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The Order: 1886 |OT| Gears of Yore
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dragonbane
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If its good it wont. Life is Strange is a solid game and got reviewed as such. Its the same type of genre. I do suspect though that the $60 price tag hurts these games in reviews.
0ptimusPayne
Member
I think ill come join the OT fun tomorrow when it releases. Im more excited about community impressions, lore details, and little things people find in game. This isn't the review thread, yet people seem to be posting about reviews and not the game itself..
Well the game isn't officially out yet so I imagine this OT will still be mostly review talk until tomorrow. There's just less negativity in here than the review thread cause we're still looking forward to the game.
So it's not good? That's disappointing, the setting and the characters were the biggest draw for me.
Summer Haze
Banned
It's always funny when people blindly ignore the shots that prove there's been no downgrade (such as those ^^^), and instead reuse the same old, low quality (are they YT captures?) shots.
Ehhhh we have a topic for those reviews that's why its made.
But whatever tomorrow is the day!
Krusenstern
Banned
Are you able to pre-load the game on PSN? Might buy it digitally instead.
For US not sure about EU.
ArkkAngel007
Member
I think so. I remember people talking about pre-loads last night.
Someone else should confirm though.
Beaten. Yep, US is all I know of.
BiGBoSSMk23
A company being excited for their new game is a huge slap in the face to all the fans that liked their old games.
Broadbandito
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Can't wait to get my hands on this baby tonight mmm mmmmmmmm
Celestial Mortal
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You can watch me on twitch as well as I show you why there is no reflection present of Galahad in the mirror...
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Bornstellar
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Dude why would you watch that?
Yeah...same thing happened to me. Though there was a spoiler warning, I did not expect them to go that far...especially considering it was a review/impressions video a day before the game is even released.
Regardless, I think there is a lot more to the story and characters so we'll still have a great time.
Despite the reviews, I'm still very much looking forward to playing this tomorrow. Excited about the story, visuals, and punchy weapsons! I get the feeling I'll want to run through this game at least 2-3 times.
Krusenstern
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LightofRohan
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Life is strange is really bad. How it gets better reviews than this blows my fucking mind. It also has less gameplay, but its cheap so good reviews all around I guess.
I didn't think there was gonna be too many spoilers. I watched it like 3 hours ago, and I just went back to the part in the video again and I don't think anything really got spoiled. What I thought I heard wasn't said. My mind is playing tricks on me.
Yeah, I kind of wish it'd been a more barebones discussion, but like I said above, I don' think anything got too spoiled, if anything at all. I think I thought I heard something that I didn't or something. I guess I'll find out tomorrow! lol
EDIT: Yeah, I misinterpreted what Greg meant. Yay, nothing really got spoiled. I'm going to go relatively dark until I play it now.
Very nice thanks Dawg.
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Deleted member 80556
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Thanks, Dawg.
I still hope people will like it like I did. I hope to post a video tomorrow in the night of some gameplay I recorded for those who are still on the fence.
I hope you like calm moments and a bit of walking. I think that's the problem of some people who played the game, they found that there were too many parts where you simply "investigate". I personally liked them, because it allowed me to take in the atmosphere from the game.
SEGAvangelist
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How did you get average playtime of 8-10 hours? It seems most reviews are claiming 7. Are you basing the average on hard mode? Also, I'm guessing most experienced gamers should start on hard mode, right?
Pretty fair, level headed closure.
Yes, I played on Hard and explored every nook and cranny. I don't think all the journalists played on hard.
And yes, I'd recommend hard for a first playthrough. Hell, I'd argue it is *the* way to play.
Summer Haze
Banned
Definitely. The largest gunfight I encountered was a little challenging, but nothing too difficult for experienced gamers.
Good joke, Life Is Strange is incredible.
Summer Haze
Banned
What is camera bias?
BiGBoSSMk23
A company being excited for their new game is a huge slap in the face to all the fans that liked their old games.
Dawg, chime in the story discussion.
What would you like to have seen instead? They could have gone the Underworld route at the end after a good bit of massacring the Lycans and pull a Spec Ops the line and guilted us for genocide lol...
I want theories people. Let's give RAD some ideas!
Dude let the game come out first for the rest of us!
Fancy name for shoulder switch.
I'm in the same boat as you; I love slower moments in games, it makes the experience far more immersive and believable.
Though I absolutely adored TLOU action gameplay segments, some of my favorite sections were slower and investigative.
BiGBoSSMk23
A company being excited for their new game is a huge slap in the face to all the fans that liked their old games.
