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[Corky]

I'm only at chapter 10 but I have to get this off my chest :

This game was put under A LOT of undeserved angry scrutiny during pre-release, and I'm so fucking happy it not only exceeds mine ( and seemingly everybody elses ) expectations, but shatters all the " bububju I feel like ds2 is bioshock 2 tralalal " preconceptions.


To Visceral games!

this will be my first horror game played with surround sound.

am I going to die of fright?

Most assuredly yes

 

[Nizz]

I'm only at chapter 10 but I have to get this off my chest :

This game was put under A LOT of undeserved angry scrutiny during pre-release, and I'm so fucking happy it not only exceeds mine ( and seemingly everybody elses ) expectations, but shatters all the " bububju I feel like ds2 is bioshock 2 tralalal " preconceptions.


To Visceral games!



Most assuredly yes

These impressions sound awesome! It's killing me I don't have the cash to buy this just yet. So happy it turned out well. Just by the demo alone I knew it was going to be great.

 

[Corky]

These impressions sound awesome! It's killing me I don't have the cash to buy this just yet. So happy it turned out well. Just by the demo alone I knew it was going to be great.

Oh bet your ass man, and one other thing the demo of dead space 2, just like the demo of dead space 1, does a not do a good job of giving you an indication of the quality. If anything both demos were very misleading and the demo for the first game is, imo, one of the worst demos ( no offence to anyone who was chosen to put it together, it's not an easy game to demo ) ever.

 

[badcrumble]

This game was put under A LOT of undeserved angry scrutiny during pre-release, and I'm so fucking happy it not only exceeds mine ( and seemingly everybody elses ) expectations, but shatters all the " bububju I feel like ds2 is bioshock 2 tralalal " preconceptions.

Seriously. This game reeks of confidence in a way that few games manage to do.

 

[Muffdraul]

I'm only at chapter 10

Speaking of- I love Chapter 10 so much, I'm buying it a Valentine's Day card and I plan on asking it to marry me one day.

 

[Manus]

I hope this game does well sales wise. Visceral deserves it.

 

[betweenthewheels]

I wish I knew more about the DS universe, though I don't really have the time to read all the comics/book, all the games and movies.

Any good links to the overall fiction besides wiki, thats not overly detailed?

Which control scheme did you guys choose? Center/Classic?

 

[Papercuts]

I wish I knew more about the DS universe, though I don't really have the time to read all the comics/book, all the games and movies.

Any good links to the overall fiction besides wiki, thats not overly detailed?

Which control scheme did you guys choose? Center/Classic?

I'm on Classic, felt weird without it.

 

[Monkey Pants]

I'm only at chapter 10 but I have to get this off my chest :

This game was put under A LOT of undeserved angry scrutiny during pre-release, and I'm so fucking happy it not only exceeds mine ( and seemingly everybody elses ) expectations, but shatters all the " bububju I feel like ds2 is bioshock 2 tralalal " preconceptions.


To Visceral games!



Most assuredly yes

Hey! Thanks!

~ DS2 Team

 

[Smokey]

I'm only at chapter 10 but I have to get this off my chest :

This game was put under A LOT of undeserved angry scrutiny during pre-release, and I'm so fucking happy it not only exceeds mine ( and seemingly everybody elses ) expectations, but shatters all the " bububju I feel like ds2 is bioshock 2 tralalal " preconceptions.


To Visceral games!



Most assuredly yes

dude..didn't you JUST get the game, or it unlocked or whatever.

 

[vas_a_morir]

Guys, here is the problem with Dead Space: I've played through both games, and I have no idea what is going on.

 

[Lakitu]

First thing in the morning, I'll go get the game. Was going to hold off after I finish my Oblivion playthrough, but I just can't (I'm more of a one game at a time guy).

 

[S1kkZ]

Guys, here is the problem with Dead Space: I've played through both games, and I have no idea what is going on.

same for me. they dont do a good job with the storytelling (like halo).
i finished ds2 a few hours ago and i love it, but please: better storytelling next time.

 

[Corky]

dude..didn't you JUST get the game, or it unlocked or whatever.

technically, the game unlocked 00.01 the 27th for us in sweden. And this has to be the first time in many many years I have focefully pulled myself away from a game after sitting non-stop for like 8hours. I just....love it.

On another note, the game has really made me feel like I got my moneys worth from my new gaming-rig. The visual prowess of the game is fantastic.

 

[Facism]

Hey! Thanks!

~ DS2 Team

reckon you could do an angry phonecall to Royal Mail so my copy gets delivered tommorrow instead of monday? I'm gagging for this so bad. Dead Space 2 is Resident Evil 6 for me.

Spoiler

DS1 was RE5 :3

 

[Nizz]

technically, the game unlocked 00.01 the 27th for us in sweden. And this has to be the first time in many many years I have focefully pulled myself away from a game after sitting non-stop for like 8hours. I just....love it.

On another note, the game has really made me feel like I got my moneys worth from my new gaming-rig. The visual prowess of the game is fantastic.

That's great, I love it!

