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Red Dead Redemption |OT| Whistling Morricone in the desert
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Ben Pierce
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I'm gonna pop GTA 4 in my PS3 to reacquaint myself with the engine. It's been a really long time since I've played it, because GTA 4 bored me pretty fast, frankly, but I think that the location of RDR makes for more interesting gameplay and missions.
I didn't take that picture. Five hours ago guy named Silverman (might be the first one to upload Borderlands) posted it along with promises to upload it soon.LovingSteam said:
I seriously shouldn't give a shit, I have so many games unfinished, but the hype is doing it for me.
Magnus said:
Good enough reason as any then.
As far as gamespy powered online goes, I never had any problems once in game with GTAIV, just that not many had headsets back then/I didnt have many on my friends list to play GTA with.
Are there any areas in the game that look overly dark at night?
strikeselect
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The whole tapping A to run and the delay/clunky movement of GTA IV is what kills it for me.
ugh. Definitely not liking what I'm reading.
ugh. Definitely not liking what I'm reading.
The feeling that you're playing GTA with a Western skin slapped on is unshakeable. It is what it is.
Just started a mission that's taking me traveling across the plains to another town. No popup, great framerate, really quite a vast and gorgeous representation of the world as it was then.
Just started a mission that's taking me traveling across the plains to another town. No popup, great framerate, really quite a vast and gorgeous representation of the world as it was then.
Did anyone honestly not expect this to be GTA4: The Western?
Ever since GTA3 days has Rockstar made anything free roaming games that not a GTA clone?
The only shock here would be the game being different from Red Dead Revolver.
The people who are turned off after the impressions, what were they expecting exactly?
Ever since GTA3 days has Rockstar made anything free roaming games that not a GTA clone?
The only shock here would be the game being different from Red Dead Revolver.
The people who are turned off after the impressions, what were they expecting exactly?
I was just hoping they would fix the awful movement your character has while running around. Especially when you are running, then stop and turn, that whole floaty turn motion is horrible. Plus just trying to jump and get oriented in the correct position is just down right terrible. Also the hand to hand fighting....ugh.
I like a bunch of little touches so far, like one's field checkpoint represented as a scratched out 3d yellow "X", as if it were scrawled on a map. Would've really broken the mood if it was a glowing green light or something otherwise out of place.
Yeah, this aspect of GTA control is 100% intact, sadly. It's the same control for movement, exactly. If anything, it seems like your main character can make slightly sharper turns, but again, been awhile since I played 4. Can't remember if Niko could do hairpins. :lol
xxracerxx said:
Yeah, this aspect of GTA control is 100% intact, sadly. It's the same control for movement, exactly. If anything, it seems like your main character can make slightly sharper turns, but again, been awhile since I played 4. Can't remember if Niko could do hairpins. :lol
Ben Pierce
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Srider said:
That this wouldn't be GTA: RDR
I thought that it would be similar, because these people have a certain formula for making games, but I don't want the same game with a different skin. If it is, I'll be very disappointed, because I've been riding this hype train for a while, and I don't want it to go directly into the side of a mountain. Shit, even R* said that this wouldn't be GTA with horses, and I'm taking their word for it until I get the game in my hand.
Crazypanda_85
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Srider said:
Bully wasn't a GTA clone. Since the game is not officially out and been played by more than reviewers and people who have received an early copy, I wouldn't be too quick to jump to conclusions.
Even based on reviews and impressions (good or bad), the game still doesn't sound like a GTA clone.
The instructional text at the top left is a little hard to read sometimes if you're sitting at a distance, and I'm on a 46" Pan plasma. I don't envy those with smaller screens right now. I mean, I was playing on a 32" for GTA4 and remember cursing at the map, being unable to discern shit almost all the time.
I'm only 4 missions in guys. Whole game could change in the next couple of hours.
I'm only 4 missions in guys. Whole game could change in the next couple of hours.
StevePharma
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Aaahhhhh the inevitable GAF Transcontinental hype train derails a little...I thought I smelled something brewing...:lol
anyway still PS3 for me (most of my firends have one), too bad about R2/L2 but you could've guessed it was coming. I didn't care for run-tap and R2 lock in GTA4 and I probably won't care in RDR. Hopefully people won't be too anal about it and enjoy the game nonetheless
anyway still PS3 for me (most of my firends have one), too bad about R2/L2 but you could've guessed it was coming. I didn't care for run-tap and R2 lock in GTA4 and I probably won't care in RDR. Hopefully people won't be too anal about it and enjoy the game nonetheless
idahoblue said:
It sounds exactly like wht I expected. I liked GTA4 (despite the boring story and missions) and had no problems with how it played. The gameplay, coupled with all the incredible freatures we saw in the gameplay featurettes and the absolutely fuckawesome atmosphere means my hype is as strong as ever.
