Hunter light gun is 3 quick kills since each shot is an instant kill.
Not sure how I feel about it. You can only do it twice a match or so so it's not too bad. Just a blue shell of doom that everyone will eventually get and you can't really avoid
Destiny Alpha Thread: Impressions from the wild [Code Begging=ban]
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Hunter light gun is 3 quick kills since each shot is an instant kill.
Not sure how I feel about it. You can only do it twice a match or so so it's not too bad. Just a blue shell of doom that everyone will eventually get and you can't really avoid
everyday math
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Bungie knows how make sky boxes better then most. So good.The image quality is ridiculously good.
I keep hearing that the Titan's SP is OP in MM. Cause of the area spread.
I don't buy the whole spiel about Destiny not being on PC. When I was watching the Giantbomb video Bungie's choice of a moving cursor for UI navigation spoke to me of forethought given to PC controls.
Certainly not gonna buy 3 PS4s just so I can play with my brothers.
I think the lethality of everything will definitely change the overall pace from what people are used to or expecting from Bungie. I'm not sure a pure deathmatch will feel fair. I think the objective nature seems somewhat necessary given the balance of what I've played. If it was just death match, some of the deaths will feel trivial.
everyday math
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Go in the sewers that have the big bad hive guys!
Yeah I thought the same thing. I don't really like the faux cursor UI choice either. I think I'd have preferred snappy dpad selection of things.
Pixel Samurai
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This may have been answered but, does the shooting feel "beefier" than in Borderlands?
I'm hoping the game feel is closer to Halo than Borderlands where I feel like I'm shooting elemental darts at spongy robots rather than the punch of the AR or BR in Halo
I'm hoping the game feel is closer to Halo than Borderlands where I feel like I'm shooting elemental darts at spongy robots rather than the punch of the AR or BR in Halo
Personality yes. I think it was done that way to drive the parallexing illusions in the menus. They're are subtle and gorgeous, but I think I'd rather snappy function over form. With Bungie, I'm sure there was a reason for the decision.
TimeEffect
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Wait, the alpha has competitive multiplayer, which is sectioned off into maps (hopefully they are quality maps, and not simply tapered off from the bigger levels).
If Bungie can somehow make a game with SP, co-op, and competitive multiplayer all in one seamless package, that will be seriously impressive.
They seem to focus a lot on co-op, but I hope they can get a well rounded message out there. I want a strong competitive multiplayer along with the co-op and SP.
Edit: reading some impressions on here, I'm disappointed that competitive carries over your progress from the rest of the game. That just screams imbalance. What I really loved about Bungie was the simplicity and balance of their Halo games, and I never see that these days with perks, unlockables, loadouts, etc.
If Bungie can somehow make a game with SP, co-op, and competitive multiplayer all in one seamless package, that will be seriously impressive.
They seem to focus a lot on co-op, but I hope they can get a well rounded message out there. I want a strong competitive multiplayer along with the co-op and SP.
Edit: reading some impressions on here, I'm disappointed that competitive carries over your progress from the rest of the game. That just screams imbalance. What I really loved about Bungie was the simplicity and balance of their Halo games, and I never see that these days with perks, unlockables, loadouts, etc.
RSB
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Man, it really sucks they decided to not even include one of the classic control schmes from Halo.
Seriously Bungie, is it really that hard to implement a couple of the classic control schemes?
Seriously Bungie, is it really that hard to implement a couple of the classic control schemes?
It may be a different game, but it has exactly the same amount of buttons, and the same kind of actions as the Halo games. It should be very simple to implement a classic control scheme, if they wanted. Right now, every available control scheme is a variation of the COD games. Not even one of the classic control schemes... SMH.
Having never played Boderlands this answer is pointless... But shooting thus far varied. Shooting the devil walker was lame and didnt do anything for me, shooting the hive so far has been the most rewarding.
everyday math
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What one?
That's one thing I noticed. Get some animal life in the Bungie! Tho when you strike missions the game looks so intense and fun.
