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Vick
Gold Member
I will never understand these takes.
There should be combat every few seconds in a goddamn God of War game. Add all you want in the game, polish it as much as you need, put ever filler necessary to make the story more interesting/impactful, but at the end of the day you have to make me fight something every few minutes or even less because that's the goddamn reason I purchased the game.
Encounters in a game with such combat mechanics is and should always be the damn core of the game. If anything give me even more waves.
This kind of abysmal takes ruined Uncharted.
DenchDeckard
Moderated wildly
Ok, the game is awesome. I apologise if I triggered anyone. I do have my gripes and still prefer the original 2018 one but I am really getting into it. Feels so good to be back.
Pros:
- Looks awesome for what is clearly a PS4 game.
-Combat is great after unlocks
-Loving that classic 2018 feeling of adventuring and doing all side quests. The side content is awesome.
-Troll joke.
-Amazing acting and direction from the team. Camera shots etc are brilliant.
-Overall Vibe of the game.
-music / effects (outside of some poor audio mixing)
-Lighting - The GI or whatever it is mindblowing in some areas.
-Awesome fights against normal enemies and mid sized bosses. Feel epic using all weapons including just going pure fists.
Cons
-Loot system and menus AT FIRST! I have now got used to them and they are fine but deffo felt really bad and confusing at first.
-UI is messy.
-Clearly a PS4 game which affects scale, all combat arenas feel like small circles so far with slowly timed spawning enemies.
(I think id prefer twice as many enemies with half the health on each but I am guessing thats a PS4 restriction?)
-Loading sections - Going under water bridges - through cracks seems more than any other action game in recent memory.
- Too much communication from partners and hints for puzzles - its frustrating.
- bit too much focus on Atreus for me....I'm a KRATOS man lol.
The game is excellent, but I am missing some of the wow I got from Elden Ring this year. (going down the lift into the under area for the first time etc and not even expecting it - the sense of amazement at the world and what felt like constant surprises) Its an absolutely brilliant game but not quite on that level for me personally, still loving it though and deserves a lot of the praise it has received.
Pros:
- Looks awesome for what is clearly a PS4 game.
-Combat is great after unlocks
-Loving that classic 2018 feeling of adventuring and doing all side quests. The side content is awesome.
-Troll joke.
-Amazing acting and direction from the team. Camera shots etc are brilliant.
-Overall Vibe of the game.
-music / effects (outside of some poor audio mixing)
-Lighting - The GI or whatever it is mindblowing in some areas.
-Awesome fights against normal enemies and mid sized bosses. Feel epic using all weapons including just going pure fists.
Cons
-Loot system and menus AT FIRST! I have now got used to them and they are fine but deffo felt really bad and confusing at first.
-UI is messy.
-Clearly a PS4 game which affects scale, all combat arenas feel like small circles so far with slowly timed spawning enemies.
(I think id prefer twice as many enemies with half the health on each but I am guessing thats a PS4 restriction?)
-Loading sections - Going under water bridges - through cracks seems more than any other action game in recent memory.
- Too much communication from partners and hints for puzzles - its frustrating.
- bit too much focus on Atreus for me....I'm a KRATOS man lol.
The game is excellent, but I am missing some of the wow I got from Elden Ring this year. (going down the lift into the under area for the first time etc and not even expecting it - the sense of amazement at the world and what felt like constant surprises) Its an absolutely brilliant game but not quite on that level for me personally, still loving it though and deserves a lot of the praise it has received.
Perfo
Thirteen flew over the cuckoo's nest
Unfortunately it still doesn't seem to work this way :/ detects only stereo... bah
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James Sawyer Ford
Gold Member
Game is giving me some Uncharted vibes down to even the choice of music/instruments lol
Some ambient tunes remind me of GoT too
Some ambient tunes remind me of GoT too
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MasterCornholio
Member
It was that way with you even before launch. You just needed to have some time with the game.
Low Moral Fibre
Member
He's on ignore so I didn't see his reply to mine until your post but yeah his takes are absolutely laughable. It sounds like he wants the same thing I want where the game lets you focus on the combat but he's so defensive that he can't admit it.Vick
You're takes are annoying as hell. You haven't even finished it your damn self but keep defending with your life. And stop bragging about how good you are.
