Monster Zero
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A trading system like ffxi *rare/ex, not being tradeable* would be fantastic
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A trading system like ffxi *rare/ex, not being tradeable* would be fantastic
But how fucking great is it for Activision that they recoup their insane budget for the game without a customer even setting foot in stores?
Marketing is a motherfucker.
uncledonnie
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All true, but it's probably still a fair assumption based on what's been said that the pure development costs for this game are near the top in the industry's history. That and the way the game was presented to the press by Bungie are the reasons for the exceedingly high expectations and I think that's fair to point out.
DryvBy
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You should read my second post. I never tore down Borderlands. But it's completely true. Borderlands is a very repetitive game, just a good repetitive game. I love Borderlands. I'm even going to be off work for the Prequel.
The AI is pretty good, yeah, I think.
It's maybe not up to the standard that you would expect from a singleplayer FPS, but the mobs are definitely more intelligent than you would expect out of typical MMO trash mobs.
Yeah I find the term appalling a bit too harsh too and to be precise, they said in the review text that Psions and Knights have a more complex and interesting behavior.
Monster Zero
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That's just another "MMO" feature, just imagine all the mobs are YoYo's and when they go to far they pull back
I honestly can't understand that you're playing the same game as me.
The AI I've experience has been very good.
My favourite shooter AI is Halo CE and FEAR. Destiny doesn't have the intersquad behaviour that made those exceptional, sure, but definitely feels close at times.
I've had more interesting battles solo and in a fireteams in Destiny than any other FPS in the last few years at least.
*shrugs*
Sho_Nuff82
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Which would still make it the highest rated non-port of the year.
Definitely. The way they maneuver and target players reminds me of Halo in a big way, though the difficulty is a lot lower obviously.
Shrennin
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I'm trying to love the Crucible, I really am, but so far it's just not clicking. It's actually extremely surprising and disheartening that the competitive multiplayer in Destiny was made by the makers of Halo which has one of the best FPS multiplayer experiences that I have ever played.
My experience with Destiny so far is that Bungie tried to do too many things and, as a result, Destiny doesn't have a real identity. They could have segmented the different modes to be specialized so that each mode would feel distinct and be the best it could be (the story could have been focused and out of the open areas so that when you play, for instance, as a specific race then the dialogue would be tailored to your race so that it didn't seem like you the player knew nothing of the race you were interacting with), the multiplayer could be balanced by having the player play the character they built but with "Crucible" armor/weapons so that the armor and weapons are the same (maybe even different from the core game) and the abilities are just not factored in so it's completely even, and the explore/strikes/and raids could still be as they are.
My experience with Destiny so far is that Bungie tried to do too many things and, as a result, Destiny doesn't have a real identity. They could have segmented the different modes to be specialized so that each mode would feel distinct and be the best it could be (the story could have been focused and out of the open areas so that when you play, for instance, as a specific race then the dialogue would be tailored to your race so that it didn't seem like you the player knew nothing of the race you were interacting with), the multiplayer could be balanced by having the player play the character they built but with "Crucible" armor/weapons so that the armor and weapons are the same (maybe even different from the core game) and the abilities are just not factored in so it's completely even, and the explore/strikes/and raids could still be as they are.
Well, maybe it deserves it. Bayonetta was GOTY 2009.
Maintenance
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Wow, I never knew Bayo 1 had such a high metacritic score, I thought it was mid to low 80s. Even now knowing that, I still expect mid to low 80s on Bayo 2, though.
FaintDeftone
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This is like the original Assassin's Creed all over again. Hyped up, releases, ultimately disappointing and repetitive, yet sells enough and gains a good enough following to warrant making more.
Oh wow I didn't realize Bayonetta was sitting on such a high score. You're probably right then.
cleveridea
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A big difference with Borderlands and Destiny though is that each Borderlands game is self contained.
Since Destiny is a 10 year arc, they have the expansions and main series sequels to come so they need to leave room for more epic and powerful weapons. Thats why there is a relatively low level limit, and a limited selection type of guns.
Thats my interpretation anyway, since I feel like I played all the guns in the final game in the beta, just different values (damage, fire rate etc) I havent had any crazy or unique functioning guns so far like I did in Borderlands (like I remember a crazy shotgun that fired bouncing waves of projectiles)
Since Destiny is a 10 year arc, they have the expansions and main series sequels to come so they need to leave room for more epic and powerful weapons. Thats why there is a relatively low level limit, and a limited selection type of guns.
