There's no "loot" in the sense that you're constantly picking up new weapons and armor. Talion has three weapons that he uses throughout the whole game (sword, dagger & bow). However, those weapons evolve visually over the course of the game through upgrades.
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There's no "loot" in the sense that you're constantly picking up new weapons and armor. Talion has three weapons that he uses throughout the whole game (sword, dagger & bow). However, those weapons evolve visually over the course of the game through upgrades.
AgentOtaku
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*reads Edmond Dantes' lore posts*
Remachinate
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The morning after, I've had a chance to properly read and digest some reviews. The Polygon one has the choicest quotes:
So good. Dynamic NPCs are what I've always wanted out of an open-world game.
So good. Dynamic NPCs are what I've always wanted out of an open-world game.
Edmond Dantès
Dantès the White
The films differ somewhat due to an alteration in the timeline. A 'watchful peace' is what Elrond describes it as. In fact there was no such thing. It's simply a film invention.
The Istari, although they would diminish in their chosen raiments and thus lose much in the way of their vast knowledge, still retained enough to know exactly what Sauron was and how difficult a task it would be to rid Arda of his presence. The Valar knew of Sauron's Ring, as did the Istari. Glorfindel who traveled to Middle-earth after his re-birth also knew of the One Ring. The One had to be destroyed and it was left to these emissaries of the West to devise a way for it to be destroyed. Little did they know however, that the key to its destruction lay in the hands of someone so small and seemingly insignificant.
-Pyromaniac-
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Edmond posting in the gaming side makes me tingly.
*reads Edmond Dantes' lore posts*
I managed to secretly photograph Dantès browsing GAF one time:
Very Witcher-y. Although I guess you did kind of get new, stronger forms of Steel and Silver swords, rather than just upgrade the ones you start with.
I guess just the Talion character model reminds of Geralt with the 2 different blades on his back thing.
CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls
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It's at least 60fps across the PS4 and PC. No official word on the Xbone but I assume 900p/60fps.
SolidSnakeUS
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Do you think this will get Monolith to make more LOTR games or do you think by having this kind of success that it may get them to do their own IP again? Sorry... I would kill for a FEAR trilogy re-make or something.
why not both? if that game is a hit, why not give them the money to follow with a new lotr game and fear?
F that.
I want a new No One Lives Forever. I know they don't have the rights, just make a spiritual sequel.
Tal Shiar Agent
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How does this run on the PS4? Is it at 1080p? Does it run at a solid 30fps? Is there noticeable screen tearing or other technical issues?
as far as we know(!): 1080p, 60fps, no tearing.
lucebuce12
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Apparently, the PS4 version is 1080p/60fps, can't speak about any technical issues though, I believe the IGN review mentioned some occasional slowdowns in particular situations but nothing more.
CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls
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Check the B/S/T thread in the community forums. Steam gifts of the game are being sold for $27 and $34 (Premium version).
$37 at GMG, I don't remember the voucher code though.
Braag
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I keep seeing people compare this to Aassassin's Creed based on gameplay footages.
I don't know why it annoys me I mean I've played every AC release (except the handheld ones) and I don't see the similarity except for the parkour and unless AC invented parkour (which it didn't obviously) then I don't see where the comparisons come from.
Even the combat looks a lot more like the Arkham games instead of AC's "attack me in turns while I try to counterattack" combat system.
I don't know why it annoys me
I mean I've played every AC release (except the handheld ones) and I don't see the similarity except for the parkour and unless AC invented parkour (which it didn't obviously) then I don't see where the comparisons come from.Even the combat looks a lot more like the Arkham games instead of AC's "attack me in turns while I try to counterattack" combat system.
60 with drops according to IGN.
More than acceptable for an open-world game, and even somewhat impressive.
Suhweet. Thanks.
Is the upgrade path pretty varied and large or is it more concentrated on one path that everyone will go down? I'm a huge fan of weapon progression and upgrades so i hope it's the former.
Garrett Hawke
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Awesome. Definitely pre-ordering, thanks
NearRivers
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I hope so. There's plenty of stories left to tell in Middle-earth, and I'm sure Monolith can find ways to improve on and expand their current formula. I'd love the sequel/successor to include co-op.
keltickennedy
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I keep seeing people compare this to Aassassin's Creed based on gameplay footages.
I don't know why it annoys me
Even the combat looks a lot more like the Arkham games instead of AC's "attack me in turns while I try to counterattack" combat system.
I don't understand it either. I asked someone who made a "looks like Assassin's Creed+" comment why he thought that. To which he replied "just all the gameplay". Welp....that's a pretty wide and vague statement. To each their own I guess.
CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls
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Upgrades are gained via Runes which are dropped by Captains and Warchiefs through the Nemesis system. The upgrade path I assume is varied considering that you determine who you want to assasinate, control, or manipulate to change the hierarchy thus affecting when Runes are dropped.
The runes themselves are likely consistent from playthrough to playthrough, but when they drop is likely randomized.
That right there is the reason for the glowing reviews. Amazing. The world is going to feel so much more alive.
Ooooh, sounds good. Thanks for the info.
On that hype train now. Just pre-ordered on Amazon.
Tal Shiar Agent
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Wow, I didn't expect 60fps. Between this and the excellent reviews I'll probably pick this up as soon as possible.
Interestingly, the bosses drop different runes based on your approach. So a fully antagonized, powered up and angry boss that will be difficult will drop better runes than a calm boss. So it's also dynamic in that respect depending on your style. The latest video showed how you really have to manipulate a boss to a certain "state" to get the best runes out of them.
Holy shit that's aweaome. This game, I'm glad such a thing exists.
keltickennedy
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Has 60fps been confirmed? Or are people just assuming it is?
The Dear Leader
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So far a off hand comment about trying for 60fps on a stream is all the evidence of 60fps on consoles, as far as I know.
During one of the twitch streams the director stated "1080p/60fps", shinobi posted it somewhere.
One or some of the reviews mentioned some drops.
Obviously we need to wait on DF or similar to really get the info.
You can bet your life that if this game does well financially, WB will attempt to make it a franchise like Arkham
MMaRsu
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Maybe because they were accused of stealing animations from AC.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbWET5S_VuQ
Ass Creed wishes it had a combat system as good as SoM has.
EDIT: No surprise, SoM is now the best seller on Steam.
That was shown to be a baseless accusation several times.
From the review thread, LOL.
like this ?
edit: I even dimmed the light to make it look extra dead
theonerayman
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Has anyone discussing lore watch the gametrailers review yet? beginning of game lore spoiler ahead
In it they talk about in the very beginning Talion's family isn't just being slaughtered for no reason. They are being used as a ritual sacrifice to bring back Celebrimbor. And when his wraith spirit comes back he attaches to Talion instead.
WheelHoss1
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Where are the Xbone reviews?
Dead Prince
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Just use the same score used for the other reviews.
Edmond Dantès
Dantès the White
Very good. It certainly matches Tolkien's writings as detailed above.
WheelHoss1
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No, I want a graphics comparison. I have both systems, but I prefer the way the Xbone renders color. But not at the cost of 1080p.
SolidSnakeUS
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the Xbone still have a weird black tint to the games? Forgive for my ignorance if I'm wrong.
Jimmyfenix
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Crushed blacks yes.
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