No. You loved it when it came out. And then it became GOTY and then you started hating it because it was cool. DON'T LIE!!!
Mass Effect 3 Demo Impressions [Online Open To All]
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No. You loved it when it came out. And then it became GOTY and then you started hating it because it was cool. DON'T LIE!!!
Blake'sGrave
Member
I think this demo's done Bioware more harm than good if anything, people were already excited for the game, now they're just cancelling their pre orders out of dissapointment
Needs to be quoted at least once every page. Hope they fix this shit and still irked about the the removal of weapon holstering option.
MiamiWesker
Member
Why would a FANTASTIC demo cause people to cancel their preorders?
Oh god this running animation is too funny. Hopefully it's not final.
Because it's pretty controversial if you read the last pages. Especially on PC Bioware has fucked up.
Because it's pretty controversial if you read the last pages. Especially on PC Bioware has fucked up.
Joel Was Right
Member
I've only played the MP for a bit and enjoyed the Co-Op experience. Forgive me for asking this as I've been on total media blackout, but what are the criticisms people are finding of the demo? Can anyone bullet point it for me?
The person who tried to prove that the build was from July simply took a quote from Chris Priestly who was talking about whether or not the Comic-Con builds were different than the E3 build. The demo build is from January.
Also, it's highly unlikely that animation will be fixed, the game's already gone gold. Keep in mind that up until this demo build, all the footage we've seen of shepard walking had his gun floating motionless in the air as he walked forward. They've probably finalized the animations.
Also, it's highly unlikely that animation will be fixed, the game's already gone gold. Keep in mind that up until this demo build, all the footage we've seen of shepard walking had his gun floating motionless in the air as he walked forward. They've probably finalized the animations.
Sloppy animations (look at the gifs on this page)
low res textures
one button does everything
writing is pretty stupid (opinion)
cheesy scene with a boy being killed (opinion)
Ashley looks weird now (opinion)
no holstering weapon anymore, you're either in combat mode or non-combat mode (you can't make nice 360° shots of your shep anymore)
framerate on PS3 is bad
no controller support AGAIN for PC
that's only on top of my head
Playing on PS3 myself and I have to agree with it all. I was floored by how choppy and bad looking the intro and cutscenes were. Also the FOV feels like I'm looking straight up Shepard's ass.
I think it's mainly the facial expression, animations/acting, and the writing and how everything were put together, felt a little more "cheap" on the presentation and rough around the edges, the combat so far has been pretty positive I think outside of the linear first level, since it's pretty close to what ME2 was, but that's probably just me since I liked it and I can't speak for everyone regarding combat.
Also the framerate was pretty bad for the PS3 version, and other things that were kind of distracting for some people.
Blake'sGrave
Member
a lot of people don't think it's a fantastic demo, or have you missed about 80% of the comments on this thread? Personally, I'm confident some of the more minor issues will be fixed in the final release (those textures...), but as a demo it's got a lot of issues.
Imp the Dimp
Member
Let's treat this as fact, shall we? I've seen Schwarzenegger movies with deeper dialogue.
To be fair, according to Bioware's forums the original writers from ME1 did not write ME3. I enjoyed ME1's writing (nothing too special but at least not offensively bad) and read the first novel in one go.
EatinOlives
Member
The writing (specifically the dialogue) is completely different between ME1 and the ME3 demo. I suggest you go back and play ME1 again for a while right after finishing the ME3 demo. The difference is day and night.
Blake'sGrave
Member
I really hope the intro to the demo isn't the intro to the actual game, it all feels so.....rushed
Joel Was Right
Member
The script and facial expressions complaint have me worried as I've just pre-ordered the game. I think I'll give the demo another go.
Confidence Man
Member
Yeah, basically solidifies the absolute delineation between shooty parts and walky parts; you'll either be walking around a hub or out in a self-contained Gears of War level, a far cry from Mass Effect which had a much more organic design.
Omniblade daggers. Nothing else.
This thread:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpYEJx7PkWE
But the transition from praise to venom has been a lot shorter than it was for ME2. I suppose it's only the demo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpYEJx7PkWE
But the transition from praise to venom has been a lot shorter than it was for ME2. I suppose it's only the demo.
thetrin
Hail, peons, for I have come as ambassador from the great and bountiful Blueberry Butt Explosion
Yeah. I think the PC version specifically has serious sound issues.
So as a PC gamer who recently got a PS3 for media streaming and sports games I thought I would see how the other half actually live.
