UncleMeat
Member
Same here. I unlocked the rainbow skin for the lancer though so I use that as a helpful reminder.
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Gears of War 4 |OT| Still Epic
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Same here. I unlocked the rainbow skin for the lancer though so I use that as a helpful reminder.
Somehow I managed to get past that part without dying, on hardcore at least. Insane will be another story.
DeaDPo0L84
Member
Although maybe since people think the HB is gonna get nerfed beyond useless I should just move on anyways.
Even Gears 1 didn't really look like that and had quite monotonous colour palate. But that dark look has been gone since Gears 2 (which had absolutely zero night maps, because people complained). Gears 3 atleast tried to do some night maps.
There are also few reasons, UE3 lighting in Gears 1 era was limited as such you had that look actually. By Gears 2 days UE3 was able to do better lighting and in Gears 3 they used Global Illumination which further meant you never really had any really dark areas.
If the Hammerburst does end up nerfed to death, people should keep in mind that this is the kind of stuff that the Enforcer is capable of. It does take some time to adjust to the range, spread and clip size but when you get a feel for it the weapon is absolutely bonkers.
Yeah but that's fair because if they were any further it wouldn't have done much. They literally ran at him. That's the whole point of the weapon. Hammerburst can 3-shot down from any distance pretty quick with an active.
Actually you know what? I was a huge fan of the Gears look. But after watching all the color that is present in Gears 4. I prefer the colorful look. It's more stylish.
There is an Act that is during night time that looks closer to that.
Fahzgoolin
Banned
I think Gears 4 did a good job with the art style and mood. It had appropriately sun baked sections and appropriately dark and moody areas. I myself love the unsaturated look of Gears 1, but I think Gears 4 had a good middle ground.
Shadowheart
Member
Just finished the SP on easy (~5h:30m). The first half is repetitive and tedious; room in, room out. The second half gets exciting and they end it with a bang.
The character textures are lighter than the environments. I didn't like that; it looked like they were photoshopped in. When the camera zooms at a player, you can see the textures lacking in detail compared to the environment.
I think all the cutscenes are real-time and they have some nice physics going on.
The game is way too much 'teenager writing' for my taste- but maybe I'm not the target demographic.
I only played a couple of rounds in MP. Reminds me of U4 which I am not a fan of. But it was a fun free go (I got the game with a 1070 purchase).
The character textures are lighter than the environments. I didn't like that; it looked like they were photoshopped in. When the camera zooms at a player, you can see the textures lacking in detail compared to the environment.
I think all the cutscenes are real-time and they have some nice physics going on.
The game is way too much 'teenager writing' for my taste- but maybe I'm not the target demographic.
I only played a couple of rounds in MP. Reminds me of U4 which I am not a fan of. But it was a fun free go (I got the game with a 1070 purchase).
yankeehater
Member
CVS, 7-11, and walmart all carry them.
Hey, I just finished the campaign the other day and I generally had a blast playing this on PC(it looks amazing in 4k). Are there any discord groups playing horde or vs? I would like to join some gaffers for some good ol' horde shenanigans since PC doesn't support local split screen for horde 
Clint Beastwood
Banned
added. I usually play scout since that's what I have the most cards for
Added as well, my GT is UrSuLeTzU. I can be flexible and play what's needed since all classes seem to be fun to play/
I don't think the cut scenes are real-time. Not all of them anyway. feel free to correct me if I am wrong.
The cutscene that have a scene transition are pre rendered rest are real time..which means most of them.
il Diavolo
Banned
man juvies are stupid on insane
Pilgrimzero
Member
I'm playing through the series for the first time. Almost done with 3, which has been great!
Next is Judgement, would anyone have a spare code for it they don't need and might want to pass on to a new fan of the series?
Thanks!
Next is Judgement, would anyone have a spare code for it they don't need and might want to pass on to a new fan of the series?
Thanks!
PeskyToaster
Member
I didn't know Enforcer could pop heads
Looks like it shot his arm off idk. It didn't show the headshot kill and it looks like you killed him after he reached the revive limit. No more DBNO. It would be weird if it does unless all the assault rifles do.
