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DARKSIDERS |OT| More like Zelda than God of War
- Thread starter ZealousD
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So I just defeated
and was wondering how much longer do I have to go?
Tiamat
nacire said:
I haven't spoke to THQ about what the code is for, but my impression was that it was a sweetener for people who missed out on the pre-orders. So, people who just picked it up at the time of release at least got a lil' somethin' somethin'....but I could be wrong...plus, lets not spoil the surprise, because right now I don't know what it is either :/
Oh, and apparently, they're only doing the codes in the initial batch/run of the game. So, I guess if you don't get it early, you may not get one. That's all I got
TheChewyWaffles
Member
Shitload of screen tearing on the 360. Laughably bad imo, but I'm still playing it.
Wow i`m really pissed that i can`t kill the first Boss Tiamat...can I go back out grab some of that stone that heals or something...I get him down on the ground now easily but i`m not even sure if my B button press is working or not...why does he throw a fireball at me from the air that i can`t evade after I hit the B button...shouldn`t I be doing the damage not him...no chest around also and I only have 2 green bars up to that point...i`m not restarting this shit on easy.
BigNastyCurve said:
Wow I'm glad I just play games to have fun and don't let stupid shit like this bother me. I game on a 1080p projector on a 110 inch screen and still didn't notice any tearing because I was having too much dam fun playing the game last night. Was the bitching and whining this bad in past generations??
Ricker said:
I don't understand this part. You are doing something wrong. Tiamant does the ground punce which you just have to get away from. Then it also shoots firballs which can be easily evaded by the dash. When the fucker charges you you have to pres B/Square multiple times and War will punch Tiamat in the face. Then it's stunned and you can slash it.
Projectjustice
Banned
BigNastyCurve said:
I experienced the same thing. I lowered the resolution from 1080p to 720p, it helped a lot.
Wizman23 said:
Screen tearing gives me headaches. When it's really bad, it's literally a pain for me to play. It's not "stupid shit."
I figured out my problem in the Cathedral. Apparently I missed the prompt saying that you could imbue the Rasenshuriken with elements. I feel dumb. It was ridiculously obvious after I found that out (as I knew it would be).
TheChewyWaffles
Member
Projectjustice said:
I play at 720p already.
Projectjustice
Banned
BigNastyCurve said:
Well its there untill they patch it. At first it bothered me but Im so into the game now to care anymore.
TheChewyWaffles
Member
Wizman23 said:
Go fuck yourself. I have over a hundred 360 games and only a couple have this kind of problem. It annoys me. Maybe you should take your own advice and just have fun instead of trying to shout down people who have different opinions than yours.
elrechazado
Banned
BigNastyCurve said:
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GhostRidah
Member
beat it yesterday, was awesome and I want more! I hope it gets released to pc with vsynce and AA/AF, will be great.
Opus Angelorum
Member
MMaRsu said:
Thanks.
*goes to check weight of wallet*
Dude Abides
Banned
Picked this up (PS3) and I'm surprised at how much I enjoy the combat. I wish the window for chaining combos was a bit wider, though.
Neuromancer
Member
I don't know what this means but I find it amusing.Victrix said:
There really wasn't any screen tearing in previous generations except maybe in the PC. Game performance on fixed consoles is a problem with the current gen hardware and there is nothing the consumer can do to help the issue which is why it is a concern. I have not bought the game yet because of the reports.Wizman23 said:
The screen tearing has always been a noticable thing for me in games, maybe I'm just used to smooth PC gaming and now that the games on consoles have caught up quite a bit the difference is easy for me to see. Then again, if I know a patch is coming out for a game I want to play I will wait for the patch before I start playing it. I know no game is perfect but I don't want to beta test a "shipped" game and be annoyed with issues that will take away from my enjoyment of playing.
I'm glad the devs are taking steps to fix the screen tearing in Darksiders because it looks like an amazing game and I look forward to buying and playing it when they iron out the issue.
SlasherJPC
Banned
TwIsTeD said:
Do you really have to ask? Just look at most of the posts on the thread? Damn son...put those beers down!
eXistor
Member
The first hour and a half or something aren't anything special. The first 20 minutes are terrible (linear sub-par action game). I didn't get the chance to play the game yesterday so I'm still in the beginning of the first dungeon, but it's supposesd to really pick up at this point.TwIsTeD said:
Any chance that code is going to be for War's alternative skin? Or do you unlock that by beating the game? I know when I saw Vigil showing it off Joe was playing with an alternative skin (which doesn't show up in cut-scenes, btw).
20 minutes? Well shit dude, you're already halfway through the game, I'd say just force your way through those next 20 minutes and enjoy the greatest gaming experience God has granted man.
TwIsTeD said:
20 minutes? Well shit dude, you're already halfway through the game, I'd say just force your way through those next 20 minutes and enjoy the greatest gaming experience God has granted man.
Neuromancer
Member
:lolbatbeg said:
I don`t mind the city hub,I think it looks good but yeah,once you hit the first dungeon,it`s awesome....finally beat Tiamat,thanks for the tips guys,although it took me about 10 B button prompt to kill him/her...not too crazy about some of those arena events on a timer though,,I whish they would of made those optional in a way,having to pull them off to proceed to another area can be a little annoying...also can`t I change back what I forged or added on my main weapon,I had the one that does more damage but changed it for the one that gives more blue souls,Ican`t seem to change them back now?...
hdn said:I haven't spoke to THQ about what the code is for, but my impression was that it was a sweetener for people who missed out on the pre-orders. So, people who just picked it up at the time of release at least got a lil' somethin' somethin'....but I could be wrong...plus, lets not spoil the surprise, because right now I don't know what it is either :/
Oh, and apparently, they're only doing the codes in the initial batch/run of the game. So, I guess if you don't get it early, you may not get one. That's all I got
I got my launch PS3 version but there was no code in there.
