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The Order: 1886 |OT| Gears of Yore
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therealminime
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Yeah I got to chapter 8 and hadn't used it since the tutorial and thought I probably should use it more. I had to go into the settings and view the control scheme to remember what button to press.
Ah well. Too many games suffer from this, I don't know what it is, lack of confidence in players maybe. This of all games shouldn't have this problem, it's not complicated and the cinematic effect is lost when that prompt is up. Really surprised there's no toggle.
That being said I've definitely started to enjoy the combat more. I don't think I love it as much as some here but it's way better than I anticipated. I do wish there were more of the science weapons. Those are excellent fun to use. The standard guns are alright (shotguns are great). It is by no means a poor third person shooter, that's for sure. But I can't say I'm surprised, reviews said Wolf's shooting was boring and that's just plain false. I do find it gets a little too claustrophobic for my liking from time to time during action. Every now and then I'll take cover behind something and not be able to see over it at all because of the upper letterbox and that is distracting and occasionally frustrating.
The story (I'm at chapter 9 I think) has it's moments. There's some half decent intrigue going on. It's all reasonably predictable but completely serviceable. The voice acting has been quite good and Galahad's actor is very solid. One thing I noticed, aside from all the other great sound effects, is being able to hear characters audibly breathing when it's really quiet. I like that a lot.
The visuals continue to astound. The way different materials react to light is probably what impresses me most. That and the bonkers anti-aliasing. They've done a wonderful job of transitioning between cutscene and gameplay. Very often I don't realize it's switched.
Anyways, I'm probably closing in on half way through after about 4 hours and I am totally enjoying it. Personally, aside from the visuals, it's not blowing me away, but it is by no means aggressively bad. It's exceedingly well made and probably it's biggest fault is just a general lack of content which I think is a very valid complaint. $70 (damn you Canadian dollar) for a tight and enjoyable 7ish hour experience doesn't bother tremendously but it's definitely not something I want to support a lot more of. RAD's made a very solid game that doesn't deserve the reckless shit it's gotten from some places. For the absolute dead of winter, I am content as it is distracting and entertaining me. I guess that's all you could as for.
Sorry, I guess I was being too coy...thanks for those trying to help.
I preorderd from Amazon months back to get the CE and last month I decided get the PSN version instead. Although I cancelled my Amazon order, they sent me a preorder code anyway, so I have an extra code that I don't need.
I was hoping someone would mention that they needed one and I was going to give it to them. Just wanted to make sure it was going to someone that really wanted/needed it.
Anyone?
I preorderd from Amazon months back to get the CE and last month I decided get the PSN version instead. Although I cancelled my Amazon order, they sent me a preorder code anyway, so I have an extra code that I don't need.
I was hoping someone would mention that they needed one and I was going to give it to them. Just wanted to make sure it was going to someone that really wanted/needed it.
Anyone?
Yeah, I want to see this game become a series as well. They have the foundation to build something really amazing. Less quick time events, perhaps throw in mystery and puzzles, a bit more freedom. Things like that. But it's a damn fine start and I can easily see them becoming another Naughty Dog in time. Ready At Dawn will end up blowing minds in the future, given the chance.
Has this ever happened to anyone else?
Yup wanted more fleshed out fights with the Lycans. Not bad though to start.
It was a preorder bonus.
graphics are great. it's fun staring at things.
gunplay is very solid.
everything about the game is well made. a few years ago this'd quite possibly be an 8 or 9 metacritic, the only possible ding to the score being its apparent short length (I haven't finished yet so I can't comment for sure on how the length feels. as I said, I expect my time to be kinda long because I stare at shit a lot!).
the goalposts have moved lately, though, and reviewers are becoming more finicky, sometimes demanding "next gen gameplay" and other times not. sometimes punishing games for specific flaws or bugs and sometimes not.
gunplay is very solid.
everything about the game is well made. a few years ago this'd quite possibly be an 8 or 9 metacritic, the only possible ding to the score being its apparent short length (I haven't finished yet so I can't comment for sure on how the length feels. as I said, I expect my time to be kinda long because I stare at shit a lot!).
the goalposts have moved lately, though, and reviewers are becoming more finicky, sometimes demanding "next gen gameplay" and other times not. sometimes punishing games for specific flaws or bugs and sometimes not.
BaraSailey
Member
Got to chapter 8 before turning it off for night. About 5 hours in, and I'm really enjoying it! The visuals and sound design are seriously top notch. I really need to get this soundtrack, it's incredible. The gun play is also pretty good -- nothing special, minus a couple of the guns (
) -- but it's fun. I also really like the characters, and the story has me intrigued.
