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Gears of War 2 |OT| ...Maria...MARIA!!!
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Ninja Scooter
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just finished the level
Gave me Zelda OoT flashbacks! Loving the variety in the level designs and gameplay this soon in (and to think after the first level i was kind of worried that it was just more of the same, 1up was spot on with this) and
inside the fucking worm!
sucks about Tai and Carmine
ToyMachine228
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DopeyFish said:
I'd say 3 years MAX. And I'd expect a new Halo and Gears within one year of the launch of the new Xbox. One probably at or near launch.
But let's just enjoy Gears 2 for now eh? I'm loving it. Can't stop playing multiplayer.
I just finished replaying up through about the mid-point of Act 4 in CO-OP (with a friend in the same room on a different display) and I feel better about the experience this time around. I still prefer the locales of the original, but these new areas are quite beautiful in their own right and the levels are well designed. It's like one big roller coaster ride.
Just finished the game on hardcore
GOTY for sure, and I haven't even played multiplayer yet. Probably shoulda played Resistance 2 before this, because I don't know how its going to top that campaign.
It was really hard, I had to repeat a few sections.. a few in particular stand out..
The time when the power goes out and it seemed like the second it went back on you got instakilled by a corpser
The time you have to defend the data comm station
The time you escape on the Reaver.. I had no idea you could dodge out of the way of the missles
It was a really good campaign, this time though it seemed like everyone had lingo for Locust tactics, you were on the offensive, etc. Felt like you were an ultimate bad ass fucking up all that is locust. Felt like you were in complete control... even though every new character dies.
One part in the campaign that was really strange was when we finally find Maria. I thought something was up because she walks out looking fine like nothing is wrong. Then we see the decrepid, broken person that is Maria left, and Dom has to euthenise her like some kind of animal. I guess I don't see what the purpose of that substory was.. you find her.. alive.. but fucked up.. and then you kill her? I guess with the suicide of Tai, you might have seen it coming? There is like one dream sequence, he cares more about finding her than anything, and after shes dead he wants to fuck shit up.. kinda seems like theres more to it than that.. or there should be. Maybe they just put it in there for the OMGWTFness.
Also I lol'd at the subject of the 5th "journal entry" you find.
and WTF MARCUS'S DAD OMGWTFMEGATON?
The time when the power goes out and it seemed like the second it went back on you got instakilled by a corpser
The time you have to defend the data comm station
The time you escape on the Reaver.. I had no idea you could dodge out of the way of the missles
It was a really good campaign, this time though it seemed like everyone had lingo for Locust tactics, you were on the offensive, etc. Felt like you were an ultimate bad ass fucking up all that is locust. Felt like you were in complete control... even though every new character dies.
One part in the campaign that was really strange was when we finally find Maria. I thought something was up because she walks out looking fine like nothing is wrong. Then we see the decrepid, broken person that is Maria left, and Dom has to euthenise her like some kind of animal. I guess I don't see what the purpose of that substory was.. you find her.. alive.. but fucked up.. and then you kill her? I guess with the suicide of Tai, you might have seen it coming? There is like one dream sequence, he cares more about finding her than anything, and after shes dead he wants to fuck shit up.. kinda seems like theres more to it than that.. or there should be. Maybe they just put it in there for the OMGWTFness.
Also I lol'd at the subject of the 5th "journal entry" you find.
and WTF MARCUS'S DAD OMGWTFMEGATON?
GOTY for sure, and I haven't even played multiplayer yet. Probably shoulda played Resistance 2 before this, because I don't know how its going to top that campaign.
Shogmaster
Member
Have fun with 48, 49, and 50.Hootie said:
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bumpkin
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Well, it was about two years between Gears and Gears 2, so two more years would put it well within three years.ToyMachine228 said:
Besides, why go back to the technological drawing board when they could just continue to add new features to UE3 on the 360 and then incorporate them into a third Gears?So what's the big secret to beating the bullshit
I can
By the way, that entire chapter has been one of the single most frustrating parts of any game i've played in recent memory. I'd go as far as to call it "bad"
sea creature?
