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I bought this on Green Man Gaming for $43. I know nothing about it other than whale oil, rats, and steam punk. Throwing out the idea that the ending is that you're a whale that possesses people.

Four more days till I figure out what this game PC Gamers Are Interest In is.

 

[Krappadizzle]

Yeah it was designed likely on the 360 first but the type of game it is was born as a PC genre. We just live in a time now when consoles are mainstream and strong enough to be the priority, and I'll be honest it likely won't be quite as complex or deep as the PC classics it takes inspiration from. But it's from PC game experts and still largely follows what makes them good.

So so true.


Either way, tuesday couldn't come soon enough.

Anyone got word of a preload?

 

[sado]

I was just playing it the other day on PC and don't remember running into anything; it ran quite well. But that was near the beginning of the game.

For the first couple weeks after release, it had game breaking bugs that made it impossible to play. Arkane fixed them eventually but for those few weeks, it was a buggy mess. That's why I made the comment about waiting to see if it ends up being the same on the PC this time around before plopping down the bucks.

 

[zkylon]

He said he got up to the Capra Demon and then got overwhelmed by new games and didn't go back to it.

Oh, that's cool then. Might've slipped past me in the QL.

and I don't trust people who unironically use the term "hardcore games"

Way to go defensive over shit. No matter what you want to call these kinds of games, they're not Giant Bomb's forté, and that's alright, I'm just not gonna go to them for reviews on them.

so is this thread only for positive things about the game? sorry.

Interesting criticism is more than welcome, dumb stuff like "the animashunzz is shit!!" is pointless since no one comes to Dishonored for that.

And both the animations and the characters look pretty darned fine.

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

I wanna hear more from the soundtrack, the short films sound great.

 

[BruceLeeRoy]

The only opinion that matters is Dennis'.

Dennis4K? Unless there is a Stalker expansion pack bundled with Dishonored I don't think I need his opinion on this one.

 

[indigo-cyclops]

For the first couple weeks after release, it had game breaking bugs that made it impossible to play. Arkane fixed them eventually but for those few weeks, it was a buggy mess. That's why I made the comment about waiting to see if it ends up being the same on the PC this time around before plopping down the bucks.

Ah right; I missed that as I didn't have the game at the time. I certainly hope that isn't the case here.

 

[mujun]

This is one of my hope for my GOTY. Don't let me down Dishonored!

 

[overburning]

One more week...

 

[BruceLeeRoy]

I'm so jittery waiting for this game I went back to platinum Vanquish. Man Vanquish is awesome and its just the A.D.D cure I need right now.

 

[gryz]

Interesting criticism is more than welcome, dumb stuff like "the animashunzz is shit!!" is pointless since no one comes to Dishonored for that.

And both the animations and the characters look pretty darned fine.

it's a valid criticism, doing cool stuff in a 3d action game isn't very satisfying when the animations aren't well done. compare shooting a guy in MGS to shooting someone in one of the old splinter cell games. in MGS the enemy's body will react to your every shot, but in the original splinter cell they would just absorb bullets and then fall over.

 

[Derrick01]

it's a valid criticism, doing cool stuff in a 3d action game isn't very satisfying when the animations aren't well done. compare shooting a guy in MGS to shooting someone in one of the old splinter cell games. in MGS the enemy's body will react to your every shot, but in the original splinter cell they would just absorb bullets and then fall over.

But the original splinter cell was a much better stealth game than any of the MGS games from a mechanics and gameplay perspective. Isn't that more important for stealth games than animations from shooting people, which you shouldn't really be doing anyway?

 

[JohnnySasaki86]

But the original splinter cell was a much better stealth game than any of the MGS games from a mechanics and gameplay perspective. Isn't that more important for stealth games than animations from shooting people, which you shouldn't really be doing anyway?

Thats debatable. There completely different styles. I'd argue MGS's gameplay is more unique and fun. No other game does the quirky type stuff MGS does. It purely personal preference on which you prefer.

