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Alien: Isolation |OT| 1 Alien. 1 Ripley. No Jonesy.
- Thread starter VisceralBowl
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xBladeM6x
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Anybody else not able to play the game on Steam, despite it being unlocked? I have been looking at this screen for ten minutes now. My Internet is working fine.
Try restarting Steam, and then just wait.
zephervack
Member
Something that even Riddick back in the day got right.
Are you playing in Triple screen BTW? how is the performance?
checkeredknight
Member
Try restarting Steam, and then just wait.
Thanks man. I tried this, but no luck. Sadly I only have limited time this evening to play, so I might have to give up on it.
PC gaming. Where getting the game to run is part of the fun. :shurg:
Byron Bluth
Banned
Destiny did this right recently.
^Nice, enjoy!
So glad I watched Alien yesterday (first time too), really loving the intro so far.
Man! I can't handle the dark though. Will have to stream soon.
also very early spoiler discussion:
I don't actually want to know if you've already played it and know for sure though
So glad I watched Alien yesterday (first time too), really loving the intro so far.
Man! I can't handle the dark though. Will have to stream soon.
also very early spoiler discussion:
super likely that dude is a fucking android like ash isn't he! "I don't need as much sleep as the rest of you"
This was my biggest fear leading up to the game.
The PC World preview article hinted that this may be the case
Patrick touched on this specifically in his AM show with Alexa Ray Corriea right around the 56 minute mark
http://www.giantbomb.com/podcasts/bombin-the-a-m-with-alexa-ray-corriea-09-29-2014/1600-1019/
And after listening to Friday's show, he pretty much confirms his fear of the game's AI design but caveats it saying that as someone who plays lots of horror/survival games, he's accustomed to picking apart the game design in ways that others may not be so he's more aware of short comings than it seems most would be.
It reminds me of this video discussing the difference between a difficult game vs a punishing game and the idiosyncrasies of the two types. Based on the comments and numerous game play videos of this game I've seen, it appears that the game is punishing in it's mechanics and not in a fun way.
That said, I still wanna play it. I just don't know if I want to pay full price or near full price. I'm partially optimistic that the devs will patch the AI but not holding my breath on that one.
It's too fucking scary mang.
I load up my save, play with the FOV a bit...find out I can run now and suddenly lights turn off and smoke appears and ALT f4 alt f4 alt f4.
Ulysses 31
Member
Yeah 3 Asus PG278Qs.
So far fps is in the 80-100 area with everything on max. Plays great.
Jawmuncher
Member
Did I miss the revolver?
Was I supposed to get it after a cutscene?
Was I supposed to get it after a cutscene?
It's unpacking.
You get it
Near a save point after the room where the scavengers first show up
Loving the game.
I'm tense as fuck
Got my
Motion Detector. It's always on now
Jawmuncher
Member
Ok cool just wanted to make sure.
888
Member
Yeah it unlocked earlier. I was playing shadow of mordor and saw the notification pop up. Needless to say I have been on alien ever since.
Neff
Member
All a game needs to offset frustration imo is a sense of being in control and a rush of euphoria, no matter how fleeting, of knowing that you did something right and got a tangible reward for it. Basically, something to aspire to, build upon and perfect. Isolation's reward is not dying, giving you the opportunity to do some more not dying later on. hence, its recurring deaths aren't so satisfying.
I dunno, maybe I'm the wrong guy to look at this from a 'gamey' perspective. Maybe people will relish the experience of being in a spaceship with an Alien, and the inevitable fact that it will kill you. Because as realistic Alien simulators go, this one's right up there.
I'm a huge fan of Alien, but $60 is a lot for a game that may have little-to-no no replay value. I'm sure that first playthrough is exhilarating, but scripted sequences, as well as a relentless nemesis, are only effective once. Like I said, I'll get the game, but I'll wait for a sale (perhaps Black Friday). There's no way I won't play this game at some point.
I think the game will have decent replay value, especially if you're Trophy-inclined. But waiting might not be a bad idea if you're unsure, because it's the kind of niche title I can see becoming cheap in a few months or so. Not that I think it deserves to be- I've paid my $60 equivalent and I'm happy with it. But yes, for an Alien fan, the game is a must play, faults and all.
VisceralBowl
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edit:nvm
Please don't say this is too scary. Alien Isolation will be the first ever horror game I've purchased new on release in my life because I rarely finish them. Silent Hill and Fatal Frame scared the shit out of me just from the atmosphere alone.
