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[Nappuccino]

Stop.

No one is arguing with you. My last post was my attempt to move the conversation on.

All I did was step in and explain a factoid. Not sure why you thought I was arguing about anything.

Anyway, these androids seem fierce.

 

[Delta Assault]

No? Why not? They're basically impervious to everything so why would some bullets bother them?

But... they weren't impervious to everything. Ash got his block knocked off by... what was it, a bat? And Bishop got split in half by a tail.

 

[Flarin]

Oh please. There are HORRIBLY cheesy 90s CG shots of the alien when it's full body running around. I do believe they mixed in a puppet for closeups, but there's definitely some terrible CG in there.

And this is just one reason I don't like the movie. There are others, but I don't want to make the thread about dissecting Alien 3.

From what I understand the shots of the Alien in Alien 3 that look horrible are the Alien puppet in front of a blue screen and then superimposed on live footage. Technology has come a long way since then it would seem, lol.

 

[Google]

I love Alien.

I think Aliens is average.

I really like Alien3.

I've never seen Resurrection.

Should I? I've got the Blu Ray Quadrilogy...

 

[Turin Turambar]

Rejoice, our lord and savior PewdiePie has released a second video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAEZ5KzUBGE

 

[Nappuccino]

But... they weren't impervious to everything. Ash got his block knocked off by... what was it, a bat? And Bishop got split in half by a tail.

I think it was a fire extinguisher. But yeah, heavy blunt force trama seems to do the trick. Granted Ash still freaked for quite some time before he was really put down, head or no.

 

[Google]

And Bishop got split in half by a tail.

But Bishop was alive until the end and Ash was brought back to live with jumper cables...

They're basically The Undertaker and the Alien is Brock Lesnar.

 

[Nappuccino]

From what I understand the shots of the Alien in Alien 3 that look horrible are the Alien puppet in front of a blue screen and then superimposed on live footage. Technology has come a long way since then it would seem, lol.

Yeah, unless the making of special features is lying, they used puppets and blue-screen.

 

[Stitch]

But the SE also adds some CG effects

 

[Shock_Wave]

I've never seen Resurrection.

 

[Chaotic-Strike]

I don't care how bad this game is as long as it's not another Alien Colonial Marines, I'm getting it.

The only question that remains if I get it along with a Xbox One or PS4.

 

[LowParry]

I don't care how bad this game is as long as it's not another Alien Colonial Marines, I'm getting it.

The only question that remains if I get it along with a Xbox One or PS4.

Nothing like CM at all. You're safe from that. We've seen the game in action. Mostly on PS4, mostly. XBO I don't think there is footage that I know of.

 

[Nappuccino]

But the SE also adds some CG effects

Interesting.

I'd only really heard about what they did via this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi7aQ8f7oyw (edit: apparently some shadows are CG and so are the cracks in the skull at the end of the movie.)

 

[Jobbs]

From what I understand the shots of the Alien in Alien 3 that look horrible are the Alien puppet in front of a blue screen and then superimposed on live footage. Technology has come a long way since then it would seem, lol.

okay, it sounds like you guys were right, no CG. Foolish me.

I think something about the compositing and lighting just gave it this "bad CG" quality that fooled me.

 

[aGuyInaBearSuit]

I NEED TO SEE SOME REVIEWS, DAMMIT

So many varied opinions from watching streams, but that really doesn't mean anything. I want to hear from people who have actually played it.

The anticipation is killing me.

 

[Mlatador]

I love Alien.

I think Aliens is average.

I really like Alien3.

I've never seen Resurrection.

Should I? I've got the Blu Ray Quadrilogy...

I was reserved towards watching ressurection myself, but when I finally did it, it wasn't as bad as I expected. It almost felt like an alien comic book adaption.

 

[Nappuccino]

okay, it sounds like you guys were right, no CG. Foolish me.

I think something about the compositing and lighting just gave it this "bad CG" quality that fooled me.

It's all good. It certainly has a lot of the earmarks of bad CG

 

[Trouble]

I'm gonna rent this from Gamefly. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna NOPE and eject the disk and send it back within 10 minutes. I'm a huge wuss when it comes to horror games. This looks too awesome to not try out, though.

