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[gdt]

Ended up just restarting. Actually found the mini dungeon on the way to Gorewood, didn't find that the first time. Skipping dialogue/cutscenes like a mofo. The most painful part is searching all the crannies for the boat coins again.

 

[Peterthumpa]

How do you limit the FPS without using VSync? I've seen people talking about MSI Afterburner but I installed it and I can't find any options.

There's a separate utility called OSD, you can find it inside the program group. It looks a lot like D3DOverrider and you have, on settings, the option to cap the framerate.

 

[ColR100]

I just flicked on a stream, and something is bothering me.

When the player attacks an enemy an xp number or something highlights above the enemy on every hit.

Can this be turned off?

 

[Truant]

I can see the sun through walls. Other than that it looks fine. I'm forcing MSAA on nVidia. Is this related?

 

[Creamium]

Its amazing.

Ok, this is big. I'm probably getting the game sooner than I'd thought then.

 

[phantomspiker]

I just flicked on a stream, and something is bothering me.

When the player attacks an enemy an xp number or something highlights above the enemy on every hit.

Can this be turned off?

Yes.

 

[insane0hflex]

K&M users don't have a way to zoom out the world map. Or at least I did not find the way.


Overall, im very satisfied with the PC version. After customizing controlls and applying D3Doveride, its great. Could be better, but this is great.

I'm not satisfied with the PC version, but at least it runs great and has no hiccups. Hasn't teared yet on me either. I'd say its an adequate port, they definitely didn't go out of their way for the PC version by giving us texture options, AA, etc. (beating a dead horse by this point).

The game however, is amazing and really fun to play. At work atm and really want to go back home and play it some more =)

 

[ColR100]

Yes.

Brilliant, cheers for the answer.

 

[Dahbomb]

Combat feedback? can people compare it to other games in the genre since I didn't play 1?

Better than GoW, Darksiders 1, Zelda, POP, Dante's Inferno etc but as of right now not on the caliber of DMC, Bayo, NG. I still haven't maxed out his options so I can't tell what his full set of tools is. Combat skill is required for Apocalyptic especially starting out.

Anyone figure out the hidden application of the Meteor Strike?

 

[DieH@rd]

I'm not satisfied with the PC version, but at least it runs great and has no hiccups. Hasn't teared yet on me either. I'd say its an adequate port, they definitely didn't go out of their way for the PC version by giving us texture options, AA, etc. (beating a dead horse by this point).

The game however, is amazing and really fun to play. At work atm and really want to go back home and play it some more =)

Yes, I too would like more options to play with, but so far... imma continue playing and be happy.

Anyone figure out the hidden application of the Meteor Strike?

Faster downward traversal? Good for medium/long jumps down to the lower levels.

 

[x3sphere]

Fuck...now I wish I didn't day 1 this

For what it's worth, I absolutely hate fetch quests and had no problem with it in Darksiders. I mean, it's a valid complaint but when you think about it, many games these days boil down to fetch quests in terms of progression. It's what happens during them that matters.

 

[Peterthumpa]

I can see the sun through walls. Other than that it looks fine. I'm forcing MSAA on nVidia. Is this related?

Yes, update to the latest beta drivers, problem gone.

 

[TriniTrin]

So, I never played Darksiders 1, but this new one looks very interesting! If I go straight into DS2 will I be completely lost or is there a summary thing? I may get this or sleeping dogs

 

[Dahbomb]

Faster downward traversal? Good for medium/long jumps down to the lower levels.

That's its obvious application plus getting down fast during aerial combos, it's supposed to have some other function as well.

So, I never played Darksiders 1, but this new one looks very interesting! If I go straight into DS2 will I be completely lost or is there a summary thing? I may get this or sleeping dogs

Game does a decent enough job of explaining the events of the first one. It's a game that runs parallel to the original in terms of storyline.

 

[darkjedi187]

Check the Tomes statue in the first town [near the forge].

Thanks. I think I'm SOL as I played DS on my old console and the save/trophies are not synced to this console. Oh well they were only lvl 5 equipment.

 

[Salaadin]

Wtf is up with the Van Der Smash and the Mace?

I registered in game, they emailed me the instructions, and then a message popped up saying my email was registered. I go to the links and log in, it loks me in, and then says that I need to register in game to access the promo.

 

[Duffyside]

FAST

NORMAL OR APOCALYPTIC?

How on Earth are you still a Junior?

