JustAnotherOtaku
Member
Just finished it, absolutely loved it throughout - the mechanics keep it feeling like just another shooter, the actual shooting is solid, the tone and acting were great, as was the story. My GOTY at this point of 2016.
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DirtyLarry
Member
Just finished Episode 2.
The one and only critique I have, literally the only damn one as the game has been excellent so far, is with the live action stuff, it
CosPlay gone horribly wrong.
That so far is the only negative I can say. Everything else is just pretty damn amazing. Production values on the game itself are through the roof. So damn good.
The one and only critique I have, literally the only damn one as the game has been excellent so far, is with the live action stuff, it
really kind of highlights how silly enemies in video games can be. Specifically the dudes that wear the suits so the fractures or whatever the proper time travel terminology is does not affect them and they can still move around because they are wearing the suits. When the first showed up in the game during Act 2 they were pretty bad ass even with the equivalent of 3 gas tanks strapped to their backs. However seeing them "in real life" they look like
That so far is the only negative I can say. Everything else is just pretty damn amazing. Production values on the game itself are through the roof. So damn good.
Tatsumi Oga
Banned
The costs for this game must have been huge with all the well known actors for the show, not to mention the game itself.
Anyway, I just finished act 2 and I don't want to blaze through this game too fast, so I decided I'll go look for the collectibles I missed in the previous levels. Can I just go to Timeline from main menu and pick a level? It won't overwrite my current progress right?
Anyway, I just finished act 2 and I don't want to blaze through this game too fast, so I decided I'll go look for the collectibles I missed in the previous levels. Can I just go to Timeline from main menu and pick a level? It won't overwrite my current progress right?
off duty ninja
Member
This game was made for people like me. I have kids and can't play things for long stretches without breaks. Not only can I pause (something I used to take for granted) but it actually kind of fits my play style. I like to play for a bit then pause and flip to netflix while I do shit around the house or help out the kiddos. Taking breaks to watch the show feel natural to me and I quite enjoy it even if its not on par with top tier TV.
Completing the first act, junction and episode and then starting the 2nd act really highlighted how well they tied everything together. I don't expect this to be a new trend in gaming but Remedy does this style better than anybody else.
I hate to rag on reviews but I can't see how a game of this quality could get a review below 50%. To me 2 stars or anything below 50 should be a broken technical mess that only true fans of the IP would want to play through. This game is at least a 60-70 simply by technical merit IMO. I know that isn't' how people review games anymore but it should be. 2 stars feels a bit personal.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
Took me a bit to realise the Chronos bits only show up in time vision when you're within their immediate proximity. Makes them easy to miss.
Still tracking at 100% collectibles found, on my own. Only needed to replay to find a missing one once per level so far. Still on Act 2.
Still tracking at 100% collectibles found, on my own. Only needed to replay to find a missing one once per level so far. Still on Act 2.
Shit that's my worry, I'm near the end now and had a few wtf moments in the fighting due to shit check pointing and just dodgy ai and stuff, worried about the last battle now on hard.
You've got the little ring near the circle that shows general direction before they are visible which helps.
Yea Act 5 is somewhat rough on Hard. There's one in a big lab where you're cornered and there are two snipers and you just have to hide back and dash in the back area.
The snipers being essentially a OHK can be really aggravating.
I'm at act 3 part 2. This is sooooo nice!
I took "some" screenshots: http://www.abload.de/gallery.php?key=s5zYTBY3
I took "some" screenshots: http://www.abload.de/gallery.php?key=s5zYTBY3
How does any of it affect gameplay ?
SumptuousLemur
Banned
What retailer was giving away a Steelbook? Now I regret going digital =...(
Gameplay is maybe a big of a word. More like i said scenes and people you interact in the gameplay sections and have gameplay sections with. I mean i cant go in to much detail haha.
GameStop I believe.
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
Best Buy in Canada was. I pre ordered during the E3 sales, which was too early apparently, and they couldn't add it to my existing order despite it being 2016. >_>
Messofanego
Banned
"For he did not know, that beyond the lake he called home, lies a deeper, darker ocean green, where waves are both wilder and more serene."
