I thought they could have been better implemented. First it has you using your vision powers constantly, second a few of them are placed in areas you can't even access till a later stage, which just lends to wasting unnecessary time trying to figure out if you can or can't even get them. Lastly, the areas and arenas generally aren't even large or complex enough to really make exploring for them feel truly rewarding, instead most are fairly simply placed, even though the expectation is generally otherwise. I do however like that they are sometimes higher up, sticking to objects, walls etc. The effect from them is pretty cool too.
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I thought they could have been better implemented. First it has you using your vision powers constantly, second a few of them are placed in areas you can't even access till a later stage, which just lends to wasting unnecessary time trying to figure out if you can or can't even get them. Lastly, the areas and arenas generally aren't even large or complex enough to really make exploring for them feel truly rewarding, instead most are fairly simply placed, even though the expectation is generally otherwise. I do however like that they are sometimes higher up, sticking to objects, walls etc. The effect from them is pretty cool too.
Fucking hell was there a TV long cutscene after the second episode(chapter)? because I'm watching a TV cutscene after the third episode and it started with Liam, Wincott and Fiona together. the game crashed after the chapter 2 ended and after I started the game it was just an in game short cutscene and played chapter 3.
I feel so disoriented lol.
I feel so disoriented lol.
MaulerX
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I finally beat this game last night. Totally awesome. The last boss wasn't nearly as hard or frustrating as some make it out to be. It's actually very simple:
Beat a wave of enemies, time sprint to survive one red bomb, beat another wave of enemies, time sprint to survive three red bombs. End.
CrazedArabMan
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It wasn't the Red Bombs in-between that screwed me over, it was the little red bombs he throughout during the waves that got me. I would be fighting and then all of a sudden they would pop up and I didn't realize it, and by the time I started to run away I was insta-killed which sucked
Quantum Break has its own logic for time. Chronon Particles are the reason why time works. If Chronon Particles reach 0, time stops. Manipulating those Chronon Particles leads to manipulating time, leading to time travel. I think that this is something new in time travel stories. They've created logical rules within the game that make sense and didn't just slap time travel into the game without explaining anything like in most media.
Yeah. Like I could beat the first wave easy. Then the second wave comes and you have the heavy that emits the thing that saps your powers so I can't dash in and shotgun without stopping. Then I have all the other guys and bombs dropping. I couldn't focus on 3 things at once
Should just freeze them when they're open and dash through.
Also, on my second (Hard) play through—really wish I'd done the Hardline choice instead on the first run. This cabbie is a far more annoying presence than Amy.
SEGAvangelist
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Wat? Nick is far superior!
Press b (time shield) next to them and they will stay opened as long as your shield is up
Peterthumpa
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supermetfreud
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Thanks to TheKeyPits' phenomenal generosity, I started playing through this yesterday.
Didn't get too far, but I quite enjoyed what I played. I heard about how it wasn't meant to be played as a cover shooter, but I was worried the game wouldn't do anything to incentivize getting out of cover. But, right from the get-go, enemies flush you out and flank you. So I was time dodging and time shielding all over the place and it was hella fun.
As for the story, there have already been a bunch of cool Time Moments, but I admit I'm a sucker for that bullshit. It definitely feels like an episode of Fringe right now. I hope they do fun stuff with the frame narrative.
Didn't get too far, but I quite enjoyed what I played. I heard about how it wasn't meant to be played as a cover shooter, but I was worried the game wouldn't do anything to incentivize getting out of cover. But, right from the get-go, enemies flush you out and flank you. So I was time dodging and time shielding all over the place and it was hella fun.
As for the story, there have already been a bunch of cool Time Moments, but I admit I'm a sucker for that bullshit. It definitely feels like an episode of Fringe right now. I hope they do fun stuff with the frame narrative.
If you dig the story I highly recommend a second playthrough, making the opposite choices of your first.
thanks everyone, I'll give it a shot tonight.
You're welcome. I really like how the story progresses. Remedy has written everything perfectly. I've even bought the book "Quantum Break: Zero State" to find out more about the world they've created in the game.
Did you start on HARD difficulty?
Beat it, thought it was pretty solid. Combat mechanics were great and I don't buy the nonsense that you don't feel powerful from your abilities, you can be wasting mofos left and right on hard if you use the powers effectively. Reminded me of the original crysis in that sense.
Story was well written, although it didn't stand out to me too much as being very memorable. Got the job done enough for me to want to progress. Same is true for the show.
Visuals and audio wise it's top tier. Even with the piss poor IQ, the lighting, materials, character models and facial capture are some of the best I've seen. Big step up from remedy's previous efforts.
Story was well written, although it didn't stand out to me too much as being very memorable. Got the job done enough for me to want to progress. Same is true for the show.
Visuals and audio wise it's top tier. Even with the piss poor IQ, the lighting, materials, character models and facial capture are some of the best I've seen. Big step up from remedy's previous efforts.