The walk and talk - easy and impossible to lose filler fight - more walk and talk is bad game design. Give me as much story as you want but put most of it in cutscenes and ferry me to massive and worthwhile combat encounters where you are hanging on for dear life not this filler shit. It's why the slow bits in TLOU2 work as you've just had some intense combat sequence and you are glad for the break but here the intense combat sequences are in the minority and most of it is junk encounters.
Pedro Motta
Member
I explained it to you, it's a real thing.
Vick
Gold Member
Came to say there's no:
Anymore apparently and what replaced them are much easier to fight, but stumbled across the above posts. Fucking NeoGAF man.
Bloobs
If you want to be left alone trying to shape the narrative you just have to ask. I'm afraid it's a helpless fight anyway as game already sold gangbusters apparently and people actually playing it enjoying it, but who knows, maybe there's a couple of oblivious users you could convince.
All I can suggest is either do as your rat friend did and put me on ignore, or alternatively play some games you like on your systems as I'm sure they're much better than this game anyway. In case there's shortage of them you could always join others like you to leave a 0 on Metacritic, it might achieve something in the end and I'm sure it will give you the thrill you're looking for, so why not. Best of luck pal.
Dark Elves
Anymore apparently and what replaced them are much easier to fight, but stumbled across the above posts. Fucking NeoGAF man.
Bloobs
If you want to be left alone trying to shape the narrative you just have to ask. I'm afraid it's a helpless fight anyway as game already sold gangbusters apparently and people actually playing it enjoying it, but who knows, maybe there's a couple of oblivious users you could convince. All I can suggest is either do as your rat friend did and put me on ignore, or alternatively play some games you like on your systems as I'm sure they're much better than this game anyway. In case there's shortage of them you could always join others like you to leave a 0 on Metacritic, it might achieve something in the end and I'm sure it will give you the thrill you're looking for, so why not. Best of luck pal.
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
Casuals without their own real opinions
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
Yeah visiting helheim for example was a big surprise and quite an event in 2018. Here it’s like going to a supermarket. Although that later helheim mission is pretty good!
I am sure something else will happen. I am nearing the final act and so far it sends me around to do crap even in main story
The game needlessly expands on all of it mechanics by just adding more. I would’ve preferred tlou2 route honestly. They expanded on level design. Not added crapton of mechanics and levelling like in horizon2
The sigil is the worst, most inconsistent mechanic to burn stuff ever. It’s annoying to use and barely works.
People comparing the game mechanics to uc4 are crazy. In uc4 climbing feels like an actual free form mechanic and not a loading screen. Nathan moves hands and grabs rocks naturally. Ledges and grabs are hidden and you feel like looking for a path. Here, even rocks and everything is painted over as interaction and it’s always the same canned animation.
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GooseMan69
Member
It’s crazy how much stuff is in this game that wasn’t featured in the marketing at all. They did a good job with that.
GooseMan69
Member
The DLC argument is probably the worst take in the history of this forum. Just absolute clown shoes stuff. If anything, it’s one of the more radical sequels that I’ve played.
cormack12
Gold Member
I'm a fucking moron.
I've been playing with level 1 axe/blade runes, because I couldn't see a menu to upgrade them. Fuck sake.
You have to press r2 until the next level is highlighted then you can spend the XP. Why that isn't default is a mystery but then the whole fucking menu system is an atrocity against mankind.
I've been playing with level 1 axe/blade runes, because I couldn't see a menu to upgrade them. Fuck sake.
You have to press r2 until the next level is highlighted then you can spend the XP. Why that isn't default is a mystery but then the whole fucking menu system is an atrocity against mankind.
zkorejo
Member
That usually works for people as far as I have read about the issue. Let's hope there's a fix for this in the next patch.
TonyK
Member
And the minimum font size is bigger than my TV! And in options you can only make it even bigger!!
However, worse UI offender is the compass. Thanks God you can hide it in options.
It's like if the UI was designed for poor eyesight people by default.
skit_data
Member
I don’t know how far into the game I am yet, but it’s crazy how it just keeps getting better and better. I think I have all the upgrades that you need in order to get around the obstacles so right now I’m just cruising around and checking out the Nornir chests I could see earlier in the story while killing enemies I come across.
Anyone care to answer how far into the main story I am in terms of percentage?
I just
Should I just keep progressing or is it time to start checking out the sidequests and optional areas?
Anyone care to answer how far into the main story I am in terms of percentage?
I just
Killed Heimdall
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rofif
Can’t Git Gud
It's not your fault. The UI is kinda trash...
... ok it is your fault
alabtrosMyster
Banned
Well, he's around 15 now, he is more independent and more reckless.
For how Loki related to Kratos, if we go by name you can learn it from Norse mythology.
Ulysses 31
Member
Nop, you can find the real Tyr after you've killed Odin and they speculate Odin needs the ones he impersonates alive.
TonyK
Member
Worse part of the game by miles. And I quote you because I thought the same parallelism with Left Behind and I'm glad other people feel their intentions and how they failed on it.
cormack12
Gold Member
What is worse is that I have to upgrade Atreus through the wardrobe in ironwood and that big place. So I've been waiting for them to activate in the dwarf bench.
We've made it so accessible no one can fucking use it. Equality!
Vick
Gold Member
Fucking hell the new:
Are brutal. Maybe I should really STFU afterall.
But would you really want deep climbing mechanics in this? Should have SSM focused on trying to achieve those here? Wouldn't you rather just take a few second to reach the locations you're headed to?
You ask for deep climbing mechanics in a game where you traverse areas in seconds with the Blades, and then complain about too many mechanics for combat? It will take another 5 years at best to see another God of War, how are legit options to differentiate playstyles and increase variety a bad thing? You think all that stuff won't be used by people like Game Breaker God?
You're not forced to use them here just like you were not in Forbidden West.
On this note, met
Yesterday and the whole damn house was shaking. Woke the lady full of pregnancy hormones up and was forced to go to bed after. lol
Elves soldiers
Are brutal. Maybe I should really STFU afterall.
I agree, comparisons with U4 climbing in general always make me scratch my head.
But would you really want deep climbing mechanics in this? Should have SSM focused on trying to achieve those here? Wouldn't you rather just take a few second to reach the locations you're headed to?
You ask for deep climbing mechanics in a game where you traverse areas in seconds with the Blades, and then complain about too many mechanics for combat? It will take another 5 years at best to see another God of War, how are legit options to differentiate playstyles and increase variety a bad thing? You think all that stuff won't be used by people like Game Breaker God?
You're not forced to use them here just like you were not in Forbidden West.
I played the first 5 or 6 hours with DTS selected because I had read here PCM only output stereo, then someone said that's not true, changed to PCM and get surround all the same. It must depend on one's receiver.
On this note, met
Jormungandr
Yesterday and the whole damn house was shaking. Woke the lady full of pregnancy hormones up and was forced to go to bed after. lol
alabtrosMyster
Banned
Nope, I definitely prefer to have it hidden in gameplay... however, the chattering becomes too much sometimes (even if it's well written).
I was thinking the exact opposite, they keep me on my toe and I found that the exploration in 2018 was sometimes a little too barren of fights... However, more significant encounters would probably be good as well.
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reezoo
Member
The rollercoaster ride I am going through while playing this game...and it's not because of the game's story, thats the best part of GOW games...
Combat: When it works its at souls game tyr, but when it doesn't, it pushes me very close to breaking my controller. Best part in games are boss fights and this game has some really good but those minions put with most of the bosses / mini bosses really f**k up everything. The game is like 'here is this the boss, learn its patterns, find out best way to defeat it with your moves that can take you in to zone... haha just kidding, deal with these mini-f**kers scattered all over to keep you distracted'.
Puzzles/Exploring: Some really good level design paired with god tyr awful mechanics of sigil. How that even not got rejected during design phase? mind bogling.. looks to be something retro fitted within the game.
Story: Awesome as always, I think I am 40% through game and already saw few moments as good as GOW2018.
