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Dead Space 2 |OT| The Marker Is Not A Sharpie
- Thread starter NotTheGuyYouKill
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Don't worry, it's not really a problem to be on 2 discs. There are just certain people on the internet that like to make it seem awful because it will make their console of choice look better because it runs on one disc. Adults won't have a problem getting up once to change a disc on an amazing game.codecow said:
The Librarian
Banned
GAF overreacts to everything. Getting up and changing a disc one time isn't bad at all.codecow said:
Square Triangle
Member
EagleEyes said:
:lol :lol :lol
V
Vilix
Unconfirmed Member
Minamu said:Anyone else getting this? :lol
Unitology tomorrow!
I wish. I getting "Subscribe to Oprah's O Now!" Damn wife. <_<
MichaelEM3
Banned
So jealous of all these early pick-ups! The wait for my Collector's Edition is getting painful.
Keep all the impressions coming though, please! Glad to hear they're all positive.
Can you confirm its awesomeness?
Keep all the impressions coming though, please! Glad to hear they're all positive.
I hear it's pretty awesome.codecow said:
Can you confirm its awesomeness?
brandonh83
Banned
codecow said:
As long as you're not responsible, we have no quarrel!
DevelopmentArrested
Banned
No backtracking, sorryReplicant said:I hope there are *a lot* of backtracking in this game where one location is in one disc and another location is in the 2nd disc.
beelzebozo
Jealous Bastard
LM4sure said:
do you find yourself upgrading the plasma cutter more, or splurging for the new weapons? does that seem pretty balanced, having to make those options?
jim-jam bongs
Member
Fully pre-loaded on Steam for whenever EA decides I'm worthy.
indigo-cyclops
Member
So GAF, as a fan of the original, should I take the plunge? I'm really concerned that the focus was shifted from disturbed, lonely man in desolate, vaccuum-like space wastes to action omg. I welcome the shift to new locales and perhaps more of a "bustling citizenship" but I just don't know what to think. I've gone on a total media blackout here with this game because of my concerns.
DevelopmentArrested
Banned
You should have no concerns. You feel as isolated and alone in this game as DS1INDIGO_CYCLOPS said:
I've been sort of avoiding news about this game, but am psyched to play it this week. If somebody could be so kind as to quickly catch me up: Are there any good pre-order deals or should I just use the Best Buy gift card I've got and get it in-store. I've got a PS3 and 360, which version should I go with?
I think the preorder only thing is an extra weapon from Gamestop and a free copy of Ignition from most places. Playing Ignition will get you the Hacker Suit in Dead Space 2. The two versions are identical from a technical standpoint but the PS3 version also comes with Dead Space Extraction (and HD rerelease of the Wii game) for free in the first run.tedtropy said:
TSAGoodness
Member
I want to pick this up but just got Mass Effect 2 PS3. My question is if I buy this new at a later date will I still get Extraction? Or is that just a limited early adopter/pre order thing?
TSAGoodness
Member
RoboPlato said:
Hmm, ok thanks. Tempted to cancel my Killzone 3 preorder and pick this up.
indigo-cyclops
Member
DevelopmentArrested said:
Alright, I'll take your word for it, especially after watching videos. Let me say that once I heard Mogwai's "Batcat" in one of the trailers on Steam I pretty much instant-ordered.
Fuck, this game snuck right up on me folks!
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
INDIGO_CYCLOPS said:
Take the plunge. It's probably better in just about every aspect. It's not 'action omg', but there's more variety in what you do and the set pieces. From what I've heard, it actually more frightening then the original (if you actually did find the original frightening). And Isaac is still the focus... he's still disturbed, still lonely (though there's a bigger cast, I guess), and instead of a desolate locale, it's a panic-ridden dying one.
Freeza Under The Shower
Member
Minamu said:Anyone else getting this? :lol
Unitology tomorrow!
Been there for what feels months now. Apparently there's nothing else.
Do you believe?
