Titanfall 2 – Angel City DLC Impressions
Keeping true their word, Respawn and EA have released the first (hopefully of many) free content update for Titanfall 2. While there are some microtransactions in the form of cosmetics, the remastered Angel City map is available to everyone who owns the base game. No new game modes were added except for the Angel City playlist which just cycles the existing game modes solely on that map.
For those unfamiliar with the first Titanfall, Angel City was a popular map from the first game. While wall-running around the city certainly is nostalgic, I found myself really enjoying the new titans and pilot abilities on the old map, especially in the bounty mode. Boxing in an enemy titan with a Scorch is incredibly satisfying, or escaping those boxed in situations with Northstar by hopping over small walls. Playing as a pilot is relatively unchanged, but the design differences from the first game become apparent in a titan. Angel City has a much more dense center of the map than some of the newer ones and feels smaller overall. The Bounty mode might be the most blatant example; the drop pod placements don’t feel as strategically placed around certain landmarks as they do in the newer maps. I do like that the first added map is a blast from the past, but I would like to see maps designed around the new mechanics make their way into future updates.
In addition to the new map, each titan class was given an additional kit for added variety to fit different play styles. If you need to add a little flair to your titan and flourish to your takedowns, be ready to drop some cash for the new prime titans. These have a new look, new paint options, and new execution animations. Personally, I’ve been quite content with all of the customization options in the base game and the I rarely get to perform executions as it is; however, for more dedicated players this offers ways to certainly flaunt in their targets’ face.
Aside from numerous bug fixes and UI improvements, that about sums up this update. It isn’t an earth shattering update, but I would almost rather see similar types of updates released more frequently to help keep Titanfall 2 relevant. Here’s to hoping for more titan kits and new maps for the foreseeable future.