Character Design: This game should be a case study in character design, all new characters most of which already realized in almost all media cant even come close to what SM has done with Thor/Odin/Tyr.
Combat: When it works its at souls game tyr, but when it doesn't, it pushes me very close to breaking my controller. Best part in games are boss fights and this game has some really good but those minions put with most of the bosses / mini bosses really f**k up everything. The game is like 'here is this the boss, learn its patterns, find out best way to defeat it with your moves that can take you in to zone... haha just kidding, deal with these mini-f**kers scattered all over to keep you distracted'.
Puzzles/Exploring: Some really good level design paired with god tyr awful mechanics of sigil. How that even not got rejected during design phase? mind bogling.. looks to be something retro fitted within the game.
Story: Awesome as always, I think I am 40% through game and already saw few moments as good as GOW2018.
Character Design: This game should be a case study in character design, all new characters most of which already realized in almost all media cant even come close to what SM has done with Thor/Odin/Tyr.
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It’s called being a teenager, if a fictional game character is frustrating you wait until you have teenagers of your own.
Secret_Lover
Member
About 10 hours in and I´m also finding the constant backseat driving from the peanut gallery really annoying. The game desperately wants Atreus to be the center of attention and I desperately want him to shut the fuck up for just 1 minute.
Gaiff
SBI’s Resident Gaslighter
Finished watching the rest of the story online because I can't force myself to go through this slog anymore. Odin is by far the best part and absolutely hilarious.
I might pick it up in the future if I'm in the mood for that kind of game but this is so far removed from God of War (and the 2018 game already was) that I can't say that I care much about the game anymore. The 2018 game did a better job at balancing story/action with a much slimmer cast of characters. You could almost count the number of characters on one hand. This one just went balls to the walls with story and dialogue, and as a result, action and combat take a backseat a lot of the time.
Again, not a bad game. Just wished they'd give me more of what I play GOW for. Not more cinematics and talking and walking and climbing.
I might pick it up in the future if I'm in the mood for that kind of game but this is so far removed from God of War (and the 2018 game already was) that I can't say that I care much about the game anymore. The 2018 game did a better job at balancing story/action with a much slimmer cast of characters. You could almost count the number of characters on one hand. This one just went balls to the walls with story and dialogue, and as a result, action and combat take a backseat a lot of the time.
Again, not a bad game. Just wished they'd give me more of what I play GOW for. Not more cinematics and talking and walking and climbing.
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Vick
Gold Member
Got it. I'll try to keep appreciation or disagreement posts for myself from now on, same for inputs on the game difficulty. To help me better filter my opinions, where my gripes with the game posted earlier fine for a pleasant GAF browsing, or should I find something else to do altogether during these smoke breaks?
SLB1904
Banned
Blood thinks he got an opinion
Gaiff
SBI’s Resident Gaslighter
I played over 20 hours, so yes I do. Sorry if I hurt your feelings.
Slothbeing1209
Member
Just finished the game after ~40 hours.
I tried to do all the sidequest as much as i can before the game end but honestly the story goes so fast at the end (in a good way) that i just want to get back to the main quest.
Pro:
- Amazing story. Amazing character. I like every new character they introduced.
- Great combat of course.
- Awesome sidequest. Big improvement from the previous game for sure!
- Music are great.
- Enviroment is crazy beautiful. I'm not talking about graphic. I'm talking about how they design the world, design each realm. It's so beautiful and full of details, color and lighting. It's one of the best looking game right now. But it's weird that Alfheim is my favorite realm in GOW 2018 but now it looks pale compare to other realms lol.
Some nitpicks:
- Combat is great but it's same move set you have from previous game. I think it'll be much better if they change some moves, add more new animation,..
- They cut a lots of bare hand moves which are my favorite moves in previous game.
- Not really sold on the 2 type of shields. I use the default shield the most. Not really like how some shield skill from previous game now is attached to different shield.
- Camera which is not a problem for me in 2018 GOW but now i found sometime it's harder to control. Because i think enemy number in combat are bigger.
- I don't mind those 'squeeze through' at all. I just don't like the climping cliff and climping the chain. It's so slow compare to other ways.
