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The DeathSpank |OT| (XBLA/PSN)
- Thread starter Shard
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Well as I stated earlier in this thread , I love this game.
BUT
I've found one thing thats driving me NUTS, combat music? That doesnt change? Like a 5 second bassline that loops, over and over again until you're out of combat and starts as soon as you enter it again? Dear lord....why not make a vuvuzuela sound each time you fucking hit an enemy.
I'm thinking about turning off the music, that would be such a shame seeing as some of the real music is very good.
BUT
I've found one thing thats driving me NUTS, combat music? That doesnt change? Like a 5 second bassline that loops, over and over again until you're out of combat and starts as soon as you enter it again? Dear lord....why not make a vuvuzuela sound each time you fucking hit an enemy.
I'm thinking about turning off the music, that would be such a shame seeing as some of the real music is very good.
Psy-Phi
Member
I just assumed it was running in 720p, the 360 has spoiled me upscaling everying to 1080p. I wish the PS3 could do the same. I don't like all the video mode switching that goes on with the PS3.burgerdog said:
Anyway -- I played them both, flipping back and forth between the two, and the 360's colors were a bit more vibrant, though the sound wasn't as crisp. Still, I think I'll go with that version due to the frame rate. It kinda hopped a bit on both in places, but more frequently on the PS3. I didn't notice any tearing, at least not like the kind I've seen on my PC with vsync off in the past. But there was definitely something going on with the frames. I think it just wasn't running as smoothly. Which is a shame -- because I prefer to get multi-console releases on the PS3 since I'm always afraid my 360 could go at any moment.
Drinking Hatorade
Neo Member
Bought it last night, played for 3 or 4 hours and i'm at level 14 or 15. Great game! Graphics and art are fantastic and I enjoy the writing. Some of the weapons are very creative and fun to use. Loot overall is cool. This game is easily worth the $15.
Moobabe said:
Yes I would recommend it. It's one of the best donwloadable titles out there.
And yes the game ends on a cliffhanger with a big tease for things to come. And the way it looks in the game it might be DLC but who knows. I just didn't like that it looked like something was basically missing in the game. You will see for yourself when you come to the end.
The only thing this game needs is:
2 player Multiplayer in the world after the game is done. Place in huge epic boss monsters in all the unique areas already in the game. Random/Rare Unique drops from huge monsters to help defeat other ones in the game. Rinse repeat.
Gimme.
I want to hack and slash with friends in this world!
2 player Multiplayer in the world after the game is done. Place in huge epic boss monsters in all the unique areas already in the game. Random/Rare Unique drops from huge monsters to help defeat other ones in the game. Rinse repeat.
Gimme.
I want to hack and slash with friends in this world!
I'm not sure I can give details on that, but it wasn't a great joke by any stretch. It's just that having nothing at all after such a good line feels anticlimactic.Tryph said:
I'm not allowed to discuss that. I can't even hint at that. There's no nudging nudging, winking winking that I can do on this subject at all, less they castrate me and hang my ball-less corpse from a pole to serve as a warning to all others who dare be so foolish and negligent. It is a dark secret that I alone must bear. This burden is too great... too terrible...Xater said:
Actually, I'm not really in the loop with those decisions. You'll have to ask HotHead what their future plans are for the game. Hopefully something that involves paying me more money.
Prime crotch
Banned
I really hate the camera, not exactly sure why though, and I could have used an item stats compare screen.
OldJadedGamer
Banned
Picked it up and loving it so far.
terrdactycalsrock
Member
Decado said:
yeah i ve had my ass handed me plenty of times espically since i cant stay out of the upper level areas lol
Parallax Scroll
Banned
I buy xbla games left and right, but after watching the promo video I think I'll pass on this one. It looks like it's got got some humor, but diablo style gameplay really isn't my thing.
Bamelin said:
Co-op is ok, but it's basically just a filler for the other guy sitting in the game room.
You can heal and do some simple attacks, but don't get the loot or level up. Drop in/Drop out style.
Deathspank gets to level up, change his gear, loot chests and do all the conversations.
That is my experience with the first few hours with a friend. It was still fun though.
Edit:
Jinaar said:
Yes sir! Best answer for that one.
Joseph Merrick
Member
fuck awesome game
Jinaar said:
My first thought was that you seem prone to hyperbole with calling this the best game ever, but hey, more power to you that you just got something you like so much... But "It just needs abit more inventory and it would be fantastic. ".. The best game you've ever played isn't fantastic? You've never played a fantastic game? ;_;
Spirit of Jazz
Banned
Just finished the game; thought the presentation was excellent, writing was great and the graphical style was stunning.
