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Swery confirms D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die coming to PC #ThanksObama
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MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Will probably buy. The stamina system looked really annoying though.
OrbitalBeard
Member
Saying a game is being held hostage on the platform made by the company that funded and published the game is a ridiculous statement. It's great that it's being released on PC but if it weren't for MS, this game would not exist, period. Your statement really isn't all that different from those made by people saying Bayonetta 2 is being held hostage on Wii U.
In practice I never ran out of stamina, and I never died either (I bought an extra life early on and never used it.)
If you're running low you can usually pop back to your apartment and gorge yourself on food or take an extra case to replenish. But as long as you're thorough in investigating you won't have to do that often.
Sir_Crocodile
Member
Obama gathered the chaos emeralds to summon harry potter
Lady Siara
Member
It's very easy to manage, to the point where I wonder why they included it to begin with. Even investigating everything I could find, there was always random food laying around or ready to be bought with in game money.
Plus, you can always exit, go back to your apartment, refill everything, and return.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
That's my issue looking at some footage I saw. Dunno why it's even there
ramoisdead
Member
Just show me where to preorder.
it's a nonissue. you get enough points to purchase stamina refill items pretty easily. I never ran out.
Miles Quaritch
Member
It serves a very important role in that it encourages you to go back to the apartment and have a meal.
It's very important you do this.
Stone Ocean
Member
SolidSnakesMyStepDad
Member
Welp this will be the third time I have bought it. It's worth it.
SWERY just really likes that hashtag for some reason.
ramoisdead
Member
The Windows 10 store)))))))))))))))
*screams*
OOOOOOOOBAAAMAAA!
Even if it is a W10 store exclusive, I'll still buy.
Sword Familiar
178% of NeoGAF posters don't understand statistics
Bayonetta 2 had nowhere to go. D4 could have gone to PC immediately. How is that the same? I understand the reason why they held it on the Xbox One, I just don't agree with the decision. They wanted it to be an incentive to buy the system, but it was hardly a system seller to begin with. It was held back from exposure it could have gotten from the start, how is that not being held prisoner? Just because you're born in captivity doesn't mean you're not a prisoner. Luckily, this is being remedied now. Hopefully it will be enough to finish the game.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Well it's good to know the stamina system isn't as annoying as I think it is
Steverulez
Member
Microsoft funded it, it existed because of them, heaven forbid their put it only on their platforms...
Given the game was originally due out early in 2014 and then was delayed until September and Iron Galaxy helped with development I dont think development was exactly a smooth ride either.
Nothing was "held hostage", Access went to Microsoft, Microsoft funded it and put it on their platforms, now are letting it go on PC.
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
(pc is a microsoft platform and one they're "committed to", as they keep trying to remind people. wonder why people are skeptical?)
OrbitalBeard
Member
Most games by themselves aren't system sellers. It's the library as a whole that matters.
I'm glad the game is going to be played by more people but it's really not even remotely hard to understand why MS would release this exclusively on XB1 at the start, considering it came out very, very close to the launch of their new platform (during its first year).
BronsonLee
Member
Yeah you gotta eat, guys
Steverulez
Member
Swery wanted to make a Kinect game and Xbox One obviously/is was their focus, given how long it took them to get the Xbox One version out compared to when it was originally due, its not surprising any PC version took a backseat and as I said, Swery wanted to make a Kinect game.
Be happy its coming to PC now and MS let it happen rather than whining about what if scenarios (not referring to you Stump when I say whining). MS have released plenty of other games on PC recently to show an increased support and they will only do more going forwards, one game that was announced at E3 2013 and then delayed for 6+ months, not to mention never announced for PC in the first place doesnt mean it was "held hostage"
Access finished the Xbox One version, people said they wanted it and now they're getting it... not really a rocket science scenario.
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Deleted member 126221
Unconfirmed Member
This is wonderful. This was the X1 exclusive I was the most interested in so far, so I'll be able to hold off buying the console for a little longer! (I think Scalebound will break me however)
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Hopefully it's not on the microsoft app store then.
SEGAvangelist
Member
Hopefully it is. Just not exclusive. The release will tank if not on Steam as well.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Yeah that's what I meant really.
Even discounting steam the game will probably get more exposure on GOG rather than the microsoft app store.
Even discounting steam the game will probably get more exposure on GOG rather than the microsoft app store.
Corpsepyre
Banned
Is this an episodic game or has it concluded?
PfantzyPantz
Member
I want to get excited but I still can't play DP even though I pre-ordered it with tons of hype. I know that this will undoubtedly have a better port, but I'm still sad.
neogaffer1
Banned
The Windows store version will probably have crossbuy support though. Buy it there and get the Xbox copy for free.
Swery uses the hashtag #ThanksObama with the confirmation announcement.
Miles Quaritch
Member
And enjoy one of Kaysen's epic yarns.
Seriously, the stories from Kaysen are just incredible. So good!
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
If the issue is that there isn't much of an audience for it on the Xbox though I'm not sure if that will help it much.
Sorry. I was just being lazy. It's a lot of work to leapfrog over the second post all the way to the third post to find the explanation, but a few people complained so I went ahead and did the work. It's in the OP now.
edit: Sorry for the snark, if you're asking why Swery uses #ThanksObama - I have no idea. He's just a goofy motherfucker.
I'm fucking dying.
Seriously though this is some of the best news I've heard all year. If it's coming out this year then I'm hoping it's before September, as from that point onwards the market is going to be a frenzy of new titles.
brickarts295
Member
It's bullish we can't vote Obama for a 3rd term. This right here makes him worthy to keep running our country.
This is incredible. am dying.
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
thank mr omaha
What news! I hope the port's as good as I've heard from PAX impressions. And Swery would be wise to consider PC releases from now on. It's worked for DP, and now probably this. Doesn't mean they have to be platform-exclusive on either console or PC, for that matter.
What news! I hope the port's as good as I've heard from PAX impressions. And Swery would be wise to consider PC releases from now on. It's worked for DP, and now probably this. Doesn't mean they have to be platform-exclusive on either console or PC, for that matter.
Head.spawn
Junior Member
Obama delivers.
BennyBlanco
aka IMurRIVAL69
day 1