 

[Nappuccino]

I honestly cannot get over the size of the alien in the game. Thing is massive and intimidating.

 

[Lettuce]

Oh please. There are HORRIBLY cheesy 90s CG shots of the alien when it's full body running around. I do believe they mixed in a puppet for closeups, but there's definitely some terrible CG in there.

And this is just one reason I don't like the movie. There are others, but I don't want to make the thread about dissecting Alien 3.

Nah it actually was a small scale puppet they used on a blue screen, and then they superimposed it in the scene they wanted, no GC at all was used

 

[CadetMahoney]

Sounds like some 4chan basement dweller pretending to be a girl.

pretty much.

 

[SargerusBR]

I love Alien.

I think Aliens is average.

I really like Alien3.

I've never seen Resurrection.

Should I? I've got the Blu Ray Quadrilogy...

Meh, its okay. Still better than 3

 

[The perfect Dark]

Don't watch Resurrection. Please, no.

 

[Smash88]

Rejoice, our lord and savior PewdiePie has released a second video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAEZ5KzUBGE

Also this stream: http://www.twitch.tv/freakazoid66

Is way better.

 

[LingeringRegime]

I will mostly play this game at night.

Mostly.

 

[Ivory Samoan]

Great OT! Although I'm shocked the thread title isn't "Game over, man! Game over!"

+1 for this OT suggestion, could get to OT2 by November, keep it for then.

 

[Asbear]

My impressions from the sideline so far, watching Felix' part 1 and 2.

Pros.
- Amazing graphics and atmosphere
- authenticity is off the charts
- music as well
- story seems interesting in premise
- buildup is properly drawn out

Cons.
- protagonist talks to herself which is both cringe worthy and immersionbreaking
- execution of the plot already has a couple of issues
- too many unplayable fps cut scenes and QTEs that get in the way
- unconvincing skybox when you look at the stars outside for example.

 

[CloudyTuba]

I've noticed that my Amazon order still doesnt have a ship date and the order page doesnt mention release day shipping.

Anyone else?

 

[MattyG]

I honestly cannot get over the size of the alien in the game. Thing is massive and intimidating.

Isn't it about the size of the one in the first movie?

 

[postcyberpunk]

I need a break from Destiny... Amazon, ship this early!

 

[Confused Cheeseburger]

My impressions from the sideline so far, watching Felix' part 1 and 2.

Pros.
- Amazing graphics and atmosphere
- authenticity is off the charts
- music as well
- story seems interesting in premise
- buildup is properly drawn out

Cons.
- protagonist talks to herself which is both cringe worthy and immersionbreaking
- execution of the plot already has a couple of issues
- too many unplayable fps cut scenes and QTEs that get in the way
- unconvincing skybox when you look at the stars outside for example.

So now people make impressions of streams. This is why I don't like streams. In premise I'm glad they exist, but I generally don't like the culture that surrounds it in relation to unreleased games.

 

[blurrygil]

I love everything Alien(s).

I will soon love this game.

I love this thread.

Subbed.

DDDDDDD

 

[Nappuccino]

Isn't it about the size of the one in the first movie?

I think it's a couple feet bigger, unless it's an illusion of perspective. The one in the first movie never really got bigger than about 7 feet tall.

 

[Nhutty]

Aliens is a franchise that should produce awesome games, but sadly has failed in the past. This looks promising though!

 

[MattyG]

I think it's a couple feet bigger, unless it's an illusion of perspective. The one in the first movie never really got bigger than about 7 feet tall.

Huh. Maybe it's more mature? The one in the movie only had what, 6-12 hours to grow?

 

[Linconan]

Don't watch Resurrection. Please, no.

Unfortunately i'm going to have to disagree with these comments.

Yes i didn't like it at first and thought it was the biggest insult to mankind. lol..
But after multiple watches, i started warming up to it. And, it's ok to watch on it's own.
But in saying that, it's nothing compare to earlier Alien movies.

But i'm still waiting for AvP to hit a soft spot,lol

All need to be watched and rated imo, in order that follows
1) ALIEN
2) ALIENS
3) Alien 3
4) Alien Resurrection
5) Prometheus


and following with great distance..
Avp/2

lol

 

[Alcoholikaust]

I've noticed that my Amazon order still doesnt have a ship date and the order page doesnt mention release day shipping.

