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Alice: Madness Returns |OT|
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Just entered Wonderland for the first time, and, wow... haven't even done anything game-like, but the atmosphere and visuals are amazing in this game! Anyway, off to play more!
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Too bad about the PhysX stuff. This is the first game to make me actually want an Nvidia card for it. Performance turns to shit if I put in on Medium, but the game is super smooth when I leave it on low with otherwise maxed out settings. The PhysX stuff adds a lot to the visuals, though, and I particularly miss the butterflies!
Is there any way to hack some ini to get the nice looking butterflies on low? The game is playable with PhysX on medium, but it can get rather choppy when lots of stuff is going on.
Anyway, I just made it to the Hatter's Domain (level 2?), but I'm loving the game so far. The controls feel great and the atmosphere is amazing. Good stuff.
Is there any way to hack some ini to get the nice looking butterflies on low? The game is playable with PhysX on medium, but it can get rather choppy when lots of stuff is going on.
Anyway, I just made it to the Hatter's Domain (level 2?), but I'm loving the game so far. The controls feel great and the atmosphere is amazing. Good stuff.
Just finished the game.
I can say that I enjoyed it more than McGee's Alice, it's as crazy as the original Alice but also has solid gameplay and combat system and better controls than Alice 1, as a modern games it's unique and do many things rights for me..
+Amazing twisted journey and experience with solid gameplay,McGee topped himself.
+Story is insane, didn't disappoint after all the wait.
+Long game 17 hours here without doing everything.
+Good combat system,not mashy, it require attention or it's will be hard, but very satisfying.
+Nice crazy weapons and move, Alice is moving killing machine.
+Solid 3D old school platforming and solving puzzles, modern games need more like this for sure.
+Fantastic level design and environments, some of the most beautiful and crazy looking levels this entire generation, good work artists at Spicy Horse.
-I wanted more of London since the real world was just as crazy and fucked as wonderland.
-I thought the music/soundtrack weren't as good as the first game
-The beginning was slow.
Pretty much Everything I waited for all this years and wanted from Alice sequel, better combat,more crazy wonderland, bigger levels, Alice history, more insanity.
9/10
For me it's up there with Portal 2, and Infamous 2 as best games this year so far.
American McGee and Spicy Horse need to make more games like this, Let it be more Wonderland,or American McGee's OZ or The Little Match Girl or anything, these guys are awesome.
I can say that I enjoyed it more than McGee's Alice, it's as crazy as the original Alice but also has solid gameplay and combat system and better controls than Alice 1, as a modern games it's unique and do many things rights for me..
+Amazing twisted journey and experience with solid gameplay,McGee topped himself.
+Story is insane, didn't disappoint after all the wait.
+Long game 17 hours here without doing everything.
+Good combat system,not mashy, it require attention or it's will be hard, but very satisfying.
+Nice crazy weapons and move, Alice is moving killing machine.
+Solid 3D old school platforming and solving puzzles, modern games need more like this for sure.
+Fantastic level design and environments, some of the most beautiful and crazy looking levels this entire generation, good work artists at Spicy Horse.
-I wanted more of London since the real world was just as crazy and fucked as wonderland.
-I thought the music/soundtrack weren't as good as the first game
-The beginning was slow.
Pretty much Everything I waited for all this years and wanted from Alice sequel, better combat,more crazy wonderland, bigger levels, Alice history, more insanity.
9/10
For me it's up there with Portal 2, and Infamous 2 as best games this year so far.
American McGee and Spicy Horse need to make more games like this, Let it be more Wonderland,or American McGee's OZ or The Little Match Girl or anything, these guys are awesome.
Anticitizen One
Banned
Started playing this game today after re-beating Alice 1. I been playing for 3 hours straight and this game has me hooked. Very fun and it probably features the best art direction this gen. Nintendo should be looking at this game on how to make games look awsome in HD.
I don't understand the poor reviews at all. Are the reviewers upset its not a dudebro game?
