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Syndicate |OT|
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frontieruk
Member
SadnessWas hoping it would carry over.
Tbf it'd unbalance the game and mean you'd reach the level cap of 30 a hell of a lot quicker
Oh I understand why it doesn't, I just wish it did because I put a good amount of time into the demo lol.
frontieruk
Member
It'd also probably mean you'd have a bunch of spare chips to use if/when DLC was launched. But I know where you're coming from I've level capped the demo maxed out the research on the two guns I use, increased my breach abilities, it's going to be hard going back to a basic Agent.
Makes sense and was expected, but sucks nonetheless. I haven't been that hardcore about it so I won't feel that bad, lol.
AgentOtaku
Member
got a good feeling about how Syndicate will fair sales wise. I STILL never have a problem finding a match on both PS3 and 360.
frontieruk
Member
Yeah, but it could be the same as here on Gaf the same few playing, i know my friends list has increased because I kept ending up in the same people's games when playing with randoms :-/
Finally got a chance to play the demo. I enjoyed it. Really liked the UI/HUD. I'm enjoying the game, but it seems like a strange instanced version of an MMO raid done as an FPS. People will ninja your loot. You'll apply damage and shield buffs.
It could really benefit from a dynamic AI director a la Left 4 Dead, because as it stands, it gets very repetitive -- the same enemies and mini bosses will be waiting in the exact same spot as last time. Unless doing a mission on a harder difficulty opens up more areas or a different scenario/arrangement on that map?
Excited for the full game, none the less.
It could really benefit from a dynamic AI director a la Left 4 Dead, because as it stands, it gets very repetitive -- the same enemies and mini bosses will be waiting in the exact same spot as last time. Unless doing a mission on a harder difficulty opens up more areas or a different scenario/arrangement on that map?
Excited for the full game, none the less.
faulty_fork
Member
There's a larger number of the tougher enemies (Sergeants and shielded dudes) on the higher difficulty so that changes it up a bit. On hard I've also encountered a couple of those stealthed enemies in the room with the closeable roof, I don't know if those are random or if I just didn't notice them in other playthroughs.
AgentOtaku
Member
Neuromancer
Member
Yeah that's why I haven't bothered replaying the demo too much. As it was I played it three times all the way through, once with randoms, once with 3 friends and once with 1 friend.
faulty_fork
Member
GnarkillZA
Member
Just watched it and dang!I wish it was next week Friday already.:S
AgentOtaku
Member
Having played both extensively,
PS3 looks a hair softer and there's a framerate hitch almost everytime you activate Dart mode. Can get only a little framey in spots
360 a hair sharper and transition is smoother into Dart.
PS3 has a fucking furious soundmix if you have the audio setup. 360 is flat in comparison.
Both are vsynced (seemingly) so yay!
That's it. Starbreeze has come quite along way with this engine, considering The Darkness looked so awful. Riddick was better but still superior on 360.
As I said, i'm spring for the PS3 version. Prefer the sound, the controller, and the free online.
Messofanego
Banned
Syndicate [OT] ALWAYS BE BREACHING
It's much better on hard. There's still a good bit of predictability in spawn positions, but the AI makes up for it in aggressiveness--the extra 'sergeants' adding a lot to that. The co-op game's best there, I've found.
Great trailer. The wait for this game is getting hard.
Phat Michael
Banned
This just got released in Dubai but i really know nothing about the game or havent really seen any impressions. Im not going to jump in early i think until i see a few reviews. Hasnt been much hype/advertising for this either.
foxdvd
Member
a little worried no early reviews yet...I know that has happened a lot lately, but with preorders so low on this game, if the reviews were going to be ok I think they would have let a few out...I am afraid the sp is going to get blasted...
still....three of us are buying it off the coop demo alone...
still....three of us are buying it off the coop demo alone...
Neuromancer
Member
You need to slow your roll with those ellipses, my friend. Don't worry, it'll all be OK.
Neuromancer
Member
I'm not worried about the amount of content, but rather the type of content we can expect from the single player campaign.
A campaign consisting of all action with Starbreeze storytelling would be all well and good, but I hope there's more than that to it. Granted, walking around some area and talking to people isn't exactly trailer material.
Messofanego
Banned
Just wanted to confirm co-op on Hard has different enemies. Came across invisible dudes (but aren't that powerful), and a butt-load more enemies out of the monster closets which was perfect for headshot rampage!
