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[kevboard]

uhm... so they apparently don't know how the "texture pool" setting in Id Tech works.
basically, between low and ultra you basically don't see much of a difference. only in rare instances. but setting it to the highest setting will kill your performance on low vram cards because it will fill the VRAM even if it's not necessarily needed

meaning, if they put the texture pool setting down to medium or something on those low VRAM cards, they would shoot up in performance with either only a tiny or even no perceptible visual difference.

 

[FalconPunch]

Looking at the meta critic reviewers for this game, wtf is up with all these Jabroni outlets propping up the meta score? I haven’t even heard of like half of these outlets before. Very little traditional media has put up a review, it’s fucking wild.

 

[Killjoy-NL]

This is going to be an interesting test on PS5 sales wise, since it seems like a game that would fit really well with the audience. I expect this game will sell a lot of units on PS5.

Ehh it'll probably sell something like 1-2M on PS5.

Standards are higher over there. Not gonna tell people not to enjoy the game, but I don't see any appeal whatsoever. It's a subpar game with good lighting.

 

[kevboard]

Ehh it'll probably sell something like 1-2M on PS5.

Standards are higher over there. Not gonna tell people not to enjoy the game, but I don't see any appeal whatsoever. It's a subpar game with good lighting.

Spider-Man 2 is proof that that's not true lol. "follow on-screen instruction simulator" should be a new genre term for games like that.

 

[adamsapple]

Ehh it'll probably sell something like 1-2M on PS5.

Standards are higher over there. Not gonna tell people not to enjoy the game, but I don't see any appeal whatsoever. It's a subpar game with good lighting.

Thank you, you made the same points in the other thread as well, we've heard it before.

 

[Killjoy-NL]

Spider-Man 2 is proof that that's not true lol. "follow on-screen instruction simulator" should be a new genre term for games like that.

Spiderman 2 is actually proof that standards are higher on PS5, because it's production-value shits all over Indiana.

Someone should for fun make a gif of Indy pulling a chain in one of the first tombs, hanging on a ledge and moving to the side, or the flames in that tomb, or a fist fight with that Locus guy.

That's PS3-level.

But like I said, if people are enjoying themselves, I'm not going to say they shouldn't. That's subjective.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Ehh it'll probably sell something like 1-2M on PS5.

Standards are higher over there. Not gonna tell people not to enjoy the game, but I don't see any appeal whatsoever. It's a subpar game with good lighting.

If you like uncharted and adventure games....? I mean that's many PS fans bread and butter.

I think 2 million + sales is good for a later release.

 

[Kacho]

This is going to be an interesting test on PS5 sales wise, since it seems like a game that would fit really well with the audience. I expect this game will sell a lot of units on PS5.

lol no chance. it will be old news by the time it hits PS5. the hype cycle will have moved on to something else

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

lol no chance. it will be old news by the time it hits PS5. the hype cycle will have moved on to something else

Don't think so. It's Indiana Jones and it seems like a good game. It will do solid numbers on PS5.

If this was Deathloop or something releasing later, sure. I expect this to sell better on PS5 than it does on Xbox even though it's later (sure, also take into account GP effect and all that, but still)

 

[Killjoy-NL]

If you like uncharted and adventure games....? I mean that's many PS fans bread and butter.

I think 2 million + sales is good for a later release.

2M is laughable for a high profile game.
But I also thought Stellar Blade and Astro sales were mediocre.

And like I said above, I don't think the quality is there.
But I could be wrong (about the potential sales).

 

[Viruz]

 

[kevboard]

Spiderman 2 is actually proof that standards are higher on PS5, because it's production-value shits all over Indiana.

yeah, and Pac-Man's gameplay and game design from 1980 shits all over Spider-Man 2's

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Spider-Man 2 is proof that that's not true lol. "follow on-screen instruction simulator" should be a new genre term for games like that.

what are you guys on about. just an asinine take

2M is laughable for a high profile game.
But I also thought Stellar Blade and Astro sales were mediocre.

And like I said above, I don't think the quality is there.
But I could be wrong.

I don't think it's that laughable, the game didn't have an insane budget and it's launching later. I don't think either Astro or Stellar's sales were mediocre, they were also not huge AAAA bid budget games.

If it sells 2M on PS5 that's like $100M in revenue, which is probably pretty close to what it cost to make

 

[Balducci30]

Looking at the meta critic reviewers for this game, wtf is up with all these Jabroni outlets propping up the meta score? I haven’t even heard of like half of these outlets before. Very little traditional media has put up a review, it’s fucking wild.

