So I finally downloaded the MAG beta. Coming into it I had only seen gameplay videos of MAG. I noticed mixed reactions from these forum goers and decided to let myself have my own opinion on the game without being persuaded by one side or the other. My first character was in Raven. I was surprised I could customize my player from my head to my voice and customize my load out. At this point, it wasn't so bad. I start up my first match of sabotage and go into an attack and defend map; We're attacking. Not many people in my squad were using mics, but It's PS3 so I wasn't expecting anyone to. The shooting seems OK, but the sudden ironsights mode is kind of offputting but also not as bad as say...Battlefield 2. After running around shooting dudes and not doing the objective, I finally get the hang of the controls. At this point my team has captured the first 2 objectives and I run towards the third. I get shot in the face and start the timer to respawn and....BOOM! It shows a plane flying across the map and then guys jump out with...
 
PARACHUTES!!! WTF?! AWESOME! Seriously I think this one of the best parts of the game.
After winning my first match I gained a level and earned a skill point, once again I had no idea that this game was so...customizable. I think earning these skill points really adds a new goal to the over-all experience. Because I only watched gameplay videos I thought it was just 3 classes and then you just shot guys and leveled up just to gain ranks.
 
I haven't experienced any vehicles yet, but I have played all 3 factions and can come up with these conclusions.
 
Valor sucks. 
They're generic army get-ups and weapons were uninteresting. The reloading animations and grenade toss animations suck.
Sver has the best UI. 
They're UI really pops, it gave a good contrast to the mostly dull environments and their damaged weapons were nice looking. Only problem with Sver was that the reload animation for the light machine gun is a little messed when he takes the mag out.
Raven has the best animations and team.
A lot of people were playing Raven because they look the coolest and, in my opinion, also have the most fluid animations for each of their weapons.
 
Final thoughts on the beta:
 I liked this beta more than Bad Company 2. I had a negative look on the game when entering, but as I left I considered it being a purchase, where as when I left BC2 beta I realized I wasn't going to get this game. I liked the leveling up, and the objectives were easy, the customization was a nice touch and the scale was large. I can see this being a really fun game when it's released this month.
 
Thanks for reading :3
 
Closing note: The only reason I wrote this was because I said all those nasty things on the forums about this game without playing this...and the servers are down right now so I can't play more T_T

I totally agree that the instant iron sights is wierd.  I am a bit surprised you didn't mention the recoil of all the guns though.  The recoil in this game feels rediculously low to me!  People can hold down the trigger from very far away and score headshots with ease.  Im not sure if anyone else agrees, but the recoil needs to be far more so you have to burst with an AR or LMG.

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I totally agree that the instant iron sights is wierd.  I am a bit surprised you didn't mention the recoil of all the guns though.  The recoil in this game feels rediculously low to me!  People can hold down the trigger from very far away and score headshots with ease.  Im not sure if anyone else agrees, but the recoil needs to be far more so you have to burst with an AR or LMG.

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" So when does the open beta end? Is it available on all the playstation stores or just NA? "

" @Shinri said:

" So when does the open beta end? Is it available on all the playstation stores or just NA? "

Beta ends tonight I believe...and I don't know about any other continents. "

" @TheMustacheHero said:

" @Shinri said:

" So when does the open beta end? Is it available on all the playstation stores or just NA? "

Beta ends tonight I believe...and I don't know about any other continents. "

I actually just remembered to use my googlefu and apparently it ends on the 11th at 7.59PM GMT, so I assume it's on the EU one too.  Thanks anyway "

" So I finally downloaded the MAG beta. Coming into it I had only seen gameplay videos of MAG. I noticed mixed reactions from these forum goers and decided to let myself have my own opinion on the game without being persuaded by one side or the other. My first character was in Raven. I was surprised I could customize my player from my head to my voice and customize my load out. At this point, it wasn't so bad. I start up my first match of sabotage and go into an attack and defend map; We're attacking. Not many people in my squad were using mics, but It's PS3 so I wasn't expecting anyone to. The shooting seems OK, but the sudden ironsights mode is kind of offputting but also not as bad as say...Battlefield 2. After running around shooting dudes and not doing the objective, I finally get the hang of the controls. At this point my team has captured the first 2 objectives and I run towards the third. I get shot in the face and start the timer to respawn and....BOOM! It shows a plane flying across the map and then guys jump out with...
 
PARACHUTES!!! WTF?! AWESOME! Seriously I think this one of the best parts of the game.
After winning my first match I gained a level and earned a skill point, once again I had no idea that this game was so...customizable. I think earning these skill points really adds a new goal to the over-all experience. Because I only watched gameplay videos I thought it was just 3 classes and then you just shot guys and leveled up just to gain ranks.
 
I haven't experienced any vehicles yet, but I have played all 3 factions and can come up with these conclusions.
 
Valor sucks. 
They're generic army get-ups and weapons were uninteresting. The reloading animations and grenade toss animations suck.
Sver has the best UI. 
They're UI really pops, it gave a good contrast to the mostly dull environments and their damaged weapons were nice looking. Only problem with Sver was that the reload animation for the light machine gun is a little messed when he takes the mag out.
Raven has the best animations and team.
A lot of people were playing Raven because they look the coolest and, in my opinion, also have the most fluid animations for each of their weapons.
 
Final thoughts on the beta:  I liked this beta more than Bad Company 2. I had a negative look on the game when entering, but as I left I considered it being a purchase, where as when I left BC2 beta I realized I wasn't going to get this game. I liked the leveling up, and the objectives were easy, the customization was a nice touch and the scale was large. I can see this being a really fun game when it's released this month.  Thanks for reading :3  Closing note: The only reason I wrote this was because I said all those nasty things on the forums about this game without playing this...and the servers are down right now so I can't play more T_T "

I'm looking forward to this, I was ready to play the beta, but dragon age didn't allow me to . . . 
I'll wait for reviews tho

" @ReaperOfLiving: What? I've always thought MAG had bad graphics and still do. "

I hated the game from my experience from the first two betas, but after the recent public beta i am sold. There were a ton of improvements, and since the beta has ended its been hard for me to go back and play others shooters, they feel very dull. I cant wait for the full game now. And i agree, the graphics are weak, but the gameplay makes up for it.