I dunno, maybe I just deal with enough dumbass drugged out conspiracy theorists in real life.
Ricky Ricardo
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I ended up resetting my PC. Kind of extreme, but ... ehh. Something was obviously broken.
Still kept giving me the error afterwards, but it actually got through after several attempts and it downloaded.
supermetfreud
Member
Actually...
I'm saving Hard difficulty for my second playthrough! I've started taking to replaying games on harder difficulties. Cool way to get to know games more intimately. And cost effective!
That's what I did, too.
Finally getting round to starting this.. Should I dive in straight on hard? I saw people mention turning off aim assist so controls feel better. Anything else before I begin?
Try it with aim assist off. Have fun
quick question, i just got to the final battle on my first playthrough. love the game. getting ready to do my second playthrough to mop up collectibles and do the other choices. here is the question:
can i play hard from the existing timeline of my normal first playthrough and get the achievement or do i have to restart the whole thing on hard. sorry, did a quick search and didn't find the answer clearly.
can i play hard from the existing timeline of my normal first playthrough and get the achievement or do i have to restart the whole thing on hard. sorry, did a quick search and didn't find the answer clearly.
I recommend replaying from the timeline. You get to keep your collectibles and choose the difficulty level when restarting a level. The playthrough achievement unlocks when you have all levels played on hard.
yep, that's what i want to do. thanks.
but after trying the last boss a few times (know what to do, just can't execute properly yet) i don't look forward to it.
edit:
nevermind, beat the final boss after a few more attempts. turns out the fight right before the boss was much harder for me. anyway, this is a great game. really feels like a sci-fi flick. one of the better stories in gaming i've experienced in a while. love how they did it. not a huge fan of the tv episodes but it's only because i want more of the game. would love to see a sequel, or even better, another new remedy ip. i really love remedy. max payne, alan wake, and now this. can't wait to see what they come up with next, though i'm sure it's alan wake 2. but that's ok, i just love the worlds that remedy builds.
Messofanego
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Hold up, you can talk to
at the beginning of the game after you finish the game? Is that possible from the timeline or need to go for a new game?
Martin Hatch
MAX PAYMENT
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Just finished it.
Wow.
Hell of a game.
Wow.
Hell of a game.
Having a damn good time with this so far. Just finished Act 2. The story is quite engaging, the combat feels fresh and exciting despite the admittedly average shooting mechanics, and the collectables are actually worth a damn. PC port is a bit shite, though. If I play it for too long, the game starts to stutter like crazy and basically becomes unplayable.
It's a perfect palate cleanser after beating a difficult area/boss in Dark Souls 3.
It's a perfect palate cleanser after beating a difficult area/boss in Dark Souls 3.
Wowfunhappy
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Are the TV episodes available on Youtube anywhere? I have the PC version and the streaming hasn't been working.
Shit ending :/
but then again I thought the story was forgettable and the characters are boring
the combat and visual effects are SO GOOD and superb, but sadly the vast majority of the game was in game/TV cutscenes
for such a heavenly cinematic and story driven game the uninteresting story and characters kinda hurt it for me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlX5e0Eh3wk
but then again I thought the story was forgettable and the characters are boring
the combat and visual effects are SO GOOD and superb, but sadly the vast majority of the game was in game/TV cutscenes
for such a heavenly cinematic and story driven game the uninteresting story and characters kinda hurt it for me.
Are the TV episodes available on Youtube anywhere? I have the PC version and the streaming hasn't been working.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlX5e0Eh3wk
18 hours into my first play-through. Only 7 deaths still.
I'd say a very small percentage of that has been cutscenes. X-P
May just finish the game, and start a second play-through this weekend.
Badpsychometry
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Damn I really want this game but don't have a xbone. Does anyone know a website I can buy one for cheap??
Nick is HILARIOUS. I was upset he wasn't in more of the game than he was.
I'm kind of the opposite, performance is OK (though IQ is terrible) but I'm finding the game a bit lacklustre. The time effect stuff is pretty cool though. I think tbh playing DS 3 at same time is the problem as I just want to play that. I should maybe wait for the patch then sink an evening into QB.
AusRoachman
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Just brought the game and loving what I've played this far , but I am seeing some weird lighting happening (Xbox one) that test chamber for example whenever I looked at the spotlight sources it basically blinded the whole screen . Even if they where just slightly in view . Other times the distant light sources would still appear through character models (such as when talking to one of the campus girls )
Anyone had this issue? Not adjusted any gfx settings except for brightness .
Anyone had this issue? Not adjusted any gfx settings except for brightness .
Twin Tails
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Quit game and restart.
AusRoachman
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Related to suspend/ resume ?
i believe so. a patch is forthcoming.
MAX PAYMENT
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Gonna start my 2nd play through with opposite decisions today!
Can I have?