I can
get inside of it, but then the tentacle things take me out in two hits. I know I'm supposed to shoot them until the mouth opens, but it seems like I die within seconds of getting inside the mouth
By the way, that entire chapter has been one of the single most frustrating parts of any game i've played in recent memory. I'd go as far as to call it "bad"
Black_Ice said:
What? Seriously? I havent played competitive since friday, but the chainsaws were no more dangerous than before.
Also if you get a face full of hammerburst fire, you arent chainsawing anything. Could someone explain what makes the chainsaws so much more dangerous now?
shpankey
not an idiot
ntb825 said:
how is that even possible? i had to do that section over like 10 times and every time i made it in the mouth i took numerous hits without dying. probably 6 or 7 till it killed me. anyhow, just shoot the tips of the glowing blue tentacle. you have to do 4 or 5, then the mouth opens, toss a grenade in it. it kicks you out of the mouth, wash, rinse, repeat.
MercuryLS said:So they ficed the shotgun but broke the chainsaw?
Yeah. If they're close to you and have the lancer out you may as well consider yourself fucked.
And if you have the shotgun then 75% of the time the shotgun does NOT stun the chainsaw at all. There have been multiple occasions where I've AIMED (Like most people, I usually shoot from the hip with the shotty) at someone with the chainsaw revved and they run straight through it.
Now, half the time that yoou're in a skirmish someone will chainsaw you.
And chainsaw duels? Forget about it. 80% of the chainsaw duels I've seen/been in are never finished but interrupted, and you're a sitting duck.
Also, the shotty is more balanced but I think it is a bit underpowered for close range.
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Deleted member 30609
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YOU'VE GOT TO BE FUCKING KIDDING ME!! :lol
It only takes a grand total of two hits from the Nemasyists in "Rolling Thunder" on Insane to destroy Betty. Grr.
It only takes a grand total of two hits from the Nemasyists in "Rolling Thunder" on Insane to destroy Betty. Grr.
Gears1 was my GOTY 2006 and completely justified with the 360 purchase for me. Gears2 has far FAR exceeded all my expectations. I'm not too far into the campaign (ending Act 2), but it's been very nice (and gorgeous - I think this may be the prettiest next-gen game I've seen). One downside is that it seems a tad easy on hardcore. Hopefully insane will be a good challenge.
Haven't touched PvP, and don't even know if I'll ever be bothered to. Wingman does seem like an interesting mode, though.
The real highlight of the game has been Horde Mode. This has arguably provided some of best (if not *the* best) co-op experience I've ever had. Given how much importance I attribute to co-op play (a top priority for me), this pleases me greatly. Even on hardcore, our team has only made it to wave 27 so far (it really depends on the map as well, it seems - though we've only played a few). It's very hectic, as you get overwhelmed by large numbers of enemies from every direction. Defending different flanks, going for ammo runs, falling back and bringing our mobile defenses with us (shields, proximity grenades), finding good defensive positions. It's all so very awesome. I also appreciate how every map really dictates different tactics, given the defensive properties of the terrain. With this mode, I'll definitely be supporting any map pack Epic gives us.
In any other given year, this would have *easily* been my GOTY. However, given how fantastic the Left4Dead demo was, I'll give that game a good spin first before I make any decision (if any).
This may be my favorite co-op game ever. By extension, possibly my favorite game ever. It may be the new game shine talking, but Epic really went above and beyond what I expected of them.
/hyperbole
Haven't touched PvP, and don't even know if I'll ever be bothered to. Wingman does seem like an interesting mode, though.
