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Binary Domain |OT| BUYING THIS GAME IS Not up for Nagoshiation
- Thread starter Tomasooie
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Finished it last night.
The campaign is short, and yet it does not feel short. Quite MGS-like cinematography, solid shooting mechanics and a delightful set of weapons. I even liked the story, though it felt restricted in terms of choice (and there are about four QTEs that are too easy to fail). Cain the French gaybot is a new favorite.
Highly recommended.
As for MP - could not get it to work yet.
The campaign is short, and yet it does not feel short. Quite MGS-like cinematography, solid shooting mechanics and a delightful set of weapons. I even liked the story, though it felt restricted in terms of choice (and there are about four QTEs that are too easy to fail). Cain the French gaybot is a new favorite.
Highly recommended.
As for MP - could not get it to work yet.
Yes and no.
Yes, because it is a proper challenge. No because it is not what you quite expect.
My body is ready.
I finished this last week. Pretty solid game with decent shooting and an interesting story. I bought the game in Japan but played it in English and the localization was better than expected (I actually laughed a couple of times at the jokes). It might be that I am just comparing it to Biohazard Revelation, which had cringeworthy English dialogue.
I could see playing chapters over again to try out missions with different team members, but I think I will sell the game before the buyback price drops. I played about one hour of the multiplayer (both horde mode and pvp), which was about enough for me. It wasn't bad, but it didn't grab me.
I could see playing chapters over again to try out missions with different team members, but I think I will sell the game before the buyback price drops. I played about one hour of the multiplayer (both horde mode and pvp), which was about enough for me. It wasn't bad, but it didn't grab me.
IrishNinja
Member
fantastic OP, good work man.
getting my copy in from gamefly when it drops monday, hype is starting this weekend!
getting my copy in from gamefly when it drops monday, hype is starting this weekend!
Risk Breaker
Member
Wow, that OP is awesome.
The Cartographer
Member
My copy is ready
IdreamofHIME
Member
Is the camera making anyone else feel a bit sick? It's making me feel super whoozy, so much so I had to take a break.
Phonomezer
Banned
OP title of the forever.
Edit: It's out?! wtf! Now... do I buy books for uni or Binary Domain this week... HMM.
Phoenix Fang
Banned
Can't wait for this game. Loved the demo.
Here is my review if someone wants to add it to the OP (I gave the game a 7.5) : http://www.jvn.com/jeux/tests/test-de-binary-domain.html
I really liked the game but I don't think the last boss lives up to the other bosses you fight during the campaign.
I really liked the game but I don't think the last boss lives up to the other bosses you fight during the campaign.
Lighthouse
Member
Everything about this thread feels right.
Im very pleased with the reviews and sales so far. See you all in the binary domain.
Im very pleased with the reviews and sales so far. See you all in the binary domain.
Neuromancer
Member
The last boss is Nagoshi
I'd say it's awesome. Quite a challenge but a well designed one.
About how long did it take you? Reviews are all saying it's 8 - 10 hours, which is great for a straight-up shooter. It's so damn aggravating to me that 5 - 6 hour campaigns have not only become common, but have also gained acceptance as a satisfactory length for an action game.
SpikedGunner
Member
Love the OP, I'm looking forward to picking up my copy on Tuesday (damn you Amazon for not offering release date shipping with this).
Also, I'm still hoping SEGA releases the Yakuza skins outside of Japan.
Also, I'm still hoping SEGA releases the Yakuza skins outside of Japan.
Sickboy007
Member
Splash Wave
Member
It's disappointing to hear that the PS3 version is worse, as I was hoping to buy that version for the sake of finally getting some trophies and to teach myself how to aim with a Dual Shock.
Did not bother to look it up on a save file or in the system, but 9h sounds about right. Mind you, a cool third of that is made up of cutscenes.
No complaints from me, PS3 version. It might have dipped a few times during heavier cutscenes.
Yeah, I'm not sure why glaurang said that it's short. It took me 8.5 hours (went average speed I would say) which is quite long for a shooter.
Hypereides
Gold Member
Like that Robots go off like a car alarm when youre detected. Nice touch.
I have to hand it Nagoshi. Making robots your enemy is a flexible idea. Love the fact, that even though you blast their leg/legs off they still go on. Or that their armor bursts in smithereens when shot. The fact they act as bullet sponges is justified and challenging.
The variety of robot designs is really cool.
Its unlike most TPS cover based games, like uncharted where a couple of shots to the leg will kill a foe. Which doesnt make sense.
EDIT: I really hope this game sells, because it deserves the sales. Judging by what Ive seen, its more polished and put together than most TPS this generation. That and the story is quite enjoyable.
