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[Fine Ham Abounds]

I'd recommend you not even joke about piracy.

 

[tokyostomp]

Fuck Capcom. But yay new IPs

 

[Karak]

I'd recommend you not even joke about piracy.

Ya no reason to risk a ban or having comcast all pissy with you when, if you can't write them and get a copy, you can still almost ALWAYS find a store that breaks street dates if someone wanted it early.

 

[dragonbane]

well someone on gamefaqs mentioned that there's only 4 memory sequences in the whole game though

This is rather low. We already saw two of them. Only two more and that's it? I think there may be more...

Also the acting in the trailer and the journal is better than in the game lol

 

[grosvenor_92]

Excited as hell to review this. Really came out of nowhere for me but I am loving what I see.

when are you gonna put up your review ?

 

[tokyostomp]

Ya no reason to risk a ban or having comcast all pissy with you when, if you can't write them and get a copy, you can still almost ALWAYS find a store that breaks street dates if someone wanted it early.

My local stores are good about pre-street. I just can't justify retail price

I just wait for a sale mostly

 

[fatgamecat]

Will have to wait for reviews/opinions, it's too unknown for a $50 risk.

Videos look pretty neat, though.

 

[tokyostomp]

I'll end up getting it day 1 just because

 

[LTWood12]

When's the embargo up?

 

[Fahrenheit]

Hope Capcom is not sending this out to die, i haven't seen a single add for it

 

[Augustus]

Spiritual sequel to P.N.03?

no, not at all.

 

[antitrop]

I'm in for this one. Fingers crossed, I guess.

I just have this weird feeling this one could be a cult classic... has a vibe, I guess.

 

[Admiral Snackbar]

When's the embargo up?

I'd like to know this too, I'm interested but cautious. If concept art and ideas were full games, I'd preorder ten of this one.

 

[Karak]

when are you gonna put up your review ?

Already played about 2 hours worth. So possibly post my review tomorrow in the afternoon as long as nothing goes wrong with the playthrough or recording or...I die

 

[Chance Hale]

Oh Tokyo.

Pre-ordered via GMG at the 37.50 price point. Really hoping for the best, if nothing else it'll be a visually pleasing experience going by those screenshots posted on Dead End Thrills.

At the same time you would figure I'd learn my less about pre-order after the Omerta(so fucking boring( and Alien fiascos. Oh well, you win some you lose some.

 

[Karak]

Oh Tokyo.

Pre-ordered via GMG at the 37.50 price point. Really hoping for the best, if nothing else it'll be a visually pleasing experience going by those screenshots posted on Dead End Thrills.

At the same time you would figure I'd learn my less about pre-order after the Omerta(so fucking boring( and Alien fiascos. Oh well, you win some you lose some.

So far I am thinking you won't be disappointed.

Impressions so far:

Atmosphere is through the roof and they made a world that feels like it has a past, present and future with some crazy characters.

Voice acting...uhm. Bad

Graphics are very good. Haven't had any slowdown, there is a fine sheen of glamor all over the game and a fair bit of amazing technical atmospheric addons like the floating text and so forth(Ala Watchdogs). Honestly aside from a little aliasing there is some great looking stuff here. One thing i noticed is that face budgets are different between characters. There have been a couple characters with faces that made me pause because they were so high definition...and then others that were pretty much typical. I can only assume that is another artistic choice.

Control is spot on but there is no free running type thing so it feels a bit more old style jumper than AC games.

Sound is a-fucking-mazing. Knock it out of the park then go catch it just to knock it out again. I mean at times it is surreal good. Create a combo(lab) seems cool but so far I am not really a fan of the look of the moves though pulling them off in a fight looks almost Batman good.

Basically in the short 2 hours I feel more interest and enjoyment here than the last 3 AC games which this game takes some ideas from.

Edit: When this gets released I would LOVE for someone to tell me if this game also reminds them of The Longest Journey 2 Dreamfall? Could be the music, the overall look of the world areas, or perhaps the characters but I kept getting forcibly reminded of the feel/world of The Longest Journey 2.

Anyway I will play as much as possible in a bit, then hit the hay, then back to it tomorrow and throw something up there for you guys.

 

[Im a Manatee]

I couldn't help myself and had to break my personal embargo and check out the first 15 minutes.

Simply Stunning.

Spoiler

The propaganda at the beginning is Grade A, it's like what Metal Gear Solid 4 WANTED to do with it's opening commercials - establish this radical corporate control over the populace and I really felt for these people in the intro. They really really believe what they are saying and think it is for the best to live in their orwellian lives....

Spoiler

http://youtu.be/-XirIsQt5EM?t=42s

Spoiler

I looove the way they started the game. I felt so engrossed in nilin's character and tragic fall in this first act.

