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[Ultimate_Trainer]

Can anyone get 720p@60fps in Psycho Break pt 1 video? I'm really wondering why I'm not getting that option on just that video. I can get it on their preview for the Machinima video, but not their video.

 

[demidar]

That's what I've been like with Binding of Isaac

Fucking Binding of Isaac, it's making me neglect Divinity and Touhou.

But writing these reports makes me neglect all of them, but then that's superseded by sleep. It's a pyramid of neglect.

 

[Squishy3]

Can anyone get 720p@60fps in Psycho Break pt 1 video? I'm really wondering why I'm not getting that option on just that video. I can get it on their preview for the Machinima video, but not their video.

Pat's fault, I bet.

Yeah, it's a real shame about the translation. Having a cursory knowledge of the Japanese language really shows just what has been changed. It's having this weird effect where I'm learning more about Japanese because of having to pay attention to the differences "Alright, they said peanuts, so that dick joke was at least there originally."

One guy in the OT said it felt like they were translating for a dub then didn't get a dub, and that rings true with every second I play. I even noticed a typo, which is kinda weird.

It's a real shame because I think 8-4 is probably the second best translation team next to Atlus' in house team, which is pretty fucking high praise.

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I've listened a couple times but never with any consistency.

Well, they worked on it, they just weren't on it for the entire project. I think they were contracted for the initial script translation.

 

[VidulaSaix]

Tales of Hearts is filling me with feelings that I haven't felt in years. That feeling of going to sleep wanting to keep playing, only to wake up continuing to want to play it every second I wake up.

It's the first time I've really liked videogames since like, FF10 or Persona 4.

That's the one on Vita, correct? I've been seriously considering picking it up. I never have been a huge fan of the Tales games and have yet to actually finish one, but I've been itching for a new JRPG recently.

 

[Aaron-Lagann]

Well, they worked on it, they just weren't on it for the entire project. I think they were contracted for the initial script translation.

That's a shame, but hey, at least it's not dubbed with a poor translation. The Japanese voices are also pretty great, especially MC, cannot imagine some of those screams in English.

That's the one on Vita, correct? I've been seriously considering picking it up. I never have been a huge fan of the Tales games and have yet to actually finish one, but I've been itching for a new JRPG recently.

Yeah, Vita. It's a Tales game through and through, but it's also just a basic and really fun JRPG, which Tales games have been failing to be for years. If you're looking for a JRPG-ass JRPG with a fun cast, then you should pick it up, it's a good time.

 

[GuardianE]

I disagree, the term "spiritual sequel" exists for a reason, and that reason is usually mired in politics and licensing. It is why a person can compare Dark Souls with Demon's Souls, Bloodbourne and even Lords of the Fallen. It's why people can compare Battlefield post-2 with CoD post-4. System Shocks to the Bioshocks. There are enough elements that are common to both to allow for meaningful comparisons. It would be very strange for a creator to not try and improve on their previous work, mechanically and design-wise.

I'm not suggesting that comparisons shouldn't be made at all. I'm saying that RE4's standard shouldn't be the qualifier for The Evil Within's quality because you have a different name, different teams, different budgets, different goals, rising standards, and competitive influence when compared to a game created almost 10 years ago.

I haven't played The Evil Within yet, so I'm entirely unqualified to defend it in any capacity. Maybe it really is just a play by play remake of RE4 that is done poorly. At the end of the day, I think the notion of a "spiritual successor" comes down to developer intent. If the new property was created out of necessity due to licensing rather than a desire to make something completely new, then I can understand a "spiritual successor" being treated like a direct sequel.

 

[Ultimate_Trainer]

I don't think you understand what I mean with "being scared". I'm talking about fear, being immersed in an unknown and unsettling environment, dreading every step you take. It is something that atmosphere plays a massive role in and while TEW's atmosphere can be pretty disturbing and gory, it does not incite fear. Its gore and unsettling nature stimulated my curiosity and adventurous nature, rather than making me fear progress.
It's not trying to be SH2 or P.T. It's trying to be its own thing.

