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[Shurs]

Great. The typical Shurs Hype Cycle has started for this game.

One month before launch - I tell myself that, while the game looks interesting, I don't need it and won't have time to play it. I'll wait for a price drop.

One week before launch - With a $20 gaming coupon for Kmart (and knowing that if I buy the game in its first week, I'll get another $20 gaming coupon, essentially getting the game for $40) I start to think that maybe I should get the game.

Day one - I buy the game, play it for an hour or two.

Five months from now - The game still sits on the shelf, untouched since the first day I got it.

I need to have some self control.

 

[Xanathus]

Now that the game's release date has been broken, are there any transcriptions of the skill trees available? Only Logan's is easily found.

 

[DrBo42]

Great. The typical Shurs Hype Cycle has started for this game.

One month before launch - I tell myself that, while the game looks interesting, I don't need it and won't have time to play it. I'll wait for a price drop.

One week before launch - With a $20 gaming coupon for Kmart (and knowing that if I buy the game in its first week, I'll get another $20 gaming coupon, essentially getting the game for $40) I start to think that maybe I should get the game.

Day one - I buy the game, play it for an hour or two.

Five months from now - The game still sits on the shelf, untouched since the first day I got it.

I need to have some self control.

I know this cycle all too well. Ashamed that it happened for me with The Witcher 2. Just cannot find any reason to play that game.

 

[Teknoman]

After playing an hour or so...

I chose single player and it prompts you if you are "near" another player if you want join them. Something similar to Demon Souls-ish?

Also, combat is solid. Kind of a mix between fallout/oblivion meets condemned but with better weight to hits. It's kind of "fast" paced but still satisfying.

Graphics are nothing short of amazing except the faces are "kind" of weird. Like something way better than Oblivion/Fallout 3 but not as good as Skyrim.

Nice skill trees. Have three to choose from with mix and match.

Have not tried co-op yet but during the load screens, it mentioned that the game autosaves whenever a player quits or when the co-op session is over.

Quests are trackable.

There are achievements and challenges. The challenges are similar to Borderlands / Fallout: NV, like kill x amount of zombies with a bladed weapon etc....

Also, seem to spend a lot of time looting suitcases and backpacks for some reason.

Man PC version of this should be crazy. Since the game is supposed to use Steamworks, it should be pretty easy to jump in right?

 

[timkunedo]

After playing an hour or so...

I chose single player and it prompts you if you are "near" another player if you want join them. Something similar to Demon Souls-ish?

Also, combat is solid. Kind of a mix between fallout/oblivion meets condemned but with better weight to hits. It's kind of "fast" paced but still satisfying.

Graphics are nothing short of amazing except the faces are "kind" of weird. Like something way better than Oblivion/Fallout 3 but not as good as Skyrim.

Nice skill trees. Have three to choose from with mix and match.

Have not tried co-op yet but during the load screens, it mentioned that the game autosaves whenever a player quits or when the co-op session is over.

Quests are trackable.

There are achievements and challenges. The challenges are similar to Borderlands / Fallout: NV, like kill x amount of zombies with a bladed weapon etc....

Also, seem to spend a lot of time looting suitcases and backpacks for some reason.

This makes me happy! Can't wait til it unlocks on steam.

 

[Einbroch]

I just sent a game back yesterday in order to time it getting sent out to me on Tuesday (Monday being Labor Day and all), but noticed this morning that they have indeed already started shipping them out. Oh well, I will get it eventually. Have fun.

I did the EXACT same thing.

Dammit. Oh well.

 

[RS4-]

Ugh I think I'm done with this game. Getting motion sickness from the whole camera shifting when you do melee attacks or get hit.

 

[malfcn]

On the fence. Maybe after bomba?

 

[Windom Earle]

Wow, looks really cool. But yeah, too much to play at the moment unfortunately. Maybe a demo would have forced me to buy it.

 

[mercenar1e]

I got the game from GMG... for THAT price =] cant wait

 

[El Pescado]

So where is everyone picking this up? Who broke the street date?

 

[SameerK]

Just heard about this game. I think I'll be picking it up. I've heard this is pretty good for multiplayer?

 

[sadromeo]

I've been playing single player and it is fantastic. Even playing in single player, you always have the opportunity to jump into a multi-coop game since it prompts you if you want to join another player's game if they are "near" by. You don't have to and keep playing along your game or jump into theirs.

The atmosphere is amazing.

 

[Rickard]

Any new reviews up?

 

[derFeef]

I've been playing single player and it is fantastic. Even playing in single player, you always have the opportunity to jump into a multi-coop game since it prompts you if you want to join another player's game if they are "near" by. You don't have to and keep playing along your game or jump into theirs.

The atmosphere is amazing.

Cool. How is the story progression handled with this drop-in drop-out system?

 

[VASPER]

Let yall know how it is when i get home tonight.

 

[The M.O.B]

Cool. How is the story progression handled with this drop-in drop-out system?

Only the host has his story progress saved, the people who joined him won't have their own single player story progress.

But I believe you still keep your money, exp and weapons.

So story progression is the only thing that reverts back to where you left off, u keep everything else.

 

[derFeef]

Only the host has his story progress saved, the people who joined him won't have their own single player story progress.

But I believe you still keep your money, exp and weapons.

So story progression is the only thing that reverts back to where you left off, u keep everything else.

Ah, sounds good to me. Do you know if I can join someone who plays the same character? This is crucial for me and friends.

 

[The M.O.B]

Ah, sounds good to me. Do you know if I can join someone who plays the same character? This is crucial for me and friends.

