keltickennedy
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Yes. I mean....you can ride a horse and shoot a gun? No dead aim though.
If you have a 3D tv, you can play the game in 3D. The strength just controls the depth.
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Assassin's Creed III |OT| Easier to read than Ratonhnhaké:ton
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Yes. I mean....you can ride a horse and shoot a gun? No dead aim though.
If you have a 3D tv, you can play the game in 3D. The strength just controls the depth.
ttocs
Member
I don't see this at all. Sure, it takes place in early America but you aren't running around with pistols and shotguns, you're an assassin that sticks tot he shadows and stealth kills when possible. The hunting stuff is very similar to an aspect of RDR, but in no way is this a "poor man's RDR"
That's been my take. There are so many negative impressions that the positive ones fail to persuade me. I'm guessing if you're a big fan, though, you'll be able to look past the shortcomings. I spoke to someone last night that raved about it, but warned that he could never be objective.
I can see now why they had a review embargo up until the game was released. I nearly did a trade-in deal to get it cheaper, but am glad I was wary and held off. I'll probably bite at $30-$40.
He's just referring to the layout and structure of the game. They're similar in many respects. Obviously they differ in some.ttocs said:
Wuthering_Heights
Banned
Yes.
Anyway, if there's one thing I'd want them to do away with, it's fucking full synch conditions. I hate being told how to play, but damnit, I can't let myself NOT do them.
Yes.
Anyway, if there's one thing I'd want them to do away with, it's fucking full synch conditions. I hate being told how to play, but damnit, I can't let myself NOT do them.
I know the feel about full synch; it is too addicting but ends up taking so damn long to finish the game.
SlasherJPC
Banned
Well and what I find funny is the series has always had issues to an extent. This one has a bit more rough patches I think but it also is the most robust game in the series when it comes to what they are attempting. Did they bite off more then they can chew? Maybe? But for everything they did put in and included, there is so much content here and for me the small issue I have don't get in the way whatsoever. Yet everyone will feel different on this of course, just my thoughts.
Blue Ninja
Member
I want them to get rid of those viewpoint trees. Seriously, it takes like twenty tries to get one right.
keltickennedy
Member
Yes.
Anyway, if there's one thing I'd want them to do away with, it's fucking full synch conditions. I hate being told how to play, but damnit, I can't let myself NOT do them.
Yeah those things are just there to fuck with my OCD. lol. In past games, I usually just play through the first time trying to get what I can. I then go back later and get 100%
Ahhh yeah. Hahaha. I found that when climbing a tree and ending up in a V shape hold point, just hit A instead of trying to hold RT and the direction to climb. This way you will be less likely to jump out at the wrong direction.
SlasherJPC
Banned
I was having the same issues but most trees have a similar path to the top. So try to remember what you do on one, most likely you'll be following the same path with others.
7echnicolor
Member
For those who have started Sequence 6:
what do you guys think about the Shao Chun reference + animus database? Do you think we'll ever have a AC game telling her story?
That's pretty bad.
clutch.as.it.gets.
Member
Yeah, that´s my biggest problem with the game. The climbing is even more shallow now, and on top of that they also took out the buildings where you had to find the right way to get on the top. Very disappointing design decision.
And why the fucking hell did they cut the assassins tombs?! Those where the best parts in AC 2 and Brotherhood and now they are gone.
I also really dislike the new hud. Old on looked way more stylish and fitting. And don`t get started with the trading system... very uncomfortable menu navigation.
I`m really disappointed with AC3.
Blue Ninja
Member
It's pretty much the same path for each one, I think. There's just a lot of hit and miss involved, particulary with that one long leap between branches. If you're unlucky, you'll go tumbling off the deep end.
Also, finally starting to understand the combat, thanks to you guys. I've been blocking, defending, disarming and grabbing as meat shield like there's no tomorrow.
keltickennedy
Member
I never had this problem. If you spam B then yeah...But hitting B when you are suppose to counter will not cause you to pick up a weapon instead.
Drugula's Wrath XXX
Banned
Just beat the game.
Its alright, but definitely not the best of the series. It feels a lot more simplified, the level design for missions has taken a huge nosedive imo as well. Conner just isn't a good protagonist, and considering he's a native american during that period of time you'd think they'd make a better effort out of it. While I do heavily enjoy the wilderness in this game, the cities are much worse than in previous games. Which as much as some would hate me for saying this I think the setting is the weakest of the series as well, I love american history but they didn't exactly use it as well as they could have. Great concept, lukewarm execution.