Watch the GiantBomb one instead if you have not already. Shows off what the whole hook is.
somewhat agree sadly. I havent found my MP hook yet either. The hook is absolutely in the looting and character progression. I'm way more drawn to that aspect of things.
Some delicious direct footage of the GB footage would be great.
Another thing that should be said, EVERYTHING about this game has an air of maturity around it compared to halo so far. Doesnt have that goofy touch of the grunts, shooting the needler, grunt birthday party. Things like that. I'm completely ok with that. But that is something I'm not sure I was expecting.
TimeEffect
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Sounds like a lot of this can be solved by simply restricting certain abilities/features, no?
Everyone should start off equally, and have equitable opportunities to maneuver the map! It's the philosophy in Halo that I sorely want to see in competitive multiplayer games. I hate this idea of innately being better simply for playing more in the rest of Destiny's mode.
Simplicity goes so far, I hope Bungie can tune the MP properly. It's clear that it was never the focus, but I hope they can get some proper feedback to tune this to become a recognizable staple.
I just really want a Halo-esque game on my PS4
"That wizard came from the moon."
Question: Is the quality of the loot you receive dictated by how well you do in a strike?
everyday math
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"I have a bad feeling about this"
there is some comedy there, some of the armor have really funny titles and stuff. One of the hunter cloaks makes fun of warlocks for example. Lots of tiny things.
Same with the soccer ball and beach ball in the tower.
Now I need to go to the moon and fight them all...
No idea actually. You can definitely choose a difficulty booster for the strikes for glimmer and XP rewards though.
Poker Face
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Yeah I figured it was all there, but its much more subtle this time around.
RSB
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Any one. They haven't included any of the classic control schemes. And I see absolutely no reason why, really.
Eh, I'm sure Peter Dinklage's character, Ghost, will provide comic relief even if it's some super stale comedy.
I hope it is, actually. That encourages better teamwork and planning so you don't have to grind it. Just get in there once, nail it, get the best loot available in that section then get out.
Xplatformer
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You assume this because?
They way I hear it there are at least 3 planets in this solar system to explore, and hopefully we'll eventually be able to take the fight beyond our solar system.
It's seriously stunning. It's a world I want to fully explore. I'd say they hit their little talking point goal of "that feeling you got the first time you stepped out your escape pod onto halo"
Or course everyone here will probably want to know every single detail before release and blah blah blah, but I'm glad they've been tight lipped on alot of it
theMrCravens
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Anyone tried it on PS3, or is the current alpha only on PS4 ?
Oh we definitely will in DLC, but I reckon the launch version is going to be heavily focused on Earth and her neighbours then it'll expand out later on.
The Giantbomb Unfinished video is really amazing.. wow!!
The traversal looks cool as hell on those boverbikes too. Holy hell I am excite. Can't wait to play the beta. Or the alpha if I get in on thursday ( fingers crossed ).
I don't think you have to worry too much about the alpha lottery. They will throw them out like confetti. Not only is it good for marketing, it's good for stress testing servers prior to the Beta.
only on PS4
Caayn
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So jealous of the folks who're already in, hoping that I can join you guys star side soon.
That's Bungie for ya.
ComputerMKII
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TimeEffect
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Looking at some MP footage, and I can see the ADS issue... sounds like I'll be sticking to co-op
The Librarian
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I'm back for more.
2) Don't know, but you can customize your ship. Not sure to what extent in the Alpha.
3) Don't know.
The game is drop-dead gorgeous. Absolutely beautiful game.Thanks for your impressions, Dax. You restored my hope in this game
EDIT: Watching GiantBomb. Well it certainly looks gorgeous.
1) Weapons are fun to fire for the most part. I really like this one series of shotgun that's like an energy shotgun: you hold it up to charge and it unleashes a satisfying punch.
2) Don't know, but you can customize your ship. Not sure to what extent in the Alpha.
3) Don't know.
I'm not a framerate fanatic or a pixel counter, but I think it's locked 30fps and above 720p.
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