Munkyspace
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Oddly enough, I could swear I saw someone using the dog in Night Defense online a few days ago. I know I wasn't seeing things.
Can anyone confirm?
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Sunset Overdrive |OT| It's Always Sunny in the Apocalypse
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Oddly enough, I could swear I saw someone using the dog in Night Defense online a few days ago. I know I wasn't seeing things.
Can anyone confirm?
matthewrex
Member
I need help identifying one of the songs on the soundtrack.
The lyrics are something like I wish there was a different answer I wish there was another way etc. Thrashing guitar punky song. Halp!
The lyrics are something like I wish there was a different answer I wish there was another way etc. Thrashing guitar punky song. Halp!
RespectThySole
Member
Yeah those are probably my favorite weapons in the game haha.
Coolbgdog12
Member
If you were planning on getting Halo and other games down the line, sure. I find it fun enough to warrant a system purchase so long that you get other games for it. I can't say for sure how long the game would last as I tried chaos mode for a bit and it didn't do anything for me. The campaign is pretty fun in spurts.
cleveridea
Member
The game looks like a painting, and I have enjoyed just walking around pretty much every single part of the map in awe of how beautiful it is. The colors and shades all look hand crafted for this painterly look right down to the light and dark shades of the fixed shadows. So although some games work great with day night cycles I personally think it would be a detriment to this style.
SO + MCC? Fuck yes.
Can't wait to get up and play SO all day tomorrow. Man, can't get it out of my head. So far, so excellent.
I wouldn't want a day-night cycle. I would just like a few hand-crafted times of day, like morning, the normal noon time of the current one, sunset, and the night time. And you'd be able to switch between whatever time of day you want, like how it is with inFamous Second Son. That way you don't get some occasional ugly times that come from a day-night cycle.
Look here:
You can switch between the different hand-created times of day at will via the menu. I think it would be great to have a similar system for Sunset Overdrive to mix it up a bit.
cleveridea
Member
If you like the look of the game & it's style, you can't get it anywhere else. I loved infamous on my PS4 for example, but its not comparable - there is no single game that compares since its such a unique combination of gameplay systems.
I think it's a good enough game to justify buying the console it's that good. People talk about Mario 64 being good enough to justify buying a N64, and I think SO is just as special and unique. (And I don't particularly like Mario 64 or regular pure platform games)
cleveridea
Member
Yeah it could work definitely and I like that with infamous, but SO has a more striking use of colors everywhere, I think every location looks unique vs infamous which has more repetition. And I love infamous SS for different reasons (I think it's the best superpowers type game ever made). I'd give both games 10/10.
cleveridea
Member
Id also like to know how much they used ratchet code prototyping since it often made we remember early ratchet games. Of course it s way more complicated making an entire world traversable, and interweaved systems vs specific pieces.
Man imagine if the next ratchet is this good...
I'm super late with this but...
Find one of the small sail boats and just pole-swing back and forth. Once you get the rhythm down, you can just chain the swings together and skip most of the animation so it's really fast. Also, if you happen to miss a swing, you'll just bounce off the boat and be back at the perfect height to start again.
I think it took me about 20 mins to get the 15 badges I needed for the quick-style overdrive and you'll get some bounce badges as well.
I am on Monday when the 50 dollar sale starts. This game plus obviously Halo MCC. Then there's also Ori, QB, and the best arcade/sim racer on the planet - FH2.
Icyflamez96
Member
I wonder if they'll try to implement some of SO's ideas into the next Ratchet? Maybe they'll let us shoot while on the hoverboots or something? (well hover board since Ratchet doesn't get the hover boots until CiT, and since it's sort of kinda an important plot point, they probably wouldn't alter that) Maybe instead of there just being a few grind rail segments, some grind rails will be incorporated into the level design?
People asking if it's worth it to buy an Xbone just for this game, that's a tough question. I will say, I bought a SO bundle so I could play Forza Horizon 2, SO and MCC and I am totally satisfied with my purchase. I expected Sunset Overdrive to be great and it's better than I had hoped. The way the city is so intricately built for traversal is mind blowing. It really feels next gen.
Maybe Sony will ask them to make the next R&C open-world now, lol.
I would actually like that.
StudioTan
Hold on, friend! I'd love to share with you some swell news about the Windows 8 Metro UI! Wait, where are you going?
That always depends on your disposable income. I think if you kind of already want an XB1 but are waiting for a game to play then this absolutely is a game you'll want to play. Aside from that there are other great exclusives like Forza Horizon 2, D4, Killer Instinct, Max The Curse Of Brotherhood and upcoming games like Halo, Scalebound, Quantum Break, Ori etc. Plus, the EA Access service is great way to get a few games cheap right off the bat.
So SO isn't the only reason to own the console but it's a great one.
RespectThySole
Member
First impression of Chaos Squad:
Well it certainly lives up to it's name(that's for sure). I'll give it that. I played one of the matches that has a the areas and the parts before the night defense feel almost too chaotic with everyone spamming turret copters, acid sprinklers and weapons that cause explosions.
Each mission is over so quick that it doesn't really feel like anything was accomplished. The Night Defense portion (the final objective that all the prior missions lead up to) itself is great and it is just as satisfying as it was in the campaign to traverse around the map, lay traps and defend the area from OD.
I'm not sure if I will be playing Chaos Squad a lot after that. I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. I'll probably give it a few more tries and play at least a couple times with friends to see if the experience differs any.