Overall i think i enjoy it much more than 2018 GOW. Goty for me.
Is there any spoiler discuss thread btw...
I tried to do all the sidequest as much as i can before the game end but honestly the story goes so fast at the end (in a good way) that i just want to get back to the main quest.
Pro:
- Amazing story. Amazing character. I like every new character they introduced.
- Great combat of course.
- Awesome sidequest. Big improvement from the previous game for sure!
- Music are great.
- Enviroment is crazy beautiful. I'm not talking about graphic. I'm talking about how they design the world, design each realm. It's so beautiful and full of details, color and lighting. It's one of the best looking game right now. But it's weird that Alfheim is my favorite realm in GOW 2018 but now it looks pale compare to other realms lol.
Some nitpicks:
- Combat is great but it's same move set you have from previous game. I think it'll be much better if they change some moves, add more new animation,..
- They cut a lots of bare hand moves which are my favorite moves in previous game.
- Not really sold on the 2 type of shields. I use the default shield the most. Not really like how some shield skill from previous game now is attached to different shield.
- Camera which is not a problem for me in 2018 GOW but now i found sometime it's harder to control. Because i think enemy number in combat are bigger.
- I don't mind those 'squeeze through' at all. I just don't like the climping cliff and climping the chain. It's so slow compare to other ways.
Overall i think i enjoy it much more than 2018 GOW. Goty for me.
Is there any spoiler discuss thread btw...
Ulysses 31
Member
How far were you into the story?
I saw a lot of the story too and was wondering why the game is called "God of War" with the amount of quiet and personal moments cut scenes there are in this game.
Don't help there's a quest to pick flowers after the story too.
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Gaiff
SBI’s Resident Gaslighter
Just finishedHow far were you into the story?
I saw a lot of the story too and was wondering why the game is called "God of War" with the amount of quiet and personal moment cut scenes there are in this game.
Don't help there's a quest to pick flowers after the story too.
Asgard
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SLB1904
Banned
Youtube players got no opinion.
Gaiff
SBI’s Resident Gaslighter
Oh look, the little troll is angry someone isn't a big fan of his game so he's crying about it now.
SLB1904
Banned
And he's not self aware either lol
Gaiff
SBI’s Resident Gaslighter
Oh, would you look at this.
This is you on Thursday, a day after the game came out:
And this was you on Wednesday, the day of release.
Alfheim is what, 10 hours into the game and you were already declaring it GOTY and with 20+ hours, I can't? lol, GTFO. You're just a troll who's angry someone doesn't think this is the best game ever.
Topher
Gold Member
You are way too early in the game.
Yeah, I think so. First party games in general I think get a higher level of scrutiny.
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Gaiff
SBI’s Resident Gaslighter
Which fight, the one against the
new elf queen
I find the difficulty in this game to be more manageable than in the first one. The enemies are less spongy early on and the generally larger combat arenas with multiple layers give more escape options. If you're in a pinch, you can often run away, grapple to a ledge and heal and rethink your strategies.
DeaconOfTheDank
Member
Really enjoying my time with the game so far (about 15 hours). I'm playing on quality 40Hz with VRR and I'm awestruck by the amount of polish in this game. Truly an example of video games as an art form.
A small detail that I enjoy is how companion characters will comment on the player straying from the path or breaking objects to grab some loot. It's a bit comical from their perspective that you have a stoic god like Kratos just breaking shit to go grab a shiny object lol.
A small detail that I enjoy is how companion characters will comment on the player straying from the path or breaking objects to grab some loot. It's a bit comical from their perspective that you have a stoic god like Kratos just breaking shit to go grab a shiny object lol.
Topher
Gold Member
Have to agree on the UI. Not intuitive at all. I'm getting around it eventually, but half the time I'm wondering if I'm missing something. Every time I go to upgrade I feel like I'm having to figure it out all over again.
Someone is going to have to explain the parallelism with Left Behind (use spoiler tags obviously)....
Is it the fact that it is a narrative with two young teens that takes place outside of the main story? What "intentions" are we talking about? Just not seeing anything other than more story that while it was a bit too long, ultimately there was some crucial story points revealed.
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