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[Nightengale]

Of course it was, but why show it at gamescom and let thousands of people play it?

Because they have nothing else ready? Frankly, it's a lose-lose situation for RAD right now.

a. they chose the wrong place in the game to make a 'demo slice' based on the response.
b. this was what was showed to GameInformer last year, to other media on February, and even back at Feb, it was still kind of rough, which means they have no time to make up something else.
c. the other 'playable demo' they had was the unveiling of the lycans, which from what we saw, was a more quiet, explorable sequence without any real gunplay moment. ( even that was a backstage demo, which probably means not in the most perfect state )

Ultimately, it's a game that's releasing in 6 months, and they cannot 'not have' the game playable, at least to the enthusiast audience to go to games events, but RAD doesn't have something more compelling outside of trailers, unfortunately.

I'll say that come December/January or so, (once the game's close to finished), they really, really need to amp up everything they can possibly do for The Order (extended 30 minutes to hour long gameplay previews ), a demo (not of that sequence), or whatever, because the lack of new, meaty content that's not trailers right now is definitely impacting the mindshare of this game. Every other game like Driveclub, LBP, Mordor, etc are getting lenghty gameplay showcases and it's... pretty obvious that The Order is clearly not ready for that right now.

 

[nelsonroyale]

Unfortunately the image isn't coming through for me. Can you repost from another source?

There you go:

 

[Loudninja]

Aim carefully... The Marksman Carbine is only as good as the operator. #TheOrder1886

https://twitter.com/TheOrder1886/status/503245626306355200

So updated:
Marksman Carbine
Arc Gun
Thermite Rifle
Coach Gun
Automated Pistol
BowGun
Essex M2 Falchion
M85 Automatische
Rifle
Sticky grenade.

 

[msdstc]

Just wondering, not trying to be negative, but has a game ever got such mixed previews prior to release, to end up being good or great?

 

[Hellshy.]

Just wondering, not trying to be negative, but has a game ever got such mixed previews prior to release, to end up being good or great?

I am sure there has been especially of a game that we have seen so little from.I really wouldnt worry until reviews start to hit or they do a full hands on .

 

[SolidSnakex]

Just wondering, not trying to be negative, but has a game ever got such mixed previews prior to release, to end up being good or great?

Destiny received mixed previews, then gamers got to sit down with it for an extended period of time in the Alpha and loved it. In the end previews dont' mean much. Edge wrote this preview of Haze two months before they reviewed it and gave it a 5.

http://www.edge-online.com/features/preview-haze/

 

[sjay1994]

Just wondering, not trying to be negative, but has a game ever got such mixed previews prior to release, to end up being good or great?

Destiny

 

[NastyBook]

people make a few mediocre-to-decent PSP games and people start treatin them like they're fuckin' Valve Software...

Ghost of Sparta "decent."

Thanks, needed the laugh.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Awesome.

 

[Slixshot]

Awesome.

wait, are they in the game?

 

[Loudninja]

Looking at the official strategy guide details I found some of it interesting

• Complete walkthrough of all missions! Everything you need to save humanity from an ancient threat.
• Exclusive maps - navigate London, finding every important location and collectible.
• Comprehensive armory section - learn everything you need to know about the weapons, armor, and gadgets populating the game.
• Exhaustive bestiary - get a close look at the ancient foes that stalk the streets of London.

http://www.gamestop.com/ps4/strategy-guides/the-order-1886-official-strategy-guide/115238

Also Gamestop got an exclusive costume
http://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/TO1886_GS_bonusLG.jpg

 

[Auctopus]

Awesome.

Are they voice actors in the game then? Is Sony willing to drop that sort of money on the title?

If they're not in the game then that was a bit of a weird thing to tweet.

 

[Percy]

Are they voice actors in the game then? Is Sony willing to drop that sort of money on the title?

If they're not in the game then that was a bit of a weird thing to tweet.

I think they're just referring to Cranston's 'stache in the pic.

