Autofokus
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Dying Light IOTI A dead island on the mirror's edge.
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Synless
Member
I have hit x so many times to jump so far it's stupid. Shows you just how ingrained most control standards are in our heads.
also took me a long time to get used to jumping not being a face button. I kept thinking it's triangle for some reason.
drotahorror
Member
I disagree. R1 as jump leaves you with total control with the right stick.
I keep hitting R1 to attack.
DJSebolski
Member
Let's hope they can add the ability to change controls as well as disable HUD.
flaxknuckles
Member
Nope. Bumper-jumper lets you retain control of the camera. It is the superior way to play.
#bumperjumpermasterrace
MDSLKTR
Member
As it should frankly, bumper jumper is the way to go for any fps that focuses on movement
My first impressions on PC
Good
- Runs pretty good on old hardware (2500k, 560ti), lowish settings 1080p 30fps, really can't complain game looks better than decent for 4 year old hardware. Zero bugs or issues so far.
- Co-op worked flawlessly for the hour or so I played with randoms. Way more fun with more people, the parkour element shines if you all take different fancier-than-thou routes to get to the same spot. Co-op combat becomes more viable and enjoyable (double drop kick off a building is as fun to watch as it is to do).
- Movement felt great, feels good to ferret around (especially with upgraded agility, get that perk asap).
Bad
- PC Mic is always on in game (unless disabled in lobby), and there is no push-to-talk option. Whyyyyyyyy? People have speakers and use teamspeak, this makes no sense. If there is a way to turn peoples mics up in game, I couldn't find it, could barely hear the ppl I played with.
- Can't map controller buttons, only 2 preset configs and the face buttons are the same in both. RB is jump, fucking RB, a function you use 95% of the time in this game, with A being locked to spider sense, a function you use maybe 10% of the time... you can change keyboard buttons but not controller? Switching active weapons in menu with a mouse + keyboard is kinda messy.
- Not that much loot, or loot container variety, or anything worth really going out of your way for that I've found so far. Despite the exact same lockpick system as Fallout 3, I don't get that same "looty" feeling when unlocking a hard lock to find yet another bag of coffee and blue pipe. There are blueprints and air drops with cool rare stuff, but that leads me to...
Ugly
- Holy shit, first impressions upon fighting NPC characters are baaad. The variety of zombies are fun to fight, combat in general is visceral and satisfying but the gang banger guys are just awful. Can't see a strategy or finesse to fighting them so far, they group up and avoid 90% of your attacks and I'm left to cheese them doing dropkicks off buildings spending ages outplaying cheap A.I. I upgraded a bunch of combat skills assuming it'd become easier to take the gangers out, but no, they still suck to fight. Maybe I'm missing something or need upgraded weapons I don't know, fuck em.
Overall its pretty good hey.
Good
- Runs pretty good on old hardware (2500k, 560ti), lowish settings 1080p 30fps, really can't complain game looks better than decent for 4 year old hardware. Zero bugs or issues so far.
- Co-op worked flawlessly for the hour or so I played with randoms. Way more fun with more people, the parkour element shines if you all take different fancier-than-thou routes to get to the same spot. Co-op combat becomes more viable and enjoyable (double drop kick off a building is as fun to watch as it is to do).
- Movement felt great, feels good to ferret around (especially with upgraded agility, get that perk asap).
Bad
- PC Mic is always on in game (unless disabled in lobby), and there is no push-to-talk option. Whyyyyyyyy? People have speakers and use teamspeak, this makes no sense. If there is a way to turn peoples mics up in game, I couldn't find it, could barely hear the ppl I played with.
- Can't map controller buttons, only 2 preset configs and the face buttons are the same in both. RB is jump, fucking RB, a function you use 95% of the time in this game, with A being locked to spider sense, a function you use maybe 10% of the time... you can change keyboard buttons but not controller? Switching active weapons in menu with a mouse + keyboard is kinda messy.
- Not that much loot, or loot container variety, or anything worth really going out of your way for that I've found so far. Despite the exact same lockpick system as Fallout 3, I don't get that same "looty" feeling when unlocking a hard lock to find yet another bag of coffee and blue pipe. There are blueprints and air drops with cool rare stuff, but that leads me to...
Ugly
- Holy shit, first impressions upon fighting NPC characters are baaad. The variety of zombies are fun to fight, combat in general is visceral and satisfying but the gang banger guys are just awful. Can't see a strategy or finesse to fighting them so far, they group up and avoid 90% of your attacks and I'm left to cheese them doing dropkicks off buildings spending ages outplaying cheap A.I. I upgraded a bunch of combat skills assuming it'd become easier to take the gangers out, but no, they still suck to fight. Maybe I'm missing something or need upgraded weapons I don't know, fuck em.
Overall its pretty good hey.
Takes some getting used to, but it really has to be on a shoulder button unless you've got a special way of holding your controller to aim with the right stick and hit x at the same time.
Game is satisfying so far, I need to find some better blueprints to get some decent weapons
Commanche Raisin Toast
Member
So screen tearing on PS4: do I believe gaffers that say they don't see any or the possibly janky capture cards people could be using when streaming?
Icyflamez96
Member
claw mah dude
psychotron
Member
Haven't seen any yet in the first 45 min or so. Had to stop playing for a bit.
didn't notice any, but I only played for half an hour before I ran into an door I couldn't enter because the game was still downloading.