As far as the animations go, can you link the video you saw and point out these "janky animations?" I played the game at pax, and nothing stuck out to me as bad animation wise. Seemed good to me, a whole another level above something like Skyrim.

 

[j0hnny_385]

Folks, what do you think the DLC "plan" for Dishonored will be?
I for one don't have a clue but I guess the story will be pretty self-contained without the need for DLCs. *fingers crossed*
On the other hand, IF they make something good and "meaty" (like The Missing Link for DE:HR which I enjoyed immensely) then I'm up for it, but not yet, couple of months down the road, sure.

 

[insane0hflex]

Ah boy, so stoked for this bad boy and Hitman Absolution. Staved off buying Borderlands 2 to afford Dishonored =)

 

[Krappadizzle]

Folks, what do you think the DLC "plan" for Dishonored will be?
I for one don't have a clue but I guess the story will be pretty self-contained without the need for DLCs. *fingers crossed*
On the other hand, IF they make something good and "meaty" (like The Missing Link for DE:HR which I enjoyed immensely) then I'm up for it, but not yet, couple of months down the road, sure.

Some of those retail "exclusive" packs seem like an obvious choice. I'm hoping those get released for free as they are inherently dumb for us as players.

I'm thinking that if they do add DLC that it'll be a new section of city added along with new assassination/powers. Though, that could be entirely dependent on how the story ends. I imagine it could be possible that someone new hires you to do contracts. Only time will tell I guess.

 

[branny]

I'd be up for some powers DLC if the game ends up lacking in that department. A few new things here and there could make tackling the game feel totally fresh again.

 

[Solo]

5 days!

 

[ctrayne]

To the DLC question:

http://www.pcpowerplay.com.au/2012/09/dishonored-dlc-could-explore-new-characters-continents/

Nothing concrete announced, but some nice Missing Link style stuff is possible. Which is good, because Missing Link was an example of good post-launch DLC that brought people back to the game.

 

[Lafiel]

Thats debatable. There completely different styles. I'd argue MGS's gameplay is more unique and fun. No other game does the quirky type stuff MGS does. It purely personal preference on which you prefer.

I dunno about that, splinter cell is pretty "dull" as far as stealth games go, I'd argue chaos theory is pretty damn good still, but both splinter cell and pt are horribly dated due to their extreme linearity and lack of options compared to the likes of MGS, Hitman, Thief etc.

MGS is more than just a stealth game though as it's part action, part adventure, part puzzle, so you are right about it being a different style of game.

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

You should always get the 360 version of a multiplatform game if it's an option. In fact I don't know why you'd even consider the ps3 one if you had both.

I used to always do this, then some games started coming out where the difference wasn't as big, and I prefer the DS3 controller, sue me .

Thankfully I had the good sense to assume Skyrim would run better on my 360.

I'm getting the PS3 version from Gamefly, so I'll wait for impressions before choosing a console version to buy.

 

[ironcreed]

Pre-ordered it on PSN this morning, so I am locked in for this baby. Was hoping the free theme would be the cover art, but it is instead a city canal setting from the environment. Still pretty neat.

 

[DSmalls84]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dta5Ge-11_8&feature=youtu.be

Saw this posted on twitter but didn't see it in the thread.

Edit: It's basically a level walkthrough that lets you choose branching paths at certain points.

 

[ChosenPredator]

okay i guess im going to get xcom and this...jeez

 

[ironcreed]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dta5Ge-11_8&feature=youtu.be

Saw this posted on twitter but didn't see it in the thread.

Edit: It's basically a level walkthrough that lets you choose branching paths at certain points.

This 'choose your path' trailer is exactly what they needed to release. Gives a rather nice sampling of how open the choices are, as well as the consequences involved. I made the mistake of entering through the window after blinking to the ledge and it showed that you can indeed be killed rather easily, which was nice to see.

 

[Raptor]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dta5Ge-11_8&feature=youtu.be

Saw this posted on twitter but didn't see it in the thread.

Edit: It's basically a level walkthrough that lets you choose branching paths at certain points.

That looks great!

 

[ironcreed]

That interactive choice trailer really needs it's own thread.