Actually, did anyone in Canada get one with the code?
My guess is that it will probably be the comic for the PSP.
Alright, so yesterday I played through enough that I just made it to the Ashlands, so here's some more of my impressions.
The Twilight Cathedral was definitely a very fun first dungeon. It's deceptively large and I'm glad it isn't like most Zelda games where the first dungeon is way too easy. Using swords as keys is definitely a fun idea. All of the puzzles were really good and some of them even made me think outside the box a bit. [/spoiler]The best puzzle was in the room with the rotating bridge, where you have to make a chain reaction of the exploding bomb growths.
The Twilight Cathedral was definitely a very fun first dungeon. It's deceptively large and I'm glad it isn't like most Zelda games where the first dungeon is way too easy. Using swords as keys is definitely a fun idea. All of the puzzles were really good and some of them even made me think outside the box a bit. [/spoiler]The best puzzle was in the room with the rotating bridge, where you have to make a chain reaction of the exploding bomb growths.
The crossblade is also a cool weapon. Even though it has obvious ties to the boomerang in Zelda its combat uses make it even better. I also thought Tiamat was a fun boss myself.
Ulthane section:
The Hollows:
Overall, I'm glad that the dungeons in this game are very good. It's obvious they've learned a lot from Zelda but they have some of their own ideas too. Also, does anybody know that old adage about Zelda? "When in doubt, use fire." Yeah, that works in Darksiders too.
Ulthane section:
I really liked the battle you had between Ulthane. The angels are fun to fight because you have to change your tactics up a bit. The part where you pick up the gun is surprisingly strategic on Apocalyptic. Videos made it look took easy. I usually ended up hiding between the ice walls and using charged shots, always keeping mindful of angels that were about to shoot, trying to knock them all to the ground before going after any others.
The Hollows:
Very interesting dungeon. I think it's awesome how you interact with the Griever from the very onset and how she pops up randomly throughout the dungeon. Gives a bit more believability to the fact that she lives there, rather than her just chillin' in the boss room all the time. I really liked several puzzles in this dungeon. The one where you're pushing the block across several platforms. The one where you're moving the train car. And also the one where you're trying to get the gears unstuck. The Griever was also a very fun bosses, and the ending animation where you're finishing her off is so brutal!
Overall, I'm glad that the dungeons in this game are very good. It's obvious they've learned a lot from Zelda but they have some of their own ideas too. Also, does anybody know that old adage about Zelda? "When in doubt, use fire." Yeah, that works in Darksiders too.
batbeg said:
This one?
http://i45.tinypic.com/vynnfb.jpg
That's the Abyssal Armor. You get it when you collect all 10 pieces.
SlasherJPC
Banned
ZealousD said:
Pretty much mirrors my thoughts on the game! I actually loved the next area. It was a good mix up from what you have been doing. The fourth dungeon is very cool as well! I got stumped on something extremely simlistic though, my fault entirely.
So now I'm in the final dungeon I beleive and its massive! If you haven't felt your brain pushed to figure out puzzles well get ready. I have had a hell of a time here. Probably put about 2 hours in it so far and just got to the third part of the dungeon. Yeah its that long.
Overall so far Darksiders is a great game and its quite possible one of my favorite adventure games of all time. Yep I went there!
Can't wait to get home and finish it up tonight! Giant Bomb Quick Look
http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-darksiders/17-1837/
http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-darksiders/17-1837/
So, in summary the differences between the SKUs are:
360: Better textures, better framerate, severe tearing
PS3: Worse textures, worse framerate, less tearing
Any other differences between them? Has anyone played both versions? How much worse is the framerate in the PS3 sku?
Trying to decide which one to pick up.
360: Better textures, better framerate, severe tearing
PS3: Worse textures, worse framerate, less tearing
Any other differences between them? Has anyone played both versions? How much worse is the framerate in the PS3 sku?
Trying to decide which one to pick up.
Preordered it today! Will pick up tomorrow & I'm excited but I'm sorry, Bayonetta comes first. Devs have my money though ^^
What the hell? It's only been a few days & the ps3 version has already gone from being the superior version to get to being the gimped as always version? geez.FlyinJ said:
I am around 10 hours in and i'm started to get bored with the game. When i open a door and see a huge room with switches and shit all around it i quit out of the game . The thing that bothers me is that the puzzles aren't that complicated and usually they are pretty easy and obvious. I normally wouldn't mind that but after getting in to a huge room and find out the solution almost instantly, going around pulling switches, moving boxes, and run/jump around for minutes becomes a chore for me. The dungeon i'm in at the moment is pretty linear and puzzle heavy so i might get into the game again after i am done with this place.
. The thing that bothers me is that the puzzles aren't that complicated and usually they are pretty easy and obvious. I normally wouldn't mind that but after getting in to a huge room and find out the solution almost instantly, going around pulling switches, moving boxes, and run/jump around for minutes becomes a chore for me. The dungeon i'm in at the moment is pretty linear and puzzle heavy so i might get into the game again after i am done with this place.Riskbreaker23
Member
Minamu said:
the two versions of the game are almost identical (except for the tearing on the 360). It is not that big of a difference.