brandonh83
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TheJollyCorner said:
If someone makes a really good one, I will more than likely order a PS3 case and make my own. I do love the LE though, it's very nice, I just really like having all my games together, just one of those things.
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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow |OT| The MercurySteam has Vanquished the Horrible Night
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If someone makes a really good one, I will more than likely order a PS3 case and make my own. I do love the LE though, it's very nice, I just really like having all my games together, just one of those things.
hey_it's_that_dog
benevolent sexism
Mejilan said:
So you spent 60 dollars on a game and decided to stop playing after 15 minutes? Why don't you just give the money to me next time?
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
I got the USA LE too. I feel ripped off. I got the OST and a quater of an artbook for $20 extra... POS.Mejilan said:
revolverjgw
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Mejilan said:
You didn't even play past the tutorial sections? 0_o
Sho_Nuff82
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What's the big idea? I installed disc 1, and put in disc 2, yet I was prompted to play from disc one.
Did all of the pre-release articles get it backwards?
Did all of the pre-release articles get it backwards?
brandonh83
Banned
One major complaint of mine so far is that your health does not regenerate at the start of each level, making this fight I'm at a bit tougher than it otherwise would be.
Also, and watch this, I can play fair and acknowledge some of the dumb shit I've said-- the framerate could have been better. This is an open invitation for Amir0x to lash out a shit-ton of told you so's, but yeah, it could've been better.
It's not hurting my enjoyment of the game at all, it doesn't get in the way of gameplay to me and the game is otherwise beautiful, but I can see how some would have problems with it and I'll fess up to that, absolutely.
Other than that I don't really have any problems with it and its by far the best 3D Castlevania, not just vastly superior to the other 3D titles but a great action game regardless.
Also, and watch this, I can play fair and acknowledge some of the dumb shit I've said-- the framerate could have been better. This is an open invitation for Amir0x to lash out a shit-ton of told you so's, but yeah, it could've been better.
It's not hurting my enjoyment of the game at all, it doesn't get in the way of gameplay to me and the game is otherwise beautiful, but I can see how some would have problems with it and I'll fess up to that, absolutely.
Other than that I don't really have any problems with it and its by far the best 3D Castlevania, not just vastly superior to the other 3D titles but a great action game regardless.
Digital-Hero
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Castlevania Lords of Shadow Limited Edition + T-Shirt
Aren`t you guys tired of Boss ridden QTE fights...the Ice Boss was one of the most drawn out,frustrating Boss I fought in quite sometime...this is my last rant on QTE though because it seems that it`s going to be full of them so yeah...everything else though is pretty awesome,even Patrick Stewart`s delivery is getting back to his old form. :lol
revolverjgw
Member
Torgo said:
I could really use a mini-map at times. You can't really get lost in these small levels, but I'd still like to have a map to refer to because of the branches and some of the more awkward camera shifts disorienting me.
brandonh83
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Solo said:
hey I didn't force this upon anyone.
it's good
revolverjgw
Member
RavenFox said:
It's so that you don't have to take your thumb off the action buttons to dodge
I think the LE looks great. A different take on the box design (or just that I haven't seen yet).
As for the game, it started off breathtaking. As I play, it seems to get a bit boring. Not many enemies, incredibly short levels (good for backtracking, bad for pace). Combat is easy, yet a little boring. I don't know the consensus around here on Dante's Inferno, but that set the bar for variable combat.
It certainly does not feel like Castlevania. I guess it's not such a bad thing since the game seems to be good, but I hope it gets deeper into the story and that the gameplay picks up a bit.
As for the game, it started off breathtaking. As I play, it seems to get a bit boring. Not many enemies, incredibly short levels (good for backtracking, bad for pace). Combat is easy, yet a little boring. I don't know the consensus around here on Dante's Inferno, but that set the bar for variable combat.
It certainly does not feel like Castlevania. I guess it's not such a bad thing since the game seems to be good, but I hope it gets deeper into the story and that the gameplay picks up a bit.
TheKaeptain
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I like were dodge is. Just wish the camera wasn't fixed so the right stick could move it.
Baloonatic
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Aklamarth said:
I just wish it wasn't the same button as block.