Thats my interpretation anyway, since I feel like I played all the guns in the final game in the beta, just different values (damage, fire rate etc) I havent had any crazy or unique functioning guns so far like I did in Borderlands (like I remember a crazy shotgun that fired bouncing waves of projectiles)
FF Seraphim
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Is this true? On the moon those bastards on the Pikes chased me into a building... I find the Pikes guys to be the most annoying enemy and the Vex seem overly stubborn on trying to end my life...
Thing is, considering the money that is behind this game, I expect more from it, I expect more content, I expect content to not be so repetitive - how many times must I press square and listen to dinkbot and then defend against a few waves.
I didn't pay for a test run version of what the game should be. That happened with the first AC.
It's not like it's a 2 out of 10 or anything, but it's middling at around a 6 for me.
It needs something like Guild Wars 2's structured PvP, where everyone is treated as max level and you can choose whatever you want from a standard pool of equipment options that are only usable in that mode. Might sound kind of overwhelming, but it's an environment that a balanced metagame could theoretically emerge from. Hell, even CoD did it with "League Play" mode in Black Ops II. (Returning in Advanced Warfare I think?)
I'm gonna keep harping on this until I get a response from Bungie.
ArkkAngel007
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Unfortunately that's expected in the territory, just as it is with mobs spawning quickly after you cross a certain threshold or turn around.
uncledonnie
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You're right, apologies for singling you out like that. I was reacting to the general trend I've seen comparing the 2 games but I should have read further to see your other post.
When did this:
Stop being taught here:
?
Map the scale to whatever you like. The lower end of the scale doesn't matter anyways, so it should be perfectly invertible.
What assumptions do you mean?
That is all based on what Luke Smith said in an interview with IGN about the raid.
QuantumZebra
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Same - I swear the AAA's that critics laud (Red Dead Redemption, Bioshock Infinite, etc..), I get bored with, and the ones they are mixed on, I love. It's strange.
Like I said...
When did this:
Stop being taught here:
?
Map the scale to whatever you like. The lower end of the scale doesn't matter anyways, so it should be perfectly invertible.
I'm sorry, I don't follow.
Are you saying we shouldn't believe what Bungie says about their raid?
I suppose I can understand that perspective. Not trusting a pre-release PR piece.
TheCanisDirus
Member
Exactly. Free roam explore and replaying the stirkes is Destiny's Adventure mode. Thus not much will change once people run the Vault of Glass, no? Or am i missing something?
Coulomb_Barrier
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How can you even review such a large game in so short a space of time? It's absurd.
If you're so defensive about a review before the game is even out then why are you even bothering to read the review when you know you want it. At that point the review is not for you unless you just like to be angry.
The second you complain someone doesn't "get" a game is when you've become a bad stereotype of an angry gamer.
Most reviews are conducted in a matter of days. Most of the time it's enough. You don't need to exhaust every possible activity in GTA V to give it a fair score, because the reality is that most players won't either.
Windom Earle
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Kinda similar to Watch Dogs. This is becoming a trend.
(I actually enjoyed WD, but the majority seems to be very critical of it)
Gies gave Rage a 3/5, so prepare yourselves for the lowball Polygon review now.
His opinion on all subjects is irrelevant.
I don't even own a WiiU. I don't give a shit about Bayonetta 2.
He had one of the best Wolfenstein reviews this year, so his opinions on FPS games I currently hold in higher regard than most game reviewers.
ProvenDeadly
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Just going to give confirmed "low scores"
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ProvenDeadly
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Gies gave Rage a 3/5, so prepare yourselves for the lowball Polygon review now.
I suppose I'll be interested to see how he makes that connection...
I made that same exact comparison last night while playing. A technical marvel in many ways, solid moment to moment play, but a story that wants you to think it is bigger than it is. A rather shallow experience.
Sho_Nuff82
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There are players in this very thread who have already seen all of the actual weapons, enemies, and areas in the game, and lvl'd past 20.
If you can't create an informed opinion after a few days, minus one mode that is simply a remix of current content, when can you?
backflip10019
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Who's reviewing it at GB? Jeff?
I've been waiting for reviews and more impressions since 9/9, hence my pre-order copy is still unopened. First I considered returning it immediately when negative impressions started coming in, but now I'm probably going to take a risk and giving it a go tomorrow. It's probably the first time that there are basically no reviews for a console game after a few days after release, which makes more or less in sense in this case, but I wasn't expecting it when I pre-ordered the game.
Basketball
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I think the game is in the 7.5 to a 8.2 on a 10 scale
cleveridea
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what edition?
I saw people sold (not listed actually sold) just the ghost toy from ghost edition for $130
how can you review deep multiplayer shooters like cod and battlefield day 1?
ProvenDeadly
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Pretty sure.
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