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Enslaved: Odyssey to the West |OT| I Die, You Die.
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The Omega Man
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After all the positive comments I've been hearing about this game, I might be buying this instead of Lord of Shadow.
Go figure, a game that a heard nothing about till a few days ago.
Go figure, a game that a heard nothing about till a few days ago.
The Friendly Monster
Member
V_Arnold said:
There should be respawning ammo in the arena if you use up all of the stun ammo you have.
The Friendly Monster
Member
Stick it on hard and see how it suits you, you can always change down the difficulty.lucius said:
jonnybryce
Member
I don't know, I'm playing on normal and I've died a couple times. The combat isn't easy or hard - just fair. If you like a bigger challenge then I guess hard, but I honestly don't think this is one of those "normal feels like easy" games.lucius said:
Anyhow, I'm up to chapter four. Damn.
The first dog encounter scene was thrilling to watch. I'm legit scared of those things. Dumb bitch, she should of stayed hiding in the dumpster. Ive been getting the floating white faces that give me visions of real life people pictures, not sure whats going on here. At first it was a computer so I thought that represented the player like they were becoming aware its a videogame with human input. Now its just random pictures of people and...Shakespeare? Wtf?
I'm loving this game. I do think its annoying that I have to find places to drop and can't fall or that jumping is context based (I can hop in place, what the hell point does that serve). The actual platforming control is probably the weakest part of the game but looking for routes (at times when you can't simply spam the analog stick) and doing it is still enjoyable imo.
DevelopmentArrested
Banned
The chase sequences are easily the worst part of the game. Specifically
It's horrible trial and error gameplay - requires perfect timing and jumps + the horrid pop-in makes it even tougher.
when you're on cloud chasing rhino and dog when they grab trip.
jonnybryce
Member
The chase inDevelopmentArrested said:
chapter 4...dont know if thats what your referring to in your spoiler, no context = not risking a click!
Running to the camera blindly was surprising but it was straightforward enough and the dog looked cool chasing and hitting things viciously.
The Friendly Monster
Member
Really? Did you look around the top of the arena too?V_Arnold said:Not on hard, I had been circling around for a few mins without ammo respawns
Just finished it a few hours ago. This game was quite the surprise. It was way longer than i thought it would be.
I hope they get another shot for a sequel. The ending gave some room for that, and i love the characters so much.
I highly recommend the game. Don't let the demo fool you. It's really great.
I hope they get another shot for a sequel. The ending gave some room for that, and i love the characters so much.
I highly recommend the game. Don't let the demo fool you. It's really great.
MrMephistoX
Member
The Omega Man said:
I'm in the same boat and this is why: Xi You Ji or Journey to the West is awesome!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxMg3q3CgMQ
Freeza Under The Shower
Member
Roxas said:
UC2 doesn't have that 20-ish framerate feeling to it though. Enslaved is rather... 'jittery'.
(Retail Xbox360 version and installed btw.)
The art style of the city is excellent though. But, if destroyed city is your thing and not really deep combat that doesn't have rather severe slowdown too, Darksiders is the better alternative to Enslaved.
Can't say that I have a good feeling about the whole after completing it. Main reason:
pigsi or the whole third act for the story, basically
Guts Of Thor
Thorax of Odin
How long is the game?
SlasherJPC
Banned
Just about to start chapter 10 later tonight guys. Tell me is the rest of the game just as nice as the 2/3rds I've already played?
Square Triangle
Member
Finished Chapter 2, pretty freaking mediocre =/ Unreal engine is hard on the eyes and I cannot stand it how in order to make that ledge jump that is already annoying for it being the only way- you have to jump in the right spot too.
I don't want to compare this to high profile adventure games like Uncharted or Assassin's Creed but I have no choice but to as a comparison. And it just wrecks the game.
I really wanted to like this, GAF what an I doing wrong? :lol
Edit: Also it's the 360 version I'm playing and God is there a lot of audio issues with my copy. The visuals aren't terrible as far as pop ins or screen tearing but the blur effect is really grainy.
I don't want to compare this to high profile adventure games like Uncharted or Assassin's Creed but I have no choice but to as a comparison. And it just wrecks the game.
I really wanted to like this, GAF what an I doing wrong? :lol
Edit: Also it's the 360 version I'm playing and God is there a lot of audio issues with my copy. The visuals aren't terrible as far as pop ins or screen tearing but the blur effect is really grainy.
lastplayed
Member
Wow, this is GOTY contender for me. I haven't had so much pure fun playing a game in a long time. Everything just comes together for me, the setting, the characters, the combat. It's awesome.
It really is gorgeous, I haven't seen such a visually stunning game since Uncharted 2.
Came across a really weird bug in chapter 2 though,
:lol
It really is gorgeous, I haven't seen such a visually stunning game since Uncharted 2.
Came across a really weird bug in chapter 2 though,
just after I unlocked the upgrades and spent all my orbs Monkey just randomly died, causing me to repeat the previous fight. All my upgrades were still purchased, and I got even more orbs for killing all the mechs again.