I mean really, his post basically said: this plays like GTA4, oh shit my ps3 broke. How did you get enough out of that to kill your excitement?
"Clunky" is the perfect word for the combat and movement in GTAIV imo. Did they get rid of the auto adjusting camera? Sounds like you still have to press X to run?
Sounds like they tightened up the gunplay a little at least. Definitely going to need some alone time with game before purchasing.
Sounds like they tightened up the gunplay a little at least. Definitely going to need some alone time with game before purchasing.
betweenthewheels
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Agreed.SamuraiX- said:
It's tough going back to Havok physics after experiencing Euphoria
SamuraiX- said:
Exactly, my hype for this game is largely made up of two things.
1) Shooting dudes off horses/building/other awkward situation.
2) Dragging dudes behind a horse and see the body bump up and down.
Atmosphere/sense of scale and physics are the only things I have high hopes for in this game, and so far I don't think it will disappoint.
I have no doubt the game will have generic story/flow and probably unmemorable characters. I already hate the VA for the main character, sounds like some pedestrian from GTA4.
I still can't wait to lasso and shoot some cowboys.
Game's sound design is quite nice. It has a signature bleakness in the smallest town, and the crickets are deafening in other areas.
I just instigated a gunfight and Wanted status in one town and between the heavy RED hud, a bit of a framerate dip and the crappy running controls, I was a little frustrated to be sure. The hud tint when injured is nothing compared to whatever the fuck was going on in Modern Warfare 2. I distinctly remember being unable to see when I was heavily damaged in that game.
I just instigated a gunfight and Wanted status in one town and between the heavy RED hud, a bit of a framerate dip and the crappy running controls, I was a little frustrated to be sure. The hud tint when injured is nothing compared to whatever the fuck was going on in Modern Warfare 2. I distinctly remember being unable to see when I was heavily damaged in that game.
The horseback riding controls are easily the best I've ever encountered in a game. I remember getting frustrated far more often with Zelda and SotC.
If you need to make a jump at point blank range over a fence, I love that you can just hit Square, and the horse will jump. No need to back up, get a running start and ride at top speed with a curve to clear it. Might not be terribly realistic, but it's making it much easier to control.
Man, I personally don't have much love for the setting, and I'm still getting a pretty great thrill out of just roaming the wide open terrain on horseback. Those of you who dig the setting will probably be in heaven. It's kind of gorgeous in a way no GTA has been.
The camera's behaving very well.
If you need to make a jump at point blank range over a fence, I love that you can just hit Square, and the horse will jump. No need to back up, get a running start and ride at top speed with a curve to clear it. Might not be terribly realistic, but it's making it much easier to control.
Man, I personally don't have much love for the setting, and I'm still getting a pretty great thrill out of just roaming the wide open terrain on horseback. Those of you who dig the setting will probably be in heaven. It's kind of gorgeous in a way no GTA has been.
The camera's behaving very well.
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I just wish Rockstar would swallow their pride and ape the controls from Saints Row.
Fast responsive controls with no delay and no auto adjusting camera.
Fast responsive controls with no delay and no auto adjusting camera.
Magnus said:
Rockstar is probably the best when it comes to atmosphere and writing, but their gameplay mechanics are sadly still stuck in the PS2/XBOX generation.
I'm just not sure I can enjoy a multiplayer game that doesn't have excellent and refined controls. Still holding out hope for free roam though.
strikeselect
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and for fucks sake its 2010 stop making me tap a button to run assholes.
/endrage
/endrage
Ummm... I'm not allowed to want different things to you? :lol I hate clunky controls, I hate using R2 to shoot. I love Euphoria physics, I love R*'s worlds, I am just not enjoying their games that they make in them. I hated the way GTAIV played, so that's enough.luka said:
So deal with it. I will.
betweenthewheels
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I award you no points and may God have mercy on your soulCant0na said:
criesofthepast
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I'm guessing the multiplayer servers aren't up yet, Magnus? Probably no one online even if they were.