 

[BruceLeeRoy]

That interactive choice trailer really needs it's own thread.

Definitely. It does a great job showing the diversity of the gameplay. Throw it up ironcreed!

 

[Derrick01]

Is it the golden cat level or a new one? I'm trying to avoid any new kind of spoilers.

 

[DSmalls84]

Is it the golden cat level or a new one? I'm trying to avoid any new kind of spoilers.

I have seen some of the promo walkthroughs and trailers and it was new to me. I would avoid to be on the safe side.

 

[Alexios]

Great vids but annoyingly setup, just show me three or so possibilities in order (maybe highlighting other possible paths they can't show in that format), don't interrupt with click here shit. Anyway, very Thiefy if you choose the sneaky choices, but it does seem like you have too many tools and abilities that make it easy in comparison. I hope there are options that limit your super hero abilities without making things impossible rather than have the developers rely on you forcing yourself to avoid them for challenge.

 

[EatChildren]

RDAF-2CNK-PT4M

That pops up in one of the videos. Doesn't work on Steam, so *shrug*.

 

[DSmalls84]

RDAF-2CNK-PT4M

That pops up in one of the videos. Doesn't work on Steam, so *shrug*.

Looks like the format for PS3 dlc.

 

[Claude]

RDAF-2CNK-PT4M

That pops up in one of the videos. Doesn't work on Steam, so *shrug*.

Doesn't work on PSN either.

 

[ironcreed]

Definitely. It does a great job showing the diversity of the gameplay. Throw it up ironcreed!

Done deal.

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

RDAF-2CNK-PT4M

That pops up in one of the videos. Doesn't work on Steam, so *shrug*.

Got 2D24C-26MGJ-JVPQQ-JFKXT-W4CDZ also.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

The only opinion that matters is Dennis'.

I don't have enough smileys for this post.

:lol

Edit: I know it's sarcasm but still...

 

[PIMPBYBLUD]

Got 2D24C-26MGJ-JVPQQ-JFKXT-W4CDZ also.

what did the code unlock on xbox?

 

[j0hnny_385]

BOOM! Preordered! \o/

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now I wait for Oct 12th (EU GAF).

 

[ctrayne]

Yes! You have 1 games!

 

[j0hnny_385]

Yes! You have 1 games!

my first purchase ever on GMG.

 

[EatChildren]

Got 2D24C-26MGJ-JVPQQ-JFKXT-W4CDZ also.

The first looks like a PSN code. This looks like an Xbox or Steam key. Nothing seems to work. Stupid mystery keys.

I don't have enough smileys for this post.

:lol

Edit: I know it's sarcasm but still...

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[SteeloDMZ]

I'm very excited about this game and I've barely watched any footage. Just watching the artwork I knew this is something special in the making.

So, am I right in assuming that this game will be kinda like Bioshock, which is one of my favorite games of all time?

 

[thetrin]

I like the Giant Bomb guys, but I don't trust their opinion on hardcore games one bit (except maybe Patrick's). I mean, Brad didn't even try Dark Souls.

Oh, I completely agree. Ryan Davis' taste in games almost never aligns with my own.

 

[Dead Man]

I want this to be good, but I am waiting for gaffers I trust to play it first.

 

[SparkTR]

I really liked that trailer, fighting my urge to pre-order and wait for reviews. Q4 is getting extremely jammed up with new releases.

 

[Tess3ract]

The first key looked like a steam key actually

 

[PIMPBYBLUD]

The first looks like a PSN code. This looks like an Xbox or Steam key. Nothing seems to work. Stupid mystery keys.



.

its a xbox code that has already been used. I wonder what it unlocked.

 

[The Wizard]

The second, xbox one probably just unlocked one of the avatar items.

 

[insane0hflex]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dta5Ge-11_8&feature=youtu.be

Saw this posted on twitter but didn't see it in the thread.

Edit: It's basically a level walkthrough that lets you choose branching paths at certain points.

Wow, can't wait to watch this once I get off of work. 10.more.hours.