I haven't played Psycho Break, but does it's survival aspect also create an aspect of fear? Usually when I play survival horror games, I really want it for the tense moments of foraging for materials to survive. Is it good in that aspect?

 

[Squishy3]

I haven't played Psycho Break, but does it's survival aspect also create an aspect of fear? Usually when I play survival horror games, I really want it for the tense moments of foraging for materials to survive. Is it good in that aspect?

It's really tense at times. It's not really scary in the traditional sense, which I think is fine. I also fucking hate the torture porn movies like Saw Hostel, etc. but I fucking adore this game. Agony Crossbow is the GOAT.

 

[demidar]

I'm not suggesting that comparisons shouldn't be made at all. I'm saying that RE4's standard shouldn't be the qualifier for The Evil Within's quality because you have different teams, different budgets, different goals, rising standards, and competitive influence when compared to a game created almost 10 years ago.

I haven't played The Evil Within yet, so I'm entirely unqualified to defend it in any capacity. Maybe it really is just a play by play remake of RE4 that is done poorly. At the end of the day, I think the notion of a "spiritual successor" comes down to developer intent. If the new property was created out of necessity due to licensing rather than a desire to make something completely new, then I can understand a "spiritual successor" being treated like a direct sequel.

To be fair, Mikami seemed like he had the golden touch. RE4, so good; God Hand, so good; Vanquish, so good. Them expectations are high.

It's probably publisher intent in this case. Bethesda (or Zenimax) went "You can make the game you want, but make RE4 first".

 

[Xiraiya]

The only survival horror I want to play is Eternal Darkness, or Shadows Of The Eternal, they actually had David Hayter agreeing to play the Protagonist, detective Paul Becker.

 

[Xiraiya]

Now that I've managed to come across you, YES, I was killing invaders of the bell tower on PC that day. Did I come across you that day?

I was in there for quite awhile so that's entirely possible, I don't remember seeing your name but I assumed you went by something else, could have been in a different Soul Memory tier though.

 

[Squishy3]

To be honest, it wasn't in my experience, but judging from the replies in OT, I'm the exception rather than the rule in that regard. The game can get tense in that there are certain difficult-to-kill or insta-kill bosses in the game that follow you around, which means that making a single mistake can cost you your life. However, I had a ton of supplies for pretty much every weapon I had and had even more waiting for me in the hub area you go to in case I used them, so I never ran out of ammo or healing items at any time (generally had maximum of everything) and the game kept replenishing my supplies every time I used them. But I eventually found out that my death count of 10 was extremely low too, so maybe the tons of time I put in TLOU's survivor mode, combined with some luck, strategy and patience helped me through the game with relative ease.

I did play it on normal mode the first time, but I never experienced a lack of supplies or near-death experiences against regular enemies.

Did you have any problems with ammo on the chapter 14 boss?

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The camo squid thing. I know you can kill the little slugs it spawns for ammo but it still took forever for me to kill it because I didn't have any ammo for the hard hitting weapons like the magnum or rifle.

Man fuck the magnum in TEW, I found like 4 bullets max for that gun after I got it. The ammo it came with when you first find it was the most ammo I ever had for it.

 

[croten]

Did you have any problems with ammo on the chapter 14 boss?

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The camo squid thing. I know you can kill the little slugs it spawns for ammo but it still took forever for me to kill it because I didn't have any ammo for the hard hitting weapons like the magnum or rifle.

Man fuck the magnum in TEW, I found like 4 bullets max for that gun after I got it. The ammo it came with when you first find it was the most ammo I ever had for it.

That sounds about the same for RE4

 

[Xiraiya]

I started a new game, so I was quite low in SM. Name is Lagann and I hilariously enough came across someone named Kamina, after which we just spammed taunts the entire time..

