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[Tokubetsu]

Any preorder deals? Haven't decided the platform yet, want to do PC but every time I sit down at my desk I find myself working, so might go console. Best deal, I guess.

PC version is 10 bucks less but (and I didn't see this until now more edit to the OP!) Gamestop has some code for 2 weapons.

 

[K.Jack]

The digital distro preorder comes with a copy of Space Siege. On Steam, it was available for download as soon as I had paid.

I finished the dl, but have yet to play it, so I can't say it's worth it.

I guess I'll fire it up and give some impressions.

 

[Tokubetsu]

The digital distro preorder comes with a copy of Space Siege. On Steam, it was available for download as soon as I had paid.

I finished the dl, but have yet to play it, so I can't say it's worth it.

I guess I'll fire it up and give some impressions.

It's not worth it.

 

[Durante]

Just a heads up, the PC version is £18 / €22 including shipping at dvd.co.uk.

 

[BobsRevenge]

If you ignore how bad it is, Space Siege is actually pretty fun.

...

Yeah, that doesn't makes sense... I had some fun with it anyways.

 

[eznark]

F you guys, Space Siege isn't that bad. And I paid full price for it!

 

[Sinatar]

F you guys, Space Siege isn't that bad. And I paid full price for it!

It's worse then that bad. I tried playing it when I got it for free, lasted maybe 2 hours before I had to delete it.

It's completely awful in every single regard. It's plays like what I imagine a Shadowgrounds game would play like if the programmers were developmentally challenged.

 

[Pooya]

^ Shadowgrounds was good.

 

[dionysus]

Any preorder deals? Haven't decided the platform yet, want to do PC but every time I sit down at my desk I find myself working, so might go console. Best deal, I guess.

Amazon has got the $10 video game coupon for your next purchase.

 

[TheVisualizer]

i bet the devs laughed their asses off after that sony critique was leaked saying the game wasn't enough of an RPG considering how much time, thought, and effort they put into choice and consequence.

 

[Aselith]

can i watch?

Live or webcam?

 

[Sinatar]

^ Shadowgrounds was good.

I know, Space Siege plays like a really not good Shadowgrounds.

 

[Chris R]

Sounds like a killer pc release. Can't wait for it to show up on sale in steam.

 

[kuYuri]

Tokubetsu, if you want, you can add preorder bonus stuff for AP to the OP.

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/63505

 

[K' Dash]

I really don't know what to expect from this anymore.

 

[Axiom]

Okay so Alpha Protocol is US$69.99 on Steam and US$49.99 on Direct2Drive. Can anyone tell me what the actual price for the game is through digital distribution?

I hate the Australian tax.


I'm really looking forward to this game, through all its trials I really think it's going to be a solid product and more games should be taking Mass Effect's ball and trying new things with it.

 

[JustHadToJoin]

So can you change his(Thorton) skin color?

 

[Concept17]

So can you change his(Thorton) skin color?

I've only seen him as Caucasian.

 

[Concept17]

Not sure if I want to just buy it on Steam and have it ready, or off Amazon and add it to Steam later. (amazon has 10$ game credit).

 

[jakershaker]

F you guys, Space Siege isn't that bad. And I paid full price for it!

It's pretty much the worst insult ever to people who liked Dungeon Siege. And one of the worst games of all time too.

 

[MannahContana]

The lack of press coverage for this game has been amazing, you'd have no idea if you were a casual gaming fan that this was out tomorrow. Been searching for any sort of a review, nothing but that spanish magazine.
You really have to hand it to Sega, first the ensured Yakuza bombed, now Alpha Protocol. Hope the game dosn't end on a cliffhanger.

 

[K.Jack]

I'm enjoying Space Siege. Can't say I understand the harsh criticism.

 

[lsslave]

The lack of press coverage for this game has been amazing, you'd have no idea if you were a casual gaming fan that this was out tomorrow. Been searching for any sort of a review, nothing but that spanish magazine.
You really have to hand it to Sega, first the ensured Yakuza bombed, now Alpha Protocol. Hope the game dosn't end on a cliffhanger.

It isn't out tomorrow though

 

[-tetsuo-]

The lack of press coverage for this game has been amazing, you'd have no idea if you were a casual gaming fan that this was out tomorrow. Been searching for any sort of a review, nothing but that spanish magazine.
You really have to hand it to Sega, first the ensured Yakuza bombed, now Alpha Protocol. Hope the game dosn't end on a cliffhanger.

It comes out June 1st

 

[ArjanN]

It isn't out tomorrow though

Yeah, it's out thursday, but his point still stands.

It comes out June 1st

No, they moved it forward to the 27th. On Steam anyway.

 

[Basileus777]

No, they moved it forward to the 27th. On Steam anyway.

That was an error, it's back to the 31st.

 

[ArjanN]

That was an error, it's back to the 31st.

Just checked. It still says the 27th on Steam. I think that's the european release date.

 

[K.Jack]

My Steam account says June 1st, 2010.

 

[ArjanN]

My Steam account says June 1st, 2010.

US release date I guess.

 

[lsslave]

US release date I guess.

Ah yes, damn Euros getting the game I've been hyped for before me :lol

Still, while I hope it does well to me all that matters is I will get to play it after waiting this long now!

 

[ElNarez]

Steam users, the game is now yours to preload.

 

[BanShunsaku]

Installing now, will post some impressions later...

 

[Pooya]

Installing now, will post some impressions later...

great, can't wait for your impressions.

