Net_Wrecker
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What about post-ending? What happens to the Nemesis system and Orc branding then? Can you effectively reset everything by fast forwarding time over and over, or is there some kind of NG+?
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What about post-ending? What happens to the Nemesis system and Orc branding then? Can you effectively reset everything by fast forwarding time over and over, or is there some kind of NG+?
Did you play the PS4 version? Did it seem to be 60fps?
Was too cheap to pass up, bought off nuuvem but it doesn't even give me a key until it's actually released. I get a "Presale , release on 30/09/2014" (translated) message where the key should be, grrr I just want it in my Steam collection nowwwwww /veruca
From what I've read you can just keep playing without restarting, there's just no story to continue.
Death Metalist
Member
That's exactly me right now. I'm damn happy for Monolith since they are one of my favorite developers and I love the LOTR universe. CAN'T WAIT!
Admiral Woofington
Member
the reviews being great is nice and all, but right now the issue is advertisement and sales. I've seen ads but I can't tell how much interest there is for the game.
CosmicQueso
Member
CannonO still thinks all the reviews are bullshit and it is worse than colonial marines due to starry HUDs. 0/10
I am not through the final mission. The luxury of not being the reviewer.
I played on PS4. I'm not sensitive to framerates and can't comment on locked 60 or anything like that. Game is super pretty though - absolutely ridiculous how detailed the orcs are.
I would never ever believe their looks are all procedurally generated - the scars, names, armor, etc. all look hand-crafted. And yet... procedurally generated they are.
LurkerPrime
Member
Oh wow, I totally assumed that the models for Orcs were all pre-defined with random everything else.
Death Metalist
Member
Yup, it certainly is!
Edit: They also did Blood 1 - 2, Condemned 1-2, F.E.A.R 1 - 2, Alien vs.Predator 2.etc just to name a few.
Just as I suspected. Forged in the fires of Mount Doom itself.
But seriously, the incredible detail and sheer variety of orcs is something that has really popped out at me in all of the footage. Can't wait to finally experience it.
I still have a spot in my heart for them for Shogo: MAD.
Net_Wrecker
Member
Yeah but what happens to the Nemesis system in that case? Is it forever generating new soldiers, chiefs, and rivalries?
I am not through the final mission. The luxury of not being the reviewer.
Ahh. Your big impressions post read like you were done already.
I'm right near the end.
Blood, Shogo, AvP2, NOLF1/2, Fear, Condemned
Great company, one of my favorites. I'm glad for them that this has done well critically, and hopefully it will also sell.
VFX_Veteran
Banned
I never doubted this game for a second! The reviews verify that my intuition is spot on for this game. Congrats to Monolith!
Hey GDJustin, any word on how the Vendetta system works? Is there any word on how the game shows you at a glance if an orc has been put into your game because they killed a friend?
From what I've read that is correct.
From what I've read that is correct.
Optional "procedural" missions pop up on the map. If two orcs are vying for power/a promotion, you can choose to intervene and potentially determine the outcome, for example. I didn't understand the usefulness of stepping in and getting involved until I started branding orcs to be my followers. These side-missions are how you get them promoted through the ranks.
Venedetta missions fall into this category. The revenge missions are certainly neat, but a little superfluous. I don't think I've actually done one, in fact.
Good job Monolith. Still waiting to get my code from Get Games.
Also, been playing FEAR 2 lately and you know what... it's actually pretty good. Not as good as FEAR and its expansions but better than a lot of folks made it out to be. Just be prepared to trudge through one of the most boring first levels ever made in a shooter.
Also, been playing FEAR 2 lately and you know what... it's actually pretty good. Not as good as FEAR and its expansions but better than a lot of folks made it out to be. Just be prepared to trudge through one of the most boring first levels ever made in a shooter.
Net_Wrecker
Member
Yo, that's right these are the dudes that made Shogo. That game left a big bootprint on my mind when I was younger. It's still one of the first games that comes to mind when I think about 90's PC gaming even though it really doesn't stack up to most of the 90's classics.
Karak
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My brotha!
Damn
I guess waiting a while to pick this up is actually a good idea, I've still got a few games to finish before I jump on the Winter game train.In the Twitch stream last night the dude kept getting his ass kicked by like 30 Orcs at once.
because a Dev played the game. last night the streamer got his ass kicked.
you have to learn in this game.. well it seems like that
BenHargrove
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The reviews seem to have gotten a lot of people's attention. Not just here, but on other sites. I hope this sells really well for Monolith.
Same here, I'm glad that it's not too easy though. I did hear the controls would take some time to master. Bring it on!
Same here, I'm glad that it's not too easy though. I did hear the controls would take some time to master. Bring it on!
I'm pretty sure the dev said most if not all presentations or demos were on easy or had the orc power level halved.
LurkerPrime
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If it's anything like Batman: Arkham (and it clearly is), combat will look effortless when pulled off correctly, and absolutely savage in all other cases.
The Dear Leader
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I'm one of the Shadow of Mordor hipster, hype for the game before the hype. It's too mainstream now, pre-order cancelled.
LurkerPrime
Member
Digital oceans, perhaps?
well, psn now says 2.10. for germany. maybe they are changing something?
always takes some time to ship a game to europe to load it up into the cloud
It gives them a 3 day head start before Christopher Tolkien can get his hands on the game and rant about it in the papers.
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
The Dear Leader
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Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
Storm Raider
Banned
I adore you. I'm so tired of breathing the same oxygen as everyone else. So mainstream.
Melchiah
Member
The delay of several days rubs me the wrong way, especially as we're paying the equivalent of 76.50$ for the game, as usual. This time we're just getting the game days later than usual. I've been looking forward to play the game, but these kind of things make me want to vote with my wallet, and wait for price reduction on pure principle. EDIT: The lure of a new game is probably too strong though.
On a side note, I keep reading the game is challenging, and I wonder to what extent? I'm not really fond of the idea of being frustrated instead of entertained.
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