Yeah I might have been in too high a tier, I had to deal with a ridiculous 600k SM because I cleared out every area completely up to Lost Bastille, but I eventually fixed that, I shouldn't be stuck fighting players well beyond my level just/point in the game just because I want to clear my game of enemies.

 

[Hemi-PoweredDrone]

I know this is a bit of a cop out answer, but why change what isn't broken? I don't recall this game being marketed as something that would change the way that we would think about survival horror or anything like that.

It's a Shinji Mikami game. What else did people expect? I sure hope it's not a case of how Liam was with Smash in wanting Ganondorf to stay the same, then being upset when he was in the game exactly how he wanted him and complained he wanted something different.

Because it's old. Personally I would have expected an actual modernized RE style game, but we just got a slightly different RE4. Besides the graphics upgrades, what new things does it bring to the table?

Then again, I was never a big fan of any of the RE games, so my opinion of it is already poor. I just never really got the appeal of them, they weren't scary, they weren't puzzley, weren't really shooty, never really seemed like much of anything to me.

 

[Emouse]

I personally really enjoyed the evil within, I'm aware of issues it has and there is some bad story/character stuff but for the most part it's bearable, gameplay is really fun tho, but at times seemed too generous with ammo due to that crossbow

I also did not fire that magnum once because spoiler

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I was expecting an actual end boss not an almost QTE fight

I'm looking forward to the DLC, not watched the first video yet but I'll be interested to see what Pat has to say about it

 

[Aaron-Lagann]

That sounds about the same for RE4

The funny thing about ammo in RE4 is that they give you ammo based on what guns you use, so if you use the base ammo the gun has then your chances of enemies dropping ammo for it go up by like a thousand percent. It's still rare, though.

I've seen Broken Butterfly only runs and it's crazy.

 

[Xiraiya]

Ah I understand. I went to that area as soon as I possibly could, so a lot of people I fought against were merely intermediate. I did come across an insanely strong player whose hits from his rapier (couldn't deduce which) ate half of my health in one hit and my total of 4 backstabs (28 str, Mace +10) only depleted half of his health, but that was the odd one in the entire bunch. But yeah, I am definitely not too fond of SM being the key to pvp matchmaking.

Yeah there are definitely people floating around way stronger than they should be in different tiers, I had upgraded my gear as far as I could get without going beyond Lost Bastille, so I was able to kill a few people here and there, most of the time I could lock people into the R2 Combo and they would be more or less done after that.

 

[croten]

The funny thing about ammo in RE4 is that they give you ammo based on what guns you use, so if you use the base ammo the gun has then your chances of enemies dropping ammo for it go up by like a thousand percent. It's still rare, though.

I've seen Broken Butterfly only runs and it's crazy.

True, but who realistically uses a magnum on normal dudes?

 

[Aaron-Lagann]

True, but who realistically uses a magnum on normal dudes?

People who want to do crazy skill runs and crazy people who have no idea what they're doing.

 

[croten]

People who want to do crazy skill runs and crazy people who have no idea what they're doing.

The idea of using the most powerful weapon in the game as a skill run sounds odd to me. Still sounds interesting though.

 

[Aaron-Lagann]

The idea of using the most powerful weapon in the game as a skill run sounds odd to me. Still sounds interesting though.

The skill comes from ammo conservation, because while they're only using it and getting more ammo for it than you usually would, it's still pretty sparse, so trying to kill as many enemies as possible with a single round is part of the skill.

 

[VidulaSaix]

Yeah there are definitely people floating around way stronger than they should be in different tiers, I had upgraded my gear as far as I could get without going beyond Lost Bastille, so I was able to kill a few people here and there, most of the time I could lock people into the R2 Combo and they would be more or less done after that.

To be fair, anyone with knowledge on how to properly use the Rapier is likely to completely wreck newbies in early game PVP with ti. That weapon is so hideously overpowered.

