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[BaDaSsWiCkEdToAsT]

I would seriously recommend waiting for some fixes before buying this game. It is pretty broken at this point.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Lyiq2vnFmU

 

[Lashley]

Fidgety how? I'm talking about the roadsigns showing you where to take turns. Much better than some yellow line on the ground or having to constantly look at the map.

for whatever reason, my brain read it as the cover system

I agree, the waypoint system is fantastic

 

[Gothos]

The first two hours = so fucking good! It's really a shame they chose such turrbile art style and filters for the main game. During cut scenes, which I guess run on the game engine, it's clear that the game could have looked so much better if they only wanted

 

[ChanMan]

Are the missions at least fun even if the gameplay isn't all that I still may get this, I can't suspect it to be that bad.

 

[Golden_Pigeon]

is this game getting a PS4 Pro patch? Performance leaves a bit to be desired.

Yes.

 

[Dreams-Visions]

been watching Dan play it on Twitch. Looks really good for this type of game. Questionable AI of course, but the story and mo cap are quite solid.

 

[MHWilliams]

How do you enable simulation driving? I received a prompt saying it's under Option -> Game, but there's nothing about the driving model on that screen.

For reference:

Under Options, there are actually four different choices. I think it's the third one.

 

[Ray Down]

So how is this game on base PS4?

 

[Lashley]

Are the missions at least fun even if the gameplay isn't all that I still may get this, I can't suspect it to be that bad.

Gameplays good, missions are basically go there, kill/interrogate this guy whilst killing the guards to knock down the racket money so the boss comes out, then kill him

 

[MaximusPayne]

Definitely some technical issues on PS4.
Weird lighting problems, stuttering, crashing, cutscenes replaying for no reason. And that's just an hour in.

I haven't had a hiccup on PS4. I just got done with the first

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Haitian

mission. So far the game looks and plays great. Ha, and I already got the gator trophy!

 

[JCtheMC]

I really don't like the way the game tries to explain its systems to you. Whenever one of those text prompts jumps up the info goes in one ear and out the other. By the time i need certain information there's no way to find it again and now i can't figure out how to do certain things.

Anyone figure out how to increase the earn of a particular racket? or how to assign a district to a certain person?

 

[ChanMan]

Gameplays good, missions are basically go there, kill/interrogate this guy whilst killing the guards to knock down the racket money so the boss comes out, then kill him

Thanks, yeah I might have to get this even though I can see that being repetitive but if the story, setting and gameplay is all worth it I can deal with it.

 

[Hoje0308]

You didn't go to Option first. Look to the left of the top bar.

Under Options, there are actually four different choices. I think it's the third one.

I understood the instructions wrong. I thought it meant

*hit Options button*

*go to Game tab*

Wow

 

[dreamfall]

I think the question you have to ask yourself before buying the game is whether or not you enjoy the city takeover mechanics. I personally find them the most compelling here out of any TPS open world because even there most mundane interrogation is interwoven with progression. Some people will definitely feel like it's just busy work and are upset that you can't just initiate an underboss assassination. But I like how I'm pacing it for myself - there are a ton of places to explore to steal money and find collectibles, and the sheer amount of interior space is really cool. The art design really brings out the best in the atmosphere.

The set piece shootouts have been stellar. The gunplay is very responsive and feels heavy. Mixing in stealth takedowns is great. Minus the horrible PC port, I'm having a lot of fun.

 

[Lashley]

Thanks, yeah I might have to get this even though I can see that being repetitive but if the story, setting and gameplay is all worth it I can deal with it.

definitely worth it

 

[GravyButt]

Really enjoying it thus far on the xb1. Shocked by how much im liking it actually. Wasn't expecting a lot so im really happy with my purchase.

My only gripes so far is extremely small text in the menus tutorials ect. And how dark it is when driving at night (although I guess that part is realistic to that timeframe, so it shouldn't be a negative). I just have eye issues and blind in one eye so small things like that bug/strain me big time.

Other than that cant wait to jump back in.

 

[TheKeyPit]

Really enjoying it thus far on the xb1. Shocked by how much im liking it actually. Wasn't expecting a lot so im really happy with my purchase.

My only gripes so far is extremely small text in the menus tutorials ect. And how dark it is when driving at night (although I guess that part is realistic to that timeframe, so it shouldn't be a negative). I just have eye issues and blind in one eye so small things like that bug/strain me big time.

Other than that cant wait to jump back in.

Yeah, this needs an adjustment. Upper left mission text is sometimes too smal, too.

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I've played for ~6-7 hours and I like it so far. It has its problems, but I enjoy my time with it and that's what counts.

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I'm about to make Vito great again.

 

[Ashtar]

Xcom crashed on me again so i decided to give mafia a go, but i guess you werent joking about this installation, absolutely ridiculous!

 

[Adnor]

The music use in the prologue/first few hours is SO GOOD:

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Born to be Wild in a chase scene is always cool, I loved how everyone started singing I Fought the Law, but saying "I Fought the Law and the law lost" instead when they get away. And of course, the timing of Paint it Black at the end of the prologue was just perfect

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

Use of Paint it Black was really good

 

[Rookhelm]

Can anyone tell me what the green circles with the triangles (looks like down arrows?) are on the map? And for that matter the blue ones?

I go to them, but don't find anything.

 

[SJRB]

In the previews and stuff I always thought the extreme violence was pretty over the top, unnecessary even.

