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Phthisis said:
Wow... can you elaborate a little? :lol
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Wow... can you elaborate a little? :lol
shagg_187 said:
Heavy plot spoilers below:
For the first bit...
At the end of the game, Super Joe (who betrays the government to side with the terrorists for no particular reason) tells you that your wife was somehow used for your bionic arm, because they needed to use people to get bionics to work properly, and the people needed to be close to the person using the bionic prosthetic. In the final boss fight QTE, she wakes you up so you can deliver the finishing blow instead of being crushed to death. Nathan is at peace, because his wife is always by his side.
The second bit...
When you are having an argument with a bionic, Mag, who used to be a colleague of yours, and things get a little... heated, someone mysteriously snipes the gun out of her hand. The government handlers deny involvement. Then, after you are officially betrayed, and you and Mag are left to finish things alone, the sniper shows up again, says that he works for some mysterious third party, but your interests align, and that you should go stop the bad guys. The sniper leaves with Mag, and although she shows up in the end, he's never seen again.
The plot is dumb.
Well I caved in and bought it after all. I have to say I enjoy it way more than most of the reviews would suggest. The only real gripes I have with the game is how the collectibles work (WTF were they thinking?), the relatively small level parts which result in alot of load times and checkpoint system. The swinging mechanic though is really fun when you get the hang of it.
I also played a 3 matches online and despite the standard modes that ar available it's prtty fun because of the unique swinging mechanic.
I also played a 3 matches online and despite the standard modes that ar available it's prtty fun because of the unique swinging mechanic.
About the sniper
Think how Gears of War 1 had a character you never really knew until the second game. Or even Wesker's first reveal in RE1.
EDIT: Everyone needs to play this game as "true" Rad spencer.
gutter_trash
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IMO, they should have kept the storyline leaning closer to ReArmed's story style.
the post-apocolyptical, gritty and
style of story was probably not the best corse of action when they could of gotten away with more stuff with ReArmed's campy style
I liked the game yah, but I wonder how it would have been if it was a imperials again vs the FSA
the post-apocolyptical, gritty and
distrustful
I liked the game yah, but I wonder how it would have been if it was a imperials again vs the FSA
gutter_trash said:
Grin needs to learn alot about how to tell a story and I agree that a more campy version of the story would have worked better. These guys are not Kojima.
One thing they definately got down though is the music. Rearmed was great and this title has amazing music as well. Hope they release the soundtrack.
SecretBonusPoint
Banned
Whew, ban over! Right, first order of business: Do not start this game until you have finished ReArmed and unlocked the Retro costume. Do not do it. Finish that shit, and as soon as you boot up this, go to Options and Extra's and toggle the Retro Outfit on. I am very impressed that its in all the cutscenes as well. Thats precisely what I wanted.
I think the game is pretty fucking gorgeous, its quite clear they've perfectly matched the colourful concept art and after playing a series of 'Greys and Browns only, sir!', its a breath of fresh air.
Of course talking of air, while I am enjoying the game, the Radiation concept is stupid stupid stupid. Rather than have invisible areas of radiation, they should have simply walled off areas you weren't meant to get past with 'irradiated yet harmless unclimbable walls', and the rest with just vast stretches of ocean. Its a pretty critical design flaw for the whole game. The most enjoyable areas so far have been the caves with no radiation and just grapple heaven to swing through, and big expansive walled in skirmish areas.
I've only played one MP match so far, and while interesting, the interface before it felt incredible bare-bones. Just match-making, no server lists, no customiseable character, no stats. Just seems like a beta still, and something to sling into the package to prevent that trade in.
Negativity aside, I'm enjoying it! And remember, do not play this game as some dreadlocked surfer fuck. Duke dat shit, yo.
I think the game is pretty fucking gorgeous, its quite clear they've perfectly matched the colourful concept art and after playing a series of 'Greys and Browns only, sir!', its a breath of fresh air.
Of course talking of air, while I am enjoying the game, the Radiation concept is stupid stupid stupid. Rather than have invisible areas of radiation, they should have simply walled off areas you weren't meant to get past with 'irradiated yet harmless unclimbable walls', and the rest with just vast stretches of ocean. Its a pretty critical design flaw for the whole game. The most enjoyable areas so far have been the caves with no radiation and just grapple heaven to swing through, and big expansive walled in skirmish areas.
I've only played one MP match so far, and while interesting, the interface before it felt incredible bare-bones. Just match-making, no server lists, no customiseable character, no stats. Just seems like a beta still, and something to sling into the package to prevent that trade in.
Negativity aside, I'm enjoying it! And remember, do not play this game as some dreadlocked surfer fuck. Duke dat shit, yo.
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
SecretBonusPoint said:
Yeah man, I poopsocked BC:R a couple of weeks back to get all the unlockables and starting with the real Rad was pretty... rad. Sitting in his cell with his 80's glasses on kinda makes more sense than sitting with dreads and a well-designed new vest (which is almost as stupid as marcus phoenix in his cell in full armor in Gears 1), and it gives the game a tongue-in-cheek feel that undercuts some of the more gritty-for-a-12-year-old story elements.
The game is super fun though. The fights with the flying bastards are brilliant fun, and last night before bed I got to a bit with loads of mecha wasps or something, and they were so much fun to fight, I was having a blast. So far this seems to be an excellent B-movie of a game. Not changing the world but dumb fun nonetheless. Bring on the summer of fun B-level games!
EDIT: Speaking of unlockables, does anyone know what the prototype weapon is? I unlocked it at the start of BC but have no idea what it is. I found the purple matrix door, which was a little bit cool, but what is the weapon?