The real highlight of the game has been Horde Mode. This has arguably provided some of best (if not *the* best) co-op experience I've ever had. Given how much importance I attribute to co-op play (a top priority for me), this pleases me greatly. Even on hardcore, our team has only made it to wave 27 so far (it really depends on the map as well, it seems - though we've only played a few). It's very hectic, as you get overwhelmed by large numbers of enemies from every direction. Defending different flanks, going for ammo runs, falling back and bringing our mobile defenses with us (shields, proximity grenades), finding good defensive positions. It's all so very awesome. I also appreciate how every map really dictates different tactics, given the defensive properties of the terrain. With this mode, I'll definitely be supporting any map pack Epic gives us.
In any other given year, this would have *easily* been my GOTY. However, given how fantastic the Left4Dead demo was, I'll give that game a good spin first before I make any decision (if any).
This may be my favorite co-op game ever. By extension, possibly my favorite game ever. It may be the new game shine talking, but Epic really went above and beyond what I expected of them.
/hyperbole
Snapshot King
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Am I the only one who can't seem to join competitive games whatsoever? Horde takes a looong time, but competetive doesn't seem to ever happen. Keeps looking for teammates and then a remote host restarts it, whatever that means. Got an open Nat and a couple of friends are having similar problems.
DubloSeven
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Yeah, the matchmaking is pretty much broken. Especially being Australian - It's practically impossible to get into a match with other Australians.
Snapshot King
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In terms of the ending, am I the only one who finds it obvious that
And yeah, its driving me nuts how I can't play unless I set up private matches with my friends list.
the legacy thats unexpected is the fact that now imulsions connected to the ocean so a whole bunch of stuffs going to go lambent as a result?
And yeah, its driving me nuts how I can't play unless I set up private matches with my friends list.
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
Gridlock looks like shit now.
And canals... WTF? Who the fuck had the awesome idea of shitting on such a beautiful map by making it a big fucking igloo? Games are supposed to look better in the sequels not the other way around.
And canals... WTF? Who the fuck had the awesome idea of shitting on such a beautiful map by making it a big fucking igloo? Games are supposed to look better in the sequels not the other way around.
get a brain...Router said:
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Deleted member 30609
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I've yet to play Gridlock, but as far as Canals goes, I agree. It looks substantially worse now, you can't see all the awesome detail and lighting that was in the original.godhandiscen said:
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
Exactly. Something is definitely wrong with the art team at Epic. It is as if they said. "we have peaked boys, we cannot do better" and decided to shit on their beautiful masterpieces all of a sudden. And no, it is not me just being used to the old look. The walls look "untextured" and it takes a really good look to notice that it is actually fucking ice. It looks so bad that I was waiting for the textures to load. If something is not broken, do not try to fix it.Rez>You said:
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
Really? Are you telling me the new canals looks better than the old canals? Are you telling me that a map that used to be the best looking MP map ever is now thrumped by that ice castle?Teknoman said:
The last boss of the first one could take 30 minutes to beat. I say why not just go for 10?dralla said:
scorpian007
Member
Just finished the game on Hardcore in co-op, completely blew me away. This game is just so much better than the first one in every single aspect.
Also, how did you guys interpret the sequence after the credits rolled over?
I completely lost it during Cole's speech
Also, how did you guys interpret the sequence after the credits rolled over?
ugh the boot
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Gears of War 2 and Resident Evil 5 were two games where I was on a media blackout, don't wanna see any videos, screens, info....whatever....it's really doesn't matter to me cuz more of the same is exactly what I want!
Anyways Gears of War 2.....HUGE SUCCESS imo! Has met all expectations and succedded them for me. Started playing co-op with a mate on hardcore on the w/e. Got upto the last stage on Act 3 so we basically got about 2/5 of the game still left. Didn't try multiplayer or horde but I don't play multiplayer games at all so that won't be an issue. Horde should be good fun though.
Anyways just wanted to say thanks to Epic cuz Gears of War 2 absolutely rocks!
The graphics are the best i've seen this gen (yea I know i said that for Dead Space but gears shits all over it for visuals), Crysis, Farcry 2....whatever imo Gears of War 2 looks the best. That COG facility....WOW....just WOW....in and outside....WOWOWOOWOWOWOW!!! Arrggghh! Funnily enough there were parts in that level where I hope Resident Evil 5 looks as good. It'll be a tough to beat it imo even for a AAA game 4-5 months away.
Anyways Gears of War 2.....HUGE SUCCESS imo! Has met all expectations and succedded them for me. Started playing co-op with a mate on hardcore on the w/e. Got upto the last stage on Act 3 so we basically got about 2/5 of the game still left. Didn't try multiplayer or horde but I don't play multiplayer games at all so that won't be an issue. Horde should be good fun though.
Anyways just wanted to say thanks to Epic cuz Gears of War 2 absolutely rocks!
The graphics are the best i've seen this gen (yea I know i said that for Dead Space but gears shits all over it for visuals), Crysis, Farcry 2....whatever imo Gears of War 2 looks the best. That COG facility....WOW....just WOW....in and outside....WOWOWOOWOWOWOW!!! Arrggghh! Funnily enough there were parts in that level where I hope Resident Evil 5 looks as good. It'll be a tough to beat it imo even for a AAA game 4-5 months away.
Rez>You said:
thats the section I'm at now (and promptly turned the game off after being stuck there for an hour) and I have managed to shoot down the volleys, but no matter how much bullets I pump into the flying reaver it always kills me....fucking stupid.
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Deleted member 30609
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In hindsight I can't believe Epic spoilt the final traditional gameplay moment at E3. It DOES show all the enemy types and visual awesomeness of the game in one neat little segment, but it makes the section a little less climatic then it would have otherwise been.
Yeah, I agree.Teknoman said:
Is the Hammer of Dawn the 15th and final weapon to kill an enemy with?
Further in the campaign. The driving bit was pretty lame but the rest of the game has been great. I like how the achievements are obtainable in all modes, should cut down on the rampant stupidity you see a lot of the time with online only achievements.
What the hell are the sires supposed to be? I didn't pay much attention to the plot in the first game. That whole sequence seemed like it was supposed to be some type of plot delivery but most of it didn't register with me.
Further in the campaign. The driving bit was pretty lame but the rest of the game has been great. I like how the achievements are obtainable in all modes, should cut down on the rampant stupidity you see a lot of the time with online only achievements.
What the hell are the sires supposed to be? I didn't pay much attention to the plot in the first game. That whole sequence seemed like it was supposed to be some type of plot delivery but most of it didn't register with me.
Just finished off the campaign a few mins ago and I'll pretty much echo whats been said many times:
The game starts off slow (intro mission, can't fault that too much), but then it's full speed ahead. It goes from zero to "holy fuck" real fast and more or less keeps it going with very few times being throttled back. When you think there's no possible way it could get better, it somehow does. Challenge-wise, gameplay, visuals (God damn the visuals in the latter levels? <3), the story, everything.
The only things that really could've been better is the boss fights. I didn't want Raam on Insane 2.0 all the time, but they could've been fleshed out a bit more and made more challenging overall.
Now time for Co-op, Horde and MP.
The game starts off slow (intro mission, can't fault that too much), but then it's full speed ahead. It goes from zero to "holy fuck" real fast and more or less keeps it going with very few times being throttled back. When you think there's no possible way it could get better, it somehow does. Challenge-wise, gameplay, visuals (God damn the visuals in the latter levels? <3), the story, everything.
The only things that really could've been better is the boss fights. I didn't want Raam on Insane 2.0 all the time, but they could've been fleshed out a bit more and made more challenging overall.
Now time for Co-op, Horde and MP.
While I think they could've done a better job of defining the texture on the ice (sometimes I think its just textures not loaded), as a concept, I like the peaceful state of everything on the map. Hail gives your tumultuous precipitation. Canals is much more serene, which is an oddly neat backdrop for a deathmatch.Teknoman said:
Enjoy the new renditions for all the flashback maps, actually. Everything just feels so aged.