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Enslaved: Odyssey to the West |OT| I Die, You Die.
- Thread starter Oli
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I bought the collector's edition because of the artbook and OST. Heavenly Sword OST was fantastic, it's a crime that they haven't released it officially.
So far I'm enjoying it.
Downsides are bad graphics and framerate (I spent most of my playing time on PC, so I'm used to higher IQ) and Monkey's movement. It's not about responsiveness, it's about intuitiveness. He's the opposite of Cole in Infamous who was able to traverse everything smoothly. Here you constantly bump in some obstacle which is slightly higher then a usual obstacle. Very irritating. Also too much time between transition in movement. Animation is fantastic though. Combat is ok.
So far I'm enjoying it.
Downsides are bad graphics and framerate (I spent most of my playing time on PC, so I'm used to higher IQ) and Monkey's movement. It's not about responsiveness, it's about intuitiveness. He's the opposite of Cole in Infamous who was able to traverse everything smoothly. Here you constantly bump in some obstacle which is slightly higher then a usual obstacle. Very irritating. Also too much time between transition in movement. Animation is fantastic though. Combat is ok.
SolidusDave
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HixxSAFC said:
"None of the disadvantages of either version are real game-breakers and overall either version is recommended"
uhm, no surround sound for optical on the PS3 is pretty big...
btw. does this game only have live ingame cutscenes? I'm asking because both versions are just 5 GB. That seems so small.
The Interrobanger
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HixxSAFC said:
Technically, the graphics are pretty horrible, I don't even see this as debatable. The art style is mostly decent though.
thetechkid
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So where is the code for the OST supposed to be? Do we get an email because I checked all the packaged for a card or something and I got nothing.
thetechkid
Member
Oli said:
Nope, I'm still wondering how they were/are supposed to deliver them.
AgentOtaku
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Speedymanic
Banned
Loved it from beginning to end and I don't really get the hate for the ending. Thought it suited the game and it could have a lot worse.
Anyway, really disappointed that they didn't build on the carrying Trip throughout the chapters, I thought at the very least it'd unlock an achievement or result in a different ending, totally wasted. :/
Platforming really opened up nicely towards the end as well, became a little more challenging with having to negotiate various hazards, still 'automated' but something they can build on for the sequel.
Even though I initially laughed it off, I'm actually really looking forward to the Pigsy DLC, thought he was a pretty interesting character and it will be nice to get some background info on him.
Anyway, really disappointed that they didn't build on the carrying Trip throughout the chapters, I thought at the very least it'd unlock an achievement or result in a different ending, totally wasted. :/
Platforming really opened up nicely towards the end as well, became a little more challenging with having to negotiate various hazards, still 'automated' but something they can build on for the sequel.
Even though I initially laughed it off, I'm actually really looking forward to the Pigsy DLC, thought he was a pretty interesting character and it will be nice to get some background info on him.
Damn, this game is GOOD!
Boss fight at the end of chapter five was awesome. I had such great adrenaline rush fighting him that it pushed me two chapters further. Wonderful vistas and horrible, horrible framerate. I feel like I'm trying to play Crysis on very high on GTS250 or something.
Boss fight at the end of chapter five was awesome. I had such great adrenaline rush fighting him that it pushed me two chapters further. Wonderful vistas and horrible, horrible framerate. I feel like I'm trying to play Crysis on very high on GTS250 or something.
I have had very few framerate dorps during combat (up to chapter 6) actually and the pop-in also seems not quite that apparent that I feared it would be. I have it installed on my 360 so maybe that´s why? The only few times where the framerate really drops so that the camera chugs is during loading sections/reaching a new area.
@subversus
Yeah that was quite nice, even if if it was on the easy side. I am actually struggling more with the normal enemies. :lol
@subversus
Yeah that was quite nice, even if if it was on the easy side. I am actually struggling more with the normal enemies. :lol
Windom Earle
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The Interrobanger said:
The explosions are pretty bad and there is no AA. Still not seeing the "horrible" though. Especially on the 360 version. And yes, the nice art makes it a pretty game overall. I do hate the obvious UE3 look though (e.g. the way the geometry looks).
jonnybryce
Member
Oh, this thread continues to deliver.
I'm sad the game is over but don't feel like playing again right away. I need to find another enjoyable title like this - going from this to Black Ops for a while is a crime. Need more action/adventure.
I'm sad the game is over but don't feel like playing again right away. I need to find another enjoyable title like this - going from this to Black Ops for a while is a crime. Need more action/adventure.
Windom Earle
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beatbeat said:
You should try Nier one day :lol I don't mind the main char being ugly as long as he delivers in the game. Better than the other way round (Alan Wake says hello!
Feef, don't kill me pls
Rated-Rsuperstar
Member
Ugh.. the trophy
where you have to save Trip from the rhino is so lame. Making you replay the whole chapter if you miss it is so infuriating. After missing it my second time, I ain't bothering with that again.
DevelopmentArrested
Banned
but its not debatable.V_Arnold said:
jonnybryce
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subversus said:
Installing the demo as we speak! I don't like to play more than one single player game at a time, I'm weird like that, so I held off and am going to give it a shot now.
DevelopmentArrested said:
This game is gorgeous imo. Not that it's the best looking game I've ever seen, and it surely doesn't perform the best/look the best in motion, but it's a visual treat imo. You don't get to change my mind.
SolidusDave
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DevelopmentArrested said:
Technically, yes.
dreamer3kx
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jonnybryce said:
Ha, I thought I was the only one here who did this, I just can play multiple games unless its psn game of some sort.
JordoftheDead
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I can't believe people are calling this game ugly. It has some low res textures here and there but it's a bloody great looking game at times.
I think I'm up to Capter 13 or so. Good game.
I think I'm up to Capter 13 or so. Good game.
UnluckyKate
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I'm like 8 or 9 chapter into the game since yesterday. Loving it so far. Plateforming feels like Uncharted. It's a surprise. I never thought it would be so satisfying, so smooth and fun to play. Combat is engaging. Gotta love the very cinematic and dynamic direction the game takes during these scene. Evolution through exploration is a brillant idea.
Now the bad: I can't fucking stand the UE3 renders. It's so fucking ugly. I'm crying to see this incredible art direction ruined by an engine that CAN'T MANAGE EPIC OUTDOORS what is wrong with you Ninja Theory ? You're game is ACE. You're art direction is ACE. You're design is ACE. You're landsacpes are ACE. Why would you ruined all that great visual with an engine that can't correctly render basic draw distance... Also, there's plenty of minors bugs (collision, sound, sync, volume) but basicaly, nothing game breaking.
I'm still having a blast here. I just can't stop thinking (what the game would have looked like running on Heavenly Sword's engine ?) Also, I'm kinda disapoint that the back story (what happened to earth ?) hasn't been more detailled by any means so far.
Also, I love Monkey. His animation, his design. HIS FACE. Thank you Serkis.
Now the bad: I can't fucking stand the UE3 renders. It's so fucking ugly. I'm crying to see this incredible art direction ruined by an engine that CAN'T MANAGE EPIC OUTDOORS what is wrong with you Ninja Theory ? You're game is ACE. You're art direction is ACE. You're design is ACE. You're landsacpes are ACE. Why would you ruined all that great visual with an engine that can't correctly render basic draw distance... Also, there's plenty of minors bugs (collision, sound, sync, volume) but basicaly, nothing game breaking.
I'm still having a blast here. I just can't stop thinking (what the game would have looked like running on Heavenly Sword's engine ?) Also, I'm kinda disapoint that the back story (what happened to earth ?) hasn't been more detailled by any means so far.
Also, I love Monkey. His animation, his design. HIS FACE. Thank you Serkis.
DevelopmentArrested
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8-10 hrsYagizY said:
Just got all 1000/1000 achievements. Kind of a real pain in the ass actually, just the collection stuff mostly with some deviously hidden orbs on certain levels(Chapter 5 can lick my ass). Backing out to the main menu just to check your percent progress was an awful design flaw. (Also anyone stuck on the 'Rhino chase in 35 sec' achievement...do it on Easy, much easier to catch in time).
I will say that my issues with the combat somewhat lessened tremendously on the lower difficulties. My initial run on Hard mode was filled with bouts of frustration(mostly camera-related), but with a maxed out Monkey on a lesser difficulty, it was actually very fulfilling to just wade into a group and swing my staff without much repercussion.
I dunno, overall it was a pleasant game, but design -wise feels stuck in the early aught's. From the shallow combat, constant handholding, and archaic collecting. If you have a craving to revisit the days of Jak and Daxter 1, this is a close proxy to that experience. Fun for a weekend romp, but not much beyond.
I will say that my issues with the combat somewhat lessened tremendously on the lower difficulties. My initial run on Hard mode was filled with bouts of frustration(mostly camera-related), but with a maxed out Monkey on a lesser difficulty, it was actually very fulfilling to just wade into a group and swing my staff without much repercussion.
I dunno, overall it was a pleasant game, but design -wise feels stuck in the early aught's. From the shallow combat, constant handholding, and archaic collecting. If you have a craving to revisit the days of Jak and Daxter 1, this is a close proxy to that experience. Fun for a weekend romp, but not much beyond.
So Is this even playable on ps3 during the second half? The framerate is fucking atrocious on 360. The second half is so much less polished.
Seriously, I'm crushed by this game. I really enjoyed half of it, but there are so many frustrating moments. In particular, I found that all too often you were thrown into combat with a mix of horrible framerate, tearing, bad camera angles, over aggressive enemies, and other elements all at once.
I found it odd that the framerate would essentially dive everytime enemies appeared on screen during the latter half. It was crazy how things would be smooth until they showed up on screen. The Grand Theft chapter also ran horribly the entire time. That stuff really drew me out of the experience.
Last chapter was neat, but again, the final part of the battle was filled with random deaths outside of my control.
That said, I definitely enjoyed the ending. It was presented beautifully and left me feeling good about the overall experience.
It's just a shame Ninja Theory cannot seem to create a game that doesn't have serious performance issues.
Seriously, I'm crushed by this game. I really enjoyed half of it, but there are so many frustrating moments. In particular, I found that all too often you were thrown into combat with a mix of horrible framerate, tearing, bad camera angles, over aggressive enemies, and other elements all at once.
I found it odd that the framerate would essentially dive everytime enemies appeared on screen during the latter half. It was crazy how things would be smooth until they showed up on screen. The Grand Theft chapter also ran horribly the entire time. That stuff really drew me out of the experience.
Last chapter was neat, but again, the final part of the battle was filled with random deaths outside of my control.
That said, I definitely enjoyed the ending. It was presented beautifully and left me feeling good about the overall experience.
It's just a shame Ninja Theory cannot seem to create a game that doesn't have serious performance issues.
Framerate isn't bad during the first six chapters. Just you wait, though, the second half of the game runs like dogshit. In fact, it basically ends up running similar to the PS3 demo and often much worse. Choppy framerates and constant tearing both become the norm. :\
DevelopmentArrested
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dark10xdark10x said:
60 fps 60 fps 60 fps 60 fps 30 fps 60 fps 60 fps
(Today, 02:12 AM)
I agree with you though.
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Deleted member 30609
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In the demo, which at the moment is all I've played, I was kind of pulled-out of the experience because of it.Y2Kev said:
The camera screamed "UNCHAAAAAAAAAAAAARTEEEEEEEED!!!" but because it wasn't quite at that natural, movie-like quality it was kind of jarring to me.
Of course, I'm talking about the first fifteen minutes.
This game really is more than sum of it's parts. None of the game mechanics are particularly great, but still good enough not to get in a way of my enjoyment of the game. Art design is absolutely lovely and the game has that magical... thing that makes games like BGE special.
Some of the things i wish were better: Freedom of movement. It's kinda annoying that navigating the environment is so restricted. I don't like hard sp games, but more player agency in platforming/exploring is definitely needed.
UE 3. Nuke it from the orbit. NT's implementation of UE3 is not match for their amazing art design. Alot of low res textures and pop-in and what really gives it away is the unnatural UE3 lightning.. something about it just doesnt look right, especially on outdoors environment with supposedly natural lightning conditions.
Also mo-cap is not quite as amazing as it were in HS, tho still much better than in most games. Great acting and dialogue makes it seem better tho.
Anyway, great game. Totally worth buying at full price. Top 3 this year for sure.
Some of the things i wish were better: Freedom of movement. It's kinda annoying that navigating the environment is so restricted. I don't like hard sp games, but more player agency in platforming/exploring is definitely needed.
UE 3. Nuke it from the orbit. NT's implementation of UE3 is not match for their amazing art design. Alot of low res textures and pop-in and what really gives it away is the unnatural UE3 lightning.. something about it just doesnt look right, especially on outdoors environment with supposedly natural lightning conditions.
Also mo-cap is not quite as amazing as it were in HS, tho still much better than in most games. Great acting and dialogue makes it seem better tho.
Anyway, great game. Totally worth buying at full price. Top 3 this year for sure.