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DARKSIDERS |OT| More like Zelda than God of War
- Thread starter ZealousD
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Ugh, I can't believe I'm finally stuck.
Trying to get the Armageddon Shard in the Choking Grounds. Can't figure out how in the sam hill I'm suppose to get to the top levels of that building. It's probably something stupid obvious that I'm overlooking...
Edit: Yup. Stupid me.
Trying to get the Armageddon Shard in the Choking Grounds. Can't figure out how in the sam hill I'm suppose to get to the top levels of that building. It's probably something stupid obvious that I'm overlooking...
Edit: Yup. Stupid me.
Forgot the Abyssal Chain could connect to demonic growth. :lol
Lostconfused
Member
Well finished the game on apocalyptic. Have 5 achievements/trophies to get before I get my first ever platinum on ps3.
Edit: Thinking about it my problem with is, besides the fact that I apparently don't really enjoy old school adventure games, is that the ending was all that satisfying. It just sets up too heavily for a sequel and doesn't provide that climax at the end there is no payoff.
Edit: Thinking about it my problem with is, besides the fact that I apparently don't really enjoy old school adventure games, is that the ending was all that satisfying. It just sets up too heavily for a sequel and doesn't provide that climax at the end there is no payoff.
TrAcEr_x90
Member
so ive read and seen tons of artwork on ALL horsemen. I am at the ulthane part. I really hope at some point i get to actually see them in 3D glory. And it would be even sweeter if you get to fight them. just a hope. if not, better be in the sequel cuz the comic made them look like badasses.
AltogetherAndrews
Banned
canova said:
Hard to avoid mentioning something when it's one of the blueprints for the game. I'm not sure if that's the ultimate compliment, but it's certainly better than a shitty game with no ideas of its own.
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Deleted member 17706
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I was just down in Akihabara and a local import shop had the 360 version on display for demo play. I played a good 15 minutes of what I assume is the beginning of the game and impressed enough to pick up the game right then and there (the 4980 Yen price tag didn't hurt). I really liked how the game felt and the combination of action gameplay, exploration and puzzles with the cool art style was enough to pique my interest. Unfortunately I also picked up a used copy of Bayonetta while I was down there so I have to decide which I will play first.
-tetsuo-
Unlimited Capacity
What the hell Phil Lamar did Vulgrim's voice :lol . Dude has a serious talent for voice acting.
Twilight Princess is my least favorite 3D Zelda game and as a whole I had more fun playing Darksiders. TP is still great but it just felt like Zelda by the numbers kinda, if that makes any sense.
Y2Kev said:
Twilight Princess is my least favorite 3D Zelda game and as a whole I had more fun playing Darksiders. TP is still great but it just felt like Zelda by the numbers kinda, if that makes any sense.
I really wish they'd implemented a better combo system. The one in this game just... well, doesn't work. Sometimes it'll reset for no reason in the middle of a multi-hit move. The best combo I got was in one of the challenges full of zombies, where I just kept mashing B. Got to like 50-something. That should not be an effective tactic, much less more effective than actually using weapons and different combos.
They should've just aped the DMC system. Landing attacks fills up a bar different amounts based on the attack, and when it gets full it goes up a level. Except instead of using a letter grading system, they could've done x2, x3, x4, and so on (or maybe x1.5, x2, x2.5), meaning each soul you collect while the combo meter is there would be multiplied that much. Repeating a move decreases the amount it fills up the bar, so you're actually encouraged to use a variety of attacks. Getting hit drops it, either to zero or just a level or two.
They should've just aped the DMC system. Landing attacks fills up a bar different amounts based on the attack, and when it gets full it goes up a level. Except instead of using a letter grading system, they could've done x2, x3, x4, and so on (or maybe x1.5, x2, x2.5), meaning each soul you collect while the combo meter is there would be multiplied that much. Repeating a move decreases the amount it fills up the bar, so you're actually encouraged to use a variety of attacks. Getting hit drops it, either to zero or just a level or two.
Nailed the second beam last night, gonna make a run for the third tonight, but goddamn this game awesome. Last year we had Rocksteady swinging at us from nowhere and now Vigil. It seems small and unknown no longer means "small scaled titles". The whole Zelda, God of War, Devil May Cry mixup works very well from start to finish. I just wish I had some more room to ride with Ruin, it just feels.... right.
I particularly like how they give you a new tool, introduce you to the basics and then mash it up with other tools. The leveldesign really works in that respect.