However the game mechanics I found to be largely ass. The end game became:
Shoot enemies with my op crossbow whilst I back up until I've garnered maximum justice > Spinney fiery glyph attack of doom and everything died.
I understand it was meant to be Diablo-lite which worked really well at the start, and the choice to select auto-armor upgrades very handy given there was no reason to use anything other than your highest-tiered armour. The game really lacked depth though which I feel could of been easily resolved by a larger range of weapons.
I mean the concept clearly was that you'd have a wide variety of arms which had their own special abilities to make up for the lack of a skill system. Though the weapons end up being the same drab 7-8 base items with 3 tiers of strength despite how creative and funny the descriptions of them were. I was really hoping for more unique quirky weapons with their own abilities where every one looks as awesome as the weapon you get your hands on for the last quest.
Still well worth the price of admission is addictive as all Diablo games are and the presentation alone elevates it into something special.
However the game mechanics I found to be largely ass. The end game became:
Shoot enemies with my op crossbow whilst I back up until I've garnered maximum justice > Spinney fiery glyph attack of doom and everything died.
I understand it was meant to be Diablo-lite which worked really well at the start, and the choice to select auto-armor upgrades very handy given there was no reason to use anything other than your highest-tiered armour. The game really lacked depth though which I feel could of been easily resolved by a larger range of weapons.
I mean the concept clearly was that you'd have a wide variety of arms which had their own special abilities to make up for the lack of a skill system. Though the weapons end up being the same drab 7-8 base items with 3 tiers of strength despite how creative and funny the descriptions of them were. I was really hoping for more unique quirky weapons with their own abilities where every one looks as awesome as the weapon you get your hands on for the last quest.
Still well worth the price of admission is addictive as all Diablo games are and the presentation alone elevates it into something special.
Joseph Merrick
Member
buy it anyway. actually I don't play this as a diablo style game at all. have the armor set to auto switch to the best stuff picked up. still have to switch out weapons, but it's not much work. it's just an awesome action adventure thing overall. superb dialogue missions music graphics and voiceacting edit: oh and brilliant cutscenesParallax Scroll said:
Is this worthwhile for someone who doesn't care about loot games at all? I played the demo and I thought all the dialogue was funny, but I didn't find anything fun about the gameplay.
I've become extremely tired of lootwhore games or games where leveling up are the main features. I was able to enjoy Torchlight, but that was because I thought the general combat (as the ranged fighter) was fun. I quickly disposed of loot and quickly allocated attribute points with very little thought.
So will this game be enjoyable for someone like me?
I've become extremely tired of lootwhore games or games where leveling up are the main features. I was able to enjoy Torchlight, but that was because I thought the general combat (as the ranged fighter) was fun. I quickly disposed of loot and quickly allocated attribute points with very little thought.
So will this game be enjoyable for someone like me?
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Reached Pluckmuckle. Really enjoying this a lot. I've played 3-4 hours and the map is only 10-20% exposed. So glad there's a game like this as a DL game.
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Deleted member 30609
Unconfirmed Member
not really feeling the demo.
would buy the PC version in a heartbeat, though.
would buy the PC version in a heartbeat, though.
WanderingWind
Mecklemore Is My Favorite Wrapper
This is an alright waste of time. The humor isn't really doing it for me, but hell, a new loot co-op loot whore game on consoles? Those don't come around too often.
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Deleted member 30609
Unconfirmed Member
it's the perfect minimise>play>minimise game.
The gameplay is pretty basic and the humor is so broad that it can be hit-or-miss, but the visuals are gorgeous and I appreciate that the game is incredibly goofy and doesn't take either itself or the genre remotely seriously.
Ron Gilbert's writing is definitely familiar with the typical tropes of the genre and the game doesn't hesitate to poke fun at them (while also using them).
Plus, I'm a huge lootwhore, so I couldn't really help but buy it. Lootwhores Anonymous. I need it, and yet, I don't want it.
Ron Gilbert's writing is definitely familiar with the typical tropes of the genre and the game doesn't hesitate to poke fun at them (while also using them).
Plus, I'm a huge lootwhore, so I couldn't really help but buy it. Lootwhores Anonymous. I need it, and yet, I don't want it.
J-Roderton
Member
How many of the side quests are you doing? I feel like there are a million.
Hank The Tank
Neo Member
Corky said:
You are supposed to use both weapons at the same time when the justice meter is full.
I love this game, it's insane. Only gripe I have with it is the damn Pip Marauders. One smash and I'm near to death. I tried taking them down using fire arrows, but eventually ran out.
What is the best course of action against these guys? Mind you, I am at least one level higher than they are.
What is the best course of action against these guys? Mind you, I am at least one level higher than they are.
Joseph Merrick
Member
this is a pc game, cretin!Tokubetsu said: