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Assassin's Creed III |OT| Easier to read than Ratonhnhaké:ton
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SJRB
Gold Member
Even slower? Goddamnit. O well, as long as it serves a narrative purpose, I guess..
infinityBCRT
Member
I didn't expect a massive leap during gameplay as AC Revelations looked pretty damn good and really pushed the hardware but many of the faces do look a LOT better and they are doing more things in the engine (weather/deformable snow, variable animations depending on elevation and snow level, animals, navy battles, 1000s of characters on screen). I played the navy battles and I thought that whole thing was super impressive because they were able to throw in the dynamic water and still keep the quality of the game looking as good as ever.
-tetsuo-
Unlimited Capacity
To assassinate people?
iNvid02
Member
storywise ac1 was great, boatloads of potential. but the whole sci-fi trilogy cliffhanger hurt the games overall, shame because ezio's story itself is great
also, connor seems like a pretty serious dude, and desmond looks like his new egg head is weighing him down too much to be his usual douchey, but kinda funny self.
i hope there is some humor in here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsv3ZSqdHLg
also, connor seems like a pretty serious dude, and desmond looks like his new egg head is weighing him down too much to be his usual douchey, but kinda funny self.
i hope there is some humor in here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsv3ZSqdHLg
infinityBCRT
Member
To me it looks like people have shitty capture cards and are taking captures that make the game look bad. I've played the game at FanExpo and its much more vibrant.
magicaltrevor
Banned
Cheers! I'll check it out in an hour or so. Will report back.
They were supposed to make it a little harder. I guess I should have known better in an uber casual series like this.
http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/10/2...+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
Nice recap video of previous games by IGN.
Nice recap video of previous games by IGN.
keltickennedy
Member
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qizah
Unconfirmed Member
As much as I personally like the story in Assassin's Creed due to it's craziness and silliness, I can admit it's not very good.
Though, the story isn't really the main reason I play it ... I play it because it's super fun and the locations/settings are usually awesome, as well as the database information about the locations you visit in the games.
Though, the story isn't really the main reason I play it ... I play it because it's super fun and the locations/settings are usually awesome, as well as the database information about the locations you visit in the games.
Magic Mushroom
Member
Going for 100% sync is the best way of playing. Adds a nice challenge.
Stormwatch
Member
I have a feeling that I won't be getting this game on time due to Hurricane Sandy. Some of the heaviest parts of the storm will be here just in time for the GameStop midnight opening. Oh well, I guess there are more important things than video games in life.
SJRB
Gold Member
Are you allowed to talk about it a bit more or are you under an embargo?
Embargo, sorry.
What version are you reviewing ?
ThoseDeafMutes
Member
Can anyone just vaguely answer if this is going to be the end of this story line? Or are we going to be looking at more sequels?
I realise some might not know this yet but I also know that some people have had the game for a while now so I thought I might as well ask.
Even if they do finish the story, there will still be more sequels. The AC franchise has been steady, annual income for Ubisoft and they aren't just going to drop it.
indigo-cyclops
Member
Has anyone playing used the auto-crouch stuff? How does it feel? Is it useful? Clunky? I suppose it's better than not having a crouch walk at all.
SJRB
Gold Member
I'm pretty sure the crouch is only available in highly specific areas like certain patches of tall grass. You still can't truly crouch-walk like in mgs4/splinter cell.
keltickennedy
Member
Started sequene 6 last night. This game is MASSIVE.
R_thanatos
Member
nero2082
Member
indigo-cyclops
Member
Ahh ok, man that's disappointing. I knew about it being automated and not manually controlled, but limited to certain missions or areas seems lame.
LabouredSubterfuge
Member
That's extremely disappointing. I've always felt that AC could benefit from some proper stealth mechanics like crouch and cover. Seems so strange to play as an assassin that can't do these elementary things when the player asks.
SuperEpicMan
Banned
I used to find those beggars hilarious when randomly attack them
Can you still kill them?
I highly doubt it. Obscure crpgs can't even get away with that anymore.
What about knocking them out?
Vire
Member
This guy got a copy early and put up a Walkthrough through most of the beginning of the game.
1080P on 360 version.
http://www.youtube.com/user/FusionCap
Looks better than those screens would imply a few pages back. Although pop in seems really bad once you get into the city.
1080P on 360 version.
http://www.youtube.com/user/FusionCap
Looks better than those screens would imply a few pages back. Although pop in seems really bad once you get into the city.
This guy got a copy early and put up a Walkthrough through most of the beginning of the game.
1080P on 360 version.
http://www.youtube.com/user/FusionCap
Looks better than those screens would imply a few pages back. Although pop in seems really bad once you get into the city.
Shadows are atrocious.
Hopefully the PC version fixes this (contact hardening shadows would be nice, or at least soft shadows).
I'm loving this game.
It's a slow burner, no set piece after set piece, character development is great, twists are there since the beginning,controls are MUUUCH improved, animations are breathtaking and graphics are oh so beautiful, they don¿t translate too well in screenshots but believe me they are great (THAT IQ).
Also, OMG it's, at least, a STEALTH GAME, some mechanics from 1 return (MUCH improved) and missions have abigger emphasis on stealth than ever, it helps that the enviroments are so well designed it never feels like it's the game cheating (so far).
Bad stuff? The tutorial overlasts its welcome. But with the refinenemnt in the mechanics you can forgive it, at the end you know that GREAT stuff is coming down the line.
AC haters, give this oe a try, it's worth it.
AC fans, prepare your bodies.
edit: GAF cynism made me lol
This is a great game, shadows are NOT atrocious and mechanically is much improved from the past ones. It seems that gaffers have the formula for the perfect game, omg you should take the industry by storm o' omnipotent beings! -__-
edit2: Also, don't fear, the Boston part is somethat color muted but then you go to the forest and it's great. Snow effects are awesome too. Lighting is a big improvement and it's part of what makes the wr¿orld come alive. Seasons changes are very well made, facial expressions are better than ever, eyes are the best in any game EVER, and of course the new anti aliasing is almost magic.
It's a slow burner, no set piece after set piece, character development is great, twists are there since the beginning,controls are MUUUCH improved, animations are breathtaking and graphics are oh so beautiful, they don¿t translate too well in screenshots but believe me they are great (THAT IQ).
Also, OMG it's, at least, a STEALTH GAME, some mechanics from 1 return (MUCH improved) and missions have abigger emphasis on stealth than ever, it helps that the enviroments are so well designed it never feels like it's the game cheating (so far).
Bad stuff? The tutorial overlasts its welcome. But with the refinenemnt in the mechanics you can forgive it, at the end you know that GREAT stuff is coming down the line.
AC haters, give this oe a try, it's worth it.
AC fans, prepare your bodies.
edit: GAF cynism made me lol
This is a great game, shadows are NOT atrocious and mechanically is much improved from the past ones. It seems that gaffers have the formula for the perfect game, omg you should take the industry by storm o' omnipotent beings! -__-
edit2: Also, don't fear, the Boston part is somethat color muted but then you go to the forest and it's great. Snow effects are awesome too. Lighting is a big improvement and it's part of what makes the wr¿orld come alive. Seasons changes are very well made, facial expressions are better than ever, eyes are the best in any game EVER, and of course the new anti aliasing is almost magic.
MrCookiepants
Member
Friend of mine got the game early (Ps3-version), and I asked him to look at this thread and those 360-screens.
He then explained to me how that specific area looks just as bad on the Ps3-version, and mailed me some off-screen pictures of it. That area is horrific.
But, it apperantly looks much better at other places. Pop-in is atrocious though. If you stand at the bottom of that hill in the screenshots, you can't see the grass on top of it.
He then explained to me how that specific area looks just as bad on the Ps3-version, and mailed me some off-screen pictures of it. That area is horrific.
But, it apperantly looks much better at other places. Pop-in is atrocious though. If you stand at the bottom of that hill in the screenshots, you can't see the grass on top of it.
At last indeed! Thanks whoever brought it back!
Also, excited to hear you can free roam with your boat. This is shaping up quite nicely, really excited for Wednesday
astroturfing
Member
At last indeed! Thanks whoever brought it back!
Also, excited to hear you can free roam with your boat. This is shaping up quite nicely, really excited for Wednesday
you can?! to what extent? can you sail far away into open seas? maybe find islands? can you jump for a swim? :O
i wanna be a pirate!
SuperEpicMan
Banned
I am not getting this till thursday and I have an early start on friday morning, damn university getting away in my ass creed fix lol
Stormwatch
Member
Steiner_Zi
Member
Assassin's Creed II competes with Uncharted 2 as my most immersive gaming experience this generation. Can't wait!
Wuthering_Heights
Banned
A couple of amazing games, for sure.
My only complaint about AC2 would be that it may have overstayed it's welcome for a 'bit' too long.
ZedIndyLil
Member
Very interesting article (not really a review) in the non-gaming press about ACIII, saying it's actually one of the most realistic depictions of Revolutionary War times from any entertainment media:
http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/gaming/2012/10/assassin_s_creed_iii_is_a_thrilling_hyperdetailed_journey_to_the_colonial.html
As someone who hasn't followed this game at all, this article definitely piqued my interest.
http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/gaming/2012/10/assassin_s_creed_iii_is_a_thrilling_hyperdetailed_journey_to_the_colonial.html
As someone who hasn't followed this game at all, this article definitely piqued my interest.
FlutterPuffs
Member
Loved AC2
rather wish I didn't have to box with the pope in an alien spaceship, hidden in the Vatican for the last boss fight though
Arpeggio23
Member
I still haven't found direct confirmation from Ubisoft that "The Tyranny of King George" DLC will be on the PC. If you look at the announcement of the DLC on the official site, it says it is coming out for the 360 and PS3, with no mention of PC. But, you can preorder the DLC for PC from GameStop, and several previews of the DLC mention it will be available on PC. That is nice and all, but again, Ubisoft themselves have never confirmed that it will be available on PC. Someone please prove me wrong.