 

[IDKAboutThat]

Personally i'd recommend 1>Nier>3

I think you'll enjoy it that way more and Drakengard 1 does actually relate to Nier so thats why

Or just play Nier and ignore Drakengard

People who want to do crazy skill runs and crazy people who have no idea what they're doing.

And me when I'm bored

 

[Xiraiya]

To be fair, anyone with knowledge on how to properly use the Rapier is likely to completely wreck newbies in early game PVP with ti. That weapon is so hideously overpowered.

Taking half of someone's health in a single hit isn't a matter of skill.

 

[VidulaSaix]

Taking half of someone's health in a single hit isn't a matter of skill.

You clearly haven't used the Rapier.

Obviously it won't take that much if they're wearing heavy armor such as the Drangelic set, but anything less than that and it will just destroy you.

 

[Xiraiya]

You clearly haven't used the Rapier.
Obviously it won't take that much if they're wearing heavy armor such as the Drangelic set, but anything less than that and it will just destroy you.

You were talking about players knowing how to use one, I'm talking about people having better/stronger gear.

 

[Okingjrr]

Can anyone get 720p@60fps in Psycho Break pt 1 video? I'm really wondering why I'm not getting that option on just that video. I can get it on their preview for the Machinima video, but not their video.

I'm gonna say that the 720p/60fps for the machinima vid was just for the flashes (and testing) and that the LP will be at 30fps because of how much extra space on the hard drive recording at 60 must require.

 

[skLaFarebear]

Or just play Nier and ignore Drakengard

Then don't even play Nier because nothing except the mediocre parts of that game will make sense to you.

 

[IDKAboutThat]

Then don't even play Nier because nothing except the mediocre parts of that game will make sense to you.

Okay, then look up drakengard and then play nier.

 

[croten]

Then don't even play Nier because nothing except the mediocre parts of that game will make sense to you.

I actually started playing Drakenguard on my LEGALLY ACQUIRED PLAYSTATION 2 DEVICE. It's uh... something...

 

[skLaFarebear]

Okay, then look up drakengard and then play nier.

Just play it. It's really not that bad.

I actually started playing Drakenguard on my LEGALLY ACQUIRED PLAYSTATION 2 DEVICE. It's uh... something...

It's something alright. Stick with it till the very end

 

[RecursiveFault]

Because it's old. Personally I would have expected an actual modernized RE style game, but we just got a slightly different RE4. Besides the graphics upgrades, what new things does it bring to the table?

Then again, I was never a big fan of any of the RE games, so my opinion of it is already poor. I just never really got the appeal of them, they weren't scary, they weren't puzzley, weren't really shooty, never really seemed like much of anything to me.

I would say this game wasn't really meant for you. Everything I heard about the games development was Bethesda getting up really close behind Mikami and saying "Hey big boy, wanna make another RE4? Come on baby". To which his response is like "ehhhhhhhhh" and so he just did it without really giving much of a fuck.

I actually started playing Drakenguard on my LEGALLY ACQUIRED PLAYSTATION 2 DEVICE. It's uh... something...

I should/might follow your lead. Normally I just get games like that off Amazon.

 

[Banana Aeon]

To be fair, anyone with knowledge on how to properly use the Rapier is likely to completely wreck newbies in early game PVP with ti. That weapon is so hideously overpowered.

Yeah, the Rapier is easily the best early game weapon in the game, beating out the Mace. It's even better, if you are using buffs.

 

[skLaFarebear]

I would say this game wasn't really meant for you. Everything I heard about the games development was Bethesda getting up really close behind Mikami and saying "Hey big boy, wanna make another RE4? Come on baby". To which his response is like "ehhhhhhhhh" and so he just did it without really giving much of a fuck.

I should/might follow your lead. Normally I just get games like that off Amazon.

At this point I don't even think Taro is making money off D1, so it really doesn't matter much. If/When you get to Drakengard 3, the game is already 20 bucks compared to the 90 I paid for the collectors edition.