Anyone else?

mine did until I cancelled it for the gamestop Nostromo edition. it was to ship to me by oct 7

 

[RoyaleDuke]

Wow this stream is fucking amazing, I just love everything about this game it feels like the Alien movie sequel we never got.

I saw the Alien stand up straight and it must've been close to 7-9ft tall and super creepy. Amazing animation and AI work.

http://www.twitch.tv/freakazoid66

 

[Slowdive]

Wow this stream is fucking amazing, I just love everything about this game it feels like the Alien movie sequel we never got.

I saw the Alien stand up straight and it must've been close to 7-9ft tall and super creepy. Amazing animation and AI work.

http://www.twitch.tv/freakazoid66

I think he just rage quit because he didn't save.

 

[Asbear]

So now people make impressions of streams. This is why I don't like streams. In premise I'm glad they exist, but I generally don't like the culture that surrounds it in relation to unreleased games.

I usually watch footage of games before I decide to buy them, and typically I can make a pretty good approximation of how it feels and plays just by watching it so it sticks when I actually play them if that makes sense.

And I'm a huge fan of storytelling in games, so much so that if there is a focus on story but it sucks or feels too indulging - like might happen in Isolation - then I feel like I can dodge a bullet by watching other people play it until I know I won't bother.

Streaming culture is nice for seeing people play games that you are pretty sure you don't want to play yourself.

 

[RoyaleDuke]

I think he just rage quit because he didn't save.

Ahahahha, I was wondering what happened.

It seems like trial and error if you don't play the game smart, also earlier in that video there were a couple moments where it sounded like there might be facehuggers in the vents.

I hate it when people complain about protagonists talking to themselves, it's not like they are actually talking out loud it's all inside the head of the person you are playing as.

I mean I think it is a nice realistic touch, and I hate it when protags are just silent until you get to the usual cutscene exposition dump.

 

[BitterSidekick]

So, saving is important, good to know.

Atmosphere is brilliant, Alien AI "looks" good, hopefully encounters will get a bit rare over time just to build up the tension.

 

[cackhyena]

I love Alien.

I think Aliens is average.

I really like Alien3.

I've never seen Resurrection.

Should I? I've got the Blu Ray Quadrilogy...

For funsies, why not. It shits on all things Alien in my opinion, but you have it, so...

 

[kunonabi]

I think he just rage quit because he didn't save.

That's a good sign. I hate how horror games these days have checkpoints every two feet or no real penalty for dying. That was a large reason I hated Dead Space.

 

[Karak]

Fucking save system is brutal. Is bru-tal.

 

[ezekial45]

Fucking save system is brutal. Is bru-tal.

To be fair, there IS a checkpoint system. You just load mission save on death, and you'll load up the checkpoint (usually after story beats).

However those are so few and far from each other to actually rely on them constantly. The save points is your main save system.

 

[Extra Sauce]

Just finished watching Alien (Director's Cut) for the second time. I first watched it a year or two ago (I was either 16 or 17 at the time, can't remember). Didn't really get it, I got kind of lost with some of the finer plot details and thought it didn't live up to the praise it always gets. But now that I watched it again, WOW, I really loved it. And comparing it to the footage we have of Isolation, it looks like CA has really nailed the tone and aesthetic.

The director's cut of Alien hurts the tension and pacing of the movie. It's an inferior version.

Now go do Alien3 Directors Cut and fall in love with the visuals and tone. It's a glorious movie that deserves better.

What they did to Alien 3's ending is terrible though. I wish I could watch the director's cut with the original ending.

 

[Karak]

To be fair, there IS a checkpoint system. You just load mission save on death, and you'll load up the checkpoint (usually after story beats).

However those are so few and far from each other to actually rely on them constantly. The save points is your main save system.

Right.

 

[Lrrr]

I will mostly play this game at night.

Mostly.

 

[mrchampipi]

I think it's a couple feet bigger, unless it's an illusion of perspective. The one in the first movie never really got bigger than about 7 feet tall.

I've been to Giger's museum (in Gruyères) twice. They have a couple of aliens manequins from the original movie on display and I've been shoked at how big the creature actually is. At least 8 feet I'd say. Then again, might just seem biger since it's so intimidating in person.