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Lost Planet 2 |OT| Rolling, Grappling, Bugs and Mechs
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Alex Connolly
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mescalineeyes said:
Actually, I'd like to know the different control schemes available in LP2. Thetrin, or any other takers, can you fill us in on the different control choices?
Dai Kaiju
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There's an upsettingly small amount of hype around this game. Are there commericals? I wouldn't know. I don't have a TV anymore 
.... I don't know why they decided to release the demo so long before the release of the actual game.
According to gamestop.com, the code for the 2 extra multiplayer maps is actually inside the game case. What about the extra GOW skins though? Is that a special deal too? Or can anyone get them?
.... I don't know why they decided to release the demo so long before the release of the actual game.According to gamestop.com, the code for the 2 extra multiplayer maps is actually inside the game case. What about the extra GOW skins though? Is that a special deal too? Or can anyone get them?
Dai Kaiju said:There's an upsettingly small amount of hype around this game. Are there commericals? I wouldn't know. I don't have a TV anymore
According to gamestop.com, the code for the 2 extra multiplayer maps is actually inside the game case. What about the extra GOW skins though? Is that a special deal too? Or can anyone get them?
Got the game at midnight launch at my store, about 10 guys or so.
DLC code printed on the RECEIPT! not in game box.
Commericial, yes, there is one, saw on SyFy today.
LP1 demo was released long before it came out, they kept with tradition.
COG skins are unlocked after beating single player.
Happy Hunting all!
Price Drop
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Finished Episode 4 - a four mission chapter in online co-op. Amazing the things they crammed into this game. Underwater mech shooting action and RIDICULOUS underwater boss fight. So damn epic.
thetrin
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Price Drop said:
I'm looking forward to the end of Ep 4. Me and my buddy just finished the submarine theft.
Btw, am I crazy, or was the Railway gun Red Eye fight AWESOME in co-op? Truly truly awesome level. Maybe reviewers should start playing multiplayer games WITH PEOPLE.
Price Drop
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ScHlAuChi said:
I like single-player. The feel is different from the first because you have a squad and each mission is fairly short. It can be difficult solo, but each level can be mastered after a few tries.
thetrin said:
Freakin' awesome. It is WAY satisfying loading the railgun (while a friend cools the ship) and taking a portion of the Red Eye Worm flesh off. Yep, I think the early review builds were missing online people who were actually good at the game haha.
adversesolutions
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thetrin said:
blaspheme
Alex Connolly
Member
I am loving these good reports, people! Play-Asia shipped mine yesterday, so I'm looking forward to jumping into the fray.
LeMaximilian
Alligator F*ck House
Having a blast with the MP. It still feels so much like LP1, but less invincibility on the roll this time around.
AgentOtaku
Member
Local store didn't have it this morning =(
I have to wait till tommorow....
I have to wait till tommorow....
Ninja Moomin
Banned
will be on for some Co Op in the UK tonight if anyone is about...
Genki-Rocket
if you send an FR, put gaf in the title
Genki-Rocket
if you send an FR, put gaf in the title
Johnlenham
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Grabbed this earlier. Just messing around online atm.
Going to try and talk my brother and his mate into getting it so we can co op the game
Going to try and talk my brother and his mate into getting it so we can co op the game
Johnlenham
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Dp but How do you unlock more skins and such? DOnt tell me its ALL in single player? :/
WickedLaharl
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ordering from gamestop sucks ass. they packaged the game and put a hold on my card sometime last week so i wasn't able to cancel.
i guess i needed the reminder of why amazon is so much better when it comes to ordering games online.
hopefully i'll enjoy the game (nobody i know is buying it...) because i'm not returning it to then lose out on the 10$ in shipping.
i guess i needed the reminder of why amazon is so much better when it comes to ordering games online.
hopefully i'll enjoy the game (nobody i know is buying it...) because i'm not returning it to then lose out on the 10$ in shipping.
BattleMonkey
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So does the netcode not suck ass like LP1?
haven't watched it yet, I don't know if it has spoilers or not.
PS3/360 comparison video by IGN
PS3/360 comparison video by IGN
Game might not have dropin coop, but surprisingly enough it has perfect dropout coop. I was playing as guest in a server, and everybody else left, but the game still kept going for me.
Coop netcode is perfect. Netcode for multiplayer feels the same as LP1 to me.BattleMonkey said:
Price Drop
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Read complaints about the story but I like how each episode is a different faction. It sets up completely different locals and gameplay sets that wouldn't have been possible otherwise.
Also, in each level, you really have no idea what is going to happen or how exactly to deal with a massive boss situation.
Also, in each level, you really have no idea what is going to happen or how exactly to deal with a massive boss situation.
I suddenly got a big reminder how I best liked the campaign in Lost Planet 1. I played through that twice, once on easy or normal, and once on hard. And it was muuuuuch more fun on the harder difficulty.
I just had to finish a mission in LP2 in an absurd way. I had to activate and defend 4 data posts all by myself, since my teammates left the game and there were no AI teammates. Insanely difficult, but also very fun and rewarding to actually complete it.
I like that the levels are much more open now. I think that will make the game much more replayable too. And from what I've played, the AI is really good. It knows how to grapple around the map, it's not shy about raping you with grenades after you're knocked down, and it'll randomly taunt you. It has so much more personality than other games, and feels much more dynamic.
The AI teammates aren't that bad either. From what I've played, one will usually follow you while the other 2 do their own thing. And they will kill enemies, activate data posts and pick up better weapons (they seem ignore VS weapons and armor suits most of the time though, I'm guessing Capcom didn't want the player to feel cheated from those items).
