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[Draugoth]

Seems that the game is harder than Sekiro

 

[zeldaring]

Seems that the game is harder than Sekiro

wow he said he took him 10 hours to beat a boss, and 150 tries sounds like my kinda of game lol.

 

[j0hnnix]

Seems that the game is harder than Sekiro

Antonline came through. Already got the code and downloading.

 

[Danjin44]

Seems that the game is harder than Sekiro

I can’t wait for multiple threads of people whining about why it doesn’t have difficulty options.

 

[Omnipunctual Godot]

Are the negative points in reviews pointing toward bad performance on console? I've read the opposite. Ps5 is rock solid 60fps no?

Even though the games themselves are excellent, From Software games almost always suffer from poor optimization and technical issues, on console and PC.

It looks like they're finally taking those issues seriously, which is great news for everyone.

 

[SJRB]

Seems that the game is harder than Sekiro

Sekiro kicked my ass harder than any souls game

 

[Bry0]

wow he said he took him 10 hours to beat a boss, and 150 tries sounds like my kinda of game lol.

And yet some reviews are saying they beat the campaign in 15 hours?
i wonder if he just was using sub optimal builds for that particular boss or something.
You could easily spend hours on a boss having trouble, then use a build someone suggests and beat the same boss first try. It’s like that sometimes.

 

[zeldaring]

And yet some reviews are saying they beat the campaign in 15 hours?
i wonder if he just was using sub optimal builds for that particular boss or something.
You could easily spend hours on a boss having trouble, then use a build someone suggests and beat the same boss first try. It’s like that sometimes.

Yea i think it will depend on skill level and reflexes as well. I think many souls players are skilled gamers. sekiro gave me hell the first time, it was like playing a horror game lol.

 

[Northeastmonk]

10 hours for one boss. The Sword Saint equivalent?

 

[BlackTron]

XboxEra - Jesse Norris - 6.5 / 10

An odd return to what has been a mostly mediocre series. It fixes multiple issues, mainly control-wise from the past titles, without adding much else. It isn’t great to look at, and while it can be fun to play its poor balance as you progress kills any joy to be found after not too long.

As it is, once the power of Doom's graphics has worn off (they're amazing, so give that at least a week or two), you’lI be longing for something new in this game.
lf only you could talk to these creatures, then perhaps you could try and make friends with them, form alliances... Now, that would be interesting.

 

[V1LÆM]

I’m happy we’re getting an actual challenging game after Elden Ring which was piss easy. I’m excited that it’s more difficult than Sekiro but now I’m getting flashbacks to some of those boss fights.

Fuck it, bring it on!

 

[gaming_again]

The IGN video review mentions new missions in NG+…

 

[FoxMcChief]

Breh how is the Xbox version 10 points lower

Different reviewers.

 

[Danjin44]

The IGN video review mentions new missions in NG+…

Thats how you gonna unlock different endings.

 

[FunkMiller]

Have to be honest, I won’t be picking this up yet. I’m a massive FromSoft fan, but this isn’t quite doing it for me. Not with Starfield out very soon, and a load of other stuff I’m in the middle of. I’ll pick it up down the line when it’s on sale, I think.

 

[Danjin44]

Have to be honest, I won’t be picking this up yet. I’m a massive FromSoft fan, but this isn’t quite doing it for me. Not with Starfield out very soon, and a load of other stuff I’m in the middle of. I’ll pick it up down the line when it’s on sale, I think.

For me its all about Armored Core VI, I dont really care about Satrfeild or BG3, I have been waiting for new AC game for veeeeery long time.

 

[F0rneus]

Thats how you gonna unlock different endings.

Spoiler

Yup. And there's missions and bosses and endings that can only be seen in NG++!

 

[Punished Miku]

wow he said he took him 10 hours to beat a boss, and 150 tries sounds like my kinda of game lol.

Im not doing any boss for 10 hours. Fuck that.

 

[Danjin44]

Im not doing any boss for 10 hours. Fuck that.

 

[j0hnnix]

Im not doing any boss for 10 hours. Fuck that.

You're right. 12 hours is the sweet spot.

 

[Punished Miku]

I am going to assume it can be beaten in less time than that. I sure am curious about player impressions now. No one made claims like that at all for any game I've ever heard of other than old MMOs.

 

[Feel Like I'm On 42]

Even though the games themselves are excellent, From Software games almost always suffer from poor optimization and technical issues, on console and PC.

It looks like they're finally taking those issues seriously, which is great news for everyone.

If only they couldve done that for Elden Ring ...game feels bad to play on ps5

 

[Danjin44]

If only they couldve done that for Elden Ring ...game feels bad to play on ps5

????? I recently replayed Elden Ring my PS5, I didnt have much issue with it.

 

[Needlecrash]

Was gonna double dip, but the PC version being 4K/120FPS has sealed my fate. Looking forward to playing this on Friday.

 

[Needlecrash]

I can’t wait for multiple threads of people whining about why it doesn’t have difficulty options.

Armored Core like....

 

[bender]

 

[YukiOnna]

John Rubicon soon

 

[M.W.]

Bought on CD Keys, $45 easy choice. WeMod, here we come.

 

[Omnipunctual Godot]

If only they couldve done that for Elden Ring ...game feels bad to play on ps5

I only ever played the PS4 version on my PS5, and it was pretty decent. No locked 60, but much better than the PS5 version.

 

[zeldaring]

Im not doing any boss for 10 hours. Fuck that.

Yea 10 hours is extreme. hopefully he sucks at the game.

 

[Omnipunctual Godot]

Ok FromSoft.... I'm REALLY glad that AC is back in action. I remember vividly playing the first one on a PS1 Demo Disc I had at the time and really became interested, even if passively, in the genre. Even more so when they previewed AC2 for the PS2. I was blown away by those tiny little screenshots in my PSM magazine.

Not surprised in the slightest this is doing well and I hope it brings more people to the genre(s). I don't have the cash to pick this up now, but I will in the future. FromSoft has aged like a fine wine and I have been so happy to have been along for the ride.


That said......FromSoft....It's time to revive an ol' forgotten relic......

I just want a King's Field IV remake/remaster

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Modest 47GB pre-load on Steam.

 

[TheDuskwalker]

Amazon updated my pre-order and it now says day 1 arrival. Won't have to cancel for a digital copy now, and lose out on a discount, like I had to do with Elden Ring.

 

[Elder Legend]

10 hours for one boss. The Sword Saint equivalent?

Honestly, just sounds like someone who is awful at understanding game design and is generally bad at video games. Makes no sense.

 

[TerribleAtThisGame]

Amazon updated my pre-order and now says now day 1 arrival. Won't have to cancel for a digital copy, and lose out on discount now, like I had to do with Elden Ring.

I will never not laugh at this gif. I send it to my girl in response the least gangsta shit ever all the time

 

[The Infectious Paradox]

Have any of the reviewers talked about length? I think I heard the ign interview said 15 hours, but has anyone said otherwise?

 

[Pasta la Vista]

Seems that the game is harder than Sekiro

Doubt it.

 

[Stuart360]

So is this like a Souls game with mechs guys. I asked the other day in one of the other threads and someone replied to NOT buy the game if i'm expecting a Souls style game. The reviews make it sound like one though, and the gameplay vids do too, although obviously quite different mechanics due to the mechs.

 

[Danjin44]

So is this like a Souls game with mechs guys. I asked the other day in one of the other threads and someone replied to NOT buy the game if i'm expecting a Souls style game. The reviews make it sound like one though, and the gameplay vids do too, although obviously quite different mechanics due to the mechs.

Structure, the combat and mechanics and even the way you build your AC is completely different than souls series.

 

[Stuart360]

Structure, the combat and mechanics and even the way you build your AC is completely different than souls series.

Well ok but i mean more in the sense of it being a hard game (which it seems it is), Do yuo go through the world fighting small but potentially hard enemies then every so often you fight a big boss. Is there a bonfire style system. If you die do all the enmies respawn, etc?.

 

[skit_data]

It landed pretty much exactly around my guess, maybe slightly above my prediction.

 

[Danjin44]

Well ok but i mean more in the sense of it being a hard game (which it seems it is), Do yuo go through the world fighting small but potentially hard enemies then every so often you fight a big boss.

You can describe lot of games like even before Demons Souls came out.

Is there a bonfire style system. If you die do all the enmies respawn, etc?.

No, this is mission based structure, there is no bonfire and you replay those mission for money and get better rank.

 

[Grildon Tundy]

I'm thinking it'll land at 85. If I'm a reviewer, an 85 is a safe bet to appease fans and not get steamrolled by the hype train, in addition to being what it looks like it would earn legitimately.

According to OpenCritic, I'm bang-on at the time of writing.

 

[Grildon Tundy]

Is it really that hard to enjoy something different? You just seem dedicated to the idea it bad because it is different.

Did you mean to reply to me?

 

[Naked Lunch]

This whole 10 hours to kill a boss thing - says to me that these people are using the wrong mech build on that particular boss. AC isnt like Souls where you are set in stone from the build you make in the very beginning of the game - its about building new mechs to find the solution from mission to mission and even mid-mission if garages are still around.

Armored Core has always been about building your way to victory - rather than powering thru with sheer skill (which is still possible too).
Trying new builds from mission to mission is what makes the series so re-playable.

Well ok but i mean more in the sense of it being a hard game (which it seems it is), Do yuo go through the world fighting small but potentially hard enemies then every so often you fight a big boss. Is there a bonfire style system. If you die do all the enmies respawn, etc?.

Mission based. I always thought Armored Core was very similar to Ace Combat.
Play missions - gain funds - buy parts/weapons/legs/arms/engines. Experiment with new builds like the mech form of legos.

 

[OmegaSupreme]

It's not a souls game.

Really? Thank God. I'm interested now.

 

[BlackTron]

This has the potential to be as hard as souls, if you try to play it like souls.

 

[Tedditalk]

Did you mean to reply to me?

Yes but I think I misread your intentions and jumped the gun. Imma mark it for deletion.

But I do gotta ask, why you feel 85 what it deserve?

 

[Krappadizzle]

You can still get this on the PS3 store for $9.99.

Just an FYI for the 6 of you who are still using that store.

 

[killatopak]

I'm so torn on platform choice. Each of my best pals are.plahing this on PC and the other PS5. I'm not worried about performance since we have a 3080.....which platform do I play on?

Time to choose a favorite pal then.