Transformers: Devastation |OT| Rising in Disguise
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I see, thanks. Gonna try that later.
It was crazy how fast he was and how far his attacks reached.
Is it me or is the dodging window for grappling moves more strict?
When Devastator, Menasor, Blitzwing and Grimlock manage to hit me, it's usually because they used their grapple move.
Speaking of Autobots, I've noticed that my focus time tends to be very short when I'm fighting the autobot clones. Is it some special skill of theirs? It seems especially true when Sideswipe is on the battlefield. I usually die out of surprise because my focus time was cut very short. Like, I get only one hit in - and that's with Bumblebee + drills - and it's back to normal time and vulnerability.
When Devastator, Menasor, Blitzwing and Grimlock manage to hit me, it's usually because they used their grapple move.
Speaking of Autobots, I've noticed that my focus time tends to be very short when I'm fighting the autobot clones. Is it some special skill of theirs? It seems especially true when Sideswipe is on the battlefield. I usually die out of surprise because my focus time was cut very short. Like, I get only one hit in - and that's with Bumblebee + drills - and it's back to normal time and vulnerability.
Any time they dodge or parry one of your attacks you drop out of focus. They tend to do that more often than the Decepticons, but this can be observed with enemies as low ranked as the yellow 'sergeant' grunts.
Magic Mushroom
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I love the Ark music so much.
Also, happy to see an Edge 8.
Also, happy to see an Edge 8.
Crab Milk Mickey
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Honestly, I think Bayonetta 1 is still Platinum's hardest games on the higher difficulties. Not that their subsequent titles are a walk-in-the-park, but in comparison they offer you more leeway when you screw up.
That said, imo God Hand still holds the crown in overall difficulty coming from them.
Bumblebee is straight-up gangsta in this game, it's comical. Others can't do it, no.
The first three have very telegraphed grabs, but Grimlock's does indeed come out very fast. He's a force to be reckoned with on Prime difficulty.
lucebuce12
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^ Bumblebee really is just the best.
Bumblebee is straight-up gangsta in this game, it's comical. Others can't do it, no.
I was laughing the first time I found it. Then I just started sneaking in Bayonetta-style quotes whenever I do get a chance to do it.
Bumblebee-yo-neta: "YOU'VE BEEN NAUGHTY~!"
Oh wow, I didn't realize they packed so much depth into the core mechanics. I wish there was more "real" content and/or a better story so that I could feel compelled to replay it. I finished the game and uninstalled immediately, but it was a very satisfying experience. Here's hoping for a bigger and better sequel!
Are there any videos from high-level players which illustrate the combat system's full potential?
Are there any videos from high-level players which illustrate the combat system's full potential?
Augemitbutter
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the title track made whistle chrono trigger tunes. i'm sure there is something hidden in there!
Crab Milk Mickey
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I'd still recommend replaying the campaign on Magnus, since it and Prime have vastly different pacing from the difficulties below them, as well as redone enemy placement. The non-story challenges are also worthwhile, given that they have situations you don't encounter in the campaign including fighting the Autobots.
If that's not your cup of tea, then fair enough.
The game is also quite short once you skip cutscene and are familiar with the levels.
I am replaying on commander now and it maybe took 2 hours to get to the final fight.
Megatron is kicking my ass though.
I actually thought the Menasor + Devastator fight was pretty easy, but Megatron really dodges.
Indeed.
The multi-wave hordes are a fun challenge, and fighting multiple bosses at the same time is awesome.
BumblebeeCody
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I'm doing some combo practice on Twitch if anyone's up for talking tech.
Eh I still think Bayonetta 1 is easier BUT I agree that God Hand (on max difficulty) is very hard. Just unlocked Prime Difficulty
Eh I still think Bayonetta 1 is easier BUT I agree that God Hand (on max difficulty) is very hard. Just unlocked Prime Difficulty
Augemitbutter
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they got pretty creative with the challenge modes. love the new encounters and the platforming sections at the end. they should do more of them in a sequel. i also like the turret mode in this game. i think this one is platinums best together with the last one in bayo 2 (not gonna spoil it.)
Platforming sections? I just had a flash mental image of a Transformers beat-em-up a la TMNT or Final Fight.
Augemitbutter
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you could call them that. there is a time limit, mini puzzles, blocked off section with some platforming. find the goal and all that. yes, i need more TMNT and Final Fight.
Prime isn't a step up the way Commander --> Magnus is... the only real change seems to be slight speed boost for enemies and about double the damage, but given that you want to avoid being hit entirely in Magnus enemy, it doesn't really change much.
