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Call of Juarez: Gunslinger |OT| It's your huckleberry
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Barack Lesnar
Banned
Whoa, great review. Going to buy this...it came out of nowhere. 12-15 bucks is nothing
Awesome, thanks! Grabbing on PC as soon as I'm home from work.
How is Arcade mode? I've only taken a bite out of the story and that's it.
And Sethos, sorry to hear that man. Good thing it wasn't a 60 title though right?
Obviously. The issue is with repeating keys on a keyboard, using a game controller will bypass the issue entirely.
The fix posted on the last page worked for me, I can't play shooters with a controller.
He's using the keyboard with the controller simply plugged in
VE3TRO
Formerly Gizmowned
Pretty fun. I just sped threw to see how it performed so didn't check out all the weapons but it looks great when bullet time takes effect at 120fps.
Yea I'm using a keyboard. I just happened to have a controller plugged in from playing another game earlier.
I will take out the controller when I next start the game to see if any issues happen.
I'm retarded, sorry Gizmowned.
PsihoPerihelion
Member
Well, I can finally talk about this game (believe it or not, this the first time I've been under embargo)
I got this on Friday from Ubisoft and i was really nervous on how to approach this game considering I've never been a fan of the series (and to be honest, neither of the developer) However, this was a pleasant surprise for me.
Gameplay is really tight and I appreciated some of the mechanics like bullet time and the "luck" system.
The game is basically linear but there's a bit of room to explore and find collectibles.
The upgrades don't add much in many cases but they're more than welcome (please devs, put upgrades on all my shooters)
Duels are actually fun and as you advance and learn the duel mechanics you have room to tweak and improve how you confront them.
Graphics are actually good, to be honest. Consider this is an XBLA game. Very colorful and there's some nice texture work here and there. Loved the soundtrack too.
Some cons: AI is pretty boring to confront. Lack of weapon variety. Boss battles are forgettable and follow the same pattern.
In case of tl;dr: is a good game with some minor issues that don't distract from the enjoyment of the shooting mechanics. Give it a chance! (x360 version tested)
I got this on Friday from Ubisoft and i was really nervous on how to approach this game considering I've never been a fan of the series (and to be honest, neither of the developer) However, this was a pleasant surprise for me.
Gameplay is really tight and I appreciated some of the mechanics like bullet time and the "luck" system.
The game is basically linear but there's a bit of room to explore and find collectibles.
The upgrades don't add much in many cases but they're more than welcome (please devs, put upgrades on all my shooters)
Duels are actually fun and as you advance and learn the duel mechanics you have room to tweak and improve how you confront them.
Graphics are actually good, to be honest. Consider this is an XBLA game. Very colorful and there's some nice texture work here and there. Loved the soundtrack too.
Some cons: AI is pretty boring to confront. Lack of weapon variety. Boss battles are forgettable and follow the same pattern.
In case of tl;dr: is a good game with some minor issues that don't distract from the enjoyment of the shooting mechanics. Give it a chance! (x360 version tested)
Good impressions man, thanks.
OverBlood 3
Banned
Played a few minutes on the PC and it's really enjoyable, getting combos is quite nice and something I'd never bother doing in other shooters. Looks great shame about the FOV :/.
The storytelling so far is my favourite bit and the 'Nuggets of Truth' are interesting to read. I missed 1 on the first level so I'll replay it again.
The storytelling so far is my favourite bit and the 'Nuggets of Truth' are interesting to read. I missed 1 on the first level so I'll replay it again.
Yeah those Truth Nugz are a great read. Found em all so far in the first two areas. Luckily they arent really well hidden and you get access to an early upgrade that allows you to hear a sound when you're close to one.
Also, the shielded foes remind me so much of the guardians in Mass Effect 2/3, complete with the trophy/cheev for killing them by shooting them through their little peep hole.
Also, the shielded foes remind me so much of the guardians in Mass Effect 2/3, complete with the trophy/cheev for killing them by shooting them through their little peep hole.
VE3TRO
Formerly Gizmowned
Ok I replayed the same Arcade level with both controller and keyboard. The issue seems to be running the game at 60Hz. I could play the game at 60Hz with a controller but on the keyboard it felt a mess and due to it stuttering I was aiming all over the place.
