GringoLOCOo
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did you pre order on PS4 ? there was a pre-load for it last week
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Assassin's Creed Syndicate |OT| Once more unto the glitch
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did you pre order on PS4 ? there was a pre-load for it last week
F0rneus
Tears in the rain
Just pre-ordered it today. Says it cannot be purchased at this time.
matrixman92
Member
yeah, i cant find it either. Its only letting me download the dlc.
Oh wait, nevermind it just showed up on my home screen and is downloading. Idk what I did to do that
like I said above, go to your library (all the way to the right) and just click on the game in there. It should start downloading.
Also make sure you have enough free space (~41GB). I believe it doesn't give you the "Download" option post-checkout in the store if you don't have enough available space.
F0rneus
Tears in the rain
Starting it from the library gave me the download option Thanks.
RedAssedApe
Banned
posted in bestbuy gaming support forums so we'll see. hopefully its just a mistake.
Seems like there were 8 that used Xbox
http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/assassins-creed-syndicate
Any first hand impressions in here? I'm pretty sold (I need something to fill the void until Fallout). My biggest concern is with the mission design itself, I can't remember much memorable stuff from Unity, outside of the first few missions. I'm a touch worried I might get sick of the game long before finishing it -- given it's only a single city (albeit a massive city), I'm interested to know what the variety is like.
keltickennedy
Member
Templar Hunt Gameplay
https://youtu.be/WhGqyAoG2MA
...Surprisingly by a player who is decent at the game.
https://youtu.be/WhGqyAoG2MA
...Surprisingly by a player who is decent at the game.
That...looked really cool. =D
JustAnotherOtaku
Member
Put a couple of hours into the PS4 version. Big fan of the series and enjoying it so far. Combat feels better and tighter, as does the free running. Two main characters have a lot of personality - can definitely see the Ezio comparisons. Have played every game in the series but the setting here helps it feel fresher than usual. Hard to explain - maybe it's just seeing horses and carriages etc, but it feels a bit less 'samey' than before.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
The hype for Syndicate grows in my heart.
The reactions I've heard from reviewers is that it's a really great soundtrack. I don't know, haven't really put my ear into it yet.
Gang 101 trailer. Some really fun looking side activities.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpK0gMA-MiE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpK0gMA-MiE
MHWilliams
Member
It actually tends to stay in the background unless there's something major going on. I really enjoyed the soundtrack this time around after not caring in other titles.
woa, this looked REALLY good
XANDER CAGE
Member
That's good to hear. I was watching Gamersyde's video of the intro and I was getting really irritated with the repeating theme, but I just watched some other videos and I quite like it. I guess it's really going to depend on how it's used for me.
Karak
Member
Ya the use of negative space in the soundtrack is awesome. There is lots of times that it lets the world sounds seep into the actual gameplay and then sort of filters back in. Great soundtrack just a bit different than past games.
brandonh83
Banned
Austin Wintory did it so it's probably dope.
Yeaah, that's why I'm hyped.
Got the Shakes
Member
While obviously less convenient, you should still be able to preorder the standard version in stores. I went and did it a few hours ago because I couldn't do it online. Sucks that it isn't available online, luckily for me my Best Buy is really close to my house.
Quick Mustard
Member
Loving this so far.
The brother / sister relationship between Jacob and Evie is really good.
The brother / sister relationship between Jacob and Evie is really good.
I love that Jacob is there twice.
Quick Mustard
Member
My only criticism is the sluggish camera.
If that could be corrected with a patch, I'd be 100% happy.
If that could be corrected with a patch, I'd be 100% happy.
Wow that looks good.
Something about assassin creed games just makes them fun as it gets colder. I have some good memories sitting in on snowy days playing them.
RedAssedApe
Banned
Yeah. The problem is, my local Best Buy generally doesn't let me use my brother's GCU in person so I usually place the order online using his account and store pickup in my name
Best Buy Support Forums chimed in when a few of us asked there.
Best Buy Bill said:
MrCompletely
Member
You were right, I went there and they wouldn't let me get it. They also wouldn't let me trade in batman, which i pre ordered online and picked up at the store. They said I can only trade it back in online, and that this is a specific rule just for Long Island stores. Complete bullshit.That is how their e-mails for pre-orders always look. They always send you an e-mail the day before with "your order is ready for pickup" in the subject line
But they won't let you pickup the game until the date referenced in the actual body of the message if they haven't been authorized to break the street date.
Yeah. The problem is, my local Best Buy generally doesn't let me use my brother's GCU in person so I usually place the order online using his account and store pickup in my name
Best Buy Support Forums chimed in when a few of us asked there.
:/
I don't exactly have a Best Buy next to my house and I don't feel particularly good about dropping $72 for the Gold Edition. Considering you can still buy the latter his explanation sounds like BS.
