What changes between difficulty levels?

Question

I've been playing through Future Soldier on Veteran, but sometimes someone watching me will comment about how much harder it is on Elite, like how that guard would have seen me, or that there was another person there with them. Said person is not known for their veracity though. What actually changes? Does it affect the combat and the stealth? In what ways?

Answer 1

the difficulty level affects the enemy npc's awareness and makes them have advanced artificial intelligence. the enemy will flank, hide behind cover, and might be stronger (I'm not sure). You will also die a lot faster.

Answer 2

1. It's not that hard!

It's really not, there aren't a huge amount of differences in the game play between elite & veteran. It's worth playing on elite, even if you're only slightly familiar with First Person Shooters

2. Alertness

Whoever was watching you might of been correct. The alertness of the enemies increases, however not exponentially. There are a lot more encounters however if you learn to utilize your equipment, then you'll be fine. I find on veteran that I don't necessarily have to use that extra smoke, or flash bang, however on elite you must put those items to use.

Take note, that snipers especially are quick on the trigger with elite.

3. Damage Output

The damage output on elite is a tick more than on veteran. Saying that, even in veteran you don't want to get shot more than 2 - 3 times. I would say 1 - 2 shots you're down on elite. (depending on what you're shot with)

4. Smart AI

The AI on elite are more keen to working together to take you out. You'll often find the LMG suppressing you as another member of their squad works his way behind you to flank you out.

They also make good use of the equipment they have, and are not slow to flash or stun you. On elite, it's hard to predict your enemies next action.

5. Timing is everything

Play smart and be aware of your surroundings. Listen to what Intel is telling you, and watch the corners. With a smart AI, and an extremely advanced weapon system, Future Soldier is one of the easiest games on it's highest difficulty.