 

[kuYuri]

Okay so Alpha Protocol is US$69.99 on Steam and US$49.99 on Direct2Drive. Can anyone tell me what the actual price for the game is through digital distribution?

It's $49.99 US on Steam as well.

 

[Llyranor]

Bahh, preloading anyway. June 1st ;___;

 

[SenorDingDong]

It's $49.99 US on Steam as well.

Not for Australians. Seems we get it a few days ahead though, it's listed as releasing on the 27th here.

 

[dollartaco]

Installing now, will post some impressions later...

well?

 

[BanShunsaku]

OK so I'm not very far into the game yet, been taking my time with it.

Some very early impressions are (360 version btw):

- Graphics are OK... Not fantastic, but not terrible either. They do the job. Game seems to run pretty well. Some tearing in the conversations/cut scenes

- Controls are pretty decent, fairly standard third person shooter stuff, with a couple of interesting RPGish additions

- Dialog stuff is good so far, been playing it fairly professional but the times when I've taken the douche/suave paths have been interesting

- Lumberjack beard is great

Overall it seems.... decent. I really wasn't sure what to expect with this game. I haven't gotten very far in the story yet but there is definitely some potential. The game seems a bit dated in general but as I'm typing this I'm looking forward to getting back to the game... I'll get a bit further into the story and post some more impressions later.

 

[Pooya]

^ How do the guns feel? from the videos it didn't look very promising.

 

[BanShunsaku]

^ How do the guns feel? from the videos it didn't look very promising.

Not really sure just yet, only used a few different weapons during training/tutorial and they seem OK.

I'm just about to go into my first real mission so I will hopefully get to try some guns out now!

 

[Pooya]

right thanks.

 

[Concept17]

Not really sure just yet, only used a few different weapons during training/tutorial and they seem OK.

I'm just about to go into my first real mission so I will hopefully get to try some guns out now!

Any impressions on stealth gameplay would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Edgeward]

Run into any bugs/glitches yet? And do the characters seem generic/zany/good/etc?

 

[zero margin]

I got five on it as of today just so I could insure the pre-order bonus weapons if nothing else. Looking forward to the impressions.

 

[K.Jack]

OK so I'm not very far into the game yet, been taking my time with it.

Some very early impressions are (360 version btw):

- Graphics are OK... Not fantastic, but not terrible either. They do the job. Game seems to run pretty well. Some tearing in the conversations/cut scenes

- Controls are pretty decent, fairly standard third person shooter stuff, with a couple of interesting RPGish additions

- Dialog stuff is good so far, been playing it fairly professional but the times when I've taken the douche/suave paths have been interesting

- Lumberjack beard is great

Overall it seems.... decent. I really wasn't sure what to expect with this game. I haven't gotten very far in the story yet but there is definitely some potential. The game seems a bit dated in general but as I'm typing this I'm looking forward to getting back to the game... I'll get a bit further into the story and post some more impressions later.

How's the framerate?

 

[BanShunsaku]

So I just finished my first mission, should be able to answer a few of these questions now...

^ How do the guns feel? from the videos it didn't look very promising.

OK so after killing some dudes with a pistol and an assault rifle, have a bit of a better idea of the guns... To me, I'm getting a strong Mass Effect feel, especially with the assault rifle. Whether or not that is a good thing is up to you I guess, but it feels pretty good to me.

Any impressions on stealth gameplay would be greatly appreciated.

I tried to go into this mission with stealth in mind, which didn't last long, and in the end I killed pretty much everyone. But that might just be me doing it wrong. You can put points into stealth skills which would probably improve things though.

Run into any bugs/glitches yet? And do the characters seem generic/zany/good/etc?

I had one glitch during the first tutorial where I got stuck in a wall for a few seconds, but mashed the buttons and managed to come unstuck. The characters seem decent enough, but I have only met a few. No one zany yet.

How's the framerate?

Framerate seems pretty solid, though I'm not an expert on these things. Seems good to me. I have encountered a little bit of tearing though, and that good old Unreal Engine 3 texture pop-in is still there (but mostly when looking at weapons in menus etc)


A couple more impressions from my play today...

- I really like the email system

- Weapon customization is pretty impressive, the weapon store is a bit daunting, so many options

- Interesting intel system

- Voice acting varies... Most of the supporting cast seems good so far but the main character delivers some lines horribly

- using martial arts to kill is pretty satisfying

 

[Edgeward]

Thanks for the impressions! How much does accuracy feels like it's more rolling of the dice? How's the customizing of Michael's appearance?

And one for much later on, do you feel your choices are having a real impact and that the choices simply aren't 1a and 1b but rather really varied with different outcomes?

 

[subversus]

Well, as I was thinking it comes out as a decent game. Not a masterpiece, but a good game nevertheless. Can't wait to get my hands on it.

 

[Nemesis_]

Also picked it up!

To the other Aussie, which background did you pick? I chose recruit because I am a dirty achievement whore.

For those interested, framerate seems pretty terrible during the actual gameplay. >_> But still, I have hope!

Animations are also hilariously retarded. I do wonder how this got through QA.

Still, I have high hopes as I've said. >_>

 

[Cep]

Also picked it up!

To the other Aussie, which background did you pick? I chose recruit because I am a dirty achievement whore.

For those interested, framerate seems pretty terrible during the actual gameplay. >_> But still, I have hope!

PC 4 life!

Still, that is unfortunate.