a multiplayer-only PSN game.

MAPS
Factory
Headquarters
The Hideouts
Soliks and Sandstorm

FACTION
Special Forces
Mercenaries