EDIT 2: Voice casting deserves some praise too. Love that the characters have accents. Havent heard something quite like it since the MGS 1 days. Major thumbs up.
I have to hand it Nagoshi. Making robots your enemy is a flexible idea. Love the fact, that even though you blast their leg/legs off they still go on. Or that their armor bursts in smithereens when shot. The fact they act as bullet sponges is justified and challenging.
The variety of robot designs is really cool.
Its unlike most TPS cover based games, like uncharted where a couple of shots to the leg will kill a foe. Which doesnt make sense.
EDIT: I really hope this game sells, because it deserves the sales. Judging by what Ive seen, its more polished and put together than most TPS this generation. That and the story is quite enjoyable.
EDIT 2: Voice casting deserves some praise too. Love that the characters have accents. Havent heard something quite like it since the MGS 1 days. Major thumbs up.
It's pretty fine for me. Dipped during the spider boss with all the dust around.
Am surprised the MP is smooth on a shitty connection.
quinntendopower
Banned
looks like my work is paying off. a lot of day one's here!
so glad my sacrifice is making people choose gameplay!
so glad my sacrifice is making people choose gameplay!
Lighthouse
Member
73,683 ps3, 4000(lol) 360 in Japan. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=464121
Not earth shattering but not bad either considering the type of game it is.
How are you liking the multiplayer so far? Is it something you could see yourself investing considerable time in or just a nice diversion?
Hmm, wasn't even on my radar, but all of a sudden I'm very tempted to preorder.
I'm sure that I'm just now wrapping up Vanquish for the first time has absolutely nothing to do with that.
Any consensus on platform features/performance? I tend to skew PS3 for controller preferences, but will switch to 360 if necessary (Bayonetta)...
I'm sure that I'm just now wrapping up Vanquish for the first time has absolutely nothing to do with that.
Any consensus on platform features/performance? I tend to skew PS3 for controller preferences, but will switch to 360 if necessary (Bayonetta)...
helvetica bold
Banned
Does anyone have the full 360 retail version?
Thats the one i have on reserve. So the frame rate is
smoother on the 360 right? I know the 360 looks a little
sharper with a few more jaggies than the PS3.
Thats the one i have on reserve. So the frame rate is
smoother on the 360 right? I know the 360 looks a little
sharper with a few more jaggies than the PS3.
Quick match surprised me, I just blinked and instantly on a TDM session. Still a lot to discover tho and I haven't tried buying any additional equipment for each class yet, keep on picking the guns they leave around. Those shotguns deals massive damage.
I think it will stick with this much longer than *ahem* Uncharted's MP.
Nagoshi have something in here man. That man never fails.
xXBetter Off DadXx
Member
Hahahaha. Man, I wish we were that lucky.
Now I'm picturing a realistic Nagoshi face on a giant robot spider body.
Hypereides
Gold Member
Holy shit the highway-gigantic-motorcycle boss is fucking awesome!
Seriously. The robot designs in this game are rocking it
Seriously. The robot designs in this game are rocking it
Fortinbras
Member
Finished the game a few hours ago and enjoyed every single minute of it. The game offers a great campaign, some very cool characters like the french robot and great boss battles. Third person shooter fans should play it.
I played the demos on PS3 and 360 as well as the full version on 360. The framerate is smooth most of the time in the retail version and framerate drops are rare.
I played the demos on PS3 and 360 as well as the full version on 360. The framerate is smooth most of the time in the retail version and framerate drops are rare.
SEGAbits interview with Nagoshi-san about Binary Domain
http://segabits.com/blog/2012/02/25/binary-domain-interview-with-toshihiro-nagoshi/
http://segabits.com/blog/2012/02/25/binary-domain-interview-with-toshihiro-nagoshi/
Lighthouse
Member
OK you got me all excited now! I loved Uncharted 2 mp but U3's mp really did not impress.
I think it had to do with the maps and the fact that the shooting did feel as good as U2's.
Really looking forward to playing now, is the hardest difficulty available from the start or do you need to unlock it?
One more question, are there any unlockables?
Augemitbutter
Member
harriet the spy
Member
I am very torn. I know I will want to play this game. I want to support it. But I also feel that it's likely to bomb pretty hard, dropping to 30 or something soonish. So do i want to buy it at high price just to support the dev, or should i just play my own interest and buy it when it inevitably drops shortly..
Added to the OP, thanks!
Also added a demo gameplay video, played and narrated by an NA producer on the game (now I know how to charge the shock burst), and information on the Gamestop pre-order items.