 

[Burgess_101]

Ill wait for the reviews, it does look interesting though. If I can get it on the cheap on PC I may spring for it.

 

[Mad Bowser]

Nice OT. I am planning to get it

 

[Acquiescence]

So far I am thinking you won't be disappointed.

Impressions so far:

Atmosphere is through the roof and they made a world that feels like it has a past, present and future with some crazy characters.

Voice acting...uhm. Bad

Graphics are very good. Haven't had any slowdown, there is a fine sheen of glamor all over the game and a fair bit of amazing technical atmospheric addons like the floating text and so forth(Ala Watchdogs). Honestly aside from a little aliasing there is some great looking stuff here. One thing i noticed is that face budgets are different between characters. There have been a couple characters with faces that made me pause because they were so high definition...and then others that were pretty much typical. I can only assume that is another artistic choice.

Control is spot on but there is no free running type thing so it feels a bit more old style jumper than AC games.

Sound is a-fucking-mazing. Knock it out of the park then go catch it just to knock it out again. I mean at times it is surreal good. Create a combo(lab) seems cool but so far I am not really a fan of the look of the moves though pulling them off in a fight looks almost Batman good.

Basically in the short 2 hours I feel more interest and enjoyment here than the last 3 AC games which this game takes some ideas from.

Edit: When this gets released I would LOVE for someone to tell me if this game also reminds them of The Longest Journey 2 Dreamfall? Could be the music, the overall look of the world areas, or perhaps the characters but I kept getting forcibly reminded of the feel/world of The Longest Journey 2.

Anyway I will play as much as possible in a bit, then hit the hay, then back to it tomorrow and throw something up there for you guys.

My hype just went up a notch. If it gives me Longest Journey/Dreamfall vibes when I play it then that is a huge plus.

Thanks for posting your impressions btw - glad to hear you're enjoying the game. Shame about the voice acting. Seeing as how the game is set in Paris, I think I might just opt for the French language track if there's one available.

 

[Hermii]

I rather take a forget me now.

 

[derFeef]

So far I am thinking you won't be disappointed.

Impressions so far:

Atmosphere is through the roof and they made a world that feels like it has a past, present and future with some crazy characters.

Voice acting...uhm. Bad

Graphics are very good. Haven't had any slowdown, there is a fine sheen of glamor all over the game and a fair bit of amazing technical atmospheric addons like the floating text and so forth(Ala Watchdogs). Honestly aside from a little aliasing there is some great looking stuff here. One thing i noticed is that face budgets are different between characters. There have been a couple characters with faces that made me pause because they were so high definition...and then others that were pretty much typical. I can only assume that is another artistic choice.

Control is spot on but there is no free running type thing so it feels a bit more old style jumper than AC games.

Sound is a-fucking-mazing. Knock it out of the park then go catch it just to knock it out again. I mean at times it is surreal good. Create a combo(lab) seems cool but so far I am not really a fan of the look of the moves though pulling them off in a fight looks almost Batman good.

Basically in the short 2 hours I feel more interest and enjoyment here than the last 3 AC games which this game takes some ideas from.

Edit: When this gets released I would LOVE for someone to tell me if this game also reminds them of The Longest Journey 2 Dreamfall? Could be the music, the overall look of the world areas, or perhaps the characters but I kept getting forcibly reminded of the feel/world of The Longest Journey 2.

Anyway I will play as much as possible in a bit, then hit the hay, then back to it tomorrow and throw something up there for you guys.

DONT DO THIS TO MEE AAHHH

 

[Respawn]

This game's been on my radar, hoping it's a sleeper hit.

Same here. I'm still undecided between PC or console. Hmmmm

 

[OwlyKnees]

Well, the game has leaked now anyway.

Expect comically timed impressions to follow. (Note: Not accusing anyone. It's just amusing how a surge of impressions often follow a leak.)

 

[Uiki]

I rather take a forget me now.

For a nu start.

 

[The Last Wizard]

Just saw those screencaps in the other thread and ugh, looks so good. I'm so I decided on this game, I want to get it but 60 just seems to much especially when this is the type of game to drop in a few weeks. Also I would get the ps3 version so it wouldn't look like those screens I saw. If only I had some stuff to trade in.

 

[RS4-]

Oh, one thing I don't like so far is that you can't back track if you have multiple path options. If you pick the one that continues with the story, you get blocked off from checking what the other area offered.

 

[OwlyKnees]

Oh, one thing I don't like so far is that you can't back track if you have multiple path options. If you pick the one that continues with the story, you get blocked off from checking what the other area offered.

Could be frustrating, but then the game sounds short enough that it's a nice incentive for multiple playthroughs.