Goddamn Platinum just let me sell in bulk though, PLEASE
Goddamn Platinum just let me sell in bulk though, PLEASE
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
So however many weeks after release I still haven't finished this. Probably my least favourite major Platinum game. I want to like it, especially since I love the source material and it does play fine, it's just so...blah. I've got no drive, pun intended, to continue playing.
Hyperfludd
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I really wish we knew just how much things stacked, like if they cap out at 100% or something.
Magic Mushroom
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It really is. It plays so damn well.
Monocle
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I hope not, because my Optimus has like five rare+ 80% tech, lol.
I really wish we knew just how much things stacked, like if they cap out at 100% or something.
Punished_Snake
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I'm glad I bought the game yesterday. I have finished chapter 1 and played challenge mode for 1 hour, got SS rank in two challenges. I'm using Sideswipe and Bumblebee the most, the game is really fun.
Augemitbutter
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i think their primary stat determines color. red = atk, blue = def, the rest are more support focused. check L1 and R1 when you sell your spares. they're grouped like that.
Thanks!
I wouldn't recommend it, at least not until you clear the first mission. The starting gear is really bad and will make defeating the intro boss a giant pain.
Do you like a challenge? Then sure! I loved jumping in blind in Commander difficulty. The first few bosses were nasty, but I had a ball fighting them
BumblebeeCody
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Yeah it is. I just uploaded the Insecticon theme since there some lesser known tracks not on YouTube. Such a damn good song. The (Kickback) Robot Form theme is that one while the one (Kickback) Insect form theme is Fight Theme 5.
High Quality Megatron Phase 1 theme here.
If anyone wants to find a song that isn't on YouTube, let me know.
I really wish we knew just how much things stacked, like if they cap out at 100% or something.
The 50k T.E.C.Hs are so good.
Fine Ham Abounds
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You're no longer my hero
You were supposed to be the chosen one
This sits comfortably between Anarchy Reigns and Bayonetta 1 for me. It's so much easier than Bayonetta, but I think the simpler flow and easier execution are to the game's benefit rather than detriment. Not even sure why, it just makes it more of a romp without really compromising how engaging the mechanics are.
Weltall Zero
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For what it's worth, my enjoyment of the game ramped up steadily the more I played, meaning my second playthrough on Commander was more fun than Warrior because of the added challenge and thus greater need to use all tools, in turn making gameplay exponentially more beautiful. I was actually disappointed during the earlier stages of my first, Warrior run.
Crab Milk Mickey
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I share this sentiment.
Monocle
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I keep getting really lame ones despite hitting the yellow zone most of the time. That's what you're supposed to do, right?
Emperor_EL
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Yeah but it's still random as hell.
The Xtortionist
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Yeah it is. I just uploaded the Insecticon theme since there some lesser known tracks not on YouTube. Such a damn good song. The (Kickback) Robot Form theme is that one while the one (Kickback) Insect form theme is Fight Theme 5.
High Quality Megatron Phase 1 theme here.
If anyone wants to find a song that isn't on YouTube, let me know.
These will come in handy for my soundtrack of the year post
Monocle
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I wish Platinum would patch the crafting minigame to give a more consistent result. Money's not really an issue after you unlock Prime, but it's tedious to craft 20 tech pieces and then have to sell maybe 15 of them. That's not even an exaggeration. It's been that bad for me.
Honestly, 1/4 good/shit ratio sounds wonderful. Mine seems to be closer to 1/50. Worse yet, 2 out of 3 of the latest ones I've put to use have been "failures." Hunting for the orange seems so damn pointless when the supposed positive effects seem so insubstantial.
Muchi Muchi Pink
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Got the game today and finished it. It really is better than I thought it would be. But it clearly sits in the same boat as Korra, when it comes to budget/development time. Also very sad, you can't play as the decepticons.
The Xtortionist
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For Commander, you always just take an unleveled A rank weapon or something.
Eh, this is pretty far from Korra from a budget POV. It's not AAA like Bayonettas or Vanquish, but this is clearly made with a lot more money than Korra. Every aspect of the game is a lot better than Korra. Korra was clearly a super-cheap digital game with minimal amount of money thrown into its development (and thus, lots of corners cut in what Platinum could do with the game), while this isn't too out of its league as a slightly cheaper-than-AAA retail game.
Augemitbutter
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i think they were trying to play the RNG game. loot or the results from the crafting minigame, it's all random in the end. you can boost the odds with gear in-game. for crafting, you play the minigame and pay with credits. i think it's fine, especially for their first? the weakness lies in their user interface. i'd be happy if they can improve it in the next game.
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