Huh? All the big outlets have reviewed it very well from what I see - like mostly 9’s

 

[Killjoy-NL]

yeah, and Pac-Man's gameplay and game design from 1980 shits all over Spider-Man 2's

Even more so irt Indy.

But if you like the game, I'm happy for you.

 

[Kacho]

Don't think so. It's Indiana Jones and it seems like a good game. It will do solid numbers on PS5.

If this was Deathloop or something releasing later, sure. I expect this to sell better on PS5 than it does on Xbox even though it's later (sure, also take into account GP effect and all that, but still)

We'll see. The Indiana Jones IP is as cold as a dead body to the average person. This is a vanity project for big dick Todd Howard and nothing more. He's a mega fanboy.

 

[kevboard]

what are you guys on about. just an asinine take

it's a real take that I am 100% serious about. Spider-Man 2 is literally just "on screen prompt" the game for 80% of the missions, the other 20% is mediocre stealth or combat

 

[twilo99]

traditional media

What is that?

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Huh, weird hearing Paris say that of all people.

 

[twilo99]

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

We'll see. The Indiana Jones IP is as cold as a dead body to the average person. This is a vanity project for big dick Todd Howard and nothing more. He's a mega fanboy.

I think the Indy IP is dead because the modern films are garbage. At the very least, this game seems to play it much safer to the roots.

Still tons of people that love Indy and want a new game.

 

[DilWSTS]

cant listen to anything kinda funny since they ousted colin. Clear bias to whose paying them

 

[Killjoy-NL]

I don't think it's that laughable, the game didn't have an insane budget and it's launching later. I don't think either Astro or Stellar's sales were mediocre, they were also not huge AAAA bid budget games.

I meant that sales for both games were mediocre, not the games themselves.

Quality-wise, both Astro and Stellar Blade are a league above Indy from what I'm seeing.

Again, standards are higher on PS5.

If it sells 2M on PS5 that's like $100M in revenue, which is probably pretty close to what it cost to make

Sure, but for a high profile game, it's low.

 

[Topher]

Looking at the meta critic reviewers for this game, wtf is up with all these Jabroni outlets propping up the meta score? I haven’t even heard of like half of these outlets before. Very little traditional media has put up a review, it’s fucking wild.

Most of the traditional outlets are showing up under PC rather than Xbox.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle critic reviews

Metacritic aggregates music, game, tv, and movie reviews from the leading critics. Only Metacritic.com uses METASCORES, which let you know at a glance how each item was reviewed.

www.metacritic.com

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

it's a real take that I am 100% serious about. Spider-Man 2 is literally just "on screen prompt" the game for 80% of the missions, the other 20% is mediocre stealth or combat

yes it's just an on screen prompt that contains lots of combat, abilities, progression and traversal. nah this is just an absolutely abysmal low IQ take.

 

[adamsapple]

Interesting, both Series S and X have a single 60fps mode, no Quality or Performance toggles.

The video glosses over the Widescreen option, wonder what the other choice is. Ultra wide screen or a classic 4 : 3.

 

[Balducci30]

I meant that sales for both games were mediocre, not the games themselves.

Quality-wise, both Astro and Stellar Blade are a league above Indy from what I'm seeing.

Again, standards are higher on PS5.

Sure, but for a high profile game, it's low.

this seems like a completely different kind of game than those - people are saying more like forgotten city

 

[Killjoy-NL]

it's a real take that I am 100% serious about. Spider-Man 2 is literally just "on screen prompt" the game for 80% of the missions, the other 20% is mediocre stealth or combat

Just for fun, I'd love to see someone make a gif of Indy pulling down a chain in one of the first tombs, or the flames in that environment or a fist fight with that Locus guy.

No idea how to do it myself, otherwise I would've.

It's laughably bad.

 

[twilo99]

Interesting, both Series S and X have a single 60fps mode, no Quality or Performance toggles.

We have a whole thread on how that’s the better option for console gamers

 

[Topher]

We have a whole thread on how that’s the better option for SOME console gamers

ftfy

 

[adamsapple]

RE: Troy Baker's Indy voice, per VGC:

“The greatest compliment that we can pay Troy Baker is that the only way you’d know it wasn’t Harrison Ford is the fact that Ford is 82 years old. Baker’s impression is so good that to call it an impression feels unfair”

 

[Maddoxswe]

Great reviews, looking forward to play this game

 

[Topher]

RE: Troy Baker's Indy voice, per VGC:

Baker does an amazing job. Said that the first time I heard Indy speak. Guy has some crazy voice skills.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Baker does an amazing job. Said that the first time I heard Indy speak. Guy has some crazy voice skills.