 

[Megasoum]

There's a separate utility called OSD, you can find it inside the program group. It looks a lot like D3DOverrider and you have, on settings, the option to cap the framerate.

Got it! Is limiting the fps supposed to remove the tearing? I thought it would "simulate" a V-Sync?

 

[ViewtifulJC]

How on Earth are you still a Junior?

He got re-juniored after too many dumbass Dr. Eggman threads

 

[DieH@rd]

METACRITIC:

PS3
84/100 - 18 critics

X360
85/100 - 33 critics

 

[SlasherJPC]

oh jesus thank you. need to see it played to make a judgement

Still streaming for those interested

 

[Duffyside]

He got re-juniored after too many dumbass Dr. Eggman threads

Haha, oh wow. Sorry I asked!

 

[AHA-Lambda]

Fuck...now I wish I didn't day 1 this

ouch =/

where is that quote from?

 

[darkjedi187]

Wtf is up with the Van Der Smash and the Mace?

I registered in game, they emailed me the instructions, and then a message popped up saying my email was registered. I go to the links and log in, it loks me in, and then says that I need to register in game to access the promo.

Mine said the code was below and it was blank. In my THQ profile it says it will be emailed to me when they are available.

 

[forrest]

Hmm, game does not run well for me.

Just like the first damn game, I see lots of weird drops and hitches while playing despite FRAPS always reporting 60 fps.

The game clearly struggles with display synchronization of some sort. They're doing something on the back end with this engine that just doesn't play nice with my machine. Of course, my PC today is 100% different from the PC I played DS1 on so it certainly isn't anything related to that build.

Have you tried running it with Fraps completely closed out. Fraps always gives me stuttering in my games fopr some odd reason.

 

[x3sphere]

ouch =/

where is that quote from?

It's from IGN. Same place that gave Skyward Sword a 10.

 

[Salaadin]

Mine said the code was below and it was blank. In my THQ profile it says it will be emailed to me when they are available.

Theyve emailed me 8 times now to welcome me to the community even though the game wont let me log in because my account details are invalid....

 

[Peterthumpa]

Got it! Is limiting the fps supposed to remove the tearing? I thought it would "simulate" a V-Sync?

No, but together with forced v-sync, it seems to help the game keep up a stable framerate.

 

[rybrad]

Wtf is up with the Van Der Smash and the Mace?

I registered in game, they emailed me the instructions, and then a message popped up saying my email was registered. I go to the links and log in, it loks me in, and then says that I need to register in game to access the promo.

They haven't sent codes out for the mace yet, it just says they will send when available. In regards to to your log-in issue, un-link and then re-link your account. Re-linking fixed it for me; I got the code for the Van Der Smash and the Mace shows up in my redeemed list with the same note as Argul's Tomb.

 

[TriniTrin]

Game does a decent enough job of explaining the events of the first one. It's a game that runs parallel to the original in terms of storyline.

Ahh nice, since its a parallel story I think I may just get this one! Thanks!

 

[blackflag]

2 hours or so in at most and this game is glorious. Not going to get much sleep this weekend.

 

[HitokiriNate85]

I'm in the second dungeon and could use a bit of help near the beginning.

EDIT: Figured it out. Just had to walk away for a minute.

Wish the console version could run at 60 frames. Would look so, so much better in a game where you're swiveling the camera all the time.

Also, the music in this game is surprisingly awesome so far. Really, really standout tracks, especially the second dungeon. I just stopped and was like, "Whoa..."

 

[black_vegeta]

That battle with

Spoiler

Crow Keeper/fake War

was godlike.

Music is awesome.

Also loving Death's voice, "don't touch me." I thought that was a funny line lol

 

[Syriel]

I'm in the second dungeon and could use a bit of help near the beginning.

Spoiler

There's a room with two of those glowing blue balls to be put into place to drop a gate for the next door. I got the first one, but the second is giving me trouble. It's the one that you free by attaching a bomb to the shit holding it in place, then blowing it free. However, it's being kept separate from the main section of the room by another gate, which I can't figure out how to lower. I feel like a dumbass not being able to figure this out. No clue what I'm missing.

Wish the console version could run at 60 frames. Would look so, so much better in a game where you're swiveling the camera all the time.

Also, the music in this game is surprisingly awesome so far. Really, really standout tracks, especially the second dungeon. I just stopped and was like, "Whoa..."

You're thinking too linearly.

