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wat

I thought it was referring to that text-wall of bullshit that's been quoted a million times. Hence the pfft.

 

[WrikaWrek]

Gears of War 2 is like Bad Boys 2 sci fi.

Metal Gear Solid 4 is like Ninja Scroll with guns.

Both are fucking awesome.

Neither amounts to anything deep.

 

[Relix]

ANYA IS THE LOCUST QUEEN.

I seriously thought this was plausible :lol Hell I could have placed bets on this being true.

But no, its a joke people. You shouldn't do that junior, you might get burnt.

 

[The Librarian]

I thought it was referring to that text-wall of bullshit that's been quoted a million times. Hence the pfft.

huh

Spoiler

lawl

 

[Shake Appeal]

Pfffffffffffffffffffffft.

He's 100% correct. Kojima is a hack, and everything he writes, if considered outside of a videogame context, should be considered D-grade trash.

 

[Teknoman]

People call others that are in charge and greatly respected "The big boss" all the time. Especially when just casually talking about them.

 

[soldat7]

<RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGE>

This has turned into a rant, but it needs to be said. Hideo Kojima, like the writers of Lost, was making shit up as he went along. Hideo Kojima is not a genius, he is a hack who has thousands of fans jerking him off at every opportunity. Using big words and talking about "issues" does not mean the words were appropriate, or that the issues were handled well.




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Oh and Cliffy B is a douchebag.

I'm not a fan of how MGS4 ended, but overall your post is

 

[Teknoman]

I'm not a fan of how MGS4 ended, but overall your post is

That guy gets me every time. Wtf did he do?

 

[Deleted member 30609]

He's 100% correct. Kojima is a hack, and everything he writes, if considered outside of a videogame context, should be considered D-grade trash.

It must be hard to see all us little people from all the way up your own ass.

 

[Costanza]

I'm sorry, but Kojima is a hack who needs an editor more than he needs to team up with anybody. I love Metal Gear Solid, the game series. I do not love Metal Gear Solid, the dialogue, or Metal Gear Solid, the overblown cutscenes.

Maybe it's just a translation thing? Maybe it all sounds and is amazing if you listen to it all in it's original Japanese. But that doesn't excuse the fact that all of the "important issues" are handled with a callous disregard for subtlety. Kojima does not have any qualms about screaming "NUKES ARE BAD, PRIVATE MILITARIZATION IS BAD, CENSORSHIP IS BAD" into your ear.

The games are so anvilicious that it's frankly sickening. The dialogue is often awkward. I will say that the voice acting, and the voice actors themselves are outstanding. It's just a shame they have such a shitty script to work with. HEY JACK, DO YOU REMEMBER THE DAY WE FIRST MET. METAL GEAR?! NAOMI? WHY?! BIG BOSS!

Speaking of which, Big Boss? What the fuck!? Everytime I say or type that I get that voice inside my head that tells me to stop talking before I say stupid shit go crazy at me. I sound like retard just saying it. The Boss was an acceptable name. Big Boss sounds like something a 4 year old would call himself when he goes on a power trip.

And FUCK, I hate it everytime Kojima goes on one of those "deep and meaningful" tirades. MGS1 it was all about genes, MGS2 was all about information control and memes, MGS3 was not quite as bad, then MGS4 hammers it home about

Spoiler

NANO-NANO-NANOMACHINES

and Private Military Corporations. Then the end with

Spoiler

Zero and Big Boss.... YEAH OK, WE GET IT, HIS NAME IS ZERO. YOU ARE NOT BEING WITTY KOJIMA, "SENDING ZERO BACK TO NOTHING" IS NOT WITTY, AND YOU SHOULD SHUT UP NOW.

Then the ass pull with Liquid Ocelot at the end of MGS4?

This has turned into a rant, but it needs to be said. Hideo Kojima, like the writers of Lost, was making shit up as he went along. Hideo Kojima is not a genius, he is a hack who has thousands of fans jerking him off at every opportunity. Using big words and talking about "issues" does not mean the words were appropriate, or that the issues were handled well.




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Oh and Cliffy B is a douchebag.

holy shit :lol

 

[RSTEIN]

So I'm having a blast with the game. Until Cliffy & his Epic boyz got high one afternoon and dreamed up with the Centaur tank sequence. WTF. Dudes. STOP DESIGNING VEHICLES, VEHICLE CONTROLS, VEHICLE LEVELS, ANYTHING REMOTELY CLOSE TO CONTROLLING A VEHICLE JUST STAND THE FUCK BACK. YOU SUCK AT IT. Of course after the vehicle level they give me some of the best set pieces I've ever played.

 

[Kibbles]

Fuck this game is just so much fun! >.<

Oh and I don't know if you guys noticed but the 1UPShow has Gears 2 in it, but it's not the review video from before, which I thought it was, but overall impressions from more people. They seem to like it A LOT, as stated in the opening. Oh, and lol at the 7-11 jab. (still watching right now actually).

Yeah I know, I'm late.

 

[StoOgE]

So I'm having a blast with the game. Until Cliffy & his Epic boyz got high one afternoon and dreamed up with the Centaur tank sequence. WTF. Dudes. STOP DESIGNING VEHICLES, VEHICLE CONTROLS, VEHICLE LEVELS, ANYTHING REMOTELY CLOSE TO CONTROLLING A VEHICLE JUST STAND THE FUCK BACK. YOU SUCK AT IT. Of course after the vehicle level they give me some of the best set pieces I've ever played.

I just got to that section 2. It's like Halo - fun :/

So far two sequences I don't like surrounded by a lot of awesome.

Spoiler

Also, where the FUCK ARE MY KRILL, THERON GUARDS and BESERKERS?!?

They better make it somewhere in these last 3 chapters. I guess the Razor hail works similar to the Krill, but I want them back. They better be in the game.

 

[Teknoman]

So I'm having a blast with the game. Until Cliffy & his Epic boyz got high one afternoon and dreamed up with the Centaur tank sequence. WTF. Dudes. STOP DESIGNING VEHICLES, VEHICLE CONTROLS, VEHICLE LEVELS, ANYTHING REMOTELY CLOSE TO CONTROLLING A VEHICLE JUST STAND THE FUCK BACK. YOU SUCK AT IT. Of course after the vehicle level they give me some of the best set pieces I've ever played.

Unreal Tournament 2004 and III vehicles controlled fine though...


Therons are in Horde.

 

[soldat7]

That guy gets me every time. Wtf did he do?

I have no idea but I'd love to know as well.

 

[RSTEIN]

You run into your first Theron gaurd after the tank level...

 

[DopeyFish]

Unreal Tournament 2004 and III vehicles controlled fine though...


Therons are in Horde.

what?

UTs vehicles control like crap too.

Everyone of Epic's games has had bad vehicle controlling but excellent character control.

 

[Warm Machine]

So I'm having a blast with the game. Until Cliffy & his Epic boyz got high one afternoon and dreamed up with the Centaur tank sequence. WTF. Dudes. STOP DESIGNING VEHICLES, VEHICLE CONTROLS, VEHICLE LEVELS, ANYTHING REMOTELY CLOSE TO CONTROLLING A VEHICLE JUST STAND THE FUCK BACK. YOU SUCK AT IT. Of course after the vehicle level they give me some of the best set pieces I've ever played.

I actually really liked that vehicle sequence. I thought the physics and control were great. Felt and moved just like the Warthog.

 

[Teknoman]

what?

UTs vehicles control like crap too.

Everyone of Epic's games has had bad vehicle controlling but excellent character control.

I dunno, those buggy things with the blades on the sides controlled ok for me.

 

[purg3]

Damn, I keep getting fucked up by those boomers

Spoiler

during the part where you and Dom are in the train car with the razor hail and it slowly rolls by a bunch of enemies. It just seems like I can't down them fast enough before they launch a fucking missile in my face. Add in a shitty check point placement, so I have to spend 10 mins. getting back to that part.

Any tips to get through that or make it easier? Playing on hardcore by the way.

 

[adam_grif]

People call others that are in charge and greatly respected "The big boss" all the time. Especially when just casually talking about them.

Next time you're at work, wait until your boss comes up to you, then shout "BIG BOSS?!". See how people react, and notice how awkward it sounds.

It must be hard to see all us little people from all the way up your own ass.

 

[StoOgE]

Damn, I keep getting fucked up by those boomers

Spoiler

during the part where you and Dom are in the train car with the razor hail and it slowly rolls by a bunch of enemies. It just seems like I can't down them fast enough before they launch a fucking missile in my face. Add in a shitty check point placement, so I have to spend 10 mins. getting back to that part.

Any tips to get through that or make it easier? Playing on hardcore by the way.

Spoiler

I just stayed in cover. lulz

 

[Teknoman]

Next time you're at work, wait until your boss comes up to you, then shout "BIG BOSS?!". See how people react, and notice how awkward it sounds.

I work part time at Gamestop so that might not be so awkward :lol

 

[adam_grif]

I work part time at Gamestop so that might not be so awkward :lol

Damnit.

 

[purg3]

Spoiler

I just stayed in cover. lulz

hmm, I tried that once and still got blown up. I guess I'll try it again.

 

[adam_grif]

Any tips to get through that or make it easier? Playing on hardcore by the way.

 

[purg3]

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Thanks, that helps.

 

[Saren is Bad]

I work part time at Gamestop so that might not be so awkward :lol

Off topic: what Gamestop do you work at? I live in Houston too...

On topic: Game is pretty awesome, better than Gears 1 in all aspects (yes, even environments). Havent played online multi yet because I updated to NXE, so have to wait for 19th, but system linked some horde and deathmatch. Overall I think this game is a solid 9.5, my only beef is the vehicle sections are pretty poor.

 

[Teknoman]

Off topic: what Gamestop do you work at? I live in Houston too...

On topic: Game is pretty awesome, better than Gears 1 in all aspects (yes, even environments). Havent played online multi yet because I updated to NXE, so have to wait for 19th, but system linked some horde and deathmatch. Overall I think this game is a solid 9.5, my only beef is the vehicle sections are pretty poor.

The one on near Mesa Rd. and Tidwell. Its the only gamestop I know of thats sandwiched between a Little Caesars and a liquor store >_>

 

[robot]

Just got

Spoiler

eaten by the worm

. It's games like this that remind me why I'll be playing videogames for the rest of my life. Between Single Player Campaign, Co-op Campaign, and Horde - Gears 2 has been an incredible experience so far.

 

[Flunkie]

 

[newsguy]

:lol :lol :lol That's fucking awesome.

 

[Nooreo]

Im back from my friends house, i went to check out gears of war 2,played horde mode and it was one of the funnest co-op experiences ive ever had, reminds me of world of warcraft when theres a 5man group. We got to wave 5 and died by the bombers. It was tons of fun. thats all i have to say.

I also love it when one of the enemy's say "THE HUNGER!!!"

 

[Teknoman]

I really like how you can actually manage to escape some people by crawling. I hid by a wall and had everyone looking for me :lol

 

[StoOgE]

Spoiler

Also, the scene inside the worm with all the fucking blood when you start cutting the hearts open. LOL HA HA HA HA HA

 

[duffey]

The one on near Mesa Rd. and Tidwell. Its the only gamestop I know of thats sandwiched between a Little Caesars and a liquor store >_>

Weird, I live by a Little Caesars and it's right next to a liquor store as well. Is that how they're building them now? Because that's awesome.

 

[keanerie]

how far have people gotten soloing Horde? is anyone doing this but me?

i made it to wave 7 earlier...is it scaled depending on how many folks you have?

 

[Teknoman]

Weird, I live by a Little Caesars and it's right next to a liquor store as well. Is that how they're building them now? Because that's awesome.

Possibly. Though I still dont understand how people pop in sometimes, see all the games all over, then ask "Is this the liquor store?" :lol

Oh and more off-topic ness, but I had to point out this banner ad:

WTF at before and after. Thats one powerful pill if it can alter genetics.

 

[rcua1884]

I really like how you can actually manage to escape some people by crawling. I hid by a wall and had everyone looking for me :lol

Oh man, I remember that! Weren't you hiding in that little alcove by the stairway into the courtyard in...Avalanche?? Took me forever to find you! I thought you were crawling around inside the nearby woodpaneled buildings...

 

[Nemesis_]

I just got to that section 2. It's like Halo - fun :/

So far two sequences I don't like surrounded by a lot of awesome.

Spoiler

Also, where the FUCK ARE MY KRILL, THERON GUARDS and BESERKERS?!?

They better make it somewhere in these last 3 chapters. I guess the Razor hail works similar to the Krill, but I want them back. They better be in the game.

Dream on. Though, Theron Guards are in the game. The others aren't. Something to do with them dying out after the first game or something.

 

[Teknoman]

Oh man, I remember that! Weren't you hiding in that little alcove by the stairway into the courtyard in...Avalanche?? Took me forever to find you! I thought you were crawling around inside the nearby woodpaneled buildings...

Yeah, I thought I was dead because I was downed right by two locust. They ran right by me when I hid there.

 

[rcua1884]

Yeah, I thought I was dead because I was downed right by two locust. They ran right by me when I hid there.

Lucky you! I had terrible timing tonight trying to revive teammembers. By the time I'd reach them to press X, Locusts nearby would start their executions. Happened like 3 times.

 

[laceystorm]

this game is so fricking amazing. they really mixed up the gameplay in the campaign mode. just finished the stealth-type level past the security cameras in the underground science lab. also, played some split-screen horde mode with a friend. GOTY for me so far

 

[TDG]

Boomers are so cute. The way they say "Boom," when they fire, I just want to give them a hug. <3

 

[CitizenCope]

Just finished the campaign on Hardcore. THANK YOU EPIC!!! That is how you make a sequel. I was blown away more and more the further I got into the game.
Game of this gen for me.
Couldn't believe some of the stuff I was seeing and hearing throughout my 11-12 hours of playing. Only part I disliked was

Spoiler

driving that tank over the ice

but that was only 3-5 minutes of the game.
Oh one other complaint. I wish Hardcore was a little more hard. It felt more like normal.


Just WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gears2>>>>>>>Gears1

 

[Teknoman]

Also, since we know Cliffy is paying attention to this topic, is there any way the death photomode shots can be improved? Right now, for some reason, the shots look alot lower quality than the actual game. Shouldn't it be sorta like how Wipeout HD or Halo 3 spruces up the shots a bit?

 

[DarkAngelYuna]

Wtb an ending, will pay for dlc ending. Even gears 1 had more of an ending. /cry.

 

[DubloSeven]

I just got myself this game. I must say, I'm pretty impressed by the campaign so far. Graphically, it looks better than ever.

The meatshield feature is fucking rad.

 

[Domino Theory]

The ending was alright, but the story centric parts of the campaign leading UP TO the ending were AMAZING.

With that said, I really hope Epic and Microsoft left Gears of War 2 open for campaign DLC expanding the story just like Recon is doing for Halo 3.

 

[ToyMachine228]

With that said, I really hope Epic and Microsoft left Gears of War 2 open for campaign DLC expanding the story just like Recon is doing for Halo 3.

They may have, but there is definitely a Gears of War 3 coming sometime. I'd guess for the next Xbox. I'd say the Gears team will put out one more 360 game and then do Gears 3 for the next Xbox.

Also, Cliffy did talk about possibly doing single-player DLC for the first Gears of War so...It may happen for Gears 2. Who knows.