 

[Smokey]

technically, the game unlocked 00.01 the 27th for us in sweden. And this has to be the first time in many many years I have focefully pulled myself away from a game after sitting non-stop for like 8hours. I just....love it.

On another note, the game has really made me feel like I got my moneys worth from my new gaming-rig. The visual prowess of the game is fantastic.

I'm playing on 360 and it looks nice. Playing on a Sony HD CRT too and the black level of the TV really helps with the game. So dark and moody.

Can only imagine how it is in 1080p 60fps etc. May have to double dip when I get my gaming PC in a couple of months.

 

[Alucrid]

same for me. they dont do a good job with the storytelling (like halo).
i finished ds2 a few hours ago and i love it, but please: better storytelling next time.

I thought it was all pretty clear cut.

 

[Denzar]

Dude, this game is fucking amazing.


From chapter one to 5, a class act. I hope the game keeps this up.

 

[Monkey Pants]

By the way, everyone. I wanted to clarify that the timer on the game re-sets to what it was at the last checkpoint when you die.

In other words, unless you never died, your playthrough time was probably quite a bit longer than that timer says.

 

[GringoLOCOo]

is the PC version worth it ?

thinking of buying it over steam

I heard that they cut a lot of stuff from the New game+

 

[RoboPlato]

Dude, this game is fucking amazing.


From chapter one to 5, a class act. I hope the game keeps this up.

It gets a ton better after chapter 5.

 

[-tetsuo-]

Guys, here is the problem with Dead Space: I've played through both games, and I have no idea what is going on.

Really? I can't speak for 2 yet but 1 was easy to understand.

 

[stupei]

I'm only at chapter 10 but I have to get this off my chest :

This game was put under A LOT of undeserved angry scrutiny during pre-release, and I'm so fucking happy it not only exceeds mine ( and seemingly everybody elses ) expectations, but shatters all the " bububju I feel like ds2 is bioshock 2 tralalal " preconceptions.


To Visceral games!



Most assuredly yes

Really? I know some people were concerned by the comments about making the game less tense and stressful (which were LIES) but I thought the reaction to Dead Space 2 overall was way more positive than the response to Bioshock 2 for whatever reason. For me it's almost the opposite of what you're describing. I was excited for the game, so very hyped, and the anticipation only got bigger as release date approached.

And it's lived up to the hype in every possible way thus far.

Guys, here is the problem with Dead Space: I've played through both games, and I have no idea what is going on.

Do you read the text logs? Because you really, really have to in order to really understand and appreciate everything.

 

[Corky]

Really? I can't speak for 2 yet but 1 was easy to understand.

I think the same goes for 2 but I do agree that the story is an underlying part of the game, it has to make way for everything else and thus might be "overlooked" or not fully understood.

Nevertheless, as long as the story isn't all out ludicrous then it's all good.

 

[Karish]

Going to start playing tonight. I LOVED Dead Space 1, cannot wait to get into this.

 

[Futurevoid]

Guys, here is the problem with Dead Space: I've played through both games, and I have no idea what is going on.

What don't you understand? As mentioned, the text and audio logs help a good bit in filling in the blanks during the games events but it all seems pretty straightforward. I can see how some of the overall questions may be unclear though (about Unitology, the marker etc.).

 

[Max]

is the PC version worth it ?

thinking of buying it over steam

I heard that they cut a lot of stuff from the New game+

Wha? Did they?

 

[Stallion Free]

I heard that they cut a lot of stuff from the New game+

You don't get a cash bonus or 10 power cores like you did in Dead Sapce 1, but it told me two new suits were available and it lets you up the difficulty.

 

[BeeDog]

I'm up to chapter 3 I think, (major spoilers)

Spoiler

not long after the fantastic train sequence.

This shit looks beautiful and plays beautifully. Amazing stuff, really. But I have to quote myself, hope someone can help me out:

I'm probably just retarded, but why is the "Redeem Code" option greyed out? PS3 version here.

 

[DancingJesus]

This game is fantastic...

I wish I had more time to play it.

Good work Visceral!

 

[robot]

Not to derail - but I picked up Ignition for $2.50 on ebay. I can't believe how bad the art is in this game. And I guess they animated in flash, it's pretty hilarious how some of the characters move like jell-o.

The racing minigame is pretty cool though, reminds me of that gba game that came out in japan. But wow, overall this is pretty awful. Good thing it unlocks some stuff in Dead Space 2.

 

[Draft]

Not to derail - but I picked up Ignition for $2.50 on ebay. I can't believe how bad the art is in this game. And I guess they animated in flash, it's pretty hilarious how some of the characters move like jell-o.

The racing minigame is pretty cool though, reminds me of that gba game that came out in japan. But wow, overall this is pretty awful. Good thing it unlocks some stuff in Dead Space 2.

It's so incredibly terrible.

You just need a save to get the DS2 unlocks. Beat the first puzzle, never play again.

 

[hank_tree]

Anyone in the UK/Ireland know which game store is selling the 360 LE of Dead Space 2?

 

[RoboPlato]

Not to derail - but I picked up Ignition for $2.50 on ebay. I can't believe how bad the art is in this game. And I guess they animated in flash, it's pretty hilarious how some of the characters move like jell-o.