WOW...people actually play games with that sort of framerate? It felt like it was in the teens most of the time.
As for the actual game, I think I spent more time rolling my eyes at the dialog than playing the game. It was seriously bad. I made it as far as the Normandy before I had to turn it off. I may give the PC version a spin later, but that was one of the worst game demos I have ever tried.
WOW...people actually play games with that sort of framerate? It felt like it was in the teens most of the time.
As for the actual game, I think I spent more time rolling my eyes at the dialog than playing the game. It was seriously bad. I made it as far as the Normandy before I had to turn it off. I may give the PC version a spin later, but that was one of the worst game demos I have ever tried.
Uno Venova
Banned
It's crazy, when I was playing it when it was just available to Expertzone members it was mostly praise, come in a few days later and it's getting dumped on something serious. I still enjoyed the demo.
Okay , lemme get this straight- people are judging the writing quality of a demo that features almost 0 dialog and not a single story sequence ? It's a few action cutscenes and some running with lots of shooting.
The second part of the demo was also only about half the full stage, apparently before you start the combat mission itself there's a more typical "have a chit chat" section where you can talk to everyone that you saw in that stage. Probably get some exposition on what was happening there beyond the obvious. You know, stuff that would improve the overall experience but would be unnessecary for a demo ?
Idono, I do strongly feel that anyone who would cancel a pre-order after trying this demo out never intended to buy the game in the first place and is probably among the many on neogaf who inexplicably hate bioware because they paid full price for dragon age 2 and ... wait for it - hated it in spite of spending 40 + hours with the game.
If I were a more typical internet user I'd be posting about 2 dozen "haters gonna hate" pictures right now. And really, if people want to have retarded opinions they can go right ahead. I'll just enjoy playing an awesome game in the mean time.
I'm glad I saved some DLC in ME2 so I can at least go play that for a bit while I wait until the 7th....
The second part of the demo was also only about half the full stage, apparently before you start the combat mission itself there's a more typical "have a chit chat" section where you can talk to everyone that you saw in that stage. Probably get some exposition on what was happening there beyond the obvious. You know, stuff that would improve the overall experience but would be unnessecary for a demo ?
Idono, I do strongly feel that anyone who would cancel a pre-order after trying this demo out never intended to buy the game in the first place and is probably among the many on neogaf who inexplicably hate bioware because they paid full price for dragon age 2 and ... wait for it - hated it in spite of spending 40 + hours with the game.
If I were a more typical internet user I'd be posting about 2 dozen "haters gonna hate" pictures right now. And really, if people want to have retarded opinions they can go right ahead. I'll just enjoy playing an awesome game in the mean time.
I'm glad I saved some DLC in ME2 so I can at least go play that for a bit while I wait until the 7th....
What do you think about the demo? Has the combat been improved from ME2?
Self_Destructive
Member
20fps Effect 3
PS3 exclusive...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFBTuleh7R8&feature=g-u-u&context=G20e1972FUAAAAAAAAAA
Pre-order cancelled.
PS3 exclusive...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFBTuleh7R8&feature=g-u-u&context=G20e1972FUAAAAAAAAAA
Pre-order cancelled.
Metalmurphy
Member
Put me in the group that thinks the writting/dialogs were pretty bad. Not your run of the mill average game dialog, but actually worst then that.
But it's possible this isn't final. For example the choices end up being the exact same thing and I doubt the final game will be like that.
I hope.
But it's possible this isn't final. For example the choices end up being the exact same thing and I doubt the final game will be like that.
I hope.
bluedeviltron
Member
It took 65 pages for someone to make a post that isn't terrible?
Pretty much agree with this. Demo was bad. I really hope that's not what the "invasion" consists of, because that was a big misstep if so. The part with the kid was just embarrassing, lowest common denominator stuff. What's with the dialogue and voice acting? Seems worse. Graphics also seem worse than ME2 on PC? Just looks a straight mess. Might have been over-reaching with that engine. Could have something to do with ME2 being a bit simpler I guess? Love how everyone already looks dirty before the shit has begun. Combat was still okay. Just seems even more shootery than ME2.
Overall it just feels like a B-team game, really quite low budget (even though the opposite is obviously true). I'll still get it, but very skeptical. I guess most people are going to gobble it up though, even if it is a turd sandwich.
Unreal Engine really sucks in this teams hands. Jank.
