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Ryse: Son of Rome |OT| Are You Not Entertained?!
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Wishmaster92
Member
Quality kinda sucks, this is a screencap from the video.
Yeah i already uploaded and everything, i just don't see the sharing link, let me see if i can find.
Yeah i already uploaded and everything, i just don't see the sharing link, let me see if i can find.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
As much hate as this game gets I've damn near beat it (second to last chapter) and I think it's excellent.
Wishmaster92
Member
Cant You get closer?
yeah, as soon as i find a closer spot.
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
Goddammit crytek, it's been long enough. I want it already in something. Homefront 2 better have it
Pacing is definitely a drag. Fight fight fight with every fight the almost same. Slow executions drag them out too which loses the arkham flavor of punchiness. Little bit of challenge I guess since there are no icons telling you when to parry like creed and arkham, but rules are the same. Parry light attacks, dodge heavy, break block when necessary. I do like the super kick when in focus mode
But damn might be the best looking next gen game.
But damn might be the best looking next gen game.
Lowlander2
Banned
I reviewed Ryse: Son of Rome for Save/Continue, giving it a 3/10.
Tedious as hell combat, and that's all it has going for it mechanically. Those character models are good, though.
Tedious as hell combat, and that's all it has going for it mechanically. Those character models are good, though.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
The single player in this and the mp in KZ are the two most impressive aspects visually that we are getting at launch.
In Chapter 5 now, still really enjoying myself. Combat has become more challenging, as the game now throws a greater variety of enemies into every encounter, forcing you to stay on your toes and think about how to handle each enemy. It is not viable to just stand there and counter.
Also pleased with the diversity of environments. Even if the action is repetitive, the environments help to keep things fresh, and they're all gorgeous.
A lot of people think this game deserves to fail. I genuinely hope sales are respectable, at least.
Also pleased with the diversity of environments. Even if the action is repetitive, the environments help to keep things fresh, and they're all gorgeous.
A lot of people think this game deserves to fail. I genuinely hope sales are respectable, at least.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Isn't it the left bumper?
Based on the activity in this thread and most people's launch day pick up I am thinking its tracking substantially behind DR3 and Forza.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
When you get pilum it will be explained to you. It's not something you can do whenever. Also like real pilum they work perfect for taking shields away from enemies.
dragonelite
Member
Fast throw is left trigger + right trigger if im not mistaken.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Haha Shogun I love your new name. No wonder I haven't been able to find you for days.
Wishmaster92
Member
Got Leontius, i'll see if i can get closer.Cant You get closer?
Also if You have it on PC, You can upload it to Youtube
For now this is the best quality until they include a png screencap feature. But the game looks nothing like this, it looks way more clean.
SenjutsuSage
Banned
Pretty cool to read so many people enjoying the game.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Lol. Incogswolo
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
I despise it but I can understand the appeal. It is criminal Senjutsu that you don't have this game. If I was rolling in dough I would get it for you.
Ha. Good on ya, Bruce - not letting your dislike of the game turn into disdain for those that do.
Steverulez
Member
Not sure I really understand all the criticism of the gameplay, maybe i'll feel different when I get nearer the end but theres light attacks (x/y), parry (a) roll (b), also heavy attacks (hold X or Y). I didn't know about the heavy attacks until just now when the game told me I could do them. The spears you can pick up and use to fire at enemies although they have a long aim/fire time to get them at maximum damage.
Executions look great do them quite a lot but not always, not using focus much yet.
Also the upgrade stuff in single player is nice although they don't seem to require much in the way of valour or gold? Unlocked 3/4 on health in the second chapter, perhaps they should have increased the valour needed.
Executions look great do them quite a lot but not always, not using focus much yet.
Also the upgrade stuff in single player is nice although they don't seem to require much in the way of valour or gold? Unlocked 3/4 on health in the second chapter, perhaps they should have increased the valour needed.
Hah, I can't get used to block being A either. Such an odd button choice for a block in my opinion.
Just completed it anyway. Enjoyed it more than I thought, combat was pretty fun, and it looks gorgeous. Was shorter than I expected mind you, must have clocked in at about 7 hours.
DizzyCaffeine
Member
Picked it up for $50 at Walmart and I'm really enjoying it so far (about 3 chapters in).
Southside Jim
Neo Member
Here's my take on the much-maligned combat of RYSE: it's as cool as you want it to be. You can cruise through normal for sure and just hack away and you're done and that would be, indeed, sub-mediocrity personified.
But played on the hardest difficulty, where perks become strategic, the system encourages perfect strikes, counters and finishers. Taking out a group of barbarians is wholly satisfying when you can string together these inputs and the result is a nifty piece of cinematic bad-assery.
Combined with the gorgeous tech, slo-mo, zooms and glorious facial expressions (can't overstate how much of a difference this makes in a hack and slash!), the experience is a memorable one.
Thumbs up!