Some criticism though, the gun and crossblades are SEVERELY underpowered. I can understand why they do this, but combatwise the crossblades are only useful to keep an enemy at bay or lure flying enemies your way so you can insta-kill them. The gun :lol I only used it in the wormfights.
That and the godaweful tearing and texturepopups.
I particularly like how they give you a new tool, introduce you to the basics and then mash it up with other tools. The leveldesign really works in that respect.
Some criticism though, the gun and crossblades are SEVERELY underpowered. I can understand why they do this, but combatwise the crossblades are only useful to keep an enemy at bay or lure flying enemies your way so you can insta-kill them. The gun :lol I only used it in the wormfights.
That and the godaweful tearing and texturepopups.
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Deleted member 17706
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Ok I just put in about an hour and fuck this game is awesome. It has a distinctly "old school" vibe to it that reminds me of gaming from the Playstation / N64 days. I love the controls and how the combat (while fairly simple) feels. The art style is also great and I am enjoying the story for what it is. The game just has a really good feel to it that is hard to describe with words.
I'm really glad that in 2010 we can still have games of this style. This probably sounds stupid, but this really feels like a gamer's game and doesn't seem like it is trying to throw in some "next-gen" gimmick just for the sake of it.
So far my only complaints are that there is a bit of screen tearing and some frame rate drops, but nothing too terrible so far. Also, how does the save system work? I went to the data tab in the options and saved my game before quitting, but will I pop out right where I saved or at the beginning of the area? Can I save pretty much anywhere in the game?
I'm going to check out Bayonetta now, but I just wanted to pop in and post my initial impressions while Bayonetta is installing. I am really looking forward to playing some more Darksiders.
I'm really glad that in 2010 we can still have games of this style. This probably sounds stupid, but this really feels like a gamer's game and doesn't seem like it is trying to throw in some "next-gen" gimmick just for the sake of it.
So far my only complaints are that there is a bit of screen tearing and some frame rate drops, but nothing too terrible so far. Also, how does the save system work? I went to the data tab in the options and saved my game before quitting, but will I pop out right where I saved or at the beginning of the area? Can I save pretty much anywhere in the game?
I'm going to check out Bayonetta now, but I just wanted to pop in and post my initial impressions while Bayonetta is installing. I am really looking forward to playing some more Darksiders.
Firestorm said:It's not the beginning of the dungeon like a certain game we all know at least. I just got the Lens of Truth and am on the Triforce Hunt now =/ Did they really have to copy that part?
Getting all the shards takes less than an hour. Probably closer to 30 minutes. As far as fetch quests go, Darksiders is tame.
Yeah this isn't as bad as I thought it would be. Shards all seem to be right beside Vulgrim locations thankfully. Although I did miss two locations and am having to travel there now. Also stupid that it won't show you the shard on the map unless you already got Vulgrim in the location =/ZealousD said:
Edit: Hm, or not. Wonder why I couldn't see one of them on the map.
I'm trying to get the last
but I can't find how to arrive to the location.
Been looking for more than one hour, I'm getting crazy. The one I'm missing is just above the center of the map. I know where it is because I been there wondering what that yellow thing was and how I was supposed to get to Vigil's spot as it really far (the rope, of course) but I can't find to get the way to it again.
Seriously, can someone help me here. I'm getting annoyed.
EDIT: FUCK ME. I found it, Dry road.
sword piece
Been looking for more than one hour, I'm getting crazy. The one I'm missing is just above the center of the map. I know where it is because I been there wondering what that yellow thing was and how I was supposed to get to Vigil's spot as it really far (the rope, of course) but I can't find to get the way to it again.
Seriously, can someone help me here. I'm getting annoyed.
EDIT: FUCK ME. I found it, Dry road.
_tetsuo_ said:
Twilight Princess had a plethora of brilliant dungeons; Darksiders seems to have two sorta kinda good ones.