 

[croten]

At this point I don't even think Taro is making money off D1, so it really doesn't matter much. If/When you get to Drakengard 3, the game is already 20 bucks compared to the 90 I paid for the collectors edition.

If I like it then I'm certainly going to pick up Nier and D3 legitimately, I'm like Pat and I just don't like buying used things off amazon.

 

[ultimax]

Okay, then look up drakengard and then play nier.

I like the way you think, friender

 

[skLaFarebear]

If I like it then I'm certainly going to pick up Nier and D3 legitimately, I'm like Pat and I just don't like buying used things off amazon.

You're in luck, I think they put Nier back in stock and it's only worth 40 atm (assuming you want to continue). Compared to half a year ago where it was at like 80 minimum.

Also, should mention Drakengard 1 is a great podcast game considering the repetitiveness of the game, and most of the music in that game is garbage - mediocre with a few decent songs sprinkled near the end.

 

[RecursiveFault]

At this point I don't even think Taro is making money off D1, so it really doesn't matter much. If/When you get to Drakengard 3, the game is already 20 bucks compared to the 90 I paid for the collectors edition.

That's good to hear. I'll take that plunge soon.

If I like it then I'm certainly going to pick up Nier and D3 legitimately, I'm like Pat and I just don't like buying used things off amazon.

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I clean them as soon as I get them.

I love when I get ones people slap their dicks on.

 

[ultimax]

You're in luck, I think they put Nier back in stock and it's only worth 40 atm (assuming you want to continue). Compared to half a year ago where it was at like 80 minimum.

Also, should mention Drakengard 1 is a great podcast game considering the repetitiveness of the game, and most of the music in that game is garbage - mediocre with a few decent songs sprinkled near the end.

The same 5 second loop of battle music is scarred into my brain

 

[croten]

The same 5 second loop of battle music is scarred into my brain

Right so that wasn't an emulation problem.

 

[skLaFarebear]

I like the way you think, friender

Bruh next time I see you.

 

[Banana Aeon]

Well, I just started up Project Diva. And I suck. I don't like this feeling.

I'm going to git gud today.

I can't believe I'm trying to support two addictions.

 

[ultimax]

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I clean them as soon as I get them.

I love when I get ones people slap their dicks on.

That's literally the reason why I don't buy used games or rent them anymore. Ain't nothing stopping people from doing that before trading them in

Right so that wasn't an emulation problem.

......good luck man. You're in for a shit storm. But it makes Nier that much better cuz that game is amazing

Bruh next time I see you.

That will never stop being hype

 

[skLaFarebear]

Well, I just started up Project Diva. And I suck. I don't like this feeling.

I'm going to git gud today.

I can't believe I'm trying to support two addictions.

Pat approves of your crack addictions.

 

[demidar]

Well, I just started up Project Diva. And I suck. I don't like this feeling.

I'm going to git gud today.

I can't believe I'm trying to support two addictions.

Gittin gud at a rhythm game in a single day? Ha, such a jape!

 

[Banana Aeon]

Gittin gud at a rhythm game in a single day? Ha, such a jape!

I'm actually really good at rhythm games, so this is a bit surprising. Oh well.

I have nothing better to do with my life.

T.T

 

[YesManKablam]

Man, this Call of Duty thing is really good.

Like, no right to be as good as it is, good.

 

[RecursiveFault]

Well, I just started up Project Diva. And I suck. I don't like this feeling.

I'm going to git gud today.

I can't believe I'm trying to support two addictions.

I played Easy for 12 hours before I jumped up to Normal. You will become better.

Is the other one Isaac? Cause that's my whole Vita experience right now,

 

[ultimax]

Well, I just started up Project Diva. And I suck. I don't like this feeling.

I'm going to git gud today.

I can't believe I'm trying to support two addictions.

Another man sees the light that is hatsune miku. Good job.