First off let me just write that it says that the BETA is not how the final game will be played. Improvements will be made…
MAG is huge, with maps holding up to 256 players, the fighting can get intense but not over crowded as you would expect, with players being divided up into platoons and then squads and with no lag even here in NZ
MAG plays like a cross between battlefield 2, with players being able to take on the role of a squad leader, Platoon leader or Commanding officer. Squad leaders are able to set objectives to the rest of the team mates and if team mates go after the objectives, they gain 2× experience. platoon leaders are able to call in support such as ammo drops, air strikes etc. Commanding Officers, can reduce spawn times for the rest of the company as well as using artillery. bombers and more.
MAG has great mic support, with squad leaders, platoon and the CO being able to communicate on a different channel as well as squad leaders being able to talk to their team mates on a different channel.
Players can pick 1 of 3 different factions, RAVEN which makes use of improved technologies, VALOR is an American type faction and the SVER is terrorist type faction. once picked players can pick a voice and a face for their character and add glasses or head gear. once their character is sorted jump into a battle and level up your character and pick upgrades such as better weapons, quicker reload or steadier aim.
MAG does some have some down falls that will hopefully be improved for release, one is the clear white line that is left after firing your weapon, this makes it extremely easy for enemies to find your sniping spot or hidden shooting place, another is the difficult time attackers have in domination. a huge amount of cross squad team work is required to win. finally the wait time to join a game is a drag although it does vary depending on what game type you want to join.
These downfalls are hopefully to be improved when the game comes close to release. MAG does look good, with a huge number of players fighting it out, no lag, good clan and mic support. If you like Modern Warfare 2 or Battlefield 2 then pay close attention to this game.