There's a lot of bugs in the game that had me restarting checkpoints, especially during boss fights where the next section of the boss battle wouldn't load.
My biggest annoyance were the lift/cart/platform controls. Sometimes, it would take at least 5 tries to get it move a direction.
My biggest annoyance were the lift/cart/platform controls. Sometimes, it would take at least 5 tries to get it move a direction.
Warnen
Don't pass gaas, it is your Destiny!
On Chapter 11 only glitch I've had so far was I killed a dog to close to a wall (stunned him before a chase so he wasn't moving when I had to go after him) and Monkey jumped into the wall during the killing animation and just sorta spazed out.
Love the game, gotta agree with the Uncharted stuff. Feels very similar to me only thing that I dislike was the last cloud chase I had to do (the one before u meet Piggy), just kept hitting hte mines. Had to reload it like 5 times to pass it.
Super game, hope they make another.
Love the game, gotta agree with the Uncharted stuff. Feels very similar to me only thing that I dislike was the last cloud chase I had to do (the one before u meet Piggy), just kept hitting hte mines. Had to reload it like 5 times to pass it.
Super game, hope they make another.
Knux-Future
Banned
I'm just reading through this thread and it's funny how the posts are.
Post 1: THIS GAME IS GREAT
Post 2: WTF IS THE SHIT
Post3: Meh
Post 4: This is my GOTY
Post 5: Surprisingly good
Post 6: Anal Waste, don't play it.
I can't even get a grasp on if it's good or bad.
Downloading the demo now. I liked Heavenly Sword ( at least until Grey Fox....Fuck that guy), so i'll see where I fall.
Post 1: THIS GAME IS GREAT
Post 2: WTF IS THE SHIT
Post3: Meh
Post 4: This is my GOTY
Post 5: Surprisingly good
Post 6: Anal Waste, don't play it.
I can't even get a grasp on if it's good or bad.
Downloading the demo now. I liked Heavenly Sword ( at least until Grey Fox....Fuck that guy), so i'll see where I fall.
lastplayed
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Knux-Future said:
I dunno, I just have a really good time playing it. I recognise it isn't perfect, and it has a couple of issues, but I look past them and keep enjoying it. Not many games can do that for me, that's why it's shaping up to be one of my GOTY, definitely not the GOTY yet.
jonnybryce
Member
No spoilers but I'll paste the link instead of the picture to be safe...I can do all these crazy jumps and 5 meter leaps but I can't climb a dumpster and jump up to that handle? "I have to find another way around"? Ugh. :lol
http://imgur.com/Mrbd2.jpg
btw, up to chapter 8. Didn't expect to play this much today. Still having a blast but Trip makes me want to smack a bitch right now.
I have the PS3 version. It performs similarly. I mean, there are times when it can be very choppy but it's not like that the whole time (or as much as the demo where there was a LOT of explosions and shit happening at once on screen). A little rough but not a deal breaker. The game really should be smoother though, Ninja Theory people reading this.
People have a lot of different opinions. It seems those who think it's meh still think it's meh and those who love it love it, no one is really changing their mind during. It's a GOTY contender for me. I stand firm at "breath of fresh air"! Room for improvement but does a lot right and as a package it's a punch in the face of fun and awe.
The voice acting and animations, can't get over it.
http://imgur.com/Mrbd2.jpg
btw, up to chapter 8. Didn't expect to play this much today. Still having a blast but Trip makes me want to smack a bitch right now.
subversus said:
I have the PS3 version. It performs similarly. I mean, there are times when it can be very choppy but it's not like that the whole time (or as much as the demo where there was a LOT of explosions and shit happening at once on screen). A little rough but not a deal breaker. The game really should be smoother though, Ninja Theory people reading this.
Knux-Future said:
People have a lot of different opinions. It seems those who think it's meh still think it's meh and those who love it love it, no one is really changing their mind during. It's a GOTY contender for me. I stand firm at "breath of fresh air"! Room for improvement but does a lot right and as a package it's a punch in the face of fun and awe.
The voice acting and animations, can't get over it.
Monkey: "It's a cloud..." His face looked so bothered, with a "Um...are you stupid?" look. :lol Top notch.
Got it today, i'm currently at chapter
all in one session.
It's a game that's imperfect and that does not innovate at any level, yet it's truly fun to play.
A genuine, cinematic experience that can fascinate you with its amazing landscapes and its astonishing colors (it's the only game along with Mirror's Edge that doesn't make the Unreal Engine look brownish and greyish, what a miracle!!) and a great adventure with a wonderful atmosphere.
I hope it sells, it's not a GOTY conteder but it's sure a nice, entertaining game.
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It's a game that's imperfect and that does not innovate at any level, yet it's truly fun to play.
A genuine, cinematic experience that can fascinate you with its amazing landscapes and its astonishing colors (it's the only game along with Mirror's Edge that doesn't make the Unreal Engine look brownish and greyish, what a miracle!!) and a great adventure with a wonderful atmosphere.