I don't understand the poor reviews at all. Are the reviewers upset its not a dudebro game?
I said it before, but I figure it's because of the pacing and the fact that whole tens of minutes can go by without anything exciting happening. It's just really dreary, meandering, and tends to drag. You probably need a certain mindset to really appreciate it.Anticitizen One said:
PumpkinPie
Banned
I'm glad to hear good impressions, I was disappointed when the thread first started up as I've been looking forward to this game for a while. I might pick it up today.
Anticitizen One
Banned
The combat in this game is like a cross between Ocarina of Time and Batman Arkham Asylum. Its awsome
Ryan Davis gave the game 4/5.
My order from Amazon UK was shipped yesterday so I'm getting the game next week. Psyched! My girlfriend is also anticipating to play both of the Alice games.
My order from Amazon UK was shipped yesterday so I'm getting the game next week. Psyched! My girlfriend is also anticipating to play both of the Alice games.
Fusion Pizza
Member
Totally getting this game from the screenshots alone!
Acquiescence
Member
My copy has arrived. I really hope this is good.
you know yeah I definitely disagree with the low end reviews on this one. This game is really surprisingly solid. I mean it's not a classic but it's way better than the original and it's always entertaining to visit new levels because it's so bold in design. I am particularly impressed with the tightness of Alice's platforming physics. It's incredibly refined and feels very very good as far as I am concerned, and I am so critical of this aspect of platformers that I'm very hard to please.
If it wasn't for the ho-hum combat and the very very wildly inconsistent platforming level design this would be a great. As it is it's def a 7.5/8.0 type game.
If it wasn't for the ho-hum combat and the very very wildly inconsistent platforming level design this would be a great. As it is it's def a 7.5/8.0 type game.
MarshMellow96
Member
What's the verdict on the 'best' console version?
I've read that the PS3 version is less colourful but more detailed, and the 360 vice versa..
I've read that the PS3 version is less colourful but more detailed, and the 360 vice versa..
AwesomeSauce
MagsMoonshine
MarshMellow96 said:
We should see someone compare more screens from other levels because it seems the PS3 version is missing the top layer of the ground texture when Alice goes back to Wonderland, but that has been the only difference.
Combichristoffersen
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fernoca said:Yeah.
Combichristoffersen is wondering (I think) why he can't buy the original on the EU-PS Store, but on consoles to get the original you have to redeem the code/online pass in the game-menu and can only access the game through the Madness Returns menu.
I am trying to redeem the PSN code I got with my PS3 copy of the game, but it doesn't work, so it seems Sony haven't put the game up on the EU PSN store yet :|
JordoftheDead
Member
MarshMellow96 said:
Based off the Lens of Truth comparisons the PS3 is lacking detail. It's Unreal Engine 3 though, so it's hardly a shock.
PumpkinPie
Banned
Okay, I just picked this up...EA don't give you an instruction manual now???!!! Well at least the game was priced a little lower to make up for it...oh wait.
indigo-cyclops
Member
Dammit!SalsaShark said:
I fear it won't be able to play this again, for at least a week. That kills md. Especially after that disurbing and fucked up chapter 2 ending.!
It always nice to see Amir0x have some good feedback on a game!
PumpkinPie said:Okay, I just picked this up...EA don't give you an instruction manual now???!!! Well at least the game was priced a little lower to make up for it...oh wait.
seriously, you would expect them to lower the price for not including a manual that would have probably cost less than 25 cents?
PumpkinPie
Banned
AEREC said:
Well, not really. I'm just pissed off that I didn't get a manual, I like to read them.
The default SLI and AA profiles work fine for me. I'm at work right now, but I'll take a screenshot of the nvidia inspector when I get home.Truant said:
The only thing that you need to add if you want is the ambient occlusion profile which is: 0x00000024 (X-Men: Wolverine). It works fine.
