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Dead Space 2 |OT| The Marker Is Not A Sharpie
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mikekennyb
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Just finished the campaign. What a great, satisfying experience. The great cinematics, story, dialogue, and overall polish feels like just the right amount of "Hollywood" so to speak, mixed with my videogames.
Well done Visceral!
Well done Visceral!
ILOVEASIANS
Member
GuessWho said:
I agree. First time through I kept anticipating running into something epic like the bosses in the 1st game, but it never happened.
I guess the Tormentor counts as a semi-boss?
brandonh83
Banned
Is the supernova pack worth it? I'm going through Zealot right now, didn't know if it would help me out any, just trying to get trophies.
ILOVEASIANS
Member
Finally got around to finishing up my Ignition runs. I didn't think it was as big of a piece of shit as most reviews made it out to be. The tracer sequences were pretty awful though.
I liked how it
. But it didn't really reveal anything important to the overall story. And
.
Spoiler tagged on the slight chance some one else cares about the story in it.
I liked how it
tied directly into the beginning of Dead Space 2
poor Sarah
Spoiler tagged on the slight chance some one else cares about the story in it.
ILOVEASIANS said:
Yeah, for a free preorder deal I've played through it a couple times. I liked the branching paths and the mini games weren't bad at all.
The art was pretty bad yeah but still, I liked how it went directly into DS2 as well.
Oh yeah,
Sarah got screwed on any pathway. Crazy.
brandonh83
Banned
Wowbagger said:It's only worth getting to have a 15% armour suit available early on in a Hard Core run. I recommend you get Severed instead. Then not only will you have a 15% suit, but additional content to play through and trophies to earn!
Okay thanks. I already bought Severed though, unfortunately.
Appollowexx
Member
LEGGZZZZ said:
A tie with Crysis 2 for me. Atmosphere and tension however can not be beaten and probobly won't be unless a new Siren game is released.
harriet the spy
Member
LTTP, but I started this a bit ago, and I am nearing the end. The game is really great. I was wondering - is the game significantly easier than the first one?
I played the first one on normal. I don't really remember whether b/c it was difficult or because the 'scares' of the first one worked better, but I was dreading necromorphs much more in the first game than in the second. I am not sure if it's because I have improved (due to playing the first one), or b/c my weapon loadout turned out to be much better (b/c they are new weapons, I am playing with fully upgraded javelin, a seeker rifle, the plasma rifle but not upgraded, and a force gun which I have no idea how to use efficiently. I played the first with plasma rifle, the military minigun - forgot the name - , the contact beam, and some other weapons which must have sucked since I don't even remember it).
Also, I had barely used stasis in the first game (it didn't recharge back then, did it?), and again, for a change of gameplay, decided to use it in the second. I suspect this makes a large difference, as even big scary necromorphs (like the darkened ones) become more or less standing ducks when stasis'ed and with a good gun in hand.
Btw, the javelin gun is phenomenal. With the special, fully maxed alt. power, it's a monster.
And stalkers are the best addition to the game. I just wish that standing in a dead end was not a good tactic.
I played the first one on normal. I don't really remember whether b/c it was difficult or because the 'scares' of the first one worked better, but I was dreading necromorphs much more in the first game than in the second. I am not sure if it's because I have improved (due to playing the first one), or b/c my weapon loadout turned out to be much better (b/c they are new weapons, I am playing with fully upgraded javelin, a seeker rifle, the plasma rifle but not upgraded, and a force gun which I have no idea how to use efficiently. I played the first with plasma rifle, the military minigun - forgot the name - , the contact beam, and some other weapons which must have sucked since I don't even remember it).
Also, I had barely used stasis in the first game (it didn't recharge back then, did it?), and again, for a change of gameplay, decided to use it in the second. I suspect this makes a large difference, as even big scary necromorphs (like the darkened ones) become more or less standing ducks when stasis'ed and with a good gun in hand.
Btw, the javelin gun is phenomenal. With the special, fully maxed alt. power, it's a monster.
And stalkers are the best addition to the game. I just wish that standing in a dead end was not a good tactic.
Mister Wilhelm
Member
Played up until chapter 9.
Thought the story was REALLY weak. I did like the new enemies, combat mechanics, etc. but overall the first felt like a much stronger game to me.
Didn't finish it, might finish it in the future.
Thought the story was REALLY weak. I did like the new enemies, combat mechanics, etc. but overall the first felt like a much stronger game to me.
