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Alienation review thread
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Magic Mushroom
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Will likely buy.
Though I'm more interested in Materfall, even though I've no idea what it is exactly.
Reveal trailer was cool.
Though I'm more interested in Materfall, even though I've no idea what it is exactly.
Reveal trailer was cool.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
Still play Resogun to this day - it was one of the best supported game post-release. I really liked Dead Nation too, so this is an instant buy for me.
Matterfall is something I'm interested in seeing so much more about.
GinoFelino
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If something as sales-boosting as local coop didn't make it in for launch, I really doubt it'll be a matter of weeks.
GifGafIsTheBestGaf
Member
housemarque is a beast
really excited to play this tonight (kinda sucks it unlocks at 10PM here though)
really excited to play this tonight (kinda sucks it unlocks at 10PM here though)
Amen.
Sodding_Gamer
Member
They are looking to implement it later on it seems.
Me too, I hope is something like Outland or a modern take on Megaman
Housemarque are amazing. Such well thought out polished games with endless amount of depth and replay value. Easily my favourite arcade style developer..
But I am a bit biased as I've loved their work since the Amiga days. They're on a level for me that I would buy a SONY console just to solely to play their games.
But I am a bit biased as I've loved their work since the Amiga days. They're on a level for me that I would buy a SONY console just to solely to play their games.
brickwalker0
Member
woooow my purchase was hinging on local coop. guess i'll wait for the patch.
dead monkey uk
Member
Review codes went out pretty close to embargo. Plus PAX East.
I'm sure more reviews are coming.
pixellated_man
Member
To add some context to Eurogamer's recommended:
'You can hack your way through most of the game, relying on team-mate revives or endless respawns, but towards the end of the campaign, Alienation sweeps a lot of your crutches away and you have to get through a massive boss-ridden level that doesn't allow you to come back from the dead as easily. With failure looming close, Alienation suddenly forces you to engage with its full tactical depths as you juggle ammo clips, skill recharge rates and the enemies you're up against. It's a beautiful thing to behold: the order that lurks behind every Housemarque game shining clearly through the carnage.
It makes for a thrilling twin-stick shooter, alone or with friends, and it also bodes well for the fabled Housemarque/Eugene Jarvis collaboration. Here is a game about chaos, for the most part, but strung through it is the same kind of thinking that made Resogun's precision waves such a delight to pit yourself against. It's carnage, but it's as beautifully balanced as it is relentless.'
Especially happy about the bolded part as I wanted a strong solo experience to complement the multiplayer.
link to the full review: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-04-25-alienation-review
'You can hack your way through most of the game, relying on team-mate revives or endless respawns, but towards the end of the campaign, Alienation sweeps a lot of your crutches away and you have to get through a massive boss-ridden level that doesn't allow you to come back from the dead as easily. With failure looming close, Alienation suddenly forces you to engage with its full tactical depths as you juggle ammo clips, skill recharge rates and the enemies you're up against. It's a beautiful thing to behold: the order that lurks behind every Housemarque game shining clearly through the carnage.
It makes for a thrilling twin-stick shooter, alone or with friends, and it also bodes well for the fabled Housemarque/Eugene Jarvis collaboration. Here is a game about chaos, for the most part, but strung through it is the same kind of thinking that made Resogun's precision waves such a delight to pit yourself against. It's carnage, but it's as beautifully balanced as it is relentless.'
Especially happy about the bolded part as I wanted a strong solo experience to complement the multiplayer.
link to the full review: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-04-25-alienation-review
Neuromancer
Member
Preorder comes with a decent, but somewhat busy, dynamic theme too.
potatohead
Member
Yea I didn't like the dynamic theme much, think I'm gonna be stuck with Toro for the whole generation, but I don't mind that, great theme.
I like how the game is fully downloaded for me already, and it points out exactly when the game unlocks with a to-the-second accurate timer, very nice.
It can't be adjusted by changing the game clock I presume.... it says unlock at midnight local time...
I like how the game is fully downloaded for me already, and it points out exactly when the game unlocks with a to-the-second accurate timer, very nice.
It can't be adjusted by changing the game clock I presume.... it says unlock at midnight local time...
Sniffynose
Member
I am going to buy this, Diablo 3 has lost it's shine for me not that I can blame it since between PS4 and PC I have put well over 1k hours into it lol. I thought the Division would be my loot game but we know how that ship is sinking sadly.
Cheers to killing aliens!
Cheers to killing aliens!
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
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Is this entirely co-op focused or could I have a good time playing solo?
Ooh, then I might wait until then. I've great memories playing DeadNation several times with Couch Coop
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
Looks pretty similar to Helldivers
dragonflys545
Member
Wow amazing reviews! already preloaded!
I did not have fun playing by myself.
M.W.
Member
Via Eurogamer
It makes for a thrilling twin-stick shooter, alone or with friends
Resogun was on PS+ the month I bought my PS4 and it's still the best game that's been on there since.
Triggerhappytel
Member
I'm just putting the OT together. Can anyone tell me how much it costs in USD and Euros please?
potatohead
Member
Actually pretty hard to disagree with this.
Resogun is distilled perfect and awesome-ness.
Pretty easy to say that Alienation and Matterfall will probably also end up as some of the very best PS4 games too.
nowheretorun
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Can anyone explain why there are 'bars' over the players and enemies heads?
Looks a little distracting imo. I wonder if they can be turned off?
Looks a little distracting imo. I wonder if they can be turned off?
Rocket League is the only thing that competes, I guess.
potatohead
Member
True true.
Amazingly also a PS Plus game... I'm glad I got it there, wouldn't have played it otherwise
Not even on my radar previously but just pre-ordered anyway. Resogun was awesome so I have no doubt this will be too.
Not sure about Euros but it's $19.99 normally, $17.99 if you preorder.
Not sure about Euros but it's $19.99 normally, $17.99 if you preorder.
Palette Swap
Member
Great reviews, this looks great but online coop only killed it for me. I'll wait for Plus or a local coop patch.
Triggerhappytel
Member
That's a big help; thanks.
BaronLundi
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Same price in euros. Bought it with preorder discount for 17.99.
GET2DAACHOPPAAAA
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How is the loot in the game? Diablo style? Guns and armor etc or just guns?
TAJ
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
I hated that game, but I was looking forward to this. Officially worried.