Despite my absolute hatred for Unity, I decided to get this. The reviews indicate to me that it's more in line with what I want out of an Assassins Creed game, but also the music is sublime in what I've seen.
Maybe I'm just trying to fill a void left by not getting into the Doom alpha. But I'm probably just trying to legitimize the purchase since Unity stung so much.
Oh well, here's hoping.
Maybe I'm just trying to fill a void left by not getting into the Doom alpha. But I'm probably just trying to legitimize the purchase since Unity stung so much.
Oh well, here's hoping.
Rap2thaMoon
Member
Well, she's a woman so of course she needs to have a love story! Didn't you know that?
RedAssedApe
Banned
The twins find out they aren't really related at all.
yeah i asked about that. haha...we'll see how he responds.
Chance Hale
Member
Why did they change the blood effects? Really cartoonish and going by videos they got rid of the dynamic blood stains on clothes depending on where you hit someone :/
Karak
Member
LOl...wow. There is a bit more to everything than people think.
Rap2thaMoon
Member
I wasn't being serious, although i do like romances in games.
Karak
Member
Sorry I meant wow because some of the story hasn't leaked is all and I think it will be VERY interesting once everything gets out into the gameverse. All good man. all good
Rap2thaMoon
Member
So it's
Evie? Damn man that's fucked up.
No.Bow chicka bow wowThe twins find out they aren't really related at all.
They have to be related for it to work.
SJRB
Gold Member
Picked it up after work today, played up until the grappling hook unlock.
So far the game is pretty okay. The story is a joke, but it almost seems that the game itself realises this as well. Especially the modern-day stuff is so random and hastily pushed out the door that it made me scratch my head thinking why they even bothered in the first place. Perhaps it'll lead somewhere, but as of yet it's random as hell. Both stories are. The game barely bothers to set up these characters, or any overarching narrative other than "this evil Templar guy is controlling London, he's an asshole and he must die".
Jacob is such a annoying moron, just as I expected. Evie is much better in that regard, but they're both not exactly the brightest. They're basically two arrogant and spoilt brats thinking they'll "liberate" London for the lulz. These characters are a far cry [huehue] from characters like Altair, who treat the Assassin's creed [huehue] like a religion, whereas the Frye twins basically whipe their ass with it.
Gameplay is okay. Combat feels wonky as hell, and unfortunately freerunning does too. There is this bizarre animation "glitch" where, when you want to scale a wall, the caracter bumps into the wall and stops for a split second. It just completely breaks pace and immersion. Seriously, try it yourself. R2 + X while running towards a wall.
Music is incredible at one moment, and makes me want to turn off my headset the next. Especially the bizarre violin "freestyle" is like nails on a chalkboard.
So far the performance is solid. No crazy bugs, no massive framerate issues. Graphics look indeed kinda scaled down from Unity, especially from higher up the buildings seem way less poly'd. Enemy AI is still garbage, stealth is still a joke. But you know, it is what it is. As long as you go in knowing these elements are shit, you won't be surprised.
So far the game is pretty okay. The story is a joke, but it almost seems that the game itself realises this as well. Especially the modern-day stuff is so random and hastily pushed out the door that it made me scratch my head thinking why they even bothered in the first place. Perhaps it'll lead somewhere, but as of yet it's random as hell. Both stories are. The game barely bothers to set up these characters, or any overarching narrative other than "this evil Templar guy is controlling London, he's an asshole and he must die".
Jacob is such a annoying moron, just as I expected. Evie is much better in that regard, but they're both not exactly the brightest. They're basically two arrogant and spoilt brats thinking they'll "liberate" London for the lulz. These characters are a far cry [huehue] from characters like Altair, who treat the Assassin's creed [huehue] like a religion, whereas the Frye twins basically whipe their ass with it.
Gameplay is okay. Combat feels wonky as hell, and unfortunately freerunning does too. There is this bizarre animation "glitch" where, when you want to scale a wall, the caracter bumps into the wall and stops for a split second. It just completely breaks pace and immersion. Seriously, try it yourself. R2 + X while running towards a wall.
Music is incredible at one moment, and makes me want to turn off my headset the next. Especially the bizarre violin "freestyle" is like nails on a chalkboard.
So far the performance is solid. No crazy bugs, no massive framerate issues. Graphics look indeed kinda scaled down from Unity, especially from higher up the buildings seem way less poly'd. Enemy AI is still garbage, stealth is still a joke. But you know, it is what it is. As long as you go in knowing these elements are shit, you won't be surprised.
Karak
Member
Shouldn't have. There was a warning from Ubi to not indicate it in reviews in the paperwork.
bananafactory
Banned
Can you elaborate without spoiling it? I don't particularly enjoy the AC gameplay but was going to pick this up due to the praise for the story and characters
Rap2thaMoon
Member
He didn't spoil the the
love story ark