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Bioshock Infinite |OT| No Gods, Kings, or Irrational Games
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The Librarian
Banned
Oh, silly me! Well, I replayed the last fifteen minutes or so, and I realized you could activate a trap to unlock the super-secret, feel-good ending.
Tear straight into 1963, genius.
The funny thing is that NeoGAF Mobile already does this, but not the main site. Never understood that.
The Librarian
Banned
Elizabeth knows it was a very special time.
What a lady.
jacksepticeye
Member
Thank God I didn't click that before reading further. I am extra vigilant about spoilers now, I already got potentially spoiled a few days ago and don't want to know if it was real or not.
Oh God people are posting potential sneaky spoilers now and I am thinking of jumping ship
I use that as well, but it can potentially backfire if there's a spoiler in the video title or description.
smart man.
Overall impressions?
It's a good game but not the home run I was hoping for.
I think on a mechanical level it works better than Bioshock 1 or 2 but they really didn't push it as far as they probably could. Mostly I am disappointed by the powers and how little the skyline stuff actually factored into the game. That might be more a result of my high expectations. What is there works perfectly fine. What I really enjoyed is when they give you Halo like sand boxes to fight in.
The story I didn't particularly care for and I really don't understand the hype that was built up before for it. Especially the news about that one Irrational dude having problems with the religious themes. There really isn't anything in this that is so outrageous. I wish there was...
I was very impressed with the design of Columbia. It's a beautiful place and they put a lot of effort in every small detail.
Oh and for those wondering, apparently there is no New Game Plus. That really sucks, especially because of how the weapon upgrade system works. The way that works is that you can upgrade a machine gun but those upgrades don't carry over to every machine gun, because there are two different types. I wish they had just stuck to a system that was based on weapon classes.
So overall I enjoyed my time but I doubt this game will stick with me like System Shock 2 or Bioshock 1 did. I am actually happy that I done with it so I can return to MH3U which I think I am enjoying more.
jacksepticeye
Member
People are posting sneaky ones now and I don't like it. And my lack of will power, impatience and inquisitive nature are making me read them unknowingly. Might be time to get the fuck out of dodge
Sigh... These were my biggest worries about this game as well, seems it didn't deliver in the areas I was most interested in. Still, the design of columbus looks wonderful. I really need to stop preordering things off of steam lol, never a good idea. Still excited to play the game for myself however. How long did it take you roughly?
Around 12 hours.
Oh... you're one of those people...
Hm, good point. I didn't think of that.
Thanks for the impressions. Looking forward to seeing what I think of it myself.
Vire
Member
I was about to say the same thing...
I just don't *get* Monster Hunter, I even watched the new Quick Look from Giant Bomb...
Nope, still looks really dumb.
Raitosaito
Member
You pick the purchasing method, so it won't use your card. It'll ask for every purchase.
Franklinator
Member
It should default to the wallet, but as you check out it should ask you to confirm your payment method.
brandonh83
Banned
People respond to things differently. I thought Silent Hill Downpour had by far the best story in any game last year (read: not much of a feat) that was also very well told and written in general but I'd imagine a lot of people would disagree with that. Which is okay, whatever, but these things are highly subjective.
It's precisely that I do get Monster Hunter that I'm so sure I won't share his experience of Bioshock.
Got it, thanks. Pre-loading now! Huge ass download, but I'm pumped.
Raitosaito
Member
Same.
I play a lot of JRPGs on handhelds and imported games so I know first hand people won't get the games I have played or like. Even Pokemon which is popular is polarizing to some people, but we all have different taste.
tiny raptor
Member
Maybe try give the game a try. The honest to god, old college try.
If you still don't like it, it just might not be for you. It's not for everyone.
Then I pity you.
Deputy Dangle
Member
I feel the same as well.
Yes, these are just my impressions. Some people will probably agree with me other won#t. That's all right. I feel just slightly let down. After all it was one of my most anticipated games for a while.
Can you please stop projecting my enjoyment of one game onto another. especially how you are so sure that means how you will feel about the game. It's just idiotic. I play a wide variety of games so me enjoying MH means basically nothing.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Now there's a weird fucking statement
brandonh83
Banned
The hype is so strong that this was always to be expected, especially after all the delays.
Vire
Member
I dunno, it just looks like a poor man's Demon/Dark Souls. (Granted Monster Hunter came first)
Maybe some day...
MagicWithEarvin
Member
I believe he's new to MH, so not sure if Xater is "one of those people".
I love MH, it's my favorite series. I love BioShock also and enjoyed 1 and 2. Looking forward to playing Infinite on Steam.
Nah, MH is more skill-based.
There's a day 1 ~10GB HD Texture pack you'll have to download, too.
You're joking, right?
MuddyDonut
Member
I would buy Monster Hunter but no online on 3DS. I enjoy both games though, don't understand why it has to be exclusively one or the other.
Raitosaito
Member
He's not.
Nope, it's true.
Fine Ham Abounds
Member
I'm sensitive to people having trigger issues, but that's just ridiculous. It's like saying the punch was spiked is a joke about drunk driving.
tiny raptor
Member
There's thousands of hours of potential enjoyment if you can get into it! So, in my opinion, I'd recommend you at least try. Maybe even try it a few times with many months in between, because...
I also love the Souls games, but when I first tried Demon's I hated it. Didn't understand why so many people loved it, then I gave it another try a year later. Freaking loved it!
I don't think Monster Hunter is a poor man's Souls game, though. They are still pretty different even if they share some similarities. One thing I love about MH is the relaxing atmosphere and contrast of exploring the world and gathering with the intensity and tension of the excruciatingly long boss fights.
Yeah, maybe I let the hype get to me and then binge playing it did the rest. Maybe if I sit on it for a few days my opinion on some stuff might change. Well the only thing that I can see it change is the story but I still think they did just too much...
No new game plus is the biggest bummer. Man I would probably play it again in a week if I could do it. Having all the options right from the start would maybe make me play around more with the different powers.
jacksepticeye
Member
Nope, 14.9 GB base game and 10 gig HD texture pack
tiny raptor
Member
That they enjoy good games?
brandonh83
Banned
There is actually one good thing about hype and disappointment though: sometimes, it's only temporary. I felt disappointed by Skyward Sword because my hype was just frankly not feasible for the game or any game to really meet. I did have some problems with it, but after a while I started to accept it more. Something similar happened with RE6. I still think it's a bad direction for Resident Evil, but after some time I at least warmed up to the gameplay and the story's fixture in the overall series.
With hype/disappointment, for me, it's generally fleeting. There's an initial crush of disappointment but time sometimes heals it. I'm trying to keep my hype modest about Bioshock Infinite, but it's hard.
Fine Ham Abounds
Member
On a brighter note, the cat in the hospital is doing better, and we made chile rellenos for dinner. They were more challenging and satisying than Tomb Raider.
I appreciate the impressions. Despite my excitement, I've maintained realistic expectations over the years. I never expected a NG+, and don't expect 1999 mode to be the game changer some are hoping for.
I just want an engaging, multifaceted narrative, and sound art direction. It will probably come through in those respects. As for the utilization of skylines, I always imagined they would be another combat element and nothing more. This isn't an open world game, or Zelda. There is no blending of "zones."
You lucky pre-loaders. Still waiting on Great Mistake Gaming.
I just want an engaging, multifaceted narrative, and sound art direction. It will probably come through in those respects. As for the utilization of skylines, I always imagined they would be another combat element and nothing more. This isn't an open world game, or Zelda. There is no blending of "zones."
You lucky pre-loaders. Still waiting on Great Mistake Gaming.