Once I pushed the config to 120hz or 144hz the problem went away. I haven't tried it yet but 75hz may also fix the issue.
Once I pushed the config to 120hz or 144hz the problem went away. I haven't tried it yet but 75hz may also fix the issue.
A Sentient Keyboard
Member
I'm sure I'm not just speaking for myself when I say that I had no expections for this whatsoever, so I'm glad to hear it's actually pretty good. Will probably jump on this blind.
I think it's what most of us are doing. It's what I did and I'm pretty blown away.
Keep those 15 dollar gems comin, Ubi
That was premature, after playing for a bit I don't notice them anymore. This game looks awesome and most importantly it is really fun. Buy this game, gaf.
Yeah exactly. The border becomes unnoticeable to me within moments of playing. There's way too many other pretty things to look at.
phantomspiker
Member
Played through a few levels and I think it's pretty great. The art style is really nice and I'm digging the storytelling so far. The gunplay feels really good, and landing combos is super satisfying.
Yes.
#define SMAA_THRESHOLD 0.07
#define SMAA_MAX_SEARCH_STEPS 54
#define SMAA_MAX_SEARCH_STEPS_DIAG 16
#define SMAA_CORNER_ROUNDING 40
Looks good enough to me.
jim2point0
Banned
Those fucking borders stay on your screen? Ugh. UGH.
Also, why the hell did they encrypt the data files? I was excited for this game using Chrome Engine, which was always pretty moddable. But this game...
I'm not happy.
Also, why the hell did they encrypt the data files? I was excited for this game using Chrome Engine, which was always pretty moddable. But this game...
I'm not happy.
jim2point0
Banned
I'm going ot have to drape a SweetFX Vignette over that stupid overlay to emulate an anamorphic aspect ratio. At least that feels more natural to me...
Tokubetsu
Member
Loving it as well. It's basically CoJ but heavily stylized and all the fat removed. $14.99 price point of entry was perfect.
Ah, I'm just using plain old SMAA Ultra setting. Not SweetFX.
Ah, I'm just using plain old SMAA Ultra setting. Not SweetFX.
Post your settings when you feel comfortable with them, please.
A Sentient Keyboard
Member
Honestly, has there been any marketing for this? The first time I even heard about this is when I saw a thread named 'Call of Juarez Launch Trailer' pop up.
It's not like I stay up to date with any game out there, and maybe I just automatically tuned out whenever I read 'Call of Juarez', but it seems like the quality/marketing ratio on this was remarkably (and tragically) high.
Anyways, I'm probably going to pick this up for Xbox 360 on friday and post some impressions over the weekend.
EDIT: What are the 'bars' people are talking about? The black outsides of the screen as seen in the pictures in the OT, or something worse?
It's not like I stay up to date with any game out there, and maybe I just automatically tuned out whenever I read 'Call of Juarez', but it seems like the quality/marketing ratio on this was remarkably (and tragically) high.
Anyways, I'm probably going to pick this up for Xbox 360 on friday and post some impressions over the weekend.
EDIT: What are the 'bars' people are talking about? The black outsides of the screen as seen in the pictures in the OT, or something worse?
phantomspiker
Member
phantomspiker
Member
I think story mode has been really fun so far...the storytelling has been great. I'll definitely try Arcade mode afterwards though.
diggmcbadass
Member
This game needs more hype. Best in the series and it probably surpasses Blood Dragon as my best arcade shooter this year. I finished campaign on normal in about four hours, which seemed just right. There needs to be more of these cheap, short and well crafted games with triple-a production values.
phantomspiker
Member
I was actually thinking the same thing earlier.
A Sentient Keyboard
Member
Guys guys I just came up with the best comparison.
This game is this year's Driver: San Francisco.
This game is this year's Driver: San Francisco.
You are right. That game had black bars in 16:10.
You're so racist man. I bet if they were white bars you'd have no issues.
And holy shit, I just wiped out some guys and afterwards I brought both pistols to up to my face and blew on the barrel tips. Thats a first.
PsihoPerihelion
Member
That is the exact same thing my young brother said when I first boot' up the game.
Thanks! I hope it helps at least a bit if someone is still on the fence. I'm not linking my full review because is in spanish :lol
LongDongJunon
Member
This game puts the biggest smile on my face.