Lighting is harsh and weird, lens flare out the ass, cutscenes lack polish, animations are terrible, player faces look like shit and the mouths animate poorly. The dialog is ho hum. The demo is extremely linear. The player movement is loose and too sensitive. So far the demo feels like a rushed mess to me
Lighting is harsh and weird, lens flare out the ass, cutscenes lack polish, animations are terrible, player faces look like shit and the mouths animate poorly. The dialog is ho hum. The demo is extremely linear. The player movement is loose and too sensitive. So far the demo feels like a rushed mess to me
So what is your opinion on the animations, sound effect, performance and balance for the demo? The balance sure is broken if you play a class based around skills because of the weigth/cooldown system. It still also pretty much seems like an hallway shooter where you need to take cover behind crate all the time like ME2. Moreover, both the 360 and PS3 versions have issue with their framerate.
And yes, I hate Dragon Age and spent 30 hours on it. I don't see why I shouldn't beat a game I paid full price for.
But yes, we're all terrible and we hate Bioware for no reason. Thank you for making this enlightening post about how you are superior to the plebs in here because you have different standards.
Christ, the lengths some of you go to write off any criticism at all is extremely sad. Kind of impressive in a way, but mostly sad.
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
Metalmurphy
Member
Coin Return
Loose Slot
DAMN. PS3 version is suffering some major slowdown.
Joseph Merrick
Member
is the demo actually out on pc for everyone? is there supposed to be something here?
http://www.abload.de/img/untitled6ckuq.png
edit: ok. I got it to work finally. that was weird
http://www.abload.de/img/untitled6ckuq.png
edit: ok. I got it to work finally. that was weird
NonEssentialFungus
Neo Member
You know, since it looks as if BioWare is digging themselves deep into the pit of action and war movie cliches, I wonder if the full game will include any of the following scenes:
- Someone shows Shepard a picture of his girl back on Earth and starts talking about how he'll settle down with her when the war is over, right before his head gets taken off by a sniper.
- The veteran soldier (Anderson?) nobly sacrificing himself so that the rest of the squad can escape.
- Shepard standing tall atop a pile of rubble, giving a stirring speech reminding everyone of just What We're Fighting For as the bombastic musical score swells in the background.
And I won't be the least bit surprised if Shepard and Co. defeat the Reapers using some forgotten ancient super-weapon the writers will pull out of their ass at the last minute. Or the game will go the route of Independence Day and Shepard will upload a virus to the Reapers that causes them to simulataneously explode.
- Someone shows Shepard a picture of his girl back on Earth and starts talking about how he'll settle down with her when the war is over, right before his head gets taken off by a sniper.
- The veteran soldier (Anderson?) nobly sacrificing himself so that the rest of the squad can escape.
- Shepard standing tall atop a pile of rubble, giving a stirring speech reminding everyone of just What We're Fighting For as the bombastic musical score swells in the background.
And I won't be the least bit surprised if Shepard and Co. defeat the Reapers using some forgotten ancient super-weapon the writers will pull out of their ass at the last minute. Or the game will go the route of Independence Day and Shepard will upload a virus to the Reapers that causes them to simulataneously explode.
Vampire On Titus
Member
No holstering sucks, facial animation in the beginning is choppy and somewhat poorly synced, it however seems to get better in the second section of the demo. The one where you defend the fertile Krogan.
I actually really liked the game-play, or at least what we saw of it in the demo, and had no sound issues on PC. The character progression systems seem as if they're between ME1 and ME2 in terms of depth. But really it's a wait and see thing, can't tell right now if it'll pan out and those choices will actually affect play-style.
I thought the demo, for a demo, had a good amount of enemy variety and some fairly interesting combat scenarios. Those dudes with the shields where you could like use warp to expose them before attacking, it at least is an indication that Bioware is attempting to make combat more tactical than ME2's was.
Also I didn't think the thing with the kid was bad.
I actually really liked the game-play, or at least what we saw of it in the demo, and had no sound issues on PC. The character progression systems seem as if they're between ME1 and ME2 in terms of depth. But really it's a wait and see thing, can't tell right now if it'll pan out and those choices will actually affect play-style.
I thought the demo, for a demo, had a good amount of enemy variety and some fairly interesting combat scenarios. Those dudes with the shields where you could like use warp to expose them before attacking, it at least is an indication that Bioware is attempting to make combat more tactical than ME2's was.
Also I didn't think the thing with the kid was bad.