But you know what? It's not. It makes perfect sense. Everyone of those dirtbags deserves a knife in the throat.


This game is excellent. Really, really having a good time so far. The story is great, the premise really well done. Combat is awesome, with really great hit detection on bodyparts. I love the detail of some enemies not dying immediately but lying on the ground wailing for a bit. One guy cried out for his mom, that was kinda brutal.The presentation is quite incredible with perfect music at crucial parts. When

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Paint It Black

started playing I was ready to fuck shit up. So good.

Anyway, just liberated my first racket thingy, kinda silly that I had to move through the same area twice, but eh. I can see this sort of stuff getting repetitive if a large chunk of the game revolves around doing these kind of missions.

Game is running good on PS4 so far. No crashes, no framerate dips, no bizarre glitches.

 

[Cheever]

Can anyone tell me what the green circles with the triangles (looks like down arrows?) are on the map? And for that matter the blue ones?

I go to them, but don't find anything.

It's saying there's an item above or below your current location. Like a magazine upstairs when you're downstairs.

 

[FHIZ]

So yeah, they need to change the "skip cut scene" button when paused to something that me, and I'm betting a lot of other people just instinctivley press a lot of the time. Change that shit to Triangle/Y instead of X/A.

So on that note, what happens after

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You kill the Hatians. Scene with Sammy

 

[finalflame]

How's performance on the XBO S? This game supports HDR, right?

 

[M.W.]

Any word on length yet?

 

[Memory]

How's performance on the XBO S? This game supports HDR, right?

I'm playing on an XB1-S but i don't have a HDR TV so i can't comment on that. The game runs smooth, I have not experience any kind of technical issue or bug and I've been playing for hours.

 

[Drewfonse]

How's performance on the XBO S? This game supports HDR, right?

I don't think so

 

[psychotron]

DF, we need you!!!

 

[Randdalf]

So I've just gotten control ... how do I open doors? (I'm using a Steam Controller on PC)

 

[Rookhelm]

So I've just gotten control ... how do I open doors? (I'm using a Steam Controller on PC)

X on an Xbox controller if that helps

 

[chaislip3]

I'm really liking this so far. Writing and story are great, and so are the characters. Lincoln is a beast.

 

[Randdalf]

X on an Xbox controller if that helps

Yeah it should just map straight onto it, hmmm. I can reload with X, but the door in the intro won't open.

 

[Lashley]

I like how Lincoln

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was in a coma for weeks/months

but still retains muscle mass

 

[Golden_Pigeon]

Any word on length yet?

30h of content according to ACG

 

[Rellik]

Yeah it should just map straight onto it, hmmm. I can reload with X, but the door in the intro won't open.

Are you holding the button?

 

[Rookhelm]

I understood the instructions wrong. I thought it meant

*hit Options button*

*go to Game tab*

Wow

I'm still having trouble locating this menu. Can someone walk a dumbass like me to it? On PC with xbox controller, btw

 

[Shaanyboi]

As someone who really isn't into open-world crime games, I was pretty excited to try this mainly due to the racial politics the devs claimed they were tackling. Should I still bother?

 

[OverBlood 3]

Really enjoying it so far, I love the setting. I do hope they do something about the weird lighting.

 

[Randdalf]

Are you holding the button?

Yeah you have to hold the button, thanks.

 

[Badpsychometry]

Does anyone know where I can access the kickback pack?

 

[Xyrmellon]

So I just finished the intro missions on Xbone and had zero crashes or bugs. I also haven't noticed any issues with performance, but I guess I'm one of "those people" that it doesn't bother much. Heck, I finished Just Cause 3 and thought it was fine.

Oh, and I'm digging it so far.

 

[Rellik]

I'm still having trouble locating this menu. Can someone walk a dumbass like me to it? On PC with xbox controller, btw

Pause the game and use the RB button to switch tabs until you get to Options.

Yeah you have to hold the button, thanks.

I keep doing the same when trying to enter cars. It's weird to have to hold it.

 

[Altairre]

Does anyone know where I can access the kickback pack?

If you have it installed the weapons will just show up at the arms dealer for free.

 

[Dominator]

Really enjoying the presentation of the story. Graphics aren't amazing but the character faces are phenomenal. Gameplay is solid so far too, love the shooting and the hand-to-hand.

Driving feels off but I've been playing too much Forza lol, I'll adjust to it.

 

[Succinct Verbosity]

As someone who really isn't into open-world crime games, I was pretty excited to try this mainly due to the racial politics the devs claimed they were tackling. Should I still bother?

The writing is some of the best I've experienced so far. For all it's issues, the story isn't one of them.

 

[Badpsychometry]

If you have it installed the weapons will just show up at the arms dealer for free.

I installed it on PS4, but it doesn't list the weapons in the van

 

[Altairre]

I installed it on PS4, but it doesn't list the weapons in the van

Weird, that's definitely how it's supposed to be and it totally worked for me.

 

[MHWilliams]

Really enjoying the presentation of the story. Graphics aren't amazing but the character faces are phenomenal. Gameplay is solid so far too, love the shooting and the hand-to-hand.

Driving feels off but I've been playing too much Forza lol, I'll adjust to it.

Turn on Simulation driving. It's under the options.

 

[pa22word]

The shooting gunplay here is ridiculously good. So good in fact I'd feel pretty safe saying it's the best I've played in an open world game. Probably the most shocking thing about the game because I wasn't expecting much after how flaccid the gunplay felt in m2.