 

[jett]

LOL whoever tweeted that was due to Cranston's 'stache looking like Galahad's.

 

[TheJollyCorner]

Looking at the official strategy guide details I found some of it interesting

http://www.gamestop.com/ps4/strategy-guides/the-order-1886-official-strategy-guide/115238

Also Gamestop got an exclusive costume
http://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/TO1886_GS_bonusLG.jpg

Wait...

*Exclusive maps - navigate London, finding every important location and collectible.

So is it safe to assume there will be some open/free-roaming elements to London?
Or was this already known information?
I was under the belief this was going to be a fairly linear/cinematic experience, so I hope this is the case. I want to explore old-timey London away from all of the shoot-banging!

 

[ChawlieTheFair]

Wait...



So is it safe to assume there will be some open/free-roaming elements to London?
Or was this already known information?
I was under the belief this was going to be a fairly linear/cinematic experience, so I hope this is the case. I want to explore old-timey London away from all of the shoot-banging!

Think uncharted collectibles and I'd say you are on the money.

 

[sn00zer]

people make a few mediocre-to-decent PSP games and people start treatin them like they're fuckin' Valve Software...

And they made the best God of War game.....sooooo

 

[FunkyPajamas]

wait, are they in the game?

No, it's because they have "The Gallahad" (the moustache style one of the guys in the game has).

Gah, beaten.

 

[Betty]

And they made the best God of War game.....sooooo

The PSP games had good stories, but as far as gameplay and the overall package is concerned I thought GOW 1 + 2 easily trounce them.

 

[Pound_lb003]

Wait...



So is it safe to assume there will be some open/free-roaming elements to London?
Or was this already known information?
I was under the belief this was going to be a fairly linear/cinematic experience, so I hope this is the case. I want to explore old-timey London away from all of the shoot-banging!

I suspect in the same way they manage to hide treasures in Uncharted, it'll be exploring of that nature.

 

[ChawlieTheFair]

And they made the best God of War game.....sooooo

Hardly. GoS was good, but didn't top either 1 or 2. Chains of Olympus was decent.

Edit: Posted at 420, hashtage BLaZe?

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Hardly. GoS was good, but didn't top either 1 or 2. Chains of Olympus was decent.

I have to agree with Snoozer.

1 and 2 were good, but I felt Ghosts had the better campaign and story. It was also a perfect length and didn't feel bloated or bogged down by bad game design.

 

[ChawlieTheFair]

I have to agree with Snoozer.

1 and 2 were good, but I felt Ghosts had the better campaign and story. It was also a perfect length and didn't feel bloated or bogged down by bad game design.

We will have our differences then

 

[Loudninja]

Giant airships called Sentinels patrol the London skies, with the ability to spot Half-breed activity miles away.

https://twitter.com/TheOrder1886/status/512290845434060800/photo/1

Not your standard crossbow, but perfect when you need less noise than a gun.

https://twitter.com/RAD_Studios/status/512296665554751489

 

[Acquiescence]

Awesome.

Oh boy, that's a hugely misleading tweet right there. There are some talented folks at Ready at Dawn when it comes to digging graves.

 

[shinobi602]

. . . is any indication that I'll be able to navigate a dense and dynamic environment like the one I see here . . .

. . . I will be more than satisfied. This is one of my greatest hopes for this game. I want to walk around in that concept art.

Oh you do huh ?

 

[Loudninja]

Oh you do huh ?

I imagine ts alot of stuff we dont know about this game yet.

 

[hawk2025]

Oh you do huh ?

Not-sure-if-implying-something-or-just-hoping

 

[sn00zer]

Oh you do huh ?

If your not careful youre going to start famousmortimering

 

[Naughty_Doge]

Oh you do huh ?

 

[UnlovedJew]

Shinobi, you're making my wee heart pump over here.

 

[Acquiescence]

Oh you do huh ?

You're killing me over here Shin.

 

[paperheart]

Oh you do huh ?

:O

This game is going to be quite the treat.