If you're simply comparing them as games, and not as Zelda games, it's certainly anyone's opinion which is better. But as a "Zelda experience", which is how I'm relating to it, it holds up rather poorly.
just finished it
what an amazing game
about zelda vs darksiders
i never was or i dont think i will be a zelda fan
but i enjoyed darksiders more than twilight princess
the puzzles in zelda were much more satisfying but everything else was boring and i got bored with it halfway through the game ( but i finished it anyway ). but darksiders , everything kept me interested to the end !!
plus there's is great potential in darksiders if their going to make another one
what i didn't like about darksiders is the soundtrack ( the opening was amazing but i could barely hear anything in the game )
what an amazing game
about zelda vs darksiders
i never was or i dont think i will be a zelda fan
but i enjoyed darksiders more than twilight princess
the puzzles in zelda were much more satisfying but everything else was boring and i got bored with it halfway through the game ( but i finished it anyway ). but darksiders , everything kept me interested to the end !!
plus there's is great potential in darksiders if their going to make another one
what i didn't like about darksiders is the soundtrack ( the opening was amazing but i could barely hear anything in the game )
Opus Angelorum
Member
Opus Angelorum said:
And continues to be so.
If Darksiders had received a further 5% of polish (technical), this could easily be game of the year. I cannot wait for a sequel.
Sevket-Erhat
Member
I got my copy today and really liking it so far
Dai Kaiju
Member
Okay, i'm getting frustrated.
I'm stuck at the part immediately after the first battle with
I'm stuck at the part immediately after the first battle with
the griever. How the hell do you drain the water? Please tell me it doesn't involve breaking the ice with the hammer, because I don't have it and there's no way for me to get back up the huge pit you jump down a while before the griever battle. There's demonic growth to climb back up, but there ice preventing you from getting out.
Regarding bosses:
Regarding 'fetch' quests:
OMG The Jailer was so awesome! What a well designed, truly hideous monster. Tiamat was neat but using the bomb/fire technique was a little clumsy.
Regarding 'fetch' quests:
I'm actually loving the arenas you have to clear out for the gate guardians. There are some really interesting challenges, right up there with Ratchet & Clank arenas. Plus you get a good amount of XP to do them.
EYEL1NER
Member
Hehehehe, I know what you mean about the finishing moves :lol. I didn't know that opening chest gives you immunity though, I'm alway worried that I am going to go to open one and get hit in the middle of opening it. I guess it's not like GoW where you get knocked outta opening one.Ninja Face said:
I'm getting a lot of forced quit (3 beeps) when I exit the game on the PS3. It seems to be related to after playing for a while and unlocking/entering a new area.
If I play for a couple hours, unlocking a new area in that time, if I exit to the main menu and use the XMB quit option my PS3 seems to restart itself after 3 beeps.
If I play for a couple hours, unlocking a new area in that time, if I exit to the main menu and use the XMB quit option my PS3 seems to restart itself after 3 beeps.
Future PhaZe
Member
Just beat the game.
Game is definitely AAA...the only thing that holds it back are technical issues. The puzzles, the pacing, combat and to a lesser extent even the story all hold up really well.
Sign me up for Darksiders 2.
Game is definitely AAA...the only thing that holds it back are technical issues. The puzzles, the pacing, combat and to a lesser extent even the story all hold up really well.
Sign me up for Darksiders 2.
Dai Kaiju said:
IIRC you are in a trainyard of sorts, if not, disregard this post
you'll have a red crystal growth on the top floor and inert bombs on the lower level (just above the waterlevel), activate the gaspipes with a switch, there's one already active and burning, throw the crossblades by targeting the lit one first and then the non-burning ones, you might have to do it in two steps, I'm not sure. Throw the inert bomb at the red crystals and activate it with the lit gaspipe. Get back to the topfloor and pass through the just created opening.
I havent been able to get into games since xmas day so had a break. After Bayonetta JPN finished and I tried God of War 1 and 2 xmas day I thought meh.
Booted this for first time yesterday and for 1st hour thought it was going to be another cut out generic 3rd person rpg. Thought action was abit generic and God of War whack a mole combat (used to love that as well!) but near the hour mark when it started being indoor it just turned into a cracking game.
I still cant see the Zelda reference it reminds me more of Soulr Reaver with God of War combat till the buffs and weapons start to come. It starts getting some great items/weapons and mobs to fight after that and next time I blinked 3hours had gone past. Its abit easy though (playing on apoc hardest level) as you can just juggle em into the air then go to town for most of em. Im not keen on the lock system I hardly use it seems too clunky and easier to not use it so can jump and flank em and the controls sometimes dont work (guards refused to enable a few times when Im stood still thought it was pad so swapped and it aint).
Loads very quickly on PS3 and sounds fantastic (7.1). Has 1080p support if you force it. Graphics are abit gen 1 so far but their fine.
Game itself Id give 8/10 so far and it has a very good voiced story.