I'm not expecting an AI director because L4D was purely focused on co-op, but the co-op here is still as addictive and fun with randoms.
I love gibbing.
I'm not expecting an AI director because L4D was purely focused on co-op, but the co-op here is still as addictive and fun with randoms.
I love gibbing.
Barack Lesnar
Banned
The game sounds like a dream. I'm a bit worried about the sales. This OT only 3 pages long so far (not an indicator of sales but still). It almost feels like they revealed the game too late... like it feels it was just revealed recently and now all of a sudden it's out. Didn't give the hype train enough time to get rolling but hopefully im wrong.
frontieruk
Member
I'm wondering the same, but with ME3 around the corner most eyes are looking elsewhere which is a shame as if the coop is anything to go by its going to be a fun game.
frontieruk
Member
Added to OT but thought best repost for those subscribing
Pre-order Syndicate and receive the Executive Package as well as a $20 promotional credit toward the purchase of items shipped and sold by Amazon.com
Pre-order Syndicate and receive the Executive Package as well as a $20 promotional credit toward the purchase of items shipped and sold by Amazon.com
Awesome. I'll try it again on hard!
It's such a simple risk/reward mechanic, but I love having to close range on dudes in order to breach their shields. More sergeants (and liquids?) in hard mode definitely means more fun, IMO. The regular dudes are pure cannon fodder; they stand perfectly still and are easy head shot kills for anyone with the sniper rifle. However, the regular dudes do perform suicide dives out into the open here and there, which is a nice touch.
Barack Lesnar
Banned
WOW i love you amazon. The $54 pc download also has the $20 credit so this is perfect. Ordered.
Barack Lesnar
Banned
Most of the impressions in the big demo thread were pretty positive. No PC demo so I'm just basing my purchase on those impressions and they were pretty good.
frontieruk
Member
I'm torn between PC and 360, I know I've raised my flag for 360 but there is that niggle I should get the PC version.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Sooo... asking again, but is our corporate anti-hero mute or does he talk?
Is he the Michael Fassbender looking dude?
Is he the Michael Fassbender looking dude?
I'm guessing NDAs are going to prevent those with review copies from speaking about it. Unless it has already been mentioned in previews.
frontieruk
Member
No one really knows lol the best bet would be the German play through video and the executive search video, having just watched them I think we've got a mute, be interesting to see how the cut scenes work as the launch trailer hints at quesions being asked to the protagonist.
Barack Lesnar
Banned
Oh crap I read it wrong, thought the bonus offer box had the $20 credit in it but it doesn't. Looks like the credit is only for the console versions which blows because the PC version is the same retail price.
I think it's tough to say. By the nature of the story, the context of being a literal tool of megacorps (thanks to the DART chip) means a silent protag would work, but I have a funny feeling that it will be a tale of rebellion. I really feel that most of the narrative "voice" will be coming from Rosario Dawson's character, however.
Admiral Snackbar
Member
I would rather play it on PC than anything, but I'd like to know the lead development platform. So far I hear 360 edges out, which is fine, but StarBreeze does REALLY good PC versions...normally.
Basically I'm running in a circle. I want to play, I want to have a good community, but I also want more information regarding the game. These review embargoes are pretty annoying.
Basically I'm running in a circle. I want to play, I want to have a good community, but I also want more information regarding the game. These review embargoes are pretty annoying.
Yeah, I can definitely see this being the case, unfortunately.
frontieruk
Member
Dang soz I'll update OT now
endlessflood
Member
I loved the original Syndicate and was annoyed when I heard there'd be an FPS remake. Then I saw some videos and was a little intrigued. I ended up trying the co-op demo and was blown away, just goes to show how useful demos can be to a game dev. The co-op really is a tonne of fun and the demo made this a launch purchase for me (PS3).
Also I see that the game has been refused classification in Australia...
BREACHING...
Also I see that the game has been refused classification in Australia...
BREACHING...
frontieruk
Member
But hasn't R18 just been passed? Could lead to a late release.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Wait this is coming out already? I thought this was like 6+ months off for some reason
exmachina64
Banned
A year late is a pretty long time. Would EA bother to release for Australia after such a long delay?
Neuromancer
Member
Oh I hope he is. I'd always rather have a mute protagonist, than an obnoxious one.
frontieruk
Member
Yup. Covered it it the FAQ as well lol.
I'll be honest I only saw the headlines that it was going ahead when I posted that, from an article I just saw the plans seem to want to start implementation next year. It must suck ass to be an austrailian gamer.
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