I just had a moment today. It's 2v2 TDM on Gridlock. The spawn guys are holed up on the balcony with the sniper, can't go for boomshot. I'm below them behind some cars and my teammate is by the sniper spawn. I melee in the air a couple times to signal a 1v1 Gnasher duel and he responds and comes down. It was all just a bait though and my teammate opens up. He almost escapes but I follow him back up the stairs where the sniper is trying to revive him and I kill them both. It was a dirty play, yet hilarious.
It doesn't look like a headshot, no marker and the head can be seen after death. I've killed guys off enforcer without DBNO, donno how.I didn't know Enforcer could pop heads
PM if you still need.
well I heard something pop and he died. I've never in my life had someone insta die like that from hammer burst or lancer.
HawksWinStanley
Member
BananasWithGuns
Member
If you've already been downed twice you can't go down again. You just fall over dead.
Also killed it on Hardcore with no issues. Never had an issue with dying while totally in cover, though so I'm not sure what to tell you.
SunhiLegend
Member
Got some playtime with the game today, was underwhelmed with the prologue and Act 1 but Act 2 and the little I've played of Act 3 was great. Can't wait to continue the campaign. Graphics also looked much better once I hit Act 2.
I assume this is about the
Swarmak
When I played and won a bunch of matches in a row, my rank didn't change either. Then when I logged on the following day, my rank was much higher. Maybe reset your game?
Yea that may be it, I haven't really quit the game and it's been on standby since forever.
Leyasu
Banned
I love the look of gears 4. Even the night act has some nice colours. Game is beatiful, and a joy to play.
Mr.Fletcher
Member
I'm at Onyx 3 and quitting is a regular occurrence. I'm hoping to make the jump to Dianmond soon... God knows what that will be like...
RiderKairuu
Member
Been giving multiplayer a go today, I've always been trash competitively but I've been doing decent my past few games. Hammerburst is pretty strong, been having the most success with that. I'm finding wanting to understand and get good at Gears, I've always kind of bumped my head against it.
Mr.Fletcher
Member
I don't think so, which is a bummer. I seem to play as the Swarm more often too.
The thing is that Gears of War 4 is mostly a close quarters game.
People tend to rush into others to blast with the Gnasher. This weapon literally asks people to rethink the way they've been playing the game for ten years. It's gonna mess up the meta and I understand how people may complain about it.
Btw, I want to give some praise to The Coalition. They def nailed Gears without trying too hard. I just wish they keep the game going with content.
Clint Beastwood
Banned
Everyone just leaves around wave 30..i try to keep going but kestrel is annoying as shit when you're solo
fuckin randoms
fuckin randoms
Man, I still remember watching the early previews and tech demos of Gears 1, and thought the foreboding appearance that was present there was lacking in the final game. I mean, there are some dark and tense moments in the new Gears that you're sure to love, but definitely hear what you're saying and agree with you. I think Gears would be fantastic as a game that focuses on a tense close-quarters experience. Just imagine walking down a darkly lit Seran street with destroyed and decaying buildings pressed around you. There's cover everywhere, and there's always eyes in the shadows, watching.
I get what you're saying. Gears of War 4 gets dark a lot, though. Actually, during the first demo that they showed at E3 I got very excited because it looked gritty and atmospheric. There's some of that in Gears 4, IMO - a balance between 1 and 3.
I kind of was too. Especially after that tomorrow trailer.
It was darker than 3, but it still couldn't match up to Gear's 1 berserker fight or the krill chapter.
Really? Is it because they're both just TPS? I feel like UC4 is way more about movement and it also has the perk/killstreak stuff with the crazy mystic items.
You do the lord's work with these gifs.Got some playtime with the game today, was underwhelmed with the prologue and Act 1 but Act 2 and the little I've played of Act 3 was great. Can't wait to continue the campaign. Graphics also looked much better once I hit Act 2.
I was really impressed with the robot balls (heeeeeeyo). Reminded me of Gears 3's locust popping out of the ground. Just a neat effect.
The mexicutioner
Neo Member
First match stuck on the map loading screen
Great
Great
Mr.Fletcher
Member
For me, Gears of War is all about movement - a lot more than Uncharted. There's a real skill gap built into the cover system and you can immediately tell how experienced someone is by how they traverse the map.
Onyx is above Diamond though..no?