Booted this for first time yesterday and for 1st hour thought it was going to be another cut out generic 3rd person rpg. Thought action was abit generic and God of War whack a mole combat (used to love that as well!) but near the hour mark when it started being indoor it just turned into a cracking game.
I still cant see the Zelda reference it reminds me more of Soulr Reaver with God of War combat till the buffs and weapons start to come. It starts getting some great items/weapons and mobs to fight after that and next time I blinked 3hours had gone past. Its abit easy though (playing on apoc hardest level) as you can just juggle em into the air then go to town for most of em. Im not keen on the lock system I hardly use it seems too clunky and easier to not use it so can jump and flank em and the controls sometimes dont work (guards refused to enable a few times when Im stood still thought it was pad so swapped and it aint).
Loads very quickly on PS3 and sounds fantastic (7.1). Has 1080p support if you force it. Graphics are abit gen 1 so far but their fine.
Game itself Id give 8/10 so far and it has a very good voiced story.
DarknessTear
Banned
Well I've gotten almost 11 hours into the game. I'm at
and I have to say that I'm loving this game. It really is like God of War and Zelda had a baby and it made a game that looks kind of like World of Warcraft but prettier. Also with a little Prince of Persia. Anyway! This game is awesome.
Only negative thing I can think of is the dialogue. I guess I'm kind of glad they don't talk much.
the Worm fight after you just get Ruin
Only negative thing I can think of is the dialogue. I guess I'm kind of glad they don't talk much.
EternalGamer
Banned
Amir0x said:
I disagree. I like Zelda's formula, but building the dungeons around the object you find became pretty rote. They always involve the same pattern and at some point, become sort of lifeless and very predictable even if they are well designed.
I like the fact that only 3 of the dungeons in Darksiders are "traditional" dungeons. The shooter sequences, and more action/arena based gameplay segments really add a lot of variety. It adds an interesting change of pace and makes it where you don't always know what to expect when you enter a new area. The traditional puzzle dungeon stuff is great, but I'm glad it's not the entire game.
Having just beaten it, I think that Joe Mad must be either crazy or lying if he thinks he's doing anything to rectify the "throwaway game stories" situation he's talked about. War was a non-entity until the final cutscene, and even the Watcher, the only guy with an ounce personality in the game, was barely even used; they missed a lot of opportunity here. Last cutscene spoils:
When War gets his 'revenge' on the Watcher, I wasn't even aware that there was any actual resentment for him there. He didn't seem to mind getting force-tortured once in a while.
Ninja Moomin
Banned
Words cannot express how much i am loving this game.
IT IS BRILLIANT.
Playing on apocalyptic and it's SOOOOOOOOOO satisfying. it's like someone distilled all of my favourite genres into one package... and made it with a lot of care, too.
Thanks Vigil! I salute you.
hardly touched Bayonetta and got them both at the same time.
IT IS BRILLIANT.
Playing on apocalyptic and it's SOOOOOOOOOO satisfying. it's like someone distilled all of my favourite genres into one package... and made it with a lot of care, too.
Thanks Vigil! I salute you.
hardly touched Bayonetta and got them both at the same time.
I'm really enjoying this game. Right now I'm searching for the sword shards. Noramally I'm not a fan of fetch quest, but I like this one because it gives me an incentive to go back and search for chests I might have missed.
Also, I kept hearing how this game was easy so I started it on Apocalyptic difficulty, and it was still easy until those damn phasing witches with the dual swords started to show up. They are kicking my ass over and over and over again! I've resorted to riding my horse and doing drive-by's... :lol
Also, I kept hearing how this game was easy so I started it on Apocalyptic difficulty, and it was still easy until those damn phasing witches with the dual swords started to show up. They are kicking my ass over and over and over again! I've resorted to riding my horse and doing drive-by's... :lol
Future PhaZe
Member
Those witches destroyed me until I realized that every single move they do is blockable...
Then I felt like an idiot.
Be careful though...the blocking in this game isn't completely responsive. I've gotten almost insta killed by those witches when I SWORE I hit the block button but the game registered it a second late.
Then I felt like an idiot.
Be careful though...the blocking in this game isn't completely responsive. I've gotten almost insta killed by those witches when I SWORE I hit the block button but the game registered it a second late.
Damn the Black Throne...ok I did the first part,went back to Azrael and he keeps telling me now to redirect the beams....but there`s no beams where I am,completly stomped on what to do here now as well(I got the item you get in this level)...standing in the room with him,and the big blocks turning slowly,like my brain ;P