I wonder if they are using any AI along with his voice or if it’s 100% him

 

[Topher]

I wonder if they are using any AI along with his voice or if it’s 100% him

I'd hope it was just him, but no idea

 

[CrustyBritches]

I was expecting somewhere around 84. Game looks solid. Just preloaded it on GP PC and will take it for a spin when it unlocks.

 

[Fess]

Hnnnng FOMO is kicking in, they know what they’re doing with the early release more expensive version… Steam Advanced Access and I can play over the weekend.

Nice reviews, seems to hit all the right notes from a fan perspective.Great to hear that the voice acting is good, Harrison Ford has such a unique voice so can’t be easy to get that right. Is it all Troy Baker or some AI sound tweaking as well?

 

[ShaiKhulud1989]

5 hours in and I’m soooo conflicted. I do think this game is my shit 100%. It’s basically Lucas Arts adventure game but with way bigger scope and in 1st person.

But I also do think that press is overselling the game and general public will be displeased because some crucial things are executed pretty sloppy. Especially the stealth and the fights.

Honestly, I have a feeling it will perform on par with Alan Wake 2 in terms of general reception and sales.

 

[Thief1987]

But I also do think that press is overselling the game

Nah, I don't believe it, this never happened before.

 

[Bartski]

Wow. Am I really about to buy a game I’ll be getting for „free” on Monday?

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

Kinda Funny’s Greg and Parris hated
on it pretty hard. Not sure how Parris will get Xbox to hire him now.

 

[Mattyp]

Ehh it'll probably sell something like 1-2M on PS5.

Standards are higher over there. Not gonna tell people not to enjoy the game, but I don't see any appeal whatsoever. It's a subpar game with good lighting.

Please stop shitting up every single thread, with these shit takes.

 

[Gambit2483]

Honestly, I have a feeling it will perform on par with Alan Wake 2 in terms of general reception and sales.

Alan Wake 2 has yet to break even tho...

 

[adamsapple]

I'd hope it was just him, but no idea

Just skimming through some video reviews and holy shit that man either has range or there is some audio manipulation trickery going on. His young Indy is extremely good.

 

[Killjoy-NL]

Please stop shitting up every single thread, with these shit takes.

Maybe enter more threads, I'm absent in most.

 

[gpn]

I'm about 2-3 hours into the game, up to the part where Indy meets the priest. I'm playing on the recommended "Moderate" difficulty (there's one easier difficulty and two harder), and once I got the hang of the controls, combat has been pretty easy so far, which is fine with me, but for those who want more challenge, you'll definitely want to go with one of the higher ones. When I play a Bethesda game, I'm always stealthing, so doing that in this game is right up my alley, I also like to take my time and explore everything, so I'm glad it's letting me go at a relaxed pace. With the puzzles thrown in, this game kind of reminds me of a 3D first-person version of the old Lucasarts point-and-click Indiana Jones games (Last Crusade and Fate of Atlantis), and since I love those games, I'm really enjoying my time so far. I'm playing on Series X and I think the graphics look great, the only blemish is that the framerate takes a hit during cut scenes whenever there's a cut, hopefully they'll put a patch out for that. I like what I've seen so far that I'd like to get a physical copy; I know the Xbox physical is incomplete, so hopefully they'll put out a physical for PS5 and have it complete on disc. I'll also be curious to compare it between the two.

 

[Arun1910]

Wow, I forgot this was even coming out but those scores are really good.

All I remember is the first gameplay footage and it looked basic. Need to check out more after seeing this.

 

[Darkness_Arises]

Looking at the meta critic reviewers for this game, wtf is up with all these Jabroni outlets propping up the meta score? I haven’t even heard of like half of these outlets before. Very little traditional media has put up a review, it’s fucking wild.

I dunno about you, but I get all my reviews from Hey Poor Player and But why tho?. Also, why are there just 65 critic reviews on Opencritic. This reviewer cherry picking needs to stop

 

[Fess]

Wow. Am I really about to buy a game I’ll be getting for „free” on Monday?

Same here lol
It’s about paying $100 and play during the weekend or get it free and play after the weekend, or probably next weekend with work and all.
I always add the GP games into Steam so I would also get playtime logged in Steam, and achievements.
But, $100…

 

[FalconPunch]

Huh? All the big outlets have reviewed it very well from what I see - like mostly 9’s

Which big outlets? Tell me because Xbox Era, MondoXbox, CreativeBloq, Gamer.no are not big or reputable outlets at all. Where’s IGN USA, Game Informer, Edge, etc.