Dude let the game come out first for the rest of us!
Aw shit... That's right >.>
Anyway. I already have my own fantasized version of the plot. I may do a write up later on.
Amazon shipped my copy, really looking forward to play it =)
I knew that reviews would be mixed since it became clear that RAD was focusing on the linear cinematic aspect, that seems to be considered poison by many, but personally I think there's room for this kind of experience and I'm in the group of people who like them.
I knew that reviews would be mixed since it became clear that RAD was focusing on the linear cinematic aspect, that seems to be considered poison by many, but personally I think there's room for this kind of experience and I'm in the group of people who like them.
Give us till Monday at least.
Played just under 3 hours worth and really enjoying it. If it weren't for me needing to eat, I'd have carried on playing. First few chapters are definitely cut scene heavy, but they work well to set the tone. Early on there's also a lot of exposition and linear exploration, but I don't mind the slower pace. What a sight the world is to behold though. Breathtaking really. The attention to detail is staggering.
Most surprising to me is how solid the gunplay feels. Weighty, with a lot of recoil and punch. The weapons aren't precision accurate at range, so you have to be wary, but with patience and recoil control, you can be pretty devastating. The only negative I have of the gunplay is that enemy's hit reactions aren't as animated and lively as they could have been. They die and drop realistically, but you seldom get that satisfying death dance the way you do with Killzone 2 for example.
Cover system has been fine, but not as polished as Gears or Last of Us's implementation. I wish I knew how to switch cover around corners lol. Tells you how to go from cover to cover without leaving it, but not around corners as far as I can tell, unless I just missed it.
Be warned, this game really is linear, so don't expect the level of freedom you get even with cinematic linear games like LoU, which offer a more open version of linear than even this, if that makes sense. I can imagine this will be a bigger issue for some, as the linearity can make the experience somewhat directed. I do however enjoy reading the articles, and looking over the different objects and collectibles that are sprinkled about.
Lastly, the quality of writing, acting and characters so far are excellent. Certainly up there with the best of them. Each of the main characters has a strong personal identity and draw, and the banter shines through to make them seem far more human and grounded, albeit with that old age chivalrous touch. Story seems intriguing so far and I can't wait to see how it develops.
Most surprising to me is how solid the gunplay feels. Weighty, with a lot of recoil and punch. The weapons aren't precision accurate at range, so you have to be wary, but with patience and recoil control, you can be pretty devastating. The only negative I have of the gunplay is that enemy's hit reactions aren't as animated and lively as they could have been. They die and drop realistically, but you seldom get that satisfying death dance the way you do with Killzone 2 for example.
Cover system has been fine, but not as polished as Gears or Last of Us's implementation. I wish I knew how to switch cover around corners lol. Tells you how to go from cover to cover without leaving it, but not around corners as far as I can tell, unless I just missed it.
Be warned, this game really is linear, so don't expect the level of freedom you get even with cinematic linear games like LoU, which offer a more open version of linear than even this, if that makes sense. I can imagine this will be a bigger issue for some, as the linearity can make the experience somewhat directed. I do however enjoy reading the articles, and looking over the different objects and collectibles that are sprinkled about.
Lastly, the quality of writing, acting and characters so far are excellent. Certainly up there with the best of them. Each of the main characters has a strong personal identity and draw, and the banter shines through to make them seem far more human and grounded, albeit with that old age chivalrous touch. Story seems intriguing so far and I can't wait to see how it develops.
BadAss2961
Member
The game deserves a better subtitle for this thread.
Include more monsters, because as things are now, the focus is too much on ze humans ;p
heavy spoiler, do not click:
Just make Galahad the new Dark Knight in the sequel, hunting down vampires and werewolves as the lone wolf he is now. Secretly assisted by Tesla, providing him with the latest equipment. He will be hunted by Izzy, but it turns out she's actually a vampire herself. Zomg! You hypocrite beech!
Red_taiyaki
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Been reading the reviews this morning, still going to buy the game so that I can judge it for myself. Been intrigued with its premise ever since I first saw the trailer at E3 a few years ago.
SOLD! Sounds right up my alley. Glad I pre-ordered this now. I loved TLOU but really thought it was ruined when the combat started. Seems The Order has a similar style. I'm gonna love it.
That's because you can't. You can only switch from cover to cover that is beside you, for some reason.
Thanks Nib.
AkelisRain
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I am watching someone on twitch and seems to be bad tearing in the middle of the screen. I don't know if it is the game or the setup.