BatSu
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Yes , would not recommend. Graphically it is horrible to me
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Assassin's Creed Syndicate |OT| Once more unto the glitch
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Yes , would not recommend. Graphically it is horrible to me
Tal Shiar Agent
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Does the game specifically detail that Ned is a transman either in dialog or the codex?
Do they use gendered pronouns with Ned?
Do they use gendered pronouns with Ned?
Something from unity had to get hit in order to make it perform ok
Dunno about the codex, but its not really brought up with someone asking if he is transgendered. I don't remember them using him or her, but rather they just used Ned.
I was already thinking during Unity that buildings/landscapes looked way too flat, but it at least had better lighting.
I really hope that the game Montreal is working actually has decent AI and has the sensibility not to have non hostile NPC's scattered all around an area you are supposed to sneak around in. It just looks so stupid in practice, and the dumbness of the AI + the general sense that detection isn't a penalty and you can easily deal with guard makes me wonder what is the point of stealth in the first place.
And I fucking hope it releases in a solid condition, because both AC3 and Unity, the "we've changed so much" games both released in abysmal quality.
Then again, unless the game they are working on is in a time period I actually care about, I probably won't pick it up.
The modern day has gone to total shit in Syndicate, and my obligation to buy each of these games has ended.
And I fucking hope it releases in a solid condition, because both AC3 and Unity, the "we've changed so much" games both released in abysmal quality.
Then again, unless the game they are working on is in a time period I actually care about, I probably won't pick it up.
The modern day has gone to total shit in Syndicate, and my obligation to buy each of these games has ended.
Lighting got hit.
Unity used a fixed lighting system (lighting sytem never changes until the game needs it to). Syndicate uses dynamic lighting (goes from night to day on its own)
Whatever this engine Ubi is using for these current gen AC games isn't great.
BatSu
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I would probably just straight up buy this game today if Jacob wasn't even in it at all. I'm beyond sick of Ubisoft's Ezio wannabes.
Conscience Falls
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Looks like I won't be playing today. A few minutes after putting the disc in I had the NXE update pushed on me resulting in:
Yeah, he doesn't really get any better, and mostly acts as a foil to make Evie look good. He is an idiot for most of the game.
And its more annoying that he is "the face" of Syndicate.
Evie might be on the box, but she is pushed so far of to the side, and the european special edition is even worse
Its just Jacob, and Evie is relagated to a peel off sticker
And its baffling considering they have this key art, that they could have used for the boxart
flipswitch
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Do you need to enter a special code to download the extra missions the ps4 has or are they already installed?
Graphically, the environment is acceptable, but the main character created , are horrible.
Looks fine to me.
Wait, what? An update was actually pushed to your console without you downloading/installing yourself that broke your game? (I don't own an XB1, so I have no idea how the system works)
But if so, that's ridiculous. Though maybe I'm just misunderstanding you.
My PS4 copy of the game actually arrived today, though I probably have to wait for two weeks until I can play :/
Liferebooted
Banned
Evie looks like Jennifer Lawrence and I can't unsee it.
I'm having a blast so far.. although it seems the difficulty is a lot easier this time around so far.
Characters are fun and have the kind of banter that Marvel films do.
As far as combat goes, the speed is awesome, makes you feel overpowered. Then again I just picked a fight with a bobby and got shot
Minor thing, but I like how one of the collectibles was tied into the game (Shaun wanting you to sample various ales so he could vicariously live through the experience)
Characters are fun and have the kind of banter that Marvel films do.
As far as combat goes, the speed is awesome, makes you feel overpowered. Then again I just picked a fight with a bobby and got shot
Minor thing, but I like how one of the collectibles was tied into the game (Shaun wanting you to sample various ales so he could vicariously live through the experience)
BatSu
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Assassin's Creed: Syndicate Looks Worse Than Unity - Lacks Cloud Shadows, Features Less Crowd
https://youtu.be/h4YU_hy9xFk
https://youtu.be/h4YU_hy9xFk
RIGHT? Like why couldn't the game just have been about her? I have no desire to play as Jacob at all.
The cloud thing is disappointing, loved that in Unity. But it kind of makes sense that there aren't hundreds of people standing in the middle of the street with the addition of the carriages.