The racing minigame is pretty cool though, reminds me of that gba game that came out in japan. But wow, overall this is pretty awful. Good thing it unlocks some stuff in Dead Space 2.

It's one of the worst preorder bonuses I've ever gotten.

 

[Wowbagger]

I'm probably just retarded, but why is the "Redeem Code" option greyed out? PS3 version here.

Redeem the code in the PSN store.

 

[electristan]

Just going to join in saying this game is great! Enjoying this SO much more than the first so far.

Dead Space had great atmosphere, but i found the story didn't interest me enough to keep going. Dead Space 2 is a big improvement.


on a side note: if anyone is having PC Performance Issues

When first booted up, the game (via EADM) ran at 5-15 FPS when in game whenever there where any light sources in frame.

To fix this i deleted the game, since it auto installed to Program Files, deleted the video drivers (ATI) and ran Driver sweeper in safe mode.

after all that, i download the latest drivers (for ATI these are from yesterday) and install the game again (placed in C:\Games folder where i have full rights)

Now the game is locked at 60 FPS

 

[paperheart]

I'm currently at the last boss of the game, and I need some tips/help...

Spoiler

I'm at the end, trying to defeat forever respawning Nicole, and I'm having issues. Is there anything I'm doing wrong? When she first shows up, I hit her with 6 shots from the plama cutter, and then one burst from the force gun takes her out. Then, when she comes back, I get her with two bursts from the force gun. I try to find force gun ammo whenever the little necromorph children disintegrate cause I find that she goes down in 3 or so bursts. Thing is, it just keeps on going for I don't know how many rounds. Sometimes I'm dumb and run into her when she respawns, but most of the time I die by those little necromorph children. There's like way too many of them. I need help. :/

 

[codecow]

@primagames on twitter is posting information on how you can kill them in MP in order to get a special viral skin.

 

[Stallion Free]

I'm currently at the last boss of the game, and I need some tips/help...

Spoiler

I'm at the end, trying to defeat forever respawning Nicole, and I'm having issues. Is there anything I'm doing wrong? When she first shows up, I hit her with 6 shots from the plama cutter, and then one burst from the force gun takes her out. Then, when she comes back, I get her with two bursts from the force gun. I try to find force gun ammo whenever the little necromorph children disintegrate cause I find that she goes down in 3 or so bursts. Thing is, it just keeps on going for I don't know how many rounds. Sometimes I'm dumb and run into her when she respawns, but most of the time I die by those little necromorph children. There's like way too many of them. I need help. :/

Spoiler

as soon as she disappears, target the yellow thing on the marker in the background. you will have to repeat this 5 or more times IIRC.

 

[Max]

Spoiler

as soon as she disappears, target the yellow thing on the marker in the background. you will have to repeat this 5 or more times IIRC.

It only took me 2 times (Normal) :|

Gypped.

 

[Stallion Free]

It only took me 2 times (Normal) :|

Gypped.

Look not all of us are pro lol.

 

[RoboPlato]

Played a few chapters in NG+ and there's some really nice stuff about it. Your RIG, stasis, and plasma cutter are all maxed out right when you get them, you don't need to get to the first shop. I also upgraded the Refurbished Plasma Cutter my first time through and it applied those upgrades to the standard Plasma Cutter, which I'm using this time through. I assume the same is true for those who upgraded the Hacker Contact Beam as opposed to the Contact Beam. The two new suits are great. Nice armor bonus and the one that isn't free has a really, really useful secondary ability. I'll be sure to use that for my Zealot run.

 

[The Librarian]

Is it just me, or does this game get annoyingly difficult toward the end?

 

[paperheart]

Spoiler

as soon as she disappears, target the yellow thing on the marker in the background. you will have to repeat this 5 or more times IIRC.

OMG, that's what I'm doing wrong! Thank you so much.

 

[RoboPlato]

Is it just me, or does this game get annoyingly difficult toward the end?

It gets a lot harder but I found most of the game to be pretty easy so I didn't mind too much.

 

[DevelopmentArrested]

Is it just me, or does this game get annoyingly difficult toward the end?

Definetely. I feel like I was playing a CoD game with all the respawning enemies

 

[Max]

Look not all of us are pro lol.

Maybe it was because my pulse rifle was fully upgraded + 5% from the security suit

Is it just me, or does this game get annoyingly difficult toward the end?

It was just stupid how many enemies they threw at you during the last few sections. That combined with

Spoiler

the regenerator.

I'm all for difficulty, when it's done right, but during the last two chapters it just pissed me off.

 

[S1kkZ]

Definetely. I feel like I was playing a CoD game with all the respawning enemies

i agree. the game would be so much better without that shit.

 

[ashbash159]

Well the game just unlocked an hour ago and the 20 minutes I've played so far seem good.

However I have a slight issue with the PC version.

HOW DO I PAUSE THE GAME?!

It wont let me change the control set up for JUST the pause menu. Does it not let you pause in the first moments of the game or something?

I have also tried with the Xbox 360 controller and that doesn't work either when I press start.

Confused am I.