There's a few things I don't like though, like loot boxes are fun to pick up but they're essentially pointless since they just contain a few credits. Customization so far is kinda meh. I don't like any of the designs and I'm disappointed snow bunny isn't in the game. The game also lies a little bit about the amount of customization. When you choose a faction and go through the ???? list, that includes all of the parts for the other factions too. And I've got a bad feeling the game is grindy as hell. If anyone wants all achievements and unlock everything, I think you'll have to spend literally thousands of hours.
But well, besides those minor things, I'm having a lot of fun with the game.
I just had to finish a mission in LP2 in an absurd way. I had to activate and defend 4 data posts all by myself, since my teammates left the game and there were no AI teammates. Insanely difficult, but also very fun and rewarding to actually complete it.
I like that the levels are much more open now. I think that will make the game much more replayable too. And from what I've played, the AI is really good. It knows how to grapple around the map, it's not shy about raping you with grenades after you're knocked down, and it'll randomly taunt you. It has so much more personality than other games, and feels much more dynamic.
The AI teammates aren't that bad either. From what I've played, one will usually follow you while the other 2 do their own thing. And they will kill enemies, activate data posts and pick up better weapons (they seem ignore VS weapons and armor suits most of the time though, I'm guessing Capcom didn't want the player to feel cheated from those items).
There's a few things I don't like though, like loot boxes are fun to pick up but they're essentially pointless since they just contain a few credits. Customization so far is kinda meh. I don't like any of the designs and I'm disappointed snow bunny isn't in the game. The game also lies a little bit about the amount of customization. When you choose a faction and go through the ???? list, that includes all of the parts for the other factions too. And I've got a bad feeling the game is grindy as hell. If anyone wants all achievements and unlock everything, I think you'll have to spend literally thousands of hours.
But well, besides those minor things, I'm having a lot of fun with the game.
TheFightingFish
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SaitoH said:
Big splitscreen / local co-op fan here as well. I'd love to hear how this works with Lost Planet 2. If it works well I'm sure to pop it on my list of games to nab when a bargin rolls around.
CloakedPuppet
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Well, after my rant yesterday and doing a little more research into peoples experience with the SP, I caved. Im a HUGE sucker for fine Japanese design in games (MGS, GT, RE)and after feasting my eyes on the 360 demo last night for the first time I knew that I couldnt resist. I actually find that I can easily overlook the most glaring gaming irritants if the art direction is strong. Lost Planet had absolutely great art and this looks to up the ante in that respect. One things for sure, Ill be starting out this game on easy.
The fact that this is being sold for $39.99 here in Canada for the first couple of weeks made the real difference. I can easily get my moneys worth.
The fact that this is being sold for $39.99 here in Canada for the first couple of weeks made the real difference. I can easily get my moneys worth.
Just played some multiplayer. I loved multi in the original LP and Colonies, and this is even better. The controls feel tighter and the new weapons and abilities really make the game a lot of fun to play. Looking forward to leveling up and seeing what else gets unlocked. I also like the added jet packs in the low gravity maps. It's fun getting on a launcher and rocketing off towards the other side of the map!
Maybe all the game's problems are in campaign, but I'm not seeing anything wrong here; the use of B for multiple actions has also not been an issue at all. I did notice one guy trying to melee attack me near a datapost and he wound up going into the crouching animation, but that's what he gets for trying to smack me while facing a different direction.
Maybe all the game's problems are in campaign, but I'm not seeing anything wrong here; the use of B for multiple actions has also not been an issue at all. I did notice one guy trying to melee attack me near a datapost and he wound up going into the crouching animation, but that's what he gets for trying to smack me while facing a different direction.
Framerate holds up and graphics still looks good, but each player only fills 1/4 of the screen. So if you're playing on a SD set, it's VERY hard to see things. But with a big HDTV it should be no problem.TheFightingFish said:
One little annoyance is that you can't play splitscreen online. But as offline splitscreen it works great. You can still add in 2 AI teammates if you want.
Max 2 players splitscreen by the way.
AgentOtaku
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So yeah, bravo for Capcom "getting it" and actually mapping shoot to R1 in the PS3 version, even though both demos had it as R2
I honestly thought they wouldn't bother...
I honestly thought they wouldn't bother...
AgentOtaku
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-PXG- said:Got my copy for PS3. Installing now
impressions sir!
Price Drop
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CloakedPuppet said:
Good decision my friend. You won't be disappointed. If you love combat, you will love LP2.
JustAnotherOtaku
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Anyone with the 360 version know how big it is when installed to the HDD?
This game is awesomazing. Shooting snow pirates and bugs felt right at home.
Also the single player quite decent, considering you can decide if you want AI buddies or not, and while it can be played solo, like Left 4 Dead, it is really meant for you to have three other (preferably real) people with you.
Last note; finally realize the SUPERIOR POWER of the dodge roll. It will save your ass.
Also the single player quite decent, considering you can decide if you want AI buddies or not, and while it can be played solo, like Left 4 Dead, it is really meant for you to have three other (preferably real) people with you.
Last note; finally realize the SUPERIOR POWER of the dodge roll. It will save your ass.
LeMaximilian
Alligator F*ck House
Has anyone played the map ' Cube ' in MP yet? Shit is tremendously awesome. It's like a giant LP2 arena with a loud announcer and stadium full of people. Kill a guy, and he screams out "Beeeeeeeeeeeautiful!', "That's amaaaazing!"...stuff gets me so hype lol. It shows up on the small map playlists in ranked. Becoming one of my favorite maps in the game.