Yes you can have any number of the same character playing co-op.

 

[Manos: The Hans of Fate]

Let yall know how it is when i get home tonight.

Sticker makes it look like it was being sold out of a trunk. LOL

 

[DryvBy]

Only the host has his story progress saved, the people who joined him won't have their own single player story progress.

But I believe you still keep your money, exp and weapons.

So story progression is the only thing that reverts back to where you left off, u keep everything else.

This is why I didn't even bother with Dungeon Siege 3.

Anyone know the details of the RPG and if it's open like Far Cry 2? I'm hoping for some sandbox and lots of stuff to do.

 

[VASPER]

Sticker makes it look like it was being sold out of a trunk. LOL

Second person to say that, but yes i work at a small game store and we hand write everything

 

[Manos: The Hans of Fate]

Second person to say that, but yes i work at a small game store and we hand write everything

I figured that was the case.

 

[Neuromancer]

This is why I didn't even bother with Dungeon Siege 3.

Anyone know the details of the RPG and if it's open like Far Cry 2? I'm hoping for some sandbox and lots of stuff to do.

Someone was saying it was more like Borderlands (fairly large areas interconnected). Not like one big huge giant map.

 

[Shurs]

Let yall know how it is when i get home tonight.

Photoshoppers know what must be done.

 

[bathala]

gamefly shipped mine already.

 

[weekendCONFIRMED]

these good words being said about early copies makes me want to jump on GMG pre-order again...I thought I had resisted!

I've been craving a good zombie game/movie lately too...

 

[legacyzero]

gamefly shipped mine already.

Same. I live in the upper midwest, so I should have mine by WED.

 

[Dina]

Let yall know how it is when i get home tonight.

Halo helmet.

 

[Teknoman]

these good words being said about early copies makes me want to jump on GMG pre-order again...I thought I had resisted!

I've been craving a good zombie game/movie lately too...

Same here.

 

[indigo-cyclops]

So has it been said how the coop works? I know it's drop in/out but are we confined to a certain area, free to roam the island? Any idea?

 

[Neuromancer]

So has it been said how the coop works? I know it's drop in/out but are we confined to a certain area, free to roam the island? Any idea?

You should be able to play through the entire campaign with up to 4 people. Does that answer your question?

 

[DrBo42]

Ugh. These guys really should have partnered up with OnLive. Test driving this game will most definitely result in more sales.

 

[Teknoman]

Ugh. These guys really should have partnered up with OnLive. Test driving this game will most definitely result in more sales.

Yeah, i'm this close to buying it. I mean an open world zombie co-op rpg with a focus on cracking zombies with melee weapons? I'm just worried about the netcode and performance for the PC version / whether there will be a decent amount of people to survive with.

 

[sketchsanchez]

Actually, from what i understand this is coming to Onlive. It just wont be day and date with the other versions sadly. Someone on their forums posted an email confirming this. I'm in the same boat as you guys, wondering if I have what it takes to wait for the Onlive version to at least try.

 

[sadromeo]

Although weapons do break, you can carry quite a few from the start of the game. However, you only start off with two available to switch back and forth to. There are more slots but they must be unlocked ( a la Dead Rising ).

 

[sadromeo]

Two types of fighting controls. Analog and Digital.

Digital is your basic button smash.

Analog is where the right thumb stick basically becomes your attacking "arm". For example to swing from left to right, you pull the stick left and push it right.

 

[Metalmurphy]

Two types of fighting controls. Analog and Digital.

Digital is your basic button smash.

Analog is where the right thumb stick basically becomes your attacking "arm". For example to swing from left to right, you pull the stick left and push it right.

How would that work on the PC version? oO

 

[derFeef]

How would that work on the PC version? oO

With the mouse?

 

[Dead Prince]

How would that work on the PC version? oO

use a 360 controller? lulz. that's your pc support right there. i bet it's not kb/m friendly.

 

[Metalmurphy]

With the mouse?

And what controls the camera?

use a 360 controller? lulz. that's your pc support right there. i bet it's not kb/m friendly.

I'd rather go with digital only. There's no way I'm playing an FPS with a controller if I can play it with a mouse.

 

[Darklord]

Analog is where the right thumb stick basically becomes your attacking "arm". For example to swing from left to right, you pull the stick left and push it right.

That sounds kinda shit to be honest. I've never liked that kind of control because an analog stick has no where near the feel of power or the omph an arm smashing something does.

 

[derFeef]

And what controls the camera?

Why would you need to control the camera during a quick slice? I am just guessing, but I can see it work that way.

 

[RoboPlato]

Is there going to be a demo for this? I'm curious but want to give it a go first.

 

[LProtag]

Honestly I just need to see one or two favorable reviews and I'm ready to pull the trigger for PS3.

 

[Metalmurphy]

Wasn't there supposed to be a IGN review today?

 

[Poker360]

Wasn't there supposed to be a IGN review today?

tomorrow 9 am PST

 

[sadromeo]

Analog is actually more fun. As you begin to fight, you point you aiming reticule on any part of the zombie's body, it turns red, then you pull the left trigger to go into combat mode, then you start flailing away with the right analog stick.

 

[Yamibito]

Analog is actually more fun. As you begin to fight, you point you aiming reticule on any part of the zombie's body, it turns red, then you pull the left trigger to go into combat mode, then you start flailing away with the right analog stick.

 

[indigo-cyclops]

You should be able to play through the entire campaign with up to 4 people. Does that answer your question?

Sort of. I'm more asking if people are confined to a certain area of the open world map when playing coop?