Didn't finish it, might finish it in the future.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Manticore said:
It's not explained, which is very odd. I guess the three years in between, they changed? Maybe they'll elaborate in a future DS film/comic or something. They don't reference McNeil either, but remember, this really only covers about 90 minutes of their life in a high-stress environment... though some more information would be nice, but the ending sets that story up for something bigger down the road
With a pregnant Lexine a fugitive and Gabe's body taken for study
Mister Wilhelm
Member
pakkit said:
I would agree with this but the gameplay improvements in Dead Space 2 aren't a huge upgrade, just a good one.
brandonh83
Banned
The horror factor in Dead Space 2 > the original IMO, sure it's more action-packed but I felt that it had superior horror tropes. The first game relied too heavily on being alone on the ship with recycled jump scares coming non-stop, but Dead Space 2 actually sets up some fantastic horror-driven setpieces that I definitely appreciated more than anything in the first game.
Eliciel
Member
I have just finished the game and I have to admit that I still love the Ripper and the Plasma Cutter and I really didn't use the other weapons a lot which is a little bit sad but nevermind
I finished the game in about 12 hours and reached around 58% of the trophies which means I really enjoyed playing that game really slow. I think I nearly didn't use the "run" button one single time.
Verdict:
All in all I think that Dead Space 2 is a well done sequel. It fits perfectly into the Dead Space vibe. I think that Dead Space 1 had a few more "horror like" moments where I caught myself saying "Holy cow that prick just fucked me up".
On the other hand in terms of "cinema like experience" I think that Dead Space 2 is a huge step forward. There where a lot of jaw dropping moments where me and my friends found ourselves being completely fascinated by the amazing quality of numerous cut-scenes as well as gameplay scenes.
The score and the effects where perfectly capable of delivering the games intended mood. I really liked the graphics. It is nothing unbelievable special but I liked the colours and I liked the "sepia" effects as well as the outstanding lightening.
The story was all right. I wouldn't had expected anything more than this which doesn't mean it's bad ^^...so let's say it like this: neither bad nor good
I liked Dead Space 2 a lot and I would recommend it to everyone who likes horror games. I think it's a "must play".
I finished the game in about 12 hours and reached around 58% of the trophies which means I really enjoyed playing that game really slow. I think I nearly didn't use the "run" button one single time.
Verdict:
All in all I think that Dead Space 2 is a well done sequel. It fits perfectly into the Dead Space vibe. I think that Dead Space 1 had a few more "horror like" moments where I caught myself saying "Holy cow that prick just fucked me up".
On the other hand in terms of "cinema like experience" I think that Dead Space 2 is a huge step forward. There where a lot of jaw dropping moments where me and my friends found ourselves being completely fascinated by the amazing quality of numerous cut-scenes as well as gameplay scenes.
The score and the effects where perfectly capable of delivering the games intended mood. I really liked the graphics. It is nothing unbelievable special but I liked the colours and I liked the "sepia" effects as well as the outstanding lightening.
The story was all right. I wouldn't had expected anything more than this which doesn't mean it's bad ^^...so let's say it like this: neither bad nor good
I liked Dead Space 2 a lot and I would recommend it to everyone who likes horror games. I think it's a "must play".
Almost done with chapter 11 now I think. Chapter 10 was so good :O I'm not a huge fan of feeling like I'm being rushed through each environment but I guess it comes with the territory when everything is an awesome roller coaster ride Removed some of my weapons and I'm focusing on the Plasma Cutter and Force Gun instead. Not so hard anymore
Having played a lot of Extraction and RE5 lately, I think I can understand why this game doesn't have Move support :S Not sure you'd be fast enough with its precision. Seems to me like the game would need a lot of tuning to balance the difficulty. Something neither RE4 on the Wii nor RE5 on the ps3 seem to have received.
Removed some of my weapons and I'm focusing on the Plasma Cutter and Force Gun instead. Not so hard anymore Having played a lot of Extraction and RE5 lately, I think I can understand why this game doesn't have Move support :S Not sure you'd be fast enough with its precision. Seems to me like the game would need a lot of tuning to balance the difficulty. Something neither RE4 on the Wii nor RE5 on the ps3 seem to have received.