SecretBonusPoint
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Replaces your pop pop pop with some pew pew pew. Handgun becomes hand laser gun. I didnt switch it on.
eso76
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i don't know ,the plot was a mess i really didn't follow but the fact
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Loved the game's core mechanics anyway, and i hope we're getting sequels.
not being able to start over with all abilities and stuff you unlocked is dumb though, or did i do something wrong ?
emily is actually your arm provided some shock and was delivered rather well. What's with super joe though ?
Loved the game's core mechanics anyway, and i hope we're getting sequels.
not being able to start over with all abilities and stuff you unlocked is dumb though, or did i do something wrong ?
I beat the game last night, and my overall experience was mixed - mostly good, but it's brought down by a bunch of unfortunate and confusing design choices.
On one hand, there were many aspects I enjoyed a lot - the swinging mechanic was pulled off amazingly well, and combat with the larger enemies was entertaining and rewarding (though aggravating until you discovered the "trick" to beating each one). Even fighting groups of human enemies was fun in its own way when you were powerful enough to dominate them (nothing like the overkill of hurling an entire car to kill a single guy).
Unfortunately, the flaws mentioned by many here already - stingy checkpoints, unnecessarily punishing radiation areas, long load times, terrible, baffling handling of collectibles, along with the most pointless level select of all time - mar the experience.
Some reviews have still been too harsh (a 6.0 is too low), but there are too many issues to warrant anything above a 7.5 for me. It's a real shame, because so many off the essential pieces are in place for a genuinely great game. I want to play more, but the awful level select parameters and lack of a New Game+ make it pointless to do anything but start over from scratch and lose all of my upgrades.
No, thanks.
On one hand, there were many aspects I enjoyed a lot - the swinging mechanic was pulled off amazingly well, and combat with the larger enemies was entertaining and rewarding (though aggravating until you discovered the "trick" to beating each one). Even fighting groups of human enemies was fun in its own way when you were powerful enough to dominate them (nothing like the overkill of hurling an entire car to kill a single guy).
Unfortunately, the flaws mentioned by many here already - stingy checkpoints, unnecessarily punishing radiation areas, long load times, terrible, baffling handling of collectibles, along with the most pointless level select of all time - mar the experience.
Some reviews have still been too harsh (a 6.0 is too low), but there are too many issues to warrant anything above a 7.5 for me. It's a real shame, because so many off the essential pieces are in place for a genuinely great game. I want to play more, but the awful level select parameters and lack of a New Game+ make it pointless to do anything but start over from scratch and lose all of my upgrades.
No, thanks.
Those complaining of long load times, do you have it installed? Just wondering, because I havent tested it without install...but with it, the load times seem shorter than your average game.
Either that, or the normal load times seem long compared to the games we have these days that dont really have visible load times at all.
Either that, or the normal load times seem long compared to the games we have these days that dont really have visible load times at all.
Nemesis_
Member
I'm having some issues with the challenge "Bulldog's Eye". No matter how hard I try, the game never seems to think I'm far away from the enemy enough to complete the challenge.
I hear one of the Port levels has a high up suspension bridge that is perfect for the challenge: is this Port III? Simply because I havent noticed anything like that in Port I or Port II.
Similarly, do we ever get to use the Tarantula again? I need to complete Air to Surface =(
I hear one of the Port levels has a high up suspension bridge that is perfect for the challenge: is this Port III? Simply because I havent noticed anything like that in Port I or Port II.
Similarly, do we ever get to use the Tarantula again? I need to complete Air to Surface =(
Keyser Soze
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Xater said:
I guess it depends on what game you played before...
I re-played some Crackdown, so I had some problems
Well Rearmed didnt really shine until past the first few areas. I say stick with it abit if you were looking forward to it in the least bit.
Btw what does the purple matrix do?
Btw what does the purple matrix do?
went into the room, I can hear the 8-bit theme and see some models...and what looks like a radio. Not sure if thats what I was supposed to find, but it flashes periodically
Nemesis556 said:
I got it in the Port area where the first AA gun is. After you disable the gun and hack the transmitter, you can go to the back of the building on the high ledge and try and hit two of the paratroopers who drop down by the point where you enter and exit the level. If you blow the opportunity, you can reload the save, and since the transmitter was hacked just before, you won't have far to backtrack. If you hit two and it doesn't trigger, you aren't far enough away.
It's an annoying challenge, because it's tough to do and you get very, very few opportunities to do it.
HorribleJames
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as I played through this game I kept getting a strong sense of deju vu, or uncanny familiarity, when using some of the swinging mechanics.
I finally realized what it was. it's worms. ninja rope. it's like doing it in 3d.
I finally realized what it was. it's worms. ninja rope. it's like doing it in 3d.
Oh and for those who still havent beaten Rearmed...go for it. The Albatross is the ultimate test of...everything :lol
I finally went through the last sections to unlock all the extra stuff for Bionic Commando. Falling floors...wow. Was up all last night and then just left the system on...continued this morning and beat it.
Actually hope the last area in the sequel is as insane
I finally went through the last sections to unlock all the extra stuff for Bionic Commando. Falling floors...wow. Was up all last night and then just left the system on...continued this morning and beat it.
Actually hope the last area in the sequel is as insane
SecretBonusPoint
Banned
How do you do the Adrenaline Finisher on Biomechs? I always seem to just end up doing the whip :/
Also these Garden levels have been massively more enjoyable than the games city opening levels. Glad to see the game hitting it's stride!
"Thats the second biggest crab I've ever seen..."
What was the first? :lol
Also these Garden levels have been massively more enjoyable than the games city opening levels. Glad to see the game hitting it's stride!
"Thats the second biggest crab I've ever seen..."
What was the first? :lol
Buckethead
Banned
Mike Patton > your favorite voice actor.
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