PetulantChild
Banned
Oh my god, that "Time Knife" screenplay. Brilliant.
Yea its great, I was in tears.
dragonflys545
Member
Wish they added voice for the emails and stuff like in tomb raider... I don't play these type of games to read lol. I'll do that for RPGs...
Bloodporne
Member
Sorry, I've only seen screenshots and some GIFs, what is this TV show business you speak if you don't mind elaborating hah?
It just boils down to the fact that I truly don't care about stories and 'woooaahhh' shit in games, I just want to actually play my videogames. If this game provides that, I'm all in because it looks killer in action.
THanks for the impressions.
keltickennedy
Member
At the latest, you will receive a code by April 15th.
You can skip the show. It's a live action TV show that changes based on the decisions you make. They happen between gameplay acts.
Norwegian_Imposter
Member
The graphics for the Xbox one version are pretty rough when you're not shooting the film grain really hurts it.
SlipperyMoose
Member
There are a handful of Alan Wake references that stretch into a handful of acts. I really hope we see more Alan Wake as well.
Bloodporne
Member
Sounds bearable enough! Will definitely pick this up now once the price drops a little.
If you turn off HUD this doesnt show up btw
Chance Hale
Member
Is time rush b? I'll use it to melee someone and then hold the trigger to aim at the next person and Jack just spins about or stares at the ground. Disabled aim assist.
Xbudz
Member
I hear ya. It makes me kinda sad that I will be at the ending so soon.
Thankfully, I'll be able to enjoy going back to earlier acts with more time powers for some extra fun.
Guys, which button prompts the melee after a time dash? Also, why they hell do long range enemies take so many bullets to down with the advanced SMG lol. It looks hilarious the way the wail about flailing their arms and legs for what feels like 20 seconds of non stop intermittent burst shots lol.
There is no button, Jack automatically does the melee if you targeted the enemy and are close enough
DirtyLarry
Member
B for Melee
Yep, he will hit them no matter what, but I am pretty sure if you press B he does a proper melee.There is no button, Jack automatically does the melee if you targeted the enemy and are close enough
I'm probably going to play the Signal and Writer dlcs for AW in QB sessions. Never actually finished either of those or American Nightmare for that matter.
SEGAvangelist
Member
WAT? The Alan Wake DLC is ESSENTIAL!
GringoSuave89
Banned
Just finished Act 3 and Episode 3. Shit is getting good. And I'm glad
Burke didn't die! Charlie still needs to though.
Cheers guys.
On a side note, I took a video of the bullet sponge long range effect with the Advanced SMG. I kid you not, this was the second or third clip of doing this. 30 seconds wasn't even enough to capture it lol.
Advanced SMG + Long Range = Lots of flailing
If any Remedy dev is reading, please either increase the range effectiveness on this weapon, or tweak the hit detection animation or spread of bullets so you can actually see your fire is not being as effective. Still really enjoying the combat mind, just found that one element rather funny.
On a side note, I took a video of the bullet sponge long range effect with the Advanced SMG. I kid you not, this was the second or third clip of doing this. 30 seconds wasn't even enough to capture it lol.
Advanced SMG + Long Range = Lots of flailing
If any Remedy dev is reading, please either increase the range effectiveness on this weapon, or tweak the hit detection animation or spread of bullets so you can actually see your fire is not being as effective. Still really enjoying the combat mind, just found that one element rather funny.
Tatsumi Oga
Banned
Dude I'm with you on that. It would be fantastic, but isn't it a bit soon right after QB has been released? I don't really see a AW2 announcement happening soon.
It's quite clear that Remedy wants to make it though and hopefully MS is ready to invest in it.
Hold on, you can always do this? Because the game never explained this to me at all.
Also isn't there supposed to be a way to sprint?
Oh hold on. I don't have time dash yet.
SEGAvangelist
Member
It's not a range weapon. That's what the Assault Rifle is for, right? Also, throw a time stop grenade, then fill with lead.