I do have some gripes with it though. Like those damn tutorial things still popping up to remind me how to do basic functions in the game, and the fact that I feel some of the cutscenes would've benefited from being playable sections. I also don't like how some chapters are just cutscenes.
After what I've played so far, I don't get these 2s, 4s, and 5s scores the game is getting. That just seems too low. So far I'd give it a 7.5 or an 8. I'm excited to play more tomorrow.
Also, maybe I missed it, but do they ever explain what exactly it is that they drink to heal themselves?
that thermite gun 
I do have some gripes with it though. Like those damn tutorial things still popping up to remind me how to do basic functions in the game, and the fact that I feel some of the cutscenes would've benefited from being playable sections. I also don't like how some chapters are just cutscenes.
After what I've played so far, I don't get these 2s, 4s, and 5s scores the game is getting. That just seems too low. So far I'd give it a 7.5 or an 8. I'm excited to play more tomorrow.
Also, maybe I missed it, but do they ever explain what exactly it is that they drink to heal themselves?
Rated-Rsuperstar
Member
As someone who just finished two Ubisoft titles (FC4/AC Unity) it's so nice to play a game that's just so straightforward and focused. Instead of being bombarded by exp meters, side quests, millions of collectibles and all the other nonsense games are filled with now.
TheTurboFD
Member
Just finished it and wow.... that ending.
esmith08734
Member
Great post. My thoughts exactly.
jmaine_ph
Member
Tell without telling!!! Good? Bad? Mixed feelings?
TheTurboFD
Member
I'd say mixed feelings but more to the good side though it was kind of abrupt IMO.
this game needs a sequel.
AAA games last year were extremely homogenized, but 2013 and 2012 were pretty varied.
0.1.1.2.3.5.8.13.21.34.55
Banned
That patient, "was mauled"...
#realgore
#realgore
ChawlieTheFair
pip pip cheerio you slags!
Hit chapter 15 tonight after starting playing at like 4:30 this afternoon, had some dinner and walked the dog though. Holy fuck does the game pick up after the first 2 or 3 hours. Way too cutscene heavy in the beginning. Not sure how I feel about the character chemistry between the main 4, was expecting something much better after all the impressions. Gunplay is great, the standard enemies are way too dumb though, the
are also pretty lame and super easy. Can't wait to finish it tomorrow, gonna go HAM in the spoiler thread.
lycan encounters
cleveridea
Member
ending was
very batman like, but I guess thats kinda expected sharing the name of Dark Knight. huge set up for a sequel which I hope comes since this game could have been great with a bit more time. I thought Isa wasnt that believable in just rushing to judgement about Galahad and not letting him explain what on earth motivated him. werent they around for centuries? and was the fiance thing hinted at real or just joking around when she mentioned getting the blessing from the father
MegaSackman
Member
Half chapter 9: The game is fantastic. The encounter design needs big work and the story is simple but the script is perfect, great characters, amazing voice acting and sound, superb graphics and atmosphere. Mechanics work great and I'm playing on hard without aim assist, easy game though.
8+ for now, can't believe this game was so butchered from some reviewers. Cinematics aren't even that longer... maybe I'm trained because of Metal Gear and Telltale games, I don't know, I fell like I'm playing most of the time.
So, as I said, the only big issue I have is the uninspired combat design. Although
8+ for now, can't believe this game was so butchered from some reviewers. Cinematics aren't even that longer... maybe I'm trained because of Metal Gear and Telltale games, I don't know, I fell like I'm playing most of the time.
So, as I said, the only big issue I have is the uninspired combat design. Although
I really loved the battle against the elder lycan
ProvenDeadly
Member
Thinking about buying it and trading in, but GameStop has the trade in value at like 20 bucks cash.... Unless that not updated yet.
0.1.1.2.3.5.8.13.21.34.55
Banned
The glass wall tile in the hospital is beautiful.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
WTF
The game looks like this I mean really!?
The visuals are so insane I just don't really have a reference point for them. I mean I have seen CG not look this good. I think the last time I was this amazed by the visuals of something it had to be MGS2. I thought the days of me being shocked were over. Damn this game is a orgasmic feast for your eyes no wonder they make you walk everywhere.
I just had to get that out of my system.
Secondly, I just got to chapter 4 and though there are certainly things that are annoying me they are slight annoyances. I am completely enthralled with the story, and characters.
The gunplay is excellent. Amazing feedback and audio ques. I love the way the movement and weapons feel and I get what Rapier meant about the KZ2 feeling. You just feel weighted in a good way. I hate the QTE takedowns though, they just feel so antiquated especially since I just came off of a replay of TLOU. Other than that though I got to say this certainly is proving to be a great experience so far.
Oh yeah one last thing.
The audio design is marvelous. I almost jumped out of my chair it scared me so bad the first time one of them hit me.