It's still a good game, but definitely my least favorite so far. Oh and you guys thought the Mass Effect 3 ending was bad? AC3's ending is straight up horrible, enough to have you wondering what the hell they were thinking as the credits roll. Considering how Altair and Ezio had the two best endings for any videogame characters ever in Revelations, I was severely disappointed.
Its alright, but definitely not the best of the series. It feels a lot more simplified, the level design for missions has taken a huge nosedive imo as well. Conner just isn't a good protagonist, and considering he's a native american during that period of time you'd think they'd make a better effort out of it. While I do heavily enjoy the wilderness in this game, the cities are much worse than in previous games. Which as much as some would hate me for saying this I think the setting is the weakest of the series as well, I love american history but they didn't exactly use it as well as they could have. Great concept, lukewarm execution.
It's still a good game, but definitely my least favorite so far. Oh and you guys thought the Mass Effect 3 ending was bad? AC3's ending is straight up horrible, enough to have you wondering what the hell they were thinking as the credits roll. Considering how Altair and Ezio had the two best endings for any videogame characters ever in Revelations, I was severely disappointed.
Blue Ninja
Member
My mistake, I was holding it down instead of tapping it. But, in my defense, the game does make you pick up weapons instead of blocking, then.
SlasherJPC
Banned
You might be doing what I was for a bit, making that bit leap to the other V spot? If you are turn around you need to grab the branches, monkey bar your way over to the last and swing over to it instead.
keltickennedy
Member
Thanks for the straight talk. I'll wait till it's half price on Black Friday.
Kind of seems like you're saying 'quantity over quality'
SlasherJPC
Banned
Yep. Once you have some, you access them by pulling left bumper and then hitting X on xbox. Bring you to the map and missions for the assassins.
Kind of seems like you're saying 'quantity over quality'
Well in some ways yes, and in some ways no. I find alot to like in the game regardless of the quality of some choices they made. I just think perhaps they need more time with their new engine. The biggiest issues for me occuriein the cities and I'm guessing mostly due to all the people on screen. The pop in and draw in really bugs the shit out of me. Everything else is somewhat depending on the person. I don't mind the more stream lined climbing or combat. Still feels good to me, and I'm still having fun.... the key word here.
I don't either lol. I see no need to block atm.
But are you not able to counter-kill the bigger guys? I mean, I try, but they just push me back.
Blue Ninja
Member
Nah, I'm doing it right (just did it in one go), there's just a big leap between two branches and the game doesn't always register that you're supposed to fly to that far away branch instead of tumbling to your squishy demise on the surface.
Maybe I could go after Brotherhood or Revelations to get my AC fix instead. I've only ever played ACII and it was one of my favourite games from this gen.
Which one is considered better? And why is neither held in the same regard as ACII? I knew the answer to these questions at some point, but forgot.
Which one is considered better? And why is neither held in the same regard as ACII? I knew the answer to these questions at some point, but forgot.
SlasherJPC
Banned
I never completed Brotherhood by majority say this over Revelations by far. I really enjoyed what I did play of Brotherhood and again for Revelations. This series fans have their mixed favorites.
Ohhh okay, that I haven't really encountered so I'm not sure.
Mainly because they were released so soon afterwards. If you loved AC 2, you should definitely play at least Brotherhood.
Play the multiplayer, I feel like (minus the maps, which are ultimately disappointing, the American Revolution does nothing for me even as an American) they did a good job tweaking it from Brotherhood->Revelations->3.
I haven't even touched the singleplayer yet because I'm doing the "to 50" grind again. I really wish Ubisoft would half the rate of grind for veterans. Make 25->50 a shorter chore than 0->50. :/
Blue Ninja
Member
I prefer AC: R, but most of GAF likes AC: B best.
Also guys, if I appear overly negative: I still love the game, but there's just an ungodly amount of useless additions that make me question the integrity of the mental faculties of those responsible. But, especially with the combat tips you've given me, I'm realling having a good time.
Just beat it. Nowhere near as memorable as AC2 and Brotherhood were. Good game, full of little glitches, just doesn't have the same soul as AC2/ACB. I enjoyed my time as Desmond the most, which is saying something.
Multiplayer, or at least the objective modes, are really fun this time around though.
Even though this game isn't the GOAT, I'm still a little sad that it's over. I'm sure AC will be back eventually, but I hope they give it a long rest.
Multiplayer, or at least the objective modes, are really fun this time around though.
Even though this game isn't the GOAT, I'm still a little sad that it's over. I'm sure AC will be back eventually, but I hope they give it a long rest.
Honestly, they both have their pros and cons.