I hope it sells, it's not a GOTY conteder but it's sure a nice, entertaining game.
jediyoshi
Member
jonnybryce said:
This. Chapter 7 was one of the most painful gaming experiences in a while I can recall. They really needed to take a page from the HL2 Ep1 book of emotional subtlety from female companions.
Early game question:
Do they explain why that spotlight was following you during the first dog sequence?
Random end game thoughts:
The scene when Monkey gets Trip to reactivate the headband ends way too abruptly. It's really the last scene we get that addresses the whole reason they were on the journey and they could have done more with getting across the bond they made. Also reminds me how much I miss the higher cutscene quality from Heavenly Sword.
They really should have held back on the trophy name joke after Pigsy dies, kind've kills the emotional resonance. Maybe if they would have lightened the mood by amping up his attitude right before he bites it, but you just kinda feel bad for him while he suffers on the chair.
Lastly, I hate the idea of juxtaposing real imagery within games. The only way I can see them justifying it is by them expecting the player to make the observation that the characters' reality and the reality that pyramid imposes are two separate things.
They really should have held back on the trophy name joke after Pigsy dies, kind've kills the emotional resonance. Maybe if they would have lightened the mood by amping up his attitude right before he bites it, but you just kinda feel bad for him while he suffers on the chair.
Lastly, I hate the idea of juxtaposing real imagery within games. The only way I can see them justifying it is by them expecting the player to make the observation that the characters' reality and the reality that pyramid imposes are two separate things.
dirtyjfosho
Member
I for one LOVED the game!
I love the way HT tells the storys in there games. They do a great job showcasing every person in the game. The story event parts, like
It makes everything I did in the game seem important and never thought "WTF am I doing this for?!"As I was playing there were parts that I thought other companies would have did very poorly.
Only major complaint I have with them is the length of their games. I picked it up last night, started to play at 8pm, Kept playing and beat the game at 4am.(I couldn't put it down)
I for one can't wait to see what NT does with DMC!!
I love the way HT tells the storys in there games. They do a great job showcasing every person in the game. The story event parts, like
When Monkey/Trip arrive back to her hometown and how she freaks and you have to run and find her.
Only major complaint I have with them is the length of their games. I picked it up last night, started to play at 8pm, Kept playing and beat the game at 4am.(I couldn't put it down)
I for one can't wait to see what NT does with DMC!!
DevelopmentArrested
Banned
Just finished it. 8/10 for me.
+ Wonderful characterization, story, voice-acting. Even liked the ending.
+ Platforming - even if automated - was good. Got much better later on too.
+ Great soundtrack, amazing visuals.
- Technical hiccups, horrendous pop-in.
- Wonky camera, combat is pretty bog-standard.
- Little to no replay value.
Also Andy Serkis is the fucking man.
+ Wonderful characterization, story, voice-acting. Even liked the ending.
+ Platforming - even if automated - was good. Got much better later on too.
+ Great soundtrack, amazing visuals.
- Technical hiccups, horrendous pop-in.
- Wonky camera, combat is pretty bog-standard.
- Little to no replay value.
Also Andy Serkis is the fucking man.
WrenchNinja
Member
Please enlighten me. Cause to me, it just came out of no where and concluded nothing.Phthisis said:
I finished this eariler and liked it quite a bit. You'd think the whole you can't miss platforming jumps would make that terrible, but I still thought it was pretty fun. Combat isn't great, but okay to me. And I liked how they kept some variety in the gameplay by switching between ranged and melee combat or doing some of the other different sequences and bosses. The characters, story, dialogue, cutscenes and all that was really great for the most part. Loved the look of the environments too. Particularly the second major area (I think it was Chapters 6-8 or so). And thought the music when you were just exploring was really cool. I mean the lighter stuff not the sort of big stuff though that was cool too. So, good gameplay, plus great story/characters/etc. and I thought this was a really cool game.
Oh also can you get the Beat on Hard trophy but just by beating each chapter on Hard via the Chapter select? Just kind of curious. Also, will your upgrades and stuff carry over if you play on hard?
Oh also can you get the Beat on Hard trophy but just by beating each chapter on Hard via the Chapter select? Just kind of curious. Also, will your upgrades and stuff carry over if you play on hard?
dark10x said:
you motherfucker, you compared the game to BG&E. That's the only possible fucking way I would have caved after the impressions :lol
Fuck, so I got the game. Yeah, I fucking got it. You tickled my goddamn soft spot and yelled the code command, and I sped away like a trained dog and did your bidding. Fuck. If I hate this game I am going to so rage at you, dark10x :lol
Anyway, visuals are nice, two initial problems:
- One there is a huge delay between pressing a button and the characters reaction. Makes all commands feel disconnected and as a result less fluid and enjoyable. Not quite sure why they thought that was a good idea.
- Two, camera angles suuuuck half the time. I understand the cinematic camera angle idea but for combat, it should have been better. 60% of the time the camera ends up in an awkward place for combat.
Anyway, that is all. The ship part was pretty neat, visually, when you exited the initial long boring repeat corridors anyway.