Square Triangle
Member
shwimpy said:
What's holding you back from buying the game? If you're eventually planning on buying DS2 and have interest in Extraction..just BUY IT IN TWO DAYS BRAH!
Finally played the DS2 demo after just beating DS1 a couple nights ago.
Going to be hard to get used to the new button shortcuts.
I miss Select going to Map, and Triangle going to Inventory.
I kept wasting Stasis thingies.
I like that throwing objects actually does something now.
Going to be hard to get used to the new button shortcuts.
I miss Select going to Map, and Triangle going to Inventory.
I kept wasting Stasis thingies.
I like that throwing objects actually does something now.
DevelopmentArrested
Banned
You meet more people but explore alone.seady said:
eso76
Member
yay, spoiled the entire first chapter for myself.
But i'm glad i did.
As someone who thought DS1 was a good, solid game ultimately ruined by the fact it relied on very few ideas repeating through the entire game, predictable set pieces, with too many instances where the doors would lock and monsters would keep coming at you (which dragged on for far too long) and repetitive scenery i have to say this sequel so far had me hooked and genuinely impressed.
Graphics are a nice step up from the original, although it may not look so in screens. The first chapter alone has probably more variety than the entire first game in regards to scenery, which also seems quite a bit more complex and detailed to me. As expected, lighting is impressive and the game really looks gorgeous at times.
It also felt less clumsy and more responsive, but i might be wrong on this, it's been a long time since i played DS1.
Completing the first chapter took nearly one hour (you don't rush through these games, it kills the atmosphere) and there's enough well thought and executed set pieces and variety and a good balance between action and exploration to keep you hooked.
Like i said, i was never with the "OMG DS is the new survival horror masterpiece" crowd as the first game always seemed like one decent idea copy-pasted a few dozen times too many, but they had to drag me away from DS2 (at 3 am, having to wake up at 6 am)
It's become a day one purchase for me, and considering i had so little interest in the game i didn't even bother downloading the demo, that's saying something.
I'm just not sure which version at this point.
But i'm glad i did.
As someone who thought DS1 was a good, solid game ultimately ruined by the fact it relied on very few ideas repeating through the entire game, predictable set pieces, with too many instances where the doors would lock and monsters would keep coming at you (which dragged on for far too long) and repetitive scenery i have to say this sequel so far had me hooked and genuinely impressed.
Graphics are a nice step up from the original, although it may not look so in screens. The first chapter alone has probably more variety than the entire first game in regards to scenery, which also seems quite a bit more complex and detailed to me. As expected, lighting is impressive and the game really looks gorgeous at times.
It also felt less clumsy and more responsive, but i might be wrong on this, it's been a long time since i played DS1.
Completing the first chapter took nearly one hour (you don't rush through these games, it kills the atmosphere) and there's enough well thought and executed set pieces and variety and a good balance between action and exploration to keep you hooked.
Like i said, i was never with the "OMG DS is the new survival horror masterpiece" crowd as the first game always seemed like one decent idea copy-pasted a few dozen times too many, but they had to drag me away from DS2 (at 3 am, having to wake up at 6 am)
It's become a day one purchase for me, and considering i had so little interest in the game i didn't even bother downloading the demo, that's saying something.
I'm just not sure which version at this point.
polyh3dron
Banned
Is anyone who owns a PS3 NOT buying the PS3 version? Is there any word of it being an inferior version? I have the first game for 360 but want to get the PS3 version for the Extraction game and I'm just wondering if that's the right choice...
polyh3dron said:
I think Extraction will be sold separately on PSN eventually(could have sworn that was confirmed somewhere). Something about it being free for pre-orders and first-run copies, but available to public on PSN over time.
Regardless, I am getting on 360 for achievements mostly(and controller preference). I do already own Extraction for Wii and do not own a Move controller/Eye-cam for my PS3 as of yet to bother with whatever upgrades it will have. Extraction is a nice bonus though.
WickedLaharl
Member
polyh3dron said:
i'm getting it for PS360 because i want extraction but do not want to play MP on PSN.