The game looks like this I mean really!?
The visuals are so insane I just don't really have a reference point for them. I mean I have seen CG not look this good. I think the last time I was this amazed by the visuals of something it had to be MGS2. I thought the days of me being shocked were over. Damn this game is a orgasmic feast for your eyes no wonder they make you walk everywhere.
I just had to get that out of my system.
Secondly, I just got to chapter 4 and though there are certainly things that are annoying me they are slight annoyances. I am completely enthralled with the story, and characters.
The gunplay is excellent. Amazing feedback and audio ques. I love the way the movement and weapons feel and I get what Rapier meant about the KZ2 feeling. You just feel weighted in a good way. I hate the QTE takedowns though, they just feel so antiquated especially since I just came off of a replay of TLOU. Other than that though I got to say this certainly is proving to be a great experience so far.
Oh yeah one last thing.
The first Lycan encounter in the tunnels where you have to dodge them.
flipswitch
Member
Is there any replaybility after completing the game?
jmaine_ph
Member
That's what the majority of the people that beat it are saying. I'll got to chapter 11 before getting off and it really has picked up. I can't wait to finish it!
Bruce knows wassup
Unless you want to get all the trophies no.
flipswitch
Member
Like I said previously, the gunplay and weapons feel very responsive. It's like a different game going from wondering and observing to battle.
Doesn't the PS4 have it's own inbuilt video settings for adjusting overscan? Pretty sure it is in the menus.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Anti I always trust you bro.
Honestly at this point(and it may change I am early) I don't know how people aren't enjoying this game. Its polished to a sheen. Such a great ride so far.
The first battle shocked me because you move so slow around the environment and everything looks so damn amazing that I just assumed it wasn't going to feel very responsive but it moves like butter.
So HUGE SPOILERS
I really hope we get a sequel to go a little deeper into these things.
did we ever get an explanation on who the hooded guy talking to the Sir Percival was? Just a rebellion leader or something? How did Tesla come to side with the rebellion? Did Gallahad and Izzy have a romantic relationship? Were the vampires around before the werewolves, and they were actually pulling the strings?
I really hope we get a sequel to go a little deeper into these things.
EL CUCO
Member
Just started chapter IX and I'm really enjoying it. It's much easier to appreciate when you accept it for what it is, instead of what it we were expecting it to be, or what it "could've been".
Length is definitely not an issue. I think I'm about halfway and put in about 5 or 6 hours already. It might start off slow but the pacing picks up a few chapters in. Totally fighting my sleep right now because I want to keep going to see what happens next.
Some cutscenes are long, but I don't feel like I'm being withheld from gameplay. QTE's aren't much of a bother either. Some of them require precise timing. I couple of sections gave me some RE4 vibes.
Length is definitely not an issue. I think I'm about halfway and put in about 5 or 6 hours already. It might start off slow but the pacing picks up a few chapters in. Totally fighting my sleep right now because I want to keep going to see what happens next.
Some cutscenes are long, but I don't feel like I'm being withheld from gameplay. QTE's aren't much of a bother either. Some of them require precise timing. I couple of sections gave me some RE4 vibes.
No explanation. They tackled so much in this game more than they could fit in the disk. Sequel should answer some. I hope it gets it.
Somewhat related to this question for anybody that's played it a fair amount. How good are the "branching QTEs" they were talking about before, are there even any?
pharmboy044
Member
Does anyone know how to check the monthly rankings on Amazon? I see the hourly and it looks like it's around the 7/8 mark but don't know where the monthly numbers are.
Hopefully word of mouth will propel this game to sell decent numbers to justify a sequel.
Hopefully word of mouth will propel this game to sell decent numbers to justify a sequel.
jmaine_ph
Member
This.
Yes, there's a fairly notable one early on, and it's pretty well done. Think Krauser fight from the end of RE4, but with a few more options.
ChawlieTheFair
pip pip cheerio you slags!
With the exception of a couple, I actually thought they were. Too many of them were just pointless shit. But yeah I feel the same way, game picks up awesomely.
Didn't fuck up many of them, but the ones where I did it was an instant restart.
Trigonometrize.
Member
2 chapters through and you're already thinking about a score? I guess you know exactly what you want out of a game.
I think the problem with the AI is that the level design doesn't give them opportunities to do anything interesting.
If you look at games like F.E.A.R. and The Last of Us, it's clear that much of that comes down to exceptional level design. FEAR might be nothing but office spaces and hallways, but that's what suited that game best.
Did anyone else notice
Izzy breathing heavily in the scene where she follows Gallahad and goes into the brothel and the scene towards where she going into the hideout? It almost sounded like she was sniffing for something. Once Allistar was relvealed to be a lycan, I thought they were going to drop the bomb that she was too.