Might play with the light on tonite. And my security blanket.
Might play with the light on tonite. And my security blanket.
Zeouterlimits
Member
Game is weird.
Love the style and commitment to the design the Nostromo implies for the universe.
But that first stealth sequence
Game gets scary though :-D.
Kind of wish the save point system wasn't like that, and more like Amnesia though, kind of sucks to have to repeat something just to get back to where you were.
Love the style and commitment to the design the Nostromo implies for the universe.
But that first stealth sequence
with the woman trying to hack the door and showing up with her two buddies was oddly punishing. Very little tutorialising in the game. Ended up lowering the difficulty to medium and then, when that didn't really help, throwing a flare which they stood over and walked into each other kind of stupidly as I skuttled off.
Game gets scary though :-D.
Kind of wish the save point system wasn't like that, and more like Amnesia though, kind of sucks to have to repeat something just to get back to where you were.
Yeah I'm not ever going to play Silent Hill and Amnesia.
This is the appropriate scare challenge.
Still gonna stream it though. Just got the first tool, will come back and put up a link.
Between this and Middle Earth this has already been a stellar month for gaming.
Only 2 hours in but the game has been masterful at building tension and setting the mood. They've really gone all out to capture the feel of the first film and I genuinely got goosebumps in places.
The lighting in this game reminds me of the first time I played Splinter Cell and Doom 3. Raising the bar in other words. I'm not technical enough to know whether other lighting engines are more advanced, but the result has never been more dramatic.
Audiophiles are in for a treat too, all the many wonderful crash, bangs and wallops seem to be located where they should and fade in and out over distance with accuracy.
It remains to be seen how the actual mechanics of the game pan out of course, but nothing to frustrate me so far. Getting killed by the alien was actually a highlight.
Only 2 hours in but the game has been masterful at building tension and setting the mood. They've really gone all out to capture the feel of the first film and I genuinely got goosebumps in places.
The lighting in this game reminds me of the first time I played Splinter Cell and Doom 3. Raising the bar in other words. I'm not technical enough to know whether other lighting engines are more advanced, but the result has never been more dramatic.
Audiophiles are in for a treat too, all the many wonderful crash, bangs and wallops seem to be located where they should and fade in and out over distance with accuracy.
It remains to be seen how the actual mechanics of the game pan out of course, but nothing to frustrate me so far. Getting killed by the alien was actually a highlight.
Slight spoiler for early on:
Two people just casually walked out of a tram. They ran like crazy when they spotted me, so I reloaded an earlier save. The same thing happened, except the alien jumped out of a vent and killed them both. So there's non-hostile NPCs too or is my game bugged?
TheFNEffecT
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WordsintheWater
Member
Wait is this only available for PC right now, or is it available digitally or in store for the PS4?
Some areas are filled with harmful gases. Activating the Air Filtration will remove the gas.
Buy it! It's amazing! Day 1 purchase it to support the game!
Yeah it took a little while too, I assume it was verifying or unencrypting or some magic.
I'm playing on normal.
IcyRhythms
Member
For those that have played, are you loving it? Just feeling it's decent? Waste of money? Exceed your expectations?
Close to exceeding my expectations.
Best Alien game ever, thought it was dead after Colonial Marines
I will get back to you on that, haven't encountered it yet.
Even though it says when you select high that this difficulty is recommended it's not the default selection, default is normal and for that it says "you may survive" or something. Seems fair and less heart attack inducing for a scare amateur like me.
Even though it says when you select high that this difficulty is recommended it's not the default selection, default is normal and for that it says "you may survive" or something. Seems fair and less heart attack inducing for a scare amateur like me.
I'm a horror buff, and I have to say that this is the best horror game I have ever played. I've been tense the whole way through. I dont know what else to say other than everything just comes together and puts you right in the game.
therealminime
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I've only played about 2 and a half hours and it's incredible so far. I am just about to start my first proper alien encounter, which I guess the alien encounters is where the game gets frustrating for some. We'll see. It makes a positively stellar first impression. The 2 hours or so leading up to the alien reveal are basically perfect. Great suspense and dread. The visuals and sound design are basically flawless.
So far it's exceeded my expectations a bit, but I think once I get into it and start dealing with some of the issues the game has, it'll end up dropping, but maybe not.
-tetsuo-
Unlimited Capacity
well i have a stream up if anyone wants to watch the pc version
http://www.twitch.tv/monsters_arcade
http://www.twitch.tv/monsters_arcade