I think this was mentioned earlier in the thread, but it would be great to have races to the next objective added in. Overall, I was underwhelmed by it, but that was just one match and maybe it's because I was expecting a more traditional Horde mode a la Gears.
Well it certainly lives up to it's name(that's for sure). I'll give it that. I played one of the matches that has a the areas and the parts before the night defense feel almost too chaotic with everyone spamming turret copters, acid sprinklers and weapons that cause explosions.
Each mission is over so quick that it doesn't really feel like anything was accomplished. The Night Defense portion (the final objective that all the prior missions lead up to) itself is great and it is just as satisfying as it was in the campaign to traverse around the map, lay traps and defend the area from OD.
I'm not sure if I will be playing Chaos Squad a lot after that. I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. I'll probably give it a few more tries and play at least a couple times with friends to see if the experience differs any.
I think this was mentioned earlier in the thread, but it would be great to have races to the next objective added in. Overall, I was underwhelmed by it, but that was just one match and maybe it's because I was expecting a more traditional Horde mode a la Gears.
Icyflamez96
Member
Eh, it could. R&C is at it's best for me in the more linear, carefully designed levels with clever enemy placements rather than just fighting enemies in a big battlefield like setting. Which is why I don't rank Crack in Time that high in terms of R&C games (Although I loved the objective stuff in UYA)
Well, they could still make story missions feel more linear if they wanted. I don't think the story missions on here necessarily feel like they hinge on being open world a lot of the time.
I don't think I'd be opposed to an R&C game that is structured like SO.
I think the problem with the open world missions is... You try to grind grind grind, and then next thing you know, you're no where near your objective anymore.
I rather a more closed off arena type grinding I suppose
Sourtreats
Member
Caved and bought the season pass (mainly because from the 1st November I'm trying not to careless spend cash).
I hope the DLC is as good as the base game.
I hope the DLC is as good as the base game.
Icyflamez96
Member
I think something like that would sacrifice the amount of different planets you go to in the game though. I mean i'm sure it would still be good, I'd just prefer they not do that because I'd rather have 15+ planets than 5 or 6 planets that are structured around an open world.
arhra
Member
Main menu -> Leaderboards -> Challenges
You can easily see which you've completed, what medals you got, and where you stand in relation to your friends (or the entire world if you want).
But you can't see it on the map, right? It be nice to be able to hide the ones you already have gold in.
The traversal in this game is just too awesome, once you get the airdash it feels so fluid fast. It's a blast to just collect items.
Humor is also clicking with me, most of the time not haha funny but hehe funny.
Overall GREAT game, thx insomniac!
Its from the trap that has random effects
Dragonborn
Member
Yes, and I did just that. The game is amazing.
CaptainSlow
Member
God the female voice actor is so much better than the male one. I started male, then switched to female and like it so much better.
Vigilant Walrus
Member
this game looks amazing, holy fucking christ. I was not sure if anything was gonna top Saints Row 4 in crazy, but color me impressed.
Open World games have come into their own in these last few years. GTA5, Black Flag, Sleeping Dogs, and this.. dayum.
Open World games have come into their own in these last few years. GTA5, Black Flag, Sleeping Dogs, and this.. dayum.
Dragonborn
Member
For sure. I find her way funnier too
Booker Dewitt
Member
Haven't listened to the male one, but from what I've heard from other players, it seems true. I think I said it earlier, but the female VO wanting the propeller to be a surprise for Walter (and her inflection for it) was genuinely cute and added a paternal aspect to an otherwise shallow relationship.
RiccochetJ
Gold Member
Just finished. What a ride! If people do decide to get an XB1, this should be the first game you get if you're not grabbing the bundle.
arhra
Member
Yeah, there's no indication on the map. On the upside, you can jump straight to any challenge from the leaderboards, so it's not like you have to look up what challenges you still need there, then scour the map to figure out where they are.
Being able to hide golds (or maybe have the map marker coloured based on what medal you've got, or something) would definitely be nice, though, since just getting around the city is fun enough that I'd be perfectly happy to just grind around the world to finish off the challenges rather than doing them all from the menu.
Only just started but wow @this game. They just nailed the art style perfectly. Technically the game isn't exactly pulling up roots, but it's just impressive to see so much going on at once. So much to do on screen at any time!
The traversal is fantastic even without air dash IMO. The guy/girl who was responsible for this needs a raise (saw him/her post on here during the US launch). It really makes the game unique. Just getting used to moving the camera around and shooting. Bloody fun though. Everyone pick this up along with FH2. They actually deserve the sales.
The traversal is fantastic even without air dash IMO. The guy/girl who was responsible for this needs a raise (saw him/her post on here during the US launch). It really makes the game unique. Just getting used to moving the camera around and shooting. Bloody fun though. Everyone pick this up along with FH2. They actually deserve the sales.
speakerlog
Member
Man this game looks sooooo good if only I had money 
So today I started collecting stuff, and at one of binoculars, the dude said
BTW, how do you get to the top of the hospital?
"Nice view. More importantly, one step closer to a pointless achievement"
BTW, how do you get to the top of the hospital?
/Las Catrinas residence? There's a binocular there and I can't reach it.
matrixman92
Member
Anyone know a quick way to get some overcharge? I need one more weapon to level 5, but cant afford it at the shop
Yes!
supernormal
Member
I did this as well. My intentions where to have 2 separate campaigns for male and female, but I gave up on the guy very early on.
Are the dialogs the same or do they differ?
Krappadizzle
Member
I really wish I could wall run and shoot. I wonder why that was a no go.