 

[dreamfall]

Can someone explain how the combat works? Is it only in enclosed arenas after platforming elements? Or is there a mix between navigation and fighting?

 

[ironcreed]

Watched a bit of a play through and it definitely looks very slick. Interest rising even more.

 

[RS4-]

Can someone explain how the combat works? Is it only in enclosed arenas after platforming elements? Or is there a mix between navigation and fighting?

It's mixed, I suppose it's like Batman. Set pieces here and there.

Could be frustrating, but then the game sounds short enough that it's a nice incentive for multiple playthroughs.

Hopefully you don't miss anything too serious. I guess the uhh, focus/health things are important on higher difficulties. I'll assume there's nothing like a NG+ where things carry over?

Would be great to see if this would ever get picked up to become a movie.

edit - best thing so far: no qte!

edit again - I spoke too soon, QTE might be reserved for only boss sequences.

 

[Qvoth]

some people are streaming this on twitch now
gonna check them out

edit: okay... the battle system looks kinda bad, animation looks weird imo

 

[ironcreed]

I expect we will be getting an idea of how long it is soon. That is going to be a deciding factor for me.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

I'm reviewing this so ill have a written and some captured video when embargo hits. I'll link here.

 

[AOC83]

some people are streaming this on twitch now
gonna check them out

Were are the links?

 

[Tricky I Shadow]

I couldn't help myself and had to break my personal embargo and check out the first 15 minutes.

Simply Stunning.

Spoiler

The propaganda at the beginning is Grade A, it's like what Metal Gear Solid 4 WANTED to do with it's opening commercials - establish this radical corporate control over the populace and I really felt for these people in the intro. They really really believe what they are saying and think it is for the best to live in their orwellian lives....

Spoiler

http://youtu.be/-XirIsQt5EM?t=42s

Spoiler

I looove the way they started the game. I felt so engrossed in nilin's character and tragic fall in this first act.

Wow, colour me extremely surprised. That was pretty damn great!

 

[SlasherJPC]

Damnnn so from what I am seeing this looks like it leaked. Tread careful on spoilers please.

Well, the game has leaked now anyway.

Expect comically timed impressions to follow. (Note: Not accusing anyone. It's just amusing how a surge of impressions often follow a leak.)

Yep. Im always leary. If you can't show me a pic with you and the box. I start to.doubt the.." store broke street date" reasoning.

 

[Crazypanda_85]

I decided to order the PS3 version and the artbook. I understand that it may not end up being a AAA quality title but I love so many of the elements that they placed in the title. The music, the art and the story is right up my alley. It won't be a perfect game but I know it will be something I will enjoy. I could just wait for the price to drop but I'm very intrigued by the title and want to support this game.

 

[ironcreed]

I decided to order the PS3 version and the artbook. I understand that it may not end up being a AAA quality title but I love so many of the elements that they placed in the title. The music, the art and the story is right up my alley. It won't be a perfect game but I know it will be something I will enjoy. I could just wait for the price to drop but I'm very intrigued by the title and want to support this game.

I don't know, based on the footage I am watching, the production value is pretty darn high. Or at least many elements of it are. This has sleeper written all over it. Right now, I just want to know how long it is.

 

[Crazypanda_85]

I don't know, based on the footage I am watching, the production value is pretty darn high. Or at least many elements of it are. This has sleeper written all over it. Right now, I just want to know how long it is.

You're right. I just phrased it wrong. I meant to say the polish to the gameplay might not be as polished a other AAA titles, mainly because it is a new IP and does not have the backing of a strong dev studios. The revs on this title ar new but I have faith they will make an amazing first showing .

 

[Blinck]

Very nice and clever OT title !

Looking forward to trying this out. I hope this has some degree of success for the developers.

 

[A Human Becoming]

Poor game is sent out to die.

 

[GlamFM]

Tempted to pirate based on Capcom hate but I'll buy to support new IP.

Loved Dogma....hate DLC model/re-release

What the fuck!?

 

[Chamber]

I think I'll give this a shot. Terrible time to be launching a new IP though.

 

[Unspeakable Evil]

Poor game is sent out to die.

Seems like it.

 

[ironcreed]

Poor game is sent out to die.

It would be a shame. I think they have worked on this for nearly 5 years and the attention to detail shows.

 

[Robobandit]

I watched the first 2 parts of that Let's Play.

Excited for Tuesday and the steam unlock.

 

[securitypigeon]

I expect this game to be a pretty solid action adventure sorta thing and not much else. A decent 7/10!

 

[Totobeni]

Spiritual sequel to P.N.03?

Hope not, that was a horrible horrible game.

 

[TGO]

So guys, is this getting a GAF seal of approval?