DirtyLarry
Member
Yep I already signed up on the website and linked my account a few weeks back, and the site says I am owed 12 dockets and my PSN ID is linked. I just tried quitting the game completely and will see if that kicked it in. Thanks for the replies.
Jade looks great...she is almost like a tribute to Alyx from HL though lol...
Voice acting is pretty good so far...
It's Dead island but with a lot more ''Parkour'' going on,Mirror's Edge kind of...everything is a little more refined of course,like the quests and menu etc...so yeah so far,better Dead Island game but there is no class like in DE but 3 skill trees to help you in choosing how you want to play...
Voice acting is pretty good so far...
It's Dead island but with a lot more ''Parkour'' going on,Mirror's Edge kind of...everything is a little more refined of course,like the quests and menu etc...so yeah so far,better Dead Island game but there is no class like in DE but 3 skill trees to help you in choosing how you want to play...
SlasherJPC
Banned
Def can see it on the game on the One version but it's not a constant.
Autofokus
Member
I only saw tearing with dozen+ zombies on-screen while triggering 'heavy' effects like explosions, but not recognizable during 'normal play'. Played ~4h, all singleplayer.
Summer Haze
Banned
Survivor sense...
So dumb. I won't be using that.
So dumb. I won't be using that.
SlasherJPC
Banned
I prefer that. It gives you options. So you don't have a million notifications on the screen of what to pick up until you need it and want to find stuff. So while you might think it's dumb, it's a godsend to others. Again, having options is never a bad thing when you have the choice to use it or not.
Summer Haze
Banned
Agreed. I was speaking purely for myself. I'd rather explore for supplies without knowing where they are beforehand.
Also useful for getting your bearing on your tracked quest...
Havent noticed any screen tearing on the PS4 after about 2 hours of play...
Not my thing... But fair point, controls should be customizable. Hopefully in a patch.
And if anyone is wondering about it I've only ever seen noticeable screen tearing during a cutscene.
If anyone hasn't made a note of it yet then I can confirm that the game runs at an unlocked frame rate on PS4. Although it's not that noticeable.
I have a gut feeling that the gulf between the PC and console version for this game will be quite big compared to what's normal. The SSAO in this game on PS4 version I'd ugly as shit leaving very big dark halos even in bright areas. It's like first to second generation SSAO implementation.
Also the title music is nice.
I have a gut feeling that the gulf between the PC and console version for this game will be quite big compared to what's normal. The SSAO in this game on PS4 version I'd ugly as shit leaving very big dark halos even in bright areas. It's like first to second generation SSAO implementation.
Also the title music is nice.
MrPressStart
Member
Can anybody explain the 20 dollar Gamestop glitch? Is it just ringing up for 20? Is it a coupon? Did you have to reserve it?
I'm having the same problem, the guy doesnt give me anything
Commanche Raisin Toast
Member
Thanks guys! Tearing during intense scenes is par for the course with pretty much all games- even on my PC so I'm not worried about it. 
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
I wish CODAW had it.
Anyway, is there splitscreen co-op and is there a hardcore difficulty (no health regen, no survivor sense, minimal HUD) sort of thing?
JumpJeff84
Member
This game is definitely less janky than Dead Island.
After playing for two hours, it feels solid. It feels like WB gave them enough time and money to polish the game. And this is coming from a guy who really liked Dead Island a lot, despite it's flaws.
The major difference is that DL doesn't give you the option to use the analog stick to do melee attacks, which was a fun option in Dead Island. Given the increased mobility though, I guess it kinda makes sense. Really hasn't bothered me thus far.
After playing for two hours, it feels solid. It feels like WB gave them enough time and money to polish the game. And this is coming from a guy who really liked Dead Island a lot, despite it's flaws.
The major difference is that DL doesn't give you the option to use the analog stick to do melee attacks, which was a fun option in Dead Island. Given the increased mobility though, I guess it kinda makes sense. Really hasn't bothered me thus far.
Messofanego
Banned
Any first person game that allows me to kick gets a bonus point from me.
Condemned, Dark Messiah, Shadow Warrior, Bulletstorm, Duke Nukem, etc.
i doubt it is still active, but last night if your bought a dlc code ($20) it was actually a code for the full game.
JumpJeff84
Member
No co-op, and only one difficulty it seems.
Game is fun as hell though. People compare it to Dead Island meets Mirror's Edge (which I agree with) but it does feel unique while playing it.
JumpJeff84
Member
Any first person game that allows me to kick gets a bonus point from me.
Condemned, Dark Messiah, Shadow Warrior, Bulletstorm, Duke Nukem, etc.
Can't wait to unlock the drop kick!
chicagocubsfan
Member
They were selling the season pass for 20 and it ended up being the full game. Its been dead for a while.
styl3s
Member
Am i missing out on a joke or some deal? Everyone keeps saying this *punches wall*Game is pretty damned good for a $20 game
It's by far better. Same sort of deal, but is higher budget, more polished and has some great new mechanics.
Messofanego
Banned
NavyPharaoh
Member
Any first person game that allows me to kick gets a bonus point from me.
Condemned, Dark Messiah, Shadow Warrior, Bulletstorm, Duke Nukem, etc.
I'm playing he hell out of shadow warrior, well worth $6
But ummm....
HOW DO YOU KICK????
Dropkicks on the rooftops!
Glorious!
styl3s
Member
Didn't wanna get this for $20 anyways
So what's the general consensus on the game? Is there a lot of deliberate jump scares? Combat fun? Though Dead Island was a terrible game but all this parkour and drop kicking looks fucking rad.