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
The graphics whore in me won, I got the game off Origin. My God is this game gorgeous on PC. I just wish I had an Nvidia card that could run the Physx stuff (I have a Radeon HD 5770). Gonna complete the PS3 version first, then I'll do the PC version.
plagiarize
Banned
does anyone here agree with those low end reviews yet?
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
plagiarize said:
No. I'm nearing the end of chapter three, I think, and so far it's easily an 8/10 for me. Gorgeous visual design, mostly great platforming, combat works like a charm and everything is swell. My only gripe is why they removed Alice's ability to grab onto ledges. She could do it in the original game, so why not in the sequel?
Edit: And a minor gripe; they changed the Cheshire Cat's VA
The new one isn't bad, but I preferred the old one.Azure Phoenix
Member
I've played for a couple of hours now and quite frankly I have no idea what the low review scores are for. The platforming is great, combat is decent and the worlds are as crazy as I had hoped for - London in particular was very impressive.
Certainly one of my favourite games this year so far.
Certainly one of my favourite games this year so far.
NinajHeartless
Member
Combichristoffersen said:No. I'm nearing the end of chapter three, I think, and so far it's easily an 8/10 for me. Gorgeous visual design, mostly great platforming, combat works like a charm and everything is swell. My only gripe is why they removed Alice's ability to grab onto ledges. She could do it in the original game, so why not in the sequel?
Edit: And a minor gripe; they changed the Cheshire Cat's VA
This is really strange considering it was in the first game...and is a pretty basic ability that characters in nearly all 3D platformers have
That said, I cannot wait for my girlfriend to get a copy of this so we can return to dat madness
Barack Lesnar
Banned
Reading posts like this makes me wanna pull the trigger right now. It's like the complete opposite of what many reviewers are saying, yet I trust Gaf opinions a lot more. Thanks for the impressions.Totobeni said:
Hey man how is it running on your setup? I have the same card + a random quad core + 4gb ddr3. What res and settings are you running, and your FPS?Combichristoffersen said:
Ajemsuhgao said:
That is disappointing. No manual and no bonuses!
They should have done something like they did with the original game, as not only did they include a manual but they also included a casebook on Alice with dated entries from a physician who monitored her in the Asylum. Still glad I have that today! Combichristoffersen said:Edit: And a minor gripe; they changed the Cheshire Cat's VA
I think it is the same. Maybe his voice has just somehow aged?
http://gamefanmag.com/hero-worship/interview-american-mcgee-alice-madness-returns
GFM: Will the original voice of Alice return?
AM: Of course! Alice wouldnt be Alice without Susie Brann (the voice actress who played her in the first game). She and Roger Jackson (Cheshire Cat and more) are both reprising their roles with RJ Berg writing their lines and directing their VO sessions.
I've played through the first two chapters now, and I have to say that I've rarely seen reviewers get something so wrong. This game has some weird quirks, but overall, it's bloody fantastic.
This is seriously one of the most beautiful games that I've ever played. The art direction is fantastic. The environments actually evoke some level of emotion, and when combat flows well, it is an impressive sight.
The game also feels good. The controls are solid, and the combat can get really hectic (but remains fun).
I was concerned when I saw the reviews, but I'm really enjoying it. The GiantBomb review really nailed the game - the rest of the gaming press is way off.
I've never played the first game, but I don't feel like I'm really missing any required knowledge. I'm glad this came with a copy of the original, though, so I can check it out later on.
This is seriously one of the most beautiful games that I've ever played. The art direction is fantastic. The environments actually evoke some level of emotion, and when combat flows well, it is an impressive sight.
The game also feels good. The controls are solid, and the combat can get really hectic (but remains fun).
I was concerned when I saw the reviews, but I'm really enjoying it. The GiantBomb review really nailed the game - the rest of the gaming press is way off.
Mr. Hyde said:
I've never played the first game, but I don't feel like I'm really missing any required knowledge. I'm glad this came with a copy of the original, though, so I can check it out later on.