TheKaeptain
Banned
Picked up the RE at K-Mart. Now have a 20 dollar gift card.
Spirit of Jazz
Banned
Aklamarth said:
Is this implemented differently in any way to how Ninja Gaiden implements block/dodge?
revolverjgw
Member
RavenFox said:
I agree, just pointing out the logic. I don't really feel a benefit, and I hate having the right analog stick just hanging out over there doing nothing
Sho_Nuff82
Member
Really stupid question, but what attack button do you use to steal goblin bombs? The game keeps telling me to grab them (the goblins, that is), I do, but then they break the grab and I take damage.
LowParry
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So after going through the first chapter (and sad that I have to go soon), you can tell they put a shit load of detail with everything. I think that may have gone over their heads with it or just didn't optimized good enough. Either way, the game is fantastic. You're put through (so far) a variety things to do (which was mentioned early with other posters). I really like what I'm playing. The plot has me pondering though I have some guesses that may point to obvious outcomes.
Overall I'm liking the combat in this even more than God of War III. It feels like I actually have to time my attacks or use my magic properly or else I'd be seriously fucked. The combat in GoWIII, as much as I loved it, felt REALLY button mashy at times and Lords of Shadow hasn't really felt like that. I do wish they would of found a way to make the enemies stand out a bit more though. They blend in a little too much with the background at times.
Sho_Nuff82
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This wasnt explained well at all...ah well, thanks.burgerdog said:
LowParry
Member
Ranger X said:
PS3, I've noticed the frames in certain areas of the demo higher. Particulars with the horse chase scene. I think Mercury just piled up a lot of detail and didn't think ahead of optimizing the game for a good steady or close to 30fps. You'll see what I mean when you get through the first couple of chapters. The details are mind boggling.
hey_it's_that_dog
benevolent sexism
Adam Blue said:
I don't know what you mean by variable combat, but the consensus around here (I believe) is that Dante's Inferno did not set (or even meet) any bars.
revolverjgw said:
Pretty much. It bears mentioning that I had absolutely no interest in playing the game before I bought it. Plopped it in due to idle curiosity. Curiosity was satisfied. I was not particularly engaged as a gamer. So I'm going back to other games I started before Castlevania came out and that I'm still currently enjoying. I'm also sick, dizzy, and nauseous and the game's sub-par framerate isn't helping. And I've got two other really, really bad 3D Castlevanias in my backlog that should come first. :lol
hey_it's_that_dog said:
I think it was $80, actually.
Sagitario said:I'm currently playing Kingdom Hearts 1... and Monster Hunter Trii and Ys 7 should arrive next week, what a coincidence
Heee! I finished KH1 a few days ago, am about 2/3rds into KH DS and half way through Re: CoM. I'm also side-by-siding MH Tri and MHF2 Unite. And mixing in some Ys 7 here and there.
Haha, I see. You'll just have to find out.CcrooK said:What's the dudes name.But no really. That's like my only red flag of assumptions there. If I'm wrong, then I'm home free of being surprised.Zotec? Zodec? I have a feeling he's there to use Gabriel to raise Dracula himself.
Eaten By A Grue
Member
Played through the first chapter and I am in love with the game. The visuals and orchestrated music are top notch. Even if there are framerate issues, I am not even noticing it and this is coming from a primary PC gamer. I think the combat is tight, even more-so then God of War. Initialing looking at the map I thought there were six areas, then I realized that it was just the six areas of the first level 0_o of twelve.
CcrooK said:
Or maybe the game simply was rushed to make it this fall.
I really don't like this bad FPS festival. The comparison thread really is discouraging. I'm really thinking about skipping this game now. It's not like I would break a sweat anyways. My gaming time is precious and I only want to use it on top of line experiences -- and this FPS there isn't "top of the line" enough for me.
Adam Blue said:
i see you also made the jump from the dead forum that is evilavatar. welcome.
anyway, the game will pick up in a few chapters, once you start using your light and shadow magic. the amount of combos and enemy variations is also going to dramatically increase. switching between light and dark magic in order to pull off epic combos gets fun as hell about halfway through. the platforming and puzzle elements also become really in-depth, well designed and intricate. and the music...wow.
currently about 11 hours in and still loving this game. it will definitely hold me over until Fable 3.
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