Solution:

Spoiler

1) Roll ball to gate.
2) Put bomb on ball.
3) Hop up on platform in center of room. This lowers the gate.
4) Shoot bomb to make it explode and force the ball into the next room.
5) Climb over wall.
6) Place ball in hole.

 

[BrokenEchelon]

I'm in the second dungeon and could use a bit of help near the beginning.

Spoiler

There's a room with two of those glowing blue balls to be put into place to drop a gate for the next door. I got the first one, but the second is giving me trouble. It's the one that you free by attaching a bomb to the shit holding it in place, then blowing it free. However, it's being kept separate from the main section of the room by another gate, which I can't figure out how to lower. I feel like a dumbass not being able to figure this out. No clue what I'm missing.

Wish the console version could run at 60 frames. Would look so, so much better in a game where you're swiveling the camera all the time.

Also, the music in this game is surprisingly awesome so far. Really, really standout tracks, especially the second dungeon. I just stopped and was like, "Whoa..."

I came here to ask about this. I'm going to feel so stupid soon.

You're thinking too linearly.

Solution:

Spoiler

1) Roll ball to gate.
2) Put bomb on ball.
3) Hop up on platform in center of room. This lowers the gate.
4) Shoot bomb to make it explode and force the ball into the next room.
5) Climb over wall.
6) Place ball in hole.

Thanks!

 

[NullPointer]

Haven't caught up on all the latest, but any word on that promised config file?

 

[The Wizard]

Another issue I noticed (not sure if pc only) some shadow details have real short draw in distance. You can see them go from blurry to detailed like 3 feet in front of Death. It's kind of jarring if you notice it.

 

[DieH@rd]

Forbes review [part 1]
http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkai...i-review-part-one-xbox-360-death-becomes-him/

 

[HitokiriNate85]

Whoa, that was fast. Thanks for the help regardless.

 

[Megasoum]

Wow ok...

Spoiler

Gorewood

is a bitch...even at level 5 lol

 

[DTKT]

Another issue I noticed (not sure if pc only) some shadow details have real short draw in distance. You can see them go from blurry to detailed like 3 feet in front of Death. It's kind of jarring if you notice it.

That's probably because it's a straight port. And it's that way on console because of performance issues.

 

[chippie]

This is no place for a horse

 

[Toonami 99]

Wow ok...

Spoiler

Gorewood

is a bitch...even at level 5 lol

Spoiler

Gorewood

is pretty much a 1 hit kill early on. clear a dungeon or 2 before you take him on. I recommend level 8+

 

[forrest]

Such a great game only to be marred by some small tech issues and pre-order code fiascos. The preorder items for the most part are an absolute wash for many people. I'm not sure who dropped the ball of the delivery/functionality etc., but it's such a clusterfuck.

Such a great fucking game though. Best game art I've seen in years. Low texel density on a few of the npc's when up close conversing, but aside from that truly outstanding! Such execution from concept to in game assets.

I'm not really much of a potion guy so the health and wrath potions aren't really doing it for me. I would much prefer the game be balanced around resource regen and stats that increase that factor as opposed to what is currently present. I understand that with a finite amount of potions it's completely different than neverending regen, but still not feeling the potions.

I also miss Life and Wrath shards, but I guess they don't make a ton of sense in a loot based game.

 

[MMaRsu]

I'll make you feel better. We euros have to wait a whole fucking week.

So fucking stupid..fuck thq.

There is even an embargo that they cant sell it before the 21st wtffff

 

[dark10x]

Not a great solution but running in windowed mode solves the framerate issues. :-/

 

[GoofsterStud]

Holy Shit! IGN gave Darksiders 2 a 7.5. Stating GLITCHES, graphics and repetition as problems. This is the same IGN that gave Silent Hill HD a 9.0, with no glitches in site.

>.>

Can the glitches in this game really be worse... lol

 

[Gr1mLock]

So awesome. I got 4 possessed weapons.

 

[Megasoum]

Spoiler

Gorewood

is pretty much a 1 hit kill early on. clear a dungeon or 2 before you take him on. I recommend level 8+

Yeah actually it wasn't too bad... I got him on the second try on level 7. Spammed my ghouls and kept dodging. Too bad I can't use the reward for another 3 level lol.

 

[Kabuki Waq]

Not a great solution but running in windowed mode solves the framerate issues. :-/

did you try the MSI afterburner solution?