I feel the story is more "easy to follow" in Revelations since it doesn't have a big bad that is only in the game for like... 10 minutes like Brotherhood. You're actually meandering to that big-bad reveal but then it happens and shit happens shortly after that to where the big-bad isn't introduced and then steps off for ten hours.
But Brotherhood has a bit more to do. Revelation's main story is short and the extra stuff is a little too... "filler" with no "killer."
Manhunt > Wanted for Brotherhood.
Manhunt > Infected > Wanted > * > Simple Deathmatch for Revelations.
Manhunt > Wolfpack > Wanted > * > Simple Deathmatch for 3.
Anyone not playing Manhunt is doing it wrong, IMO. Nothing more scary than stunning a dude only to have three of his teammates come in off camera/behind your camera and stab you.
I feel the story is more "easy to follow" in Revelations since it doesn't have a big bad that is only in the game for like... 10 minutes like Brotherhood. You're actually meandering to that big-bad reveal but then it happens and shit happens shortly after that to where the big-bad isn't introduced and then steps off for ten hours.
But Brotherhood has a bit more to do. Revelation's main story is short and the extra stuff is a little too... "filler" with no "killer."
Sai said:
Manhunt > Wanted for Brotherhood.
Manhunt > Infected > Wanted > * > Simple Deathmatch for Revelations.
Manhunt > Wolfpack > Wanted > * > Simple Deathmatch for 3.
Anyone not playing Manhunt is doing it wrong, IMO. Nothing more scary than stunning a dude only to have three of his teammates come in off camera/behind your camera and stab you.
Quicksilver4648
Member
Okay, I wont give any spoilers but I am going to say this.
The end of Sequence 3 was great.
Anyone who has already completed that portion knows what I am talking about.
The end of Sequence 3 was great.
Anyone who has already completed that portion knows what I am talking about.
Blue Ninja
Member
Yeah, but I'm honestly amazed at the amount of people really surprised by it.
It was the first thing that I thought when I first saw sequence 1.
Still, it was was delivered very neatly. PC folks are in for a treat.
Ugh.
Really hate those missions. They may be optional, but they hinder me to 100% the game like I did with AC2.
How'ya like them apples?
Stepping back and looking at it a bit more objectively, there are a lot of subtle cues in personality, story and character aesthetics that contribute to the ambiguity.
Him having a hidden blade for instance is a HUGE cue towards him being an assassin, despite any inconsistent personality traits he doesn't share with previous assassins, which could be chalked up to simply differences in personality, he could have just been a hard-edged assassin. The visual cues blended aspects of both Templars and Assassins, though a bit more of Templars.
Despite the known flaws the visuals are nothing short but amazing, especially at daylight. On my 3D TV my jaw is still constantly dropping. (The lower resolution adds a lot to the overall fidelity IMHO, cause it blurs the weak lod in the distance)
Give me that@60fps,more AA and a better drawing distance with nextgen and I'm set.
Give me that@60fps,more AA and a better drawing distance with nextgen and I'm set.
Blue Ninja
Member
I'll be honest, it still had me kinda fooled.
My first thought when I saw Haytham was "I bet that guy's a Templar". When he and his British cronies met, I half-expected them to say "May the father of understanding guide you" or something similar to that. But when Haytham traveled to the new world and there still had been no mention of him being a Templar I started wondering if perhaps he was an Assassin after all. It looked like he had the Assassin insignia on his gauntlets, too, but apparently he stole those off an Assassin. When he started talking about how he didn't want innocents to die I really started to doubt if he was a Templar.
But of course, then he went and proved me right anyway.
But of course, then he went and proved me right anyway.
The fact that (sequence 3)
Haytham has Eagle vision was the one that got me the most. I mean there is obviously nothing that says that someone with that bloodline has to be an assassin, but it had worked out that way every time so far. Also he speaks of being trained from birth in a manner that sounds very Assassin-ey as well.
I knew there was some twist coming thanks to everyone in this thread being like "ZOMG SEQUENCE 3 TWIST" though I was expecting something like Haytham's friends being secret Templars while he was still on the "good" side.
I'm still early in the game, but if it became revealed that he was raised as an Assassin and turned traitor it would not surprise me at all.
I knew there was some twist coming thanks to everyone in this thread being like "ZOMG SEQUENCE 3 TWIST" though I was expecting something like Haytham's friends being secret Templars while he was still on the "good" side.
I'm still early in the game, but if it became revealed that he was raised as an Assassin and turned traitor it would not surprise me at all.
Blue Ninja
Member
Check your e-mails. You're closer than you think.
XANDER CAGE
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Blue Ninja
Member
How do you put on outfits, anyway? I can't find the option, and I wanna see what Ezio's outfit looks like. :lol
Homestead basement.