ILOVEASIANS
Member
NotTheGuyYouKill said:
Plus the
guys in the white coats. Things are starting to point to having non-necromorph enemies in Dead Space 3. With Isaac and Ellie most likely going to be on the run as well. They already did it with the Gun ship sequence in Severed which I didn't mind. Not sure how I would feel about fighting the guys in white coats though.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
ILOVEASIANS said:
At least DS2 isn't the first glimpse of them... they seem to be important because
they originally appeared in Salvage, I guess planting the seeds for them. The Main DS2 story has hints with the 'Overseer' and they show up in person in Severed. But maybe it'll be interesting. These guys are very mysterious... wonder what they want. I doubt they're aligned with Unitologists, but I think they have ties with EarthGov. I don't know if they showed up in the Aftermath film (Haven't seen it yet). But dealing with them hopefully is interesting. I wonder what these "Oracles" want... they're responsible for Isaac's imprisonment (he's part of the Oracle Project).
ILOVEASIANS
Member
NotTheGuyYouKill said:
Hmm, didn't know they appeared before that. I still need to check out Salvage and Martyr.
Aftermath spoiler.
The Overseer shows up in the flesh towards the end to put the finishing touches on the framing of one of the other characters for the Ishimura incident. I don't remember it saying exactly who he is working for. I'm guessing we'll be seeing/hearing from him a lot in DS3
On a side not, I enjoyed Aftermath a lot more than Downfall. It didn't have a lot of inconsistencies and it was cool seeing Stross before he went completely ape shit.
Days like these...
Have a Blessed Day
Lttp also I've just made it to chapter 7 and I'm really not liking it. I loved the original but i'm seriously considering trading it in. It's not scary, no tension, don't like the atmosphere. It just seems like more of the same except in more open spaces. Maybe the second half of the game is better but not sticking around to find out. I am disappoint, son.
ILOVEASIANS
Member
Days like these... said:
I felt this way too on first play through. Probably because I had been hyping myself up to it for so long after loving the first one. The more I played it though, the more I liked it. Now it's right there with the first one as some of my favorite games this generation.
But then again, I'm a sucker for space horror anything so who knows.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
ILOVEASIANS said:
Space horror is awesome
ILOVEASIANS
Member
NotTheGuyYouKill said:Space horror is awesome
Indeed. Pretty much all of my favorite movies, games, and books involve it in some shape or form. We just need an awesome TV show now. I'm guessing it would be way too expensive to do well though.
CadetMahoney
Member
Did anyone get confused or ignore the official enemy names. . .
I still get confused with what is what, crawlers stalkers walkers talkers tripods hunters. . . I just calls em
babies
kids
turkeys
standard
black necro
vomits
boss
what do you call em?
I still get confused with what is what, crawlers stalkers walkers talkers tripods hunters. . . I just calls em
babies
kids
turkeys
standard
black necro
vomits
boss
what do you call em?
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
I call them... their names. Well, actually, I don't call them anything. I just say, "Die you son of a bitch, DIEEEEEEEEE"
CadetMahoney
Member
I call that catharsis, or maybe anger management depending on who is left standing.
ILOVEASIANS
Member
.GqueB. said:
I'm assuming the
"Iron Man" sequence at the end of the chapter
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
ILOVEASIANS said:
Which, if you think about it, has been done before:
It's an inverse of the tunnel flying segments in God of War 3.
But a lot cooler.
MyEpitomeCliché
Member
LEGGZZZZ said:
Same. I'm already thinking about a fourth play through. I probably should do so before Portal Kombat next week.
Zealot on NG+ wasn't that hard Got to chapter 7 in one sitting (and no saves) with only 2 deaths (technically 4). Two Exploders got me I think. I died once against the first Pack because I was going for the Line Gun Alt trophy so I restarted there on purpose. And I didn't get the trophy for making an enemy fly 17 meters so I did a restart there as well. Got it later though, on accident
Of course, with max health and PC and FG maxed out, nothing is very hard
Got to chapter 7 in one sitting (and no saves) with only 2 deaths (technically 4). Two Exploders got me I think. I died once against the first Pack because I was going for the Line Gun Alt trophy so I restarted there on purpose. And I didn't get the trophy for making an enemy fly 17 meters so I did a restart there as well. Got it later though, on accident Of course, with max health and PC and FG maxed out, nothing is very hard
ILOVEASIANS
Member
Minamu said:Zealot on NG+ wasn't that hard
Of course, with max health and PC and FG maxed out, nothing is very hard
Hardcore, starting from scratch if you don't buy the DLC, is when the real fun begins!
ILOVEASIANS
Member
Minamu said:
Yeah, it's the same difficulty enemy wise and ammo drop wise, just the 3 saves and no checkpoints are what makes it intense. And not being overpowered anymore lol.
Actually, apparently its Survivalist for enemies and Zealot in terms of ammo drops.