Less crowds sounds more like a plus. Unity had so many NPCs standing around doing nothing that it was completely immersion breaking. That's not even to mention the obvious impact on performance. I wouldn't have wanted that many people standing around Paris even if they could have locked it at 30fps.
serenewarfare
Banned
As someone who hated Unity, but picked this up after seeing the positive impressions, I am absolutely astounded at how much I like it. Just feels like a much smoother and more cohesive experience. The improvements to hand-to-hand combat make that part feel better, while the skill trees and inventory stuff makes you feel like you are actually making progress when you are chasing the icons around on the map. Even the menial tasks are more enjoyable because there's no companion app BS and the game isn't constantly hassling you to buy microtransactions. And the grappling hook vastly improves the mobility and makes getting around in general just more enjoyable. My only complaint this far really is that I feel of the two main characters, Evie is vastly superior. I find myself never really being compelled to switch back to Jacob unless the game tells me to. All in all, just feels like a game that is a lot more focused and tight than Unity ever did.
flipswitch
Member
Didn't Unity have those nasty LOD pop up with the crowds too? I think this game looks very nice, love the music that plays around town.
There's two inserts in the case which you have to enter.
Also, on the store there's a free DLC called RUNAWAY TRAIN in the store.
Agree across the board
Right on.
The map isn't anywhere near as cluttered as Unity's, and while it may have been better graphically, the game looks just fine here.
Just got my Master Assassin outfit for Evie. Pumped.
flipswitch
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I'm starting to get the hang of the controls now, referring to climbing up and down buildings using R2 and either X or O, it's feeling more natural when it initially felt weird.
Hellwarden
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I think the fact that Jacob is put front and center, and doesn't share the spotlight with Evie is a bit troubling.
That said, I feel like the game is better off for including them both. They work with each other from a narrative standpoint. If it was just Evie or Jacob, they both might seem a bit weak characterization wise.
That said, I feel like the game is better off for including them both. They work with each other from a narrative standpoint. If it was just Evie or Jacob, they both might seem a bit weak characterization wise.
Hey guys quick question about resolution and PS4. I know this is later into the gen and I'm just now wondering but, should I set my PS4 to automatic or 1080p? Does the PS4 upscale 900p to 1080p regardless? So if I leave it at automatic will it just play the game at 900p without upscaling? I ask because I would rather play the game at its native resolution. I feel like upscaling may look worse.
https://youtu.be/Cgih7ddzgKc
they are just standing there. :O
I like some of those takedowns tho. Is it really that static tho? npcs just standing there to trigger a hit?
they are just standing there. :O
I like some of those takedowns tho. Is it really that static tho? npcs just standing there to trigger a hit?
You aren't going to get native 900p unless you have a 1600x900 monitor. A 1080p TV is always going to display at 1080p, regardless of what you set the outputting device to. There is no 900p option on the PS4 regardless. Unlike last gen the scalers in these consoles are perfectly capable of doing the job, so always set both consoles to your max supported resolution.
I like Jacob, but like Evie more.
Jacob's more of a kid.. as soon as he hears about the possibility of making his own gang, he's all giddy and making grand plans. It's kind of like Calvin from Calvin and Hobbes to me. But yeah, the interplay between the two is great, sibling rivalry is fun
I like that they went this route, and the GTA V comparison is a good one.. it also lets you as a player decide which route you like to roleplay more as -- combat or stealth.
I think what some people in the camp of "Evie should've been the sole protagonist" don't get is that neither Evie NOR Jacob would be anywhere near as entertaining and likeable as they are without the brother-sister dynamic.
At least, that's how I see it as. Both play off each other and both foil each other perfectly.
At least, that's how I see it as. Both play off each other and both foil each other perfectly.
nelsonroyale
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If anything the LOD there is probably slightly better than Unity.
Okay 1080p it is. Thank you.
It's important to keep in mind that Unity had baked lightning (with clever tricks to make it seem like dynamic) while Syndicate uses a dynamic lightning system with full 24 hour cycle.
Weather effects, environment density (buildings etc) and draw distance looks better than Unity, despite lower NPC count and no cloud shadows.
Imo it looks very good, that's acceptable LOD for far off objects since you are not going to get high quality models when you have an ariel view of a dense city like that. Most game don't even do that, infact Unity was way worse in this area and the textures on those buildings and land looked horrible in Unity even on PC.
Imo it looks very good, that's acceptable LOD for far off objects since you are not going to get high quality models when you have an ariel view of a dense city like that. Most game don't even do that, infact Unity was way worse in this area and the textures on those buildings and land looked horrible in Unity even on PC.
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darkwing-buck
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How's the game? I haven't played a AC game since 3. Also can I play as the girl the whole game?