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Resistance 3 |OT| You ARE the Resistance
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Pikma said:Actually... Leapers do get in, I've died many times because of this, at least in the beta.
Yeah I noticed that the Leapers could get in during the beta, but in the final game, they seem to wander outside the shield and didn't attack me. ^_^
Not sure what is up yet, but I take it as a good news. They can't seem to break shields easily now.
Wrapped up the campaign mode of Resistance 3 last night.
Mind you, I've played Resistance: Fall of Man extensively since launch day and I view it as a flawed, but good game.
I played through all of Resistance 2's modes and gave it a fair chance. I could see its potential and did find some enjoyment out of it, despite being disappointed. The two-weapon felt cumbersome, the shift to a squad-based militaristic tone felt contrived, and "epic" encounters felt too scripted.
If you thought Fall of Man had potential, but was poorly paced, Resistance 3 is for you.
If you thought Resistance 2's "epic" sequences had some redeeming qualities, but lacked variety, Resistance 3 is for you.
If you felt Fall of Man's "horror" cues and atmosphere were commendable, but didn't quite reach its potential, Resistance 3 is for you.
If you thoroughly disliked the two-weapon system in Resistance 2, Resistance 3 is for you.
What I liked: Atmosphere, voice-acting, level of intricate detail and polish, weapon wheel, score, all of the weapons feel like they make an impact, boss encounters don't feel as scripted as Resistance 2, level design far exceeds past entries, the pacing is well done, Capelli is a compelling character with more motivation than Hale, removal of regenerative health is a much-welcomed addition, all of the weapons feel relatively useful for what the game throws at you, and overall, the game features some very impressive set-pieces.
What I didn't like: The ending leaves much to be desired, the variety in the enemy types is a bit lacking, occasionally the AI putters out (both NPC and enemy AI), PlayStation Pass (not Insomniac's doing, and I understand its purpose is to drive more revenue to the publisher, but it's still tripe), and motion blur is over-used and jarring (at times).
Resistance 3 is worth your time. It's certainly Insomniac's best title yet.
Mind you, I've played Resistance: Fall of Man extensively since launch day and I view it as a flawed, but good game.
I played through all of Resistance 2's modes and gave it a fair chance. I could see its potential and did find some enjoyment out of it, despite being disappointed. The two-weapon felt cumbersome, the shift to a squad-based militaristic tone felt contrived, and "epic" encounters felt too scripted.
If you thought Fall of Man had potential, but was poorly paced, Resistance 3 is for you.
If you thought Resistance 2's "epic" sequences had some redeeming qualities, but lacked variety, Resistance 3 is for you.
If you felt Fall of Man's "horror" cues and atmosphere were commendable, but didn't quite reach its potential, Resistance 3 is for you.
If you thoroughly disliked the two-weapon system in Resistance 2, Resistance 3 is for you.
What I liked: Atmosphere, voice-acting, level of intricate detail and polish, weapon wheel, score, all of the weapons feel like they make an impact, boss encounters don't feel as scripted as Resistance 2, level design far exceeds past entries, the pacing is well done, Capelli is a compelling character with more motivation than Hale, removal of regenerative health is a much-welcomed addition, all of the weapons feel relatively useful for what the game throws at you, and overall, the game features some very impressive set-pieces.
What I didn't like: The ending leaves much to be desired, the variety in the enemy types is a bit lacking, occasionally the AI putters out (both NPC and enemy AI), PlayStation Pass (not Insomniac's doing, and I understand its purpose is to drive more revenue to the publisher, but it's still tripe), and motion blur is over-used and jarring (at times).
Resistance 3 is worth your time. It's certainly Insomniac's best title yet.
Rated-Rsuperstar
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BigNastyCurve said:
I would finish 2.
Callibretto said:
I feel as you do. There's just too much stuff left open. Come on Insom, give us some answers.
Callibretto
Member
finally beat the game, it's a great game, the campaign is really amazing, good variety, great pacing, nice boss battles that even though it's classic hit the weakspot kind of battles, it didn't feel braindead simple like R2 boss battles, weapon is also very fun to use. BUT...
goddammit Insomniac, once again you missed on explaining the chimera at all, bits of pieces of intel here and there is really not enough, there's still way to many mysteries surrounding chimera, pure chimera, gray tech, third alien race, wormhole, who's controlling current chimera etc. and now you've killed off Malikov, perhaps the closest man who can ever hope to uncover this stuff.
this is Killzone all over again, interesting backstory and lore with big potential for greatness, but the game choose to show off the boring simple mission like destroy tower. at least Killzone's backstory is clear and have no mystery that will never be revealed like Resistance.
I felt empty after beating the game. by this time, I wish Capelli just died when he fall that tower, to show his self sacrifice etc, let him hear his wife voice for the last time and died content that he's saving his family, that'd be a more powerful and satisfying ending.
I think I lost faith that Insomniac themselves know what's the answer for their subplots, I don't think it leads to anywhere, I got the feeling that Resistance franchise for Insomniac is merely a backdrop where few humans fighting against overwhelming aliens. if they make a new Resistance game, it'll just be another mission to destroy something and by the end of that game, the main character will achieve his victory, but only a small victory compared to big picture. and in the end, it didn't really matter
this is Killzone all over again, interesting backstory and lore with big potential for greatness, but the game choose to show off the boring simple mission like destroy tower. at least Killzone's backstory is clear and have no mystery that will never be revealed like Resistance.
I felt empty after beating the game. by this time, I wish Capelli just died when he fall that tower, to show his self sacrifice etc, let him hear his wife voice for the last time and died content that he's saving his family, that'd be a more powerful and satisfying ending.
I think I lost faith that Insomniac themselves know what's the answer for their subplots, I don't think it leads to anywhere, I got the feeling that Resistance franchise for Insomniac is merely a backdrop where few humans fighting against overwhelming aliens. if they make a new Resistance game, it'll just be another mission to destroy something and by the end of that game, the main character will achieve his victory, but only a small victory compared to big picture. and in the end, it didn't really matter
The Main Event
Member
Well, too bad the 3D looks like crap.
The game is great however. I'm hooked.
The game is great however. I'm hooked.
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MeisaMcCaffrey
duffyside said:
How will it add to your playtime if you pause the game?
I maxed out my weapons in Chapter 17. Using the secondary fire really gets the weapon a lot of XP.
I think it's in that tunnel, where you encounter four giant Chimera with the Atomizer, along with Grims and leapers.
Hazelhurst
Member
The reload twist! I need this desperately. Please add this. Not having the reload twist has made me realize how truly amazing this feature is. I find myself doing it constantly in R3 since I'm used to the genius way Guerilla implemented reload twist into KZ3 with the Move. Also, please map melee to a button, rather than the jab waggle. Jab waggle is not fun.RockmanWhore said:
Other than that, the Move controls are fine. Not quite as good as KZ3 but close. Actually, if there's one thing the R3 Move controls do better than KZ3 it's turning.
ConradCervantes
Banned
I'll need to buy one, I game mostly at night when everyone in my house is asleep, so I didn't want to be rude by chattering all through the night.GraveRobberX said:
I hope that's not aimed at me, I took care to make sure I didn't mention anything specific.Loudninja said:
The quality of the second game is subjective, obviously, but as far as story goes I couldn't recommend going straight from the first to the third.BigNastyCurve said:
I'm starting to think there's an issue with my setup, I was pretty underwhelmed with the audio when playing this last night.Y2Kev said:
Rated-Rsuperstar
Member
Number45 said:I'm starting to think there's an issue with my setup, I was pretty underwhelmed with the audio when playing this last night.
Make sure you have the sound option on automatic. When I switched to Pro logic I lost all sound in my rear channels.
MrCookiepants
Member
Holy fuck. The Mutator.
Proelite
Member
I thought the ending for Resistance 3 was satisfactory.
The chimera being defeated on Earth is a much better outcome than I would have expected from the grim tone of the game. I had honestly thought that capelli being rescued in nyc was the end of the game. The chimera must have been pissed that their decades long gains was reversed by essentially several humans in an aircraft.
I guess the good news is that humans can return into being a organized fighting force with adaptive tech again.
I guess the good news is that humans can return into being a organized fighting force with adaptive tech again.
Rated-Rsuperstar
Member
Proelite said:
But how exactly have they been defeated? Destroying the tower only closes the wormhole and prevents the earth from cooling. The chimera to human ratio is still in their favor.
Nope not you.Number45 said:I hope that's not aimed at me, I took care to make sure I didn't mention anything specific.
The quality of the second game is subjective, obviously, but as far as story goes I couldn't recommend going straight from the first to the third.
I'm starting to think there's an issue with my setup, I was pretty underwhelmed with the audio when playing this last night.
Edit:I want to play so bad, my copy is sitting here mocking me.
Rated-Rsuperstar said:
It saved what was left of the resistance and gave them the hope they needed to rebuild. Had they done nothing, they would have been wiped out from the freezing temperatures. Granted, there are still Chimera out there by the end of the game, but humanity now has a fighting chance. The rest is up to the player to decide.
Callibretto
Member
Proelite said:
do you think we'll be playing as Capelli again if there's a sequel? I think we should get a new character or play as Cartwright, I kinda miss him since R1
Rated-Rsuperstar
Member
B33 said:
What's frustrating is that there's another entire game in between the tower being destroyed and what's shown in the credits. I want to see it not imagine it. And on top of that nothing was answered from Resistance 2.
Callibretto
Member
Rated-Rsuperstar said:
I bet in Resistance 4 we'll find a way to kill all chimera in 1 sweep, maybe some virus, or kill a hive queen or something, then after the end credits, you saw pure chimera coming from space immune to men's weapon and then to be continued...
Applesauce
Boom! Bitch-slapped!
The VO outtakes from the extras menu is worth a listen.
revolverjgw
Member
Callibretto said:I bet in Resistance 4 we'll find a way to kill all chimera in 1 sweep, maybe some virus, or kill a hive queen or something, then after the end credits, you saw pure chimera coming from space immune to men's weapon and then to be continued...
From the moment the invaders arrived, breathed our air, ate and drank, they were doomed. They were undone, destroyed, after all of man's weapons and devices had failed, by the tiniest creatures that God in his wisdom put upon this earth. By the toll of a billion deaths, man had earned his immunity, his right to survive among this planet's infinite organisms. And that right is ours against all challenges. For neither do men live nor die in vain. [/morgan freeman]