This game is just nuts and so fittingly brutal. I love how I keep seeing more amazing moves as well.
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So, who's buying Mad Max next week?
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This game is just nuts and so fittingly brutal. I love how I keep seeing more amazing moves as well.
The Janitor
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Is there any HUD options?
ARG! I was waiting for a deal like that, and when it wasn't posted with the weekly ad I went ahead and pre-ordered the film for store pick-up (was going to wait a little bit on the game).
I guess I'll have to try my luck at the store's customer service and see if they can do anything. Where did you see this deal? I don't see it posted anywhere.
I guess I'll have to try my luck at the store's customer service and see if they can do anything. Where did you see this deal? I don't see it posted anywhere.
British Monsoon
Member
Hah, close escape!
StarlordDial
Member
When is it opening for steam ? Just preloaded and shit
NickatNite
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PSA - Preloading has begin on PS4.
I think it's 1am UK time.
Hah, close escape!
Deranged psychos in rusty spiked vehicles trying to run you down, ha, ha. They have nailed the atmosphere for sure.
Edit: And that smoke, fire and scattering debris from the explosions. That will never get old.
I'm really liking the long shadows in this game.Hah, close escape!
World SkiFree
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Thanks for the sneak peeks, I really look forward to seeing more impressions of the game. This thread has put the game squarely on my radar, may lure me to going now-gen.
The lighting is pretty impressive as well.
StarlordDial
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Ty ! Looking at the funny gifs and etc .. This is gonna be fun ! :3
PHOENIXZERO
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IIRC, it's generally due to media sales tracking starting on Tuesday in North America. I think it was set on Tuesday to ensure stores would have things in stock. At this point it's an old, probably outdated tradition.I don't understand why games release during the beginning of the week, either. Also, there are conflicting posts in this thread. Some are saying JaseC said it's unlocking tomorrow at 10AM PST. Others are saying not until Monday...Looking for a definitive answer on this. Wondering how 10AM PST is a thing....
Sums it up, a greater level of competitiveness and shifting expectations on top of reviewers or who they work for over rating games have played a role in this problem.
dark_inferno
Member
Xbone version being the worst? Why not saying how the PS4 version is compared to the Xbone?
So you are saying buy the movie and game for $58 and also get the $10 bonus for preordering? Do you need to preorder both the movie and game? This may put me over the edge on the game.
Odd that he said it has boring scenery when he did not even finish the game. I have seen others remark on all of the amazing visual story telling. But a decent score, all the same.
chicagocubsfan
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When does the embargo lift?
MissCauthon
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I'm buying the movie ,
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th4tguy
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It's based off movie release dates which happens for the reasons you stated. Basically allows stores no matter the size to have time to receive stock and put it out.
Coffee Dog
Banned
Does this game have difficulty options? I'm looking at footage and it seems like every melee fight has Max taking a long time to die with enemies that stand around waiting their turns to attack, and I think additional difficulties like Batman's that turn up the enemy aggression would go a long way.
meanspartan
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Seriously we are barely a day out and no reviews wtf.
It's like they want Metal Gear to dominate them.
Omega Kirby
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So PC version should be like an 8.5-9 since no framedrops
lucebuce12
Member
I'm most definitely getting this game. The only question is whether or not the PC port is a properly made (I know they're doing it in-house).
Otherwise, I'm just gonna get the PS4 version should the PC version not be up to par.
Otherwise, I'm just gonna get the PS4 version should the PC version not be up to par.
TheFNEffecT
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Pre-loaded and ready to go for tomorrow night!!
M.W.
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It's widely known the embargo lifts tomorrow morning.
meanspartan
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dark_inferno
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They already lost. I mean MGS gets 10/10 left and right, even trough they played the game with a chicken hat that makes you invisible for the enemies. But thats totally acceptable because its MGS.
Review embargo normally ends at 12:00 PST on launch day. It's the minority that allow them to be released early and that's ONLY when they are so confident that the reviews will be positive. The last thing publishers want is for people to read shitty reviews and cancel their preorders.
That last part is exactly what I did when The Order 1886 turned out to not be worth $60.
M.W.
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Good thing reviews are moot for me. I loved 1886.
Not saying it's a bad game! Just to clarify. The vast majority of critics and even GAF buzz has said that it's not a $60 experience. You may be in the minority
and that's good! Always a good thing when you feel like money was well spent.thegreatchamp
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If you do an in store preorder of the game before tomorrow at closing and have GCU everything should come out to $58 before tax; add $7 if 3D movie. You should also get $10 in certificates making it $48 after everything.
You only have to preorder the game, not tge movie.
I also liked Order 1886. The thing is, its like a popcorn movie. I mean you just go to theater & see the explosive action. You are gonna have fun for few hours. Then you just forgets about it. Never gonna watch it for the 2nd time.
Not saying it's a bad game! Just to clarify. The vast majority of critics and even GAF buzz has said that it's not a $60 experience. You may be in the minority
On the contrary, most of the impressions here have been positive. At least from what I have seen.
IcyRhythms
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Seems is like it's going to be a good 80-85 type of experience. Which of course is great. A lot of my GOTY stuff over the years has been games in the 75-85 range.
Thanks for this. Then I'll probably have to take a copy of the movie up to the service counter when i get the game so i can buy them together and get the 10 off bundle promo.
dark_inferno
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Nobody should care about critics to begin with.
Spec ops the line has a metacritic of 76 and its one of the most underrated games last gen.
Polygon for example goes Apeshit over everything to push the metacritic down. So yeah Metacritic,IGN etc arent what i call trustworthy. Better have the oppinion of a gamer on neogaf than a critic that gets an iphone if he gives Watch_dog a 10/10.
Krappadizzle
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Miles Quaritch
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This going to be like Until Dawn all over again with garbage sites fishing for hits.
Do we really have to post these? Let's just wait for the official embargo to drop. Any reviews coming out before that are just crappy sites fishing for hits.
Oh, I don't. I was just saying that most people who are playing seem to be really enjoying the game. But I am basing my decision on everything I have seen that tells me I will love my time with this. That is all that matters to me, regardless of what numbers get slapped beside it.
addyb
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Agree about review scores. I've loved games that have had 6/10 and also disliked 9/10, 10/10 games. All personal preference. All I need to do is watch some footage and I can base my decision on that. I literally watched 5 mins of a twitch stream for this and then hit the pre order button on xbox.com
I've said it before but I was really hoping this would be this years mordor. I wasn't expecting much from that but found it excellent.
I've said it before but I was really hoping this would be this years mordor. I wasn't expecting much from that but found it excellent.
thegreatchamp
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If it is an in store preorder pick up from the website then you will most likely have to call customer service to get the adjustment. The store and website are completely different.