But played on the hardest difficulty, where perks become strategic, the system encourages perfect strikes, counters and finishers. Taking out a group of barbarians is wholly satisfying when you can string together these inputs and the result is a nifty piece of cinematic bad-assery.
Combined with the gorgeous tech, slo-mo, zooms and glorious facial expressions (can't overstate how much of a difference this makes in a hack and slash!), the experience is a memorable one.
Thumbs up!
Wishmaster92
Member
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I like the story so far, and the music is incredible. The combat is very repetitive though, that's the only negative i could find so far, but i haven't unlocked any extra finishers yet.
I like the story so far, and the music is incredible. The combat is very repetitive though, that's the only negative i could find so far, but i haven't unlocked any extra finishers yet.
Wishmaster92
Member
Realtime
Sathsquatch
Member
I started the campaign on Centurion, and I thought it was bad (at least the first two chapters). The game is designed around the assumption that the player is either stupid or has never played games like this before.
I then tried the arena in solo mode, and I thought it was great. This game seems to thrive when you are facing like 10 guys and a few elite enemies and when you are fighting enemies with different strengths and weaknesses. It is only good if you are juggling all of the mechanics and the crowd's entertainment level as well. Fighting a group of elite enemies when you don't have any focus left is pretty challenging as well.
I then tried the arena in solo mode, and I thought it was great. This game seems to thrive when you are facing like 10 guys and a few elite enemies and when you are fighting enemies with different strengths and weaknesses. It is only good if you are juggling all of the mechanics and the crowd's entertainment level as well. Fighting a group of elite enemies when you don't have any focus left is pretty challenging as well.
Wishmaster92
Member
It looks bad, those screens are from the video itselfNah, we need 1080p loseless capture for facials.
Make a video instead
https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=9E8FF56B7FC4A42D!125&authkey=!AJ6_eDgQicpFlIM&ithint=video%2c.mp4
TheChewyWaffles
Member
Really enjoying this game so far. Part of it is launch title goggles, part of it is the visceral combat. Can't say it won't get a bit repetitive, but it's a great xbox one showpiece.
Got Leontius, i'll see if i can get closer.
For now this is the best quality until they include a png screencap feature. But the game looks nothing like this, it looks way more clean.
Those dead eyes...
(rest looks great!)
The English Conquistador
Member
Does anyone know where I can find nice high quality videos that are downloadable to watch, apart from Gamersyde? The Saving Private Ryan type scene at the beginning of the second chapter looks f'ing insane on just a 1080p youtube video. I can only imagine how amazing it looks to actually play.
SenjutsuSage
Banned
I actually do have it. A very cool producer on the Ryse team personally sent me a copy after hearing about my family situation, and that I had to cancel my system and game pre-orders as a result. They even tossed in a really cool, limited edition book (which they and other team members signed) about the game along with a t-shirt also.
So, I have the game. I'm just lacking a console at the moment, which I likely won't be able to afford until around April or May next year. And from lots of gameplay footage I've seen, it seems a lot of people don't realize that you can combo faster and more effectively by occasionally alternating between the X and Y button. The shield push doesn't just serve as a tool for opening an enemy's defenses. The player can also wield it a number of ways as part of their combination attack. It's very much a weapon for attack also. I've seen the shield used as part of a spinning backhand attack, I've seen it swung wildly to hit enemies in the face etc. I think that's part of the reason the character's weight is distributed the way it is after a lot of the sword attacks. At that point the quickest possible way to land another attack on the opponent is to follow up with the shield, because trying again with the sword is slower because it requires the character to reposition ever so slightly to launch the next sword attack, and thus gives them time to recover and block or dodge. I assume this is mitigated some if you land perfect hits, though.
The irony of giving out combat advice without being able to play it personally
Nastrodamous
Member
honestly on centurion the game isn't nearly as bad as people made it out to be.
SlasherJPC
Banned
Using Elgato. I have fraps but doesn't seem to be showing the capture frames when I try using it in combination with Elgato program. Need to see if I can figure another way out.
Steverulez
Member
What have people said about Centurion? Im playing on it, the only bit i've struggled with was when I had to kill a load of archers with spears and it took me a good few goes.
dragonelite
Member
So how are people enjoying the coop.
After finishing campaign i went to a bar with friends and played some bf4 multi afterwards.
Gonna try some coop later i think.
After finishing campaign i went to a bar with friends and played some bf4 multi afterwards.
Gonna try some coop later i think.
Can You output Elgato broadcast in other applications? Like in Media Player or VirtualDub?
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Ok i know how can You do it.
Download FRAPS and Open Broadcast Software. Add Elgato device and then use Preview Streaming.
In preview streaming You can capture and make shots with FRAPS. I just tested it, it definitely works.
RMB na screen and use Full Screen Preview Mode
You must disable encoding when in Preview Mode.
SlasherJPC
Banned
Gotta go to a wedding, but will try this when I get home. Thanks man!
SenjutsuSage
Banned